communications tower nepa review

Communications Tower NEPA Review KYVZ Tower

US Highway 36

Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas

October 21, 2015

Terracon Project No. 25158121

Prepared for:

KYVZ, LLC

Atwood, Kansas

Prepared by:

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

NEPA REVIEW KYVZ Tower ■ Atwood, Kansas October 21, 2015 ■ Terracon Project No. 25158121

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

CHECKLIST SUMMARY / SHPO CONCURRENCE LETTER ..................................................................... i NEPA REVIEW SCOPE OF SERVICES ......................................................................................... 1 1.0

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1

Background and Purpose ................................................................................................... 1 1.2

Standard of Care ................................................................................................................. 2 1.3

Additional Scope Considerations and Limitations ............................................................... 2 1.4

Reliance .............................................................................................................................. 2 1.5

NEPA REVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0

Site Location and Description ............................................................................................. 3 2.1

Project Description .............................................................................................................. 3 2.2

NEPA Review Items ............................................................................................................ 3 2.3

Wilderness Areas ................................................................................................... 3 2.3.1

Wildlife Preserves .................................................................................................. 4 2.3.2

Protected Species .................................................................................................. 4 2.3.3

Archaeological and Historical Resources .............................................................. 5 2.3.4

Indian Religious Sites ............................................................................................ 5 2.3.5

Floodplains ............................................................................................................. 6 2.3.6

Surface Features.................................................................................................... 6 2.3.7

High Intensity White Lights .................................................................................... 7 2.3.8

Radio Frequency Radiation ................................................................................... 7 2.3.9

CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................... 8 3.0

QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL ............................................................................................. 8 4.0

REPORT SIGN-OFF ........................................................................................................................ 8 5.0


APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Maps, Diagrams, and Plans

Topographic Map

Site Diagram/Plans

DOI National Atlas Map

Indian Reservations Map

Wilderness.net Map

Wildlife Preserve Map

Flood Maps/AFR Certification

Wetlands Map

Soil Survey Map or Documentation

APPENDIX B Site Photographs

APPENDIX C Protected Species – Supporting Documentation

USFWS Correspondence – Species Evaluations

State Agency Correspondence – Species Evaluation

APPENDIX D Form 620 Section 106 – SHPO Documentation and Correspondence

SHPO Submittal Cover Letter (as applicable and/or required)

Form 620 (without attachments)

Form 620 Attachments

Resume of Principal Investigator(s)

Site Maps, Diagrams, or Plans

TCNS Notice of Organizations (NOO)

Local Governments and Public Notifications

Cultural Resource Evaluation and Documentation

SHPO Reply and/or Concurrence Documentation

APPENDIX E Tribal Coordination/Notification

Tribal Coordination – Summary Table

Tribal Replies – Coordination Close-out Documentation

Terracon Tribal Coordination Certification letter

APPENDIX F Resumes of Project Personnel


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CHECKLIST SUMMARY / SHPO CONCURRENCE LETTER

Site Type: New Tower Tower Collocation Other Collocation

Site Name/Number: KYVZ Tower

Site Address: US Highway 36 Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas

Coordinates (NAD 83):

39° 47’ 3.00” N 101° 15’ 48.00” W

Project Description: Proposed construction of a 348-foot guyed telecommunications tower with associated

equipment along with access, utility, and guyed easements.

NEPA Review Facility Types Check appropriate box(es) below

No Adverse Effect Potential

Adverse Effect Excluded from NEPA Review

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Facilities located in an officially designated wilderness area

Facilities located in an officially designated wildlife preserve

Facilities that affect listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitats

Facilities that affect districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture, that are listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places

Facilities that affect an Indian religious site or site with cultural significance

Facilities located in a flood plain

Facilities whose construction will involve significant change in surface features (e.g. wetland fill, water diversion or deforestation)

Towers or structures that are to be equipped with high intensity white lights in residential neighborhoods

Note 1: As detailed in the text of the report, FCC guidelines found in Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (47 CFR) Section 1.1306, the

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas - 47 CFR Part 1, Appendix B, and the Nationwide Programmatic

Agreement - 47 CFR Part 1, Appendix C provide for exclusions to the NEPA Review process for actions meeting specific exclusion criteria.

