Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed approximate 80- foot by 80-foot (24-meter by 24-meter) lease area, an approximate 610-foot long by 20-foot wide (186-meter by 6-meter) access/utility easement, and the three proposed 167-foot long by 20-foot wide (51-meter by 6-meter) guy wire easements. The proposed telecommunications facility would include a 258-foot tall (overall height) guyed telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The subject site is located off Blue Ridge School Road, Forsyth, Monroe 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, we found no previously recorded archaeological sites or archaeological survey reports within our standard 1- mile background research radius. Further, during the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered.
We conclude that the undertaking would not affect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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