TCNS ID 109724 Proposed 195-Foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure (199-Foot Overall Height with Appurtenances)

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed approximate 100-foot by 100-foot (30m by 30m) lease area and an approximate 1,586-foot long by 30-foot wide (483m by 9m) access/utility easement. The lease area is located in a wooded area. The access/utility easement would originate from Cascade-Palmetto Highway and proceed southeast and then northeast, traversing an existing dirt farm road, for approximately 1,514 feet (461m). The remaining 72-foot (22m) length of access/utility easement would continue northwest through an undeveloped wooded area to the proposed lease area. The proposed telecommunications facility would include a 199-foot tall (overall height) monopole telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The subject site is located off Cascade-Palmetto Highway, Fairburn, Fulton County, Georgia. This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking 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 sites, however three reports (2568, 3735, and 3829) were identified within a 1-mile background research radius but outside the 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. ECA believes 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. Based on our findings related to archaeological resources, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking.