ML080560543
| ML080560543 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Calvert Cliffs  |
| Issue date: | 02/20/2008 |
| From: | O'Neil T - No Known Affiliation |
| To: | Quinn L Office of New Reactors |
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| Download: ML080560543 (5) | |
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12 5 7 Feb 20 08 : p P..1 nlriI Maryland oepartwnntofPlanming MEMO I TRANSMITTAL SLIP MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST Office of Preservation Services 100:Community Place Crownsville, Maryland 21032-2023 410.514.7638 FAX# 410.987.4071 E-Mail: dhenry@mdp-state.md.us TO: "Ta-4 a L06&41 i a , J RE: 1,,,e.. :; ; ....;
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12 5 8 p.2 Feb 20 08 : p MHT 9TuM t-ru" SFIIECOY Maryland Department of Planning OMAIe bun*, Maryland HistoricalTrust RidrdEharrian Had MatfauwJ. Power Anthony G. Bmwn La* Cowtnr~a Depa.,Serhaa, June 7, 2007 Mr, IR. M. Krich Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs UniStar Nuclear Il l Market Place, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21202"ý Re: MHT Review of Phase I Cultural Resources Inv'estigations 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 inte 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 106of the National Historic Preservati 1n Act and Sections 5A-325 and 5A-326 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and are writing to provid our comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.
Archeology: The dra*ft report, Phase I CulturalResources Investigation: Calvert Clijff A clear Power Plant, Calvert County, Maryland(Munford and Hyland 2007), is largely consistent with the repor ng requirements of the Standardsand Guidelinesfor ArcheologicalInvestigationsin Maryland(Shaffer and CO.e 1994) and presents the .necessary documentation on the goals, methods, results, and recommendations f the Phase I survey work that has been conducted within the project area. The document is well-organi2 d and weLl-written and provides readers with particularly useful site summaries and recommendations. While ertain elements have not been included in the interim report (see below), it is'o-ur understanding that a full a Ld comprehensive Phase I/Phase II report will be produced once all subsequent Phase II investigations have be ,n completed.
Please note that the following items should be addressed in the preparation of the full report a The report should include an Abstract that summarizes the purpose of the historic pi .servation work, the nature and location of the undertaking, and the findings and recommendations tI at have resulted from the investigations.
- The report must also include a prehistoric and historic context with an appropriate h iel of detail.
- Both an artifact inventory and the qualifications of the principal investigator must bi included in the report as appendices.
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Feb 20 08 12 : 5 8 p p. 3 Mr. R. M. Krich Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant June 7. 2007 Page 2 of"3 e The title for Figure 1 (project area) must include the name of the USGS quadrangi (Cove Point).
, Each of the fourteen archeological sites identified during the survey must be refen to throughout the final report (including on the map labeled as Figure 2) by the appropriate Marylan inventory numbers.
Compliance reports should not be submitted to MHT until site numbers have been issigned and can be incorporated into the document.
a The final report should be double-sided, as this practice will conserve space in the AHT Library.
