In November of 2005, the Department of Transportation conducted an Archaeological Reassessment of GDOT Projects EDS-27(154)(127), Floyd County. "In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, projects EDS-27(154)(127), Floyd County, Georgia, have 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. The proposed project would construct a southeastern bypass around the city of Rome in Floyd County. Required right-of-way is approximately 250 feet, although a maximum of approximately 800 feet will be required at the proposed diamond interchange at US 411. From Chulio Road northward to beyond US 411 the concept alignment has been shifted approximately 250 feet west to avoid encroachment on an unnamed stream and the relocation of a cross country gas pipeline near Hine Road. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed changes was conducted for 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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