Environmental Corporation of America’s (ECA) client, Crown Castle USA, Inc., is proposing to construct a telecommunications facility as described in the following FCC Form 620, New Tower (NT) Submission Packet. ECA understands that Crown Castle USA, Inc., plans to construct a 110-foot tall (overall height) monopole telecommunications structure within a 70-foot long by 50-foot wide (21-meter by 15-meter) lease area. The proposed lease area would be accessible by a proposed approximate 26-foot long by 30-foot wide (8-meter by 9-meter) access/utility easement.
ECA has identified and evaluated Historic Properties, if any, within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for visual and direct effects as directed in Section VI.D.1 and 2 of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, effective on March 7, 2005. No properties were identified as listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) within either APE.
ECA was unable to research the files at the Georgia Historic Preservation Division (GAHPD) due to mandated self-quarantine protocols associated with the global COVID-19 Pandemic.
Therefore, ECA researched on the University of Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resource Geographic Information System (GNAHRGIS), and we identified no NRHP-eligible Historic Properties within the ½-mile APE for visual effects. As a result, no Historic Properties that are eligible or listed in the NRHP were identified within either APE.
An Archaeological Assessment was conducted within the APE for direct effects. During the database research, we identified one previously recorded archaeological site (9GW163) and six archaeological surveys (3131, 4139, 5537, 6414, 6448, and 13617). During our fieldwork we uncovered no archeological cultural artifacts (see Attachment E-1c). Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking.
Based on this documentation, prepared in accordance with the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement effective March 7, 2005, ECA believes that this proposed facility would have no effect on any Historic Properties identified in accordance with the NPA. Therefore, we recommend a finding of "No Effect" for the proposed undertaking.
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