Archaeological Assessment TCNS ID 14540 Proposed 195-Foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure (199-Feet overall with Appurtenances) Within A 100-Foot By 100-Foot Compound

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed 100-foot by 100-foot compound and an approximate 675-foot by 35-foot access route, of which, approximately 205-feet are existing. Clearing and grading would be necessary for construction of the proposed telecommunications compound and an approximate 470-foot by 35-foot section of the access. The facility would include a 195- foot monopole (199-feet with appurtenances) telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located at 2467 Highway 96, Fort Valley, Peach 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 two recorded archaeological sites (9PE4 and 9PE19) and one archaeological report (1306) were identified within a one-mile search radius. Archaeological site 9PE4 is located approximately 3,800 feet east of the subject site and consists of an isolated find of one chert flake. Archaeological site 9PE19 is located approximately 3,500 feet north of the subject site and consists of sparse lithic scatter. Both of these sites are considered ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Archaeological Report 1306, An Intensive Archeological Survey of a Portion of the Proposed Fall Line Freeway, Crawford and Peach Counties, Georgia, is located approximately 2,800 feet west of the subject site at its closest point. Six archaeological sites and six artifact occurrences were discovered during this survey. None of these sites or occurrences are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered by ECA during the course of the Phase I intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment.

We conclude that the proposed undertaking would have no affect 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.