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 (30m by 30m) lease area that would include a 320-foot overall height guyed type telecommunications tower, an approximately 347-foot long (106-meter) by 40-foot wide (12-meter) access/utility easement. The proposed undertaking would also include three 50-foot wide (15-meter) guy wire easements measuring between 152 feet (46-meter) in length and 160 feet (49-meter) in length. The subject site is located at 22691 Hwy 16, Sparta, Hancock 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 identified no previously identified archaeological sites and no archaeological surveys. During the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no archaeological resources were found.
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. Based on our findings related to archaeological resources, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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