Archaeological Assessment of Project CSSFT-0008-00(295), Fulton County

The following is being furnished to you for inclusion as written, in the appropriate environmental document: "In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project CSSFT-0008-00(295), in Fulton 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. CSSFT-0008-00(295) would consist of improvements to the North Point Parkway and SR 120/Old Milton Parkway intersection (see attached location map). Proposed improvements would include widening of SR 120/Old Milton Parkway to include right-turn lanes to southbound and northbound North Point Parkway. In addition, the left turn lanes to North Point Parkway would be extended and the right and left turn lanes along North Point Parkway to eastbound SR 120/Old Milton Parkway would be extended as well. Project mplementation would also result in the widening of the existing bridges east of the intersection in order to accommodate the longer turn lanes. No additional right-of-way would be required; however, approximately 10, 810 square feet of permanent easement would be needed for project implementation. An archaeological survey consistent with the project specifications was conducted in the project area. 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. 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".