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 100-foot by 100-foot (30-meter by 30-meter) lease area that would include a 320-foot overall height guyed-type telecommunications structure and associated ground-level support equipment. The facility would be accessible by a proposed approximate 377-foot long by 40-foot wide (115- meter by 12-meter) access/utility easement. There are also be three proposed 50-foot wide (15-meter) guy-wire easements that measure between approximately 152 feet and 160 feet long (46 meters to 49 meters) and extend to the east, southwest, and northwest. The proposed facility would be located off Rock Bluff Road, Blakely, Early 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. During our database research, we identified five previously recorded archaeological sites (9ER181, 9ER182, 9ER184, 9ER243, and 9ER293) and no archaeological survey reports within our standard 1-mile background research radius, but outside of our APE for direct effects. Additionally, during the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no cultural resources were encountered throughout the APE for direct effects.
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. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking.
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