The proposed project would consist of the paving of approximately 0.6 m (2 ft left and right) of the existing shoulders on SR 74/85 in Coweta County. The project would begin at the Fayette County line and end at the Meriwether County line. All construction will be limited to the existing shoulders. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along the entire approximately 12.6 km (7.8 mi) project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section 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 proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register archaeological 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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