ML071730061
| ML071730061 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 06/07/2007 |
| From: | Little J State of MD, Dept of Planning |
| To: | Krich R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, UniStar Nuclear |
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| Download: ML071730061 (4) | |
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Maryland Department of Planning Martin OMalley M ayl n Historical T r Richard EberhartHall Governor Maryland Hrust Secretary Anthony G. Brown Matthewj Power Lt. Governor Deputy Secretary June 7, 2007 Mr. R. M. Krich Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs UniStar Nuclear 111 Market Place, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21202 Re: MHT Review of Phase I Cultural Resources Investigations Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Calvert County, Maryland
Dear Mr. Krich:
Thank you for providing the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) with a copy of the draft interim report on the Phase I cultural resources investigations that have been conducted for the above-referenced location. We have reviewed the documents in accordance with Section .106 of the National IHistoric,-Preservationl Act and Sections 5A-325 and 5A-326 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and are writing to provide our comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.
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-rhoo Archeology: The draft report,,Phase 1B CulturalResources Investigation: Calhert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant,
- - 3/4 Calvert County, Maryland(Munford and Hyland 2007), is largely consistent with the reporting requirements of the Standards and GuidelinesforArcheologicalInvestigations inMaryland(Shaffer and Cole 1994) and presents the necessary documentation on the goals, methods, results, and recommendations of the Phase I survey work that has been conducted within the project area. The document is well-organized and well-written and provides readers with particularly useful site summaries and recommendations. While certain elements have not been included in the interim report (see below), it is our understanding that a full and comprehensive Phase I/Phase II report will be produced once all subsequent Phase II investigations have been completed.
Please note that the following items should .be addressed in the preparation, of the full report:
The report shoild includ.an;Abstract that summairizes,thepurpose of the historic preservation work, the nature and location of the undertaking, and the findings and recommendations that have resulted from the. investigations.,,
- The'report must also include a prehistoric, and, historic context with an appropriate level, of detail.
- Both an artifact inventory and the qualifications of the principal investigator must be included in the report as appendices.
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- The title for Figure 1 (project area) must include the name of the USGS quadrangle (Cove Point).
- Each of the fourteen archeological sites identified during the survey must be referred to throughout the final report (including on the map labeled as Figure 2) by the appropriate Maryland inventory numbers.
Compliance reports should not be submitted to MHT until site numbers have been assigned and can be incorporated into the document.
- The final report should be double-sided, as this practice will conserve space in the MHT Library.
The Phase I survey was carried out between November of 2006 and January of 2007 and resulted in the identification of fourteen archeological sites. Attachment 1 lists each of these sites along with brief site descriptions, our recommendations regarding each site's eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places, and the need for additional archeological investigations. It is our opinion that Phase II evaluative investigations are warranted for four of the identified sites (18CV474, 18CV480, 18CV481, and 18CV482). The Phase II efforts must be sufficient to: a) identify the sites' vertical and horizontal boundaries; b) interpret the sites' cultural affiliations, functions, and significance; c) evaluate the integrity of the sites; d) conclusively determine each site's eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places; and e) define the need for further archeological work. The investigations must be undertaken by a qualified archeologist and performed in accordance with the Standards and Guidelinesfor ArcheologicalInvestigations in Maryland(Shaffer and Cole 1994).
Based on the investigation's results, we will be able to determine whether or not the project will have an effect on National Register eligible archeological resources and make appropriate recommendations regarding measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any such effects. Implementation and review of the Phase II research should be coordinated with our office, and we will be happy to provide guidance on the recommended work.
Historic Built Environment: The project site contains five properties that are included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). MHT was provided with determination of eligibility forms to assess the significance and integrity of each property and determine if it is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The forms meet the Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Historical Investigations in Maryland and have been added to the MIHP for the benefit of future researchers.
Researchers preparing the forms recommended that Parran's Park (CT-58) be found ineligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. After careful consideration, we have found the property to be eligible under Criterion A, for association with agricultural history. MHT agrees with the recommendations that 'the Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad right of way (CT-1295), Camp Conoy (CT-1312), and Preston's Cliffs (CT-
- 59) are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Our November 20, 2006 letter noted that the power plant (CT- 154), which was constructed in the 1970s, was unlikely to be eligible and did not warrant detailed study. Once plans for the proposed undertaking are available, we will work with all interested parties to determine what effects, if any, upcoming work may have on the four eligible properties.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact either Dixie Henry (for archeology) at 410-514-7638 \ dhenry(¥@mdp.state. md.us or Jonathan Sager (for historic built environment) at 410-514-7636 \ jsageramdp.state.md.us. We look forward to receiving a copy of the full Phase I/Phase II
Mr. R. M. Krich Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant June 7, 2007 Page 3 of 3 report, when it becomes available, and we also look forward to continued consultation as project planning and Phase II investigations proceed. Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to comment.
Sincerely, J. Rodney Little Director \ State Historic Preservation Officer Maryland Historical Trust JRL \ JES \ DLH Attachment cc: - cPaulKallan-(NRC)
R. McLean (DNR)
Barbara Munford (GAI Consultants)
Kirsti Uunila (Calvert County)
George Wrobel (Constellation Energy)
Attachment 1 MHT Recommendations for Archeological Sites Identified During Phase I Survey - Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Calvert County, Maryland Site Number Site Description National Register Status Recommended Action 18CV474 High density scatter of 19u' Insufficient data Phase II century artifacts and a fieldstone foundation 18CV475 Low density scatter of 19t' Ineligible No further work warranted century artifacts and a disturbed fieldstone foundation 18CV476 Small, low density 20" Ineligible No further work warranted century-refuse area 18CV477 Mid to late 20' century Ineligible No further work warranted refuse area and outbuilding 18CV478 Low density scatter of 20th Ineligible No further work warranted century artifacts, heavily disturbed 18CV479 Prehistoric lithic scatter, Ineligible No further work warranted low density, no diagnostics 18CV480 Remains of Parran's Park Insufficient data Phase II farmstead (CT-58), mid 19'h to 20th century artifact concentration and two tobacco barns 18CV481 19th to early 20F century Insufficient data Phase II domestic site 18CV482 -- 19' to early 20'"century Insufficient data Phase II domestic site 18CV483 Scatter of mid 19uh to 2 0 th Ineligible No further work warranted century artifacts, significant disturbance, no evidence of features 18CV484 Low density scatter of 20f Ineligible No further work warranted century artifacts, loss of integrity 18CV485 Low density scatter of mid Ineligible No further work warranted 19th to early 20h century artifacts, no evidence of features 18CV486 Low density scatter of 19th Ineligible No further work warranted to 20th century artifacts, no evidence of features 18CV487 Low density scatter of 19th Ineligible No further work warranted century artifacts, no evidence of features
- Please note that GAl has recommended that Phase II investigations be conducted at site 18CV483. However, given the lack of associated features and the significant disturbance that has taken place due to construction and landscaping activities, we believe that the site is ineligible for the National Register of Historic Places and that Phase II studies are not warranted for Section 106 purposes.