Environmental Corporation of America’s (ECA) client, AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a telecommunications facility as described in the following FCC Form 620, New Tower (NT) Submission Packet. ECA understands that AT&T Mobility, LLC plans to construct a 270-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure within a 125-foot by 80-foot (38m by 24m) lease area. The proposed lease area would be accessible by a proposed approximate 843-foot long by 30-foot wide (257m by 9m) access/utility easement. ECA has identified and evaluated Historic Properties, if any, within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for visual and direct effects as directed in Section VI.D.1 and 2 of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, effective on March 7, 2005. We have found no Historic Properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) within either APE. Based on our review of the files at the Georgia Historic Preservation Office (GA HPD), we identified no Historic Properties within the ¾-mile APE for visual effects. In addition to research at HPD, a former Southern Railroad path is identified on the USGS topographic map within the ¾-mile APE for visual effects. However, the railroad was dismantled, and this portion is therefore most likely ineligible for inclusion to the NRHP. Furthermore, the proposed 270-foot overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure would not be visible from the path of the former railroad bed due to intervening vegetation of the wooded area. Therefore, we recommend a finding of “No Effect” for the proposed undertaking. An Archaeological Assessment was conducted within the APE for direct effects. During our database research, we found no previously identified archaeological sites or surveys within our standard 1-mile background research radius. Based on our findings, we recommend no further consultation under Section 106 Review of the National Historic Preservation Act for this proposed undertaking. Based on this documentation, prepared in accordance with the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement effective March 7, 2005, ECA believes that this proposed facility would have no effect on any Historic Properties identified in accordance with the NPA. Therefore, we recommend a finding of "No Effect" for the proposed undertaking. We are submitting this letter on behalf of AT&T Mobility, LLC to seek concurrence with this finding and to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements as identified in 47 CFR 1.1307. We request your concurrence with our finding. Please contact our office with any questions or comments.
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