TCNS ID 100267 Proposed 150-Foot Monopole Communications Structure (163-Foot Overall Height Including Appurtenances)

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 10-foot by 12-foot (3-meter by 4-meter) 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 (HY-MC-120) identified within the ½-mile APE for visual effects. During our site reconnaissance it was determined that this resource had been previously destroyed. The University of Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographical Information System (NAHRGIS) identified the same historic resource (40886) as well as two additional resources (40874 & 40885) within the ½-mile APE for visual effects. However, based on the provided addresses for these resources and our site observations, it appears that they were either plotted incorrectly or have been destroyed.

An Archaeological Assessment was conducted within the APE for direct effects. During our database research, we found no previously recorded archaeological sites, but two archaeological survey reports (796 & 7235) within our standard 3/4-mile background research radius. Survey 796 was conducted for the substation that the proposed undertaking would be located within; however, no archaeological sites were identified within or near the APE for direct effects.

During our fieldwork, we uncovered no archaeological sites (see Attachment E-lc). Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 1 06 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 NP A. Therefore, we recommend a finding of "No Effect" for the proposed undertaking.