Archaeological Assessment of Project QR#07-01, Coffee County

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project QR#07-01, Coffee County, has been surveyed with respect to archeological 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 archeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. The proposed project would construct a 12-foot westbound right turn lane on SR 206 Connector at the intersection of SR 31/US 441 north of Douglas. The project would also install a new concrete strain signal pole, install/relocate the existing pedestrian pole/signals, and adjust/replace signal loops. The existing typical section consists of two, 12-foot lanes and rural shoulders. There is 100 feet of existing right-of-way. The project will be constructed within the existing right-of-way. An archeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archeologists 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 archeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. By agreement, since no archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential effect, no signed concurrence form the State Historic Preservation Officer is required. 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.