The Phase I survey was carried out between November of 2006 and January of 2007 and in slted in the identification of fourteen archeological sites. Attachment I lists each of these sites along -% ith brief site descriptions, our recommendations regarding each site's eligibility for the National Registi rof Historic Places, Iative investigations and the need for additional archeological investigations. It is our opinion that Phase U eva are warranted for four of the identified sites (tSCV474, 18CV480, 18CV481, and I CV48 ) The Phase I efforts must be sufficient to: a) identify the sites' vertical and horizontal boundaries; b) inti pret the sites' cultural affiliations, functions, and significance; c) evaluate the integrity of the sites; d) cor ,lusively determine each site's eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places; and e) define the need fo: further archeological work. The investigations must be undertaken by a qualified archeologist and performed in accordance with the Standardsand Guidelinesfor ArcheologicalInvestigations in Marylav i (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 recommendatic *s regarding measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any such effects. Implementation and review of t e Phase II research should be coordinated with our office, and we will be happy to provide guidance on the rec mnmended work-Historic Built Environment: The project site contains five properties that are included in he Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). MHT was provided with determination of eligibi ýty forms to assess the significance and integrity of each property and determine if it is eligible for listing in thi National Register of Historic Places. The forms meet the Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Juist nical 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 ineligil le for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. After careful consideration, we have found the proper y*to be eligible under Criterion A, for association with agricultural history. MHT agrees with the recommei dations that the Baltimore and Drum Point Railroad right of way (CT-1295), Camp Conoy (CT-1312), and I reston's Cliffs (CT-
- 59) are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Our Novcnmbcr 20, 2( )6 letter noted that the power plant (CT-154), which was constructed in the 1970s, was unlikely to be eligible d did not warrant detailed study. Once plans for the proposed undertaking are available, we will work with al 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 cithe Dixie Henry (for archeology) at 410-514-7638 \ dhenry@md2.state.md.us or Jonathan Sager (for historic buil environment) at 410-514-7636 \ isaqer(indo.state.md.us. We look forward to receiving a copy of the full P ase I/Phase II
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Mr. R. M. Krich Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant June 7, 2007 Page 3 of 3 report, when it becomcs available, and we also look forward to continued consultation as I oject planning and Phase II investigations proceed. Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to comr tcnt.
Sincerely, 3T.RodneyIitc Director \ State Historic Preservation Officer Maryland Historical Trust TRL \ JES \ DLH Attachment cc: Paul Kallan (NRC)
R. McLean (DNR.)
Barbara Munifod (GAl Consultants)
Kirsti Uunila (Calvcrn County)
George Wrobel (Constellation Energy)
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MHT 41U0U4U I1 P. b Attachment I.
MHT Recommendations for Archeological Sites Identified During Phase I Survey - Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Calvert Cou ty, Maryland Site Number Site Description National Register Status Recomm aded Action 18CV474 High density scatter of 19'0 Insufficient data Phase II century artifacts and a
___________________fieldstone foundation_______
18CV475 Low density scatter of 19' Ineligible No farth work warranted century artifacts and a disturbed fieldstone foundation I8CV476 SMrall, low density 20" Ineligible No furth work warranted
___________________century refuse area ____
I 8CV477 Mid to late 20' century Ineligible No furtho work warranted refuse area and
__________________outbuilding_______________
ISCV478 Low density scatter of 20" Ineligible No furthe work warranted century artifacts, heavily disturbed____ __ ____
I8CV479 Prehistoric lithic scatter, Ineligible No furthei orkwarranted low density, no I8CV480 Remains of Parran's Park Insufficiert data Phase 11 farmstead (CT-58), mid 19'" to 20"' century artifact concentration and two tobacco barns 18CV481 19"' to early 20mb Century Insufficient data Phase II domnestic site 18CV482 19' to early 20' century Insufficient data Phase II domestic site 18CV483 Scatter of mid 19"' to 20"h Ineligible No further york warranted century artifacts, significant disturbance, no evidence of features___________
18CV484 Low density scatter of 20F Ineligible No further ork wan-anted century artifacts, loss of 18CV485 _ __ __ integrity _ _
18CV485 Low density scatter of mid Ineligible No farther ork warranted 19'h to early 20"' century artifacts, no evidence of 1 18CV486 Low density scatter of 19"' Ineligible No further ork warranted to 2 0 'h century artifacts, no of features evidence 18CV487 Low density scatter of 19" Ineligible No further ork warranted century artifacts, no evidence of features
- Please note that GAI has recommended that Phase II investigations be conducted at site I E X483. However, given the lack of associated features and the significant disturbance that has taken place due o construction and landscaping activities, we believe that the site is ineligible for the National Register of Histo zc Places and that Phase II studies are not warranted for Section 106 purposes.