Environmental Corporation of America's (ECA) client, Georgia Power Company, is proposing to construct a communications facility as described in the following FCC Form 620, New Tower (NT) Submission Packet. ECA understands that Georgia Power Company plans to construct a 163-foot overall height monopole communications structure within a 8-foot by 8-foot (2-meter by 2-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 no historic resources within the mile APE for visual effects. Additionally, the University of Georgia's Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographical Information System (NAHRGIS) identified no resources within the APE for visual effects.
An Archaeological Assessment was conducted within the APE for direct effects. During our database research, we found no previously recorded archaeological sites, but one archaeological survey report (472), within our standard %-mile background research radius, but not within or direct effects. During our fieldwork, we uncovered no archaeological sites (see Attachment Elc). Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking.
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.
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