Environmental Corporation of America’s (ECA) client, AT&T Mobility, LLC, is proposing to construct a communications facility as described in the following FCC Form 620, New Tower (NT) Submission Packet. ECA understands that AT&T Mobility, LLC, plans to construct a 309- foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure within an 100-foot by 100-foot (30-meter by 30-meter) lease area. The proposed undertaking would also include the construction of a proposed approximate 144-foot long by 30-foot wide (44m by 9m) access/utility easement.
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 the visual APE.
Based on our review of the files at the Georgia Historic Preservation Office (GA HPD), we identified no historic resources within the ¾-mile APE for visual effects. No historic resources were identified in the Site ID Files or the Centennial Farm Files within the ¾-mile APE for visual effects. ECA identified Environmental Review file HP-960109-004 within the APE for visual effects, however, no historic resources were identified within the Environmental Review file. Additionally, the University of Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Geographical Information System (GNAHRGIS) identified no historic resources within a ¾-mile APE for visual effects.
An Archaeological Assessment was conducted within the APE for direct effects. During our database research, we found no previously identified archaeological sites, but two previously conducted archaeological surveys (4121 and 7748) within our standard 1-mile background research radius. The previously identified archaeological surveys were not located within our APE for direct effects. During our fieldwork we uncovered no archaeological cultural artifacts (see Attachment E-1c). Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking. Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 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 NPA. Therefore, we recommend a finding of "No Effect" for the proposed undertaking.
We are submitting this letter on behalf of AT&T Mobility, LLC to seek concurrence with this finding and to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements as identified in 47 CFR 1.1307. We request your concurrence with our finding. Please contact our
office with any questions or comments.
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