Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The proposed undertaking would include a proposed 100-foot by 100-foot (30m by 30m) lease area that would include a 240-foot overall height selfsupporting lattice telecommunications structure, an approximate 245-foot long by 30-foot wide (75m by 9m) access/utility easement, and associated ground-level support equipment. The subject site is located at 1125 Highway 41 South, Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia. This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. Through our review of available cultural records and databases, we found five previously identified archaeological sites (9LR26, 9LR27, 9LR28, 9LR30, and 9LR57) and two archaeological surveys (6982 and 11638) within our standard 1-mile background research radius but outside the APE for direct effects. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, one archaeological site was identified (9LR73).The Phase I Archaeological Survey, conducted by ECA for the proposed project area, identified four historic artifacts on the ground surface on the western end of the proposed access/utility easement. These artifacts are likely associated with the structural remains of a house located approximately 150 feet (46 meters) southeast of the surface scatter. ECA submitted a site form to the Georgia Archaeological Site File (GASF) to obtain an archaeological site number, and the official trinomial number 9LR73 was assigned. Due to indications of disturbance throughout the site area as evidenced by clear cutting in 2017 for timber harvesting, we believe the potential for encountering undisturbed archaeological deposits appear to be low. Therefore, ECA is of the opinion that the portion of the site identified within the APE for direct effects lacks significance and research potential and would not be eligible for inclusion to the NRHP. No further work is recommended. The Phase I Archaeological Report is included. ECA believes that the proposed undertaking would have no effect on any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Based on our findings related to archaeological resources, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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