Proposed 150-Foot Monopole Communications Structure, Bells Ferry Sub Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia

Environmental Corporation of America's (ECA) client, Georgia Power Company, is proposing to construct a telecommunications facility as described in the following FCC Form 620, New Tower (NT) Submission Packet. ECA understands that Georgia Power Company construct a 163-foot overall height monopole communications structure within a 10-foot by 12-foot (3-meter by 4-meter) monopole site area. ECA has identified and evaluated Historic Properties, if any, within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for visual and direct effects as directed in Section VI.D.1 and 2 of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, effective on March 7, 2005. We have found no properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) within either APE. Based on our review of the files at the Georgia Historic Preservation Office (GA HPD), we found one historic resource (CK-201) identified within the ½-mile APE for visual effects. However, during our site visit it was determined that this resource has been destroyed. The University of Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographical Information System (NAHRGIS) also identified no other resources within the ½-mile APE for visual effects. An Archaeological Assessment was conducted within the APE for direct effects. During our database research, we found one previously recorded archaeological site (9CK858) and four archaeological survey reports (755, 2605, 5371, & 5510) within our standard ½ mile background research radius. Site 9CK858 is recommended as ineligible for listing on the NRHP and is located approximately 900 feet (274 meters) north of the proposed undertaking. During our fieldwork, we uncovered no archaeological sites (see Attachment E-lc). Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed w1dertaking. Based on this documentation, prepared in accordance with the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement effective March 7, 2005, ECA believes that this proposed facility would have no effect on any Historic Properties identified in accordance with the NPA. Therefore, we recommend a finding of "No Effect" for the proposed undertaking. We are submitting this letter on behalf of Georgia Power Company to seek concurrence with this finding and to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements as identified in 47 CFR 1.1307. We request your concurrence with our finding. Please contact our office with any questions or comments.