Archaeological Re-Assessment of Project EDS-565(7)(13), Jenkins/Screven Counties

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, and the Georgia Environmental Policy Act of 1991, Project EDS-565 (7) (13), Jenkins/Screven Counties 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. Project EDS-565 (7) (13) consists of the widening of U.S. 21 from Millen to Sylvania. Brockington and Associates, Inc. surveyed the original alignment in 1993. The project concept change shifted the alignment from south of existing roadway to north beginning 1.3 km (0.8 mi) west of C.R. 247 and continuing east for a distance of 2.1 km (1. 3 mi). Additional required right-of-way is 12.2 m (40 ft). An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed rights-of-way was conducted for the area of the new alignment. 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 Section 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 proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register archaeological 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.