Environmental Corporation of America's client, AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 320-foot tall (overall height) self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure located off Highway 255, Clarkesville, Habersham County, Georgia. ECA conducted a Phase I Archaeological Assessment of the Area of Potential Effects (APE) consisting of background research, field investigations, and preparation of this report.
ECA reviewed cultural records and databases and did not identify any archaeological sites or surveys within or near the APE for direct effects. If any archaeological sites or cultural resource surveys were identified during ECA's research outside the APE for direct effects, they are discussed further in the Site File Research section of this report. During the course of the first field survey portion of this archaeological assessment on January 30-31, 2020, no archaeological sites or cultural resources were encountered. During the course of the second field survey portion of this archaeological assessment on September 11, I 5, and 16, 2020, one quartz flake was identified in shovel test pit 20. We believe the quartz flake is an isolated find and does not constitute as an archaeological site. No further testing is recommended.
ECA believes that the proposed undertaking would have no effect on any 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.
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