In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project STP-1111- (7), Catoosa County, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The original proposed project would widen and reconstruct SR 146/Cloud Springs Road beginning approximately 500' west of Lakeview Drive easterly to the 1-75 southbound ramps. Existing right-of-way on SR 146/Cloud Springs Road varies from approximately 50'-60', with required right-of-way varying from 0'-250'. The initial survey was conducted by Eric Duff of the Department in November of 1995. Since that time, easements have been added and right-of-way diminished in some areas due to utility conflicts, some driveway locations were moved, and the project was extended from Sandra Drive to Dietz Road. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above.
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