Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The proposed undertaking would include a proposed 45-foot by 40-foot (14-meter by 12-meter) lease area that would include a 124-foot overall height monopole telecommunications structure and associated ground-level support equipment that would be accessed via a proposed approximate 762-foot by 20-foot (232-meter by 6-meter) access/utility easement. The subject site is located off of Golden Hills Drive, Mountain City, Rabun 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 five previously recorded archaeological sites and 3 previously recorded archaeological surveys within our standard 1-mile background research radius, but outside the APE for direct effects. 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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