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 8-foot by 8-foot (2-meter by 2-meter) monopole site that would include a 105-foot overall height monopole telecommunications structure. The subject site is located at 412 Wild Bird Way, Sky Valley, 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 twenty previously recorded archaeological sites (9RA27, 9RA28, 9RA29, 9RA30, 9RA31, 9RA37, 9RA86, 9RA87, 9RA153, 9RA154, 9RA155, 9RA156, 9RA165, 9RA166, 9RA167, 9RA168, 9RA169, 9RA170, 9RA171, 9RA318) and four survey reports (244, 385, 502, 609) within our standard 1- mile background research radius. None of the previously recorded sites or survey reports were within 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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