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Trott Brook Crossing EAW August 2021 14. Historic Properties Describe any historic structures, archeological sites, and/or traditional cultural properties on or in close proximity to the site. Include: 1) historic designations, 2) known artifact areas, and 3) architectural features. Attach letter received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Discuss any anticipated effects to historic properties during project construction and operation. Identify measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic properties. Nienow Cultural Consultants was retained to complete a Phase I Archaeological Survey of the project area. Fieldwork was conducted during June 14-16, 2020,under the direction of Principal Investigator Jeremy Nienow, PhD., RPA, and licensed archaeological surveyor. Fieldwork consisted of a surface survey of all agricultural fields. Surface visibility in the agricultural fields ranged between 70 and 90%. Surface survey transects were spaced on a maximum of seven meter intervals. Nine shovel tests were excavated. Shovel tests were typically 35-40 centimeters (cm)wide and at least 80cm deep. The surface survey identified six prehistoric artifacts including five tertiary quartz flakes and one piece of quartz shatter.No artifacts were identified during shovel testing. Based on these results, Nienow Cultural Consultants did not recommend the site eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and did not recommend any further archaeological work. The Phase I Archaeological Survey Report is included in Appendix F. 15.Visual Describe any scenic views or vistas on or near the project site. Describe any project related visual effects such as vapor plumes or glare from intense lights. Discuss the potential visual effects from the project. Identify any measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate visual effects. The project primarily entails conversion of farm fields to a single-family residential development, with smaller areas of woodland,wetland and meadow conversion. Substantial effects on visual resources are not anticipated in conjunction with project development, as the main visual effect will be the transition of views of the project area from mostly open agricultural land to residential development. The project will not involve installation of intense lights that would cause glare,nor will it include industries that would emit vapor plumes. 16.Air a. Stationary source emissions. Describe the type, sources, quantities and compositions of any emissions from stationary sources such as boilers or exhaust stacks. Include any hazardous air pollutants, criteria pollutants, and any greenhouse gases. Discuss effects to air quality including any sensitive receptors, human health or applicable regulatory criteria. Include a discussion of any methods used assess the project Is effect on air quality and the results of that assessment. Identify pollution control equipment and other measures that will be taken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects from stationary source emissions. 26