Archaeological Assessment TCNS ID 15585 Proposed 195-Foot Monopole Telecommunications Structure (199-Feet overall with Appurtenances) Within A 1 00-Foot By 80-Foot Compound

Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed 100-foot by 80-foot compound and an approximate 1,145-foot by 24-foot access route, of which, approximately 1,100-feet are existing. Clearing and grading would be necessary for construction of the proposed telecommunications compound and an approximate 45-foot by 24-foot final section of the access. The facility would include a 195-foot monopole telecommunications structure (199-feet with appurtenances) and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located at 1500 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, 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 one archaeological report (2811) was identified within a 3/4-mile search radius. Archaeological Report 2811, Addendum: Phase I Archaeological Survey of the I-85/SR 316 Interchange Improvement Project, Gwinnett County, Georgia, is located approximately 3,700 feet northwest of the subject site at its closest point. No archaeological sites appear to have been discovered during this survey. Three archaeological sites discussed in the survey were located within one-mile of the survey corridor, none of these sites were considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered by ECA during the course of the Phase I intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment.

We conclude 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. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking.