Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes a proposed 14-foot by 33-foot compound expansion area off the southern edge of an existing 30-foot by 30-foot fenced telecommunications compound. The existing telecommunications facility is located within a public recreational park. There would be no clearing but minimal grading would be necessary for the 14-foot by 33-foot compound expansion. Excavation would be necessary to place ground-level support equipment. The facility is located at 2300 Double Churches Road in Columbus, Muscogee 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. No previously recorded archaeological sites within the area for direct effects were identified through our review of available cultural records and databases. Furthermore, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered during the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment.
We conclude that the proposed 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. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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