The following is being furnished to you for inclusion as written, in the appropriate environmental document: "In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project CSSTP-0006-00(440), Lowndes County, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)." The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. CSSTP-0006-00(440) consists of an intersection improvement at SR 94 and SR 1024/Perimeter Road in Lowndes County, Georgia. The proposed project would widen SR 94 on the north side of the road to provide for a right turn lane. A traffic light will also be installed at the intersection. Since the original survey by Teresa Lotti in August 2004, 25 additional feet will be added to the northeast quadrant of the survey area (HPD# HP040625-001). The existing right-of-way for SR 94 is 100 feet. The required right-of-way for SR 94 is now 35 additional feet. The total length for the project is 0.31 mile. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project description was conducted along the entire length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.
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