Desktop Assessment for the Atlanta to DC Fiber Optic Line Route

Chronicle Heritage performed a cultural resource desktop assessment for a fiber optic line route with an Area of Potential Effects (APE) comprising 768 miles

Project Overview

Chronicle Heritage conducted a cultural resource desktop assessment for Byers Engineering Company of approximately 768 miles for a proposed fiber optic line route across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. The APE for this desktop assessment comprised the entire footprint of the corridor. The purpose of the assessment was to identify previously recorded archaeological resources, previously conducted surveys, and relevant permitting areas traversed by the proposed project.

~768 miles for a proposed fiber optic line route across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia

Program activities included:

Assessment completed in accordance with federal regulations, including the NRHP criteria in 36 CFR 60 through 79, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
Study was also consistent with state regulations for Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia

Recommendations

Chronicle Heritage recommended that cemeteries and heritage preserves, as well as NRHP-listed, NRHP-eligible, NRHP-potentially eligible, unknown, or unevaluated resources within corridor be avoided.
If avoidance is not possible, Chronicle Heritage recommended coordination with the relevant SHPO to determine if any further work is necessary.

Additional Information

Client

Byers Engineering Company

Location

Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia

Sector

Communications

Service

Desktop Assessment

Results at a Glance

Georgia: identification of seven archaeological sites, including one cemetery, and 16 historical structures within the corridor that require further coordination
South Carolina: identification of two NRHP-listed resources and one cemetery within the corridor that require further coordination
North Carolina: identification of three archaeological sites within the corridor that require further coordination
Virginia: identification of 72 archaeological sites and 380 architectural resources within the corridor that require further coordination

Chronicle Heritage recommended avoiding all cultural resources within the corridor, including cemeteries and NRHP-related sites. If avoidance isn’t feasible, they advised consulting the SHPO to assess the need for further action.

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