TCNS ID 126457 Proposed 121-Foot Monopine Telecommunications Structure (125-Foot Overall Height Including Appurtenances)

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 60-foot by 30-foot (18-meter by 9-meter) lease area, a proposed approximate 368-foot long by 20-foot wide (112m by 6m) access/utility easement, and a 20-foot long by 20-foot wide (6m by 6m) turnaround easement. The lease area would be located in a grassed and wooded area. The proposed telecommunications facility would include a 125-foot tall (overall height) monopine telecommunications structure and associated ground-level telecommunications equipment. The subject site is located at 2055 Ridgedale Drive, Snellville, Gwinnett 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, but five survey reports (902, 1325, 2898, 6441, and 6452) within our standard 1-mile background research radius. None of the previously recorded survey reports were within or near the APE for direct effects. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment no archaeological sites were identified.

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.