The proposed project would consist of the paving of 1.2 m (4 ft) of the existing shoulders on the left and right sides on US 441/SR 31. The project would begin at the intersection of SR 206 and would end at the bridge over the Ocmulgee River at the Telfair County line. The existing right-of-way along the project corridor is 30.5 m (100 ft). All work would be completed within the existing right-of-way. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted along the entire 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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