Section 106 Review TCNS ID 10682 Proposed 175-Foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure ( 180-Feet overall with Appurtenances)

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a 100-foot by 100-foot compound and a 379-foot by 20-foot proposed access. The proposed access runs along an existing overgrown path as shown on Attachment 12b. Clearing and grading would be necessary for construction of the proposed telecommunications compound. Minimal clearing and grading would be necessary for the proposed access. The facility would include a 175-foot monopole (180-feet with appurtenances) telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located off the south side of Bob Purgason Road northwest of Hogansville in Heard County, Georgia.

This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. Through our review of available cultural records and databases three archaeological survey reports were identified within the one-half-mile APE for visual effects. These archaeological surveys extend beyond the APE for visual effects of this proposed project. None of the archaeological sites identified in these reports are located within this proposed project's APE. Additionally, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered during the course of the Phase I intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment.

We conclude 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. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking.