Archaeological Assessment TCNS ID 15120 Proposed 250-Foot Lattice-Type Telecommunications Structure (255-Feet overall with Appurtenances) Within A 100-Foot By 100-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 100-foot compound and an approximate 3,250-foot by 35-foot access route which follows an existing dirt and grass-covered road surrounding the perimeter of the agricultural field. Grading would be necessary for construction of the proposed telecommunications compound. The facility would include a 250-foot lattice type (255-feet with appurtenances) telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located approximately 2,350 feet north of Cordele Road, Albany, Dougherty 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 (1563) was identified within a one-mile search radius. Archaeological Report 1563, Archaeological Survey and Site Evaluation of the Flint River Project (FERC #1218), Dougherty and Lee Counties, Georgia, is located approximately 1,850 feet north of the subject site at its closest point. During this shoreline survey, artifact collections were made at seven archaeological sites and five isolated finds were recorded. No archaeological features were identified on these recorded sites within the Flint River Project boundary, although it is possible that the boundaries of the archaeological sites extend beyond the Project boundaries onto private property. Four of the seven sites recorded during the Flint River Project survey were recommended potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

During the course of the initial Phase I intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment on April 30th, a substantial surface scatter of lithic debitage was collected. A few additional pieces of lithic debitage were recovered from the plow zone during shovel testing. Overall approximately 140 surface artifacts and seventeen subsurface artifacts of non-diagnostic lithic debitage were collected. A Georgia Archaeological Site From was submitted to the Georgia Archaeological Site File, and this site was designated as Site 9DU160. Analysis of these finds and our assessment of the general site vicinity led us to return to the site on May 1Oth to attempt to ascertain boundaries of site 9DU160. ECA, in conversation with GA SHPO archaeologists, believes that no further testing is warranted at this time.

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.