TCNS ID 108681 Proposed 190-Foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure (199-Foot Overall Height with Appurtenances)

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed approximate 100-foot by 100-foot (30m by 30m) lease area and an approximate 519-foot long by 30-foot wide (158m by 9m) access/utility easement. The proposed telecommunications facility would include a 199-foot tall (overall height) monopole telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The subject site is located off Bakers Ferry Road SW, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery is located west of the access/utility easement but outside the APE for direct effects. Intensive shovel testing and probing were conducted along the proposed access/utility easement. In addition, a pedestrian survey of the area was also conducted. As a result, no unmarked graves or potential burials were located within the project APE for direct effects. This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. Through our review of available cultural records and databases, we found no previously recorded sites, however six surveys (5768, 5736, 6233, 2770, 278, and 5769) were identified within a 1-mile background research radius but outside the APE for direct effects. During our fieldwork we uncovered no archaeological cultural artifacts (see Attachment E-1c). Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking. ECA believes that the proposed undertaking would have no effect on any historic or prehistoric 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.