In September, 2000 Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc., conducted a Phase I archeological and historic resources survey of a proposed 12.9 km (8.0 mi) long transmission line corridor and a 7.7 ha (19 ac) substation tract in southern Hall County, Georgia. Georgia Transmission Company is proposing to construct a 230/12kV substation and 230 kV transmission line. The proposed line will lie entirely within the easement of an existing larger transmission line, and will occupy the western 38 m (125 ft) of the existing corridor, utilizing 18 to 24 m (60 to 80 ft) tall single poles. The goal of the survey was to locate and evaluate archeological sites and historic resources within the area of potential effect for the proposed project, so that potential effects to those resources could be evaluated in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The survey documented seven archeological sites, five artifact occurrences and seven historic resources. All of the sites and occurrences are recommended ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Five of seven structures are recommended as eligible for listing under Criterion C, but none will be adversely affected by the proposed undertaking. Therefore, we conclude that the construction of the substation and transmission line will not adversely affect any significant cultural resources.
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