FINDINGS: A NEPA Review of the proposed action described above was performed by Terracon consistent with FCC

guidelines for implementing NEPA (47 CFR 1.1301 to 1.1307) and industry practice. Based on Terracon’s consideration of

information obtained during this review (including information from the site visit, stakeholder and agency consultation, readily

available published lists, files, and maps, and surveys or evaluations as discussed in the text of the report), the proposed action

will not require the preparation and filing of an Environmental Assessment (EA). The NEPA review must be read in its entirety to

obtain a full understanding of potential issues or concerns that may be associated with the proposed undertaking.

Signature: Title: Staff Environmental Scientist

Printed Name: Sara R. Copp Date: October 21, 2015

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Smith, Paulette K.

From: [email protected]: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 3:45 PMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Subject: Section 106 Notification of SHPO/THPO Concurrence- Email ID #1353321

This is to notify you that the Lead SHPO/THPO has concurred with the following filing: Date of Action: 08/19/2015 Direct Effect: No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE) Visual Effect: No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE) Comment Text: None File Number: 0006887462 TCNS Number: 128125 Purpose: New Tower Submission Packet Notification Date: 7AM EST 07/27/2015 Applicant: KYVZ, LLC Consultant: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Positive Train Control Filing Subject to Expedited Treatment Under Program Comment: No Site Name: KYVZ Tower Site Address: US Highway 36 Detailed Description of Project: Site Coordinates: 39-47-3.0 N, 101-15-48.0 W City: Atwood County: RAWLINS State:KS Lead SHPO/THPO: Kansas State Historical Society (Archeologist) NOTICE OF FRAUDULENT USE OF SYSTEM, ABUSE OF PASSWORD AND RELATED MISUSE Use of the Section 106 system is intended to facilitate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable laws. Any person having access to Section 106 information shall use it only for its intended purpose. Appropriate action will be taken with respect to any misuse of the system.

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COMMUNICATIONS TOWER NEPA REVIEW

KYVZ TOWER

US HIGHWAY 36

ATWOOD, RAWLINS COUNTY, KANSAS Terracon Project No. 25158121

October 21, 2015

NEPA REVIEW SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.0

Introduction 1.1

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires all Federal agencies to implement

procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision-

making process. As a licensing agency, the FCC complies with NEPA by requiring FCC

licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences.

FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1,

Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. If a licensee's proposed action falls within one of the

categories listed in section 1.1307, section 1.1308(a) requires the licensee to consider the

potential environmental effects from its construction of antenna facilities or structures, and in

specified situations, disclose those effects to the FCC in an environmental assessment (EA).

In addition, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as codified at 36 CFR

Part 800, regulates assessment of cultural resources for all federal undertakings. The

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas (47 CFR Part 1,

Appendix B) and the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Regarding the Section 106 National

Historic Preservation Act Review Process (47 CFR Part 1, Appendix C) further stipulate the

review process for cultural resources and amend 47 CFR, Part 1, Subpart I, rule section

1.1307(a)(4).

Background and Purpose 1.2

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) conducted this NEPA Review for KYVZ, LLC (Client)

pursuant to 47 CFR 1.1301-1.1319, as amended. The report includes the evaluation of project

impacts to prehistoric and historic resources (archaeological sites, historic structures, and Indian

religious sites), threatened or endangered species (protected listed, candidate, and critical

habitat), migratory birds, wilderness areas, wildlife preserves, floodplains, surface features

(wetlands, water bodies and forested land), and the effects of white lighting in residential

neighborhoods.

The FCC rules and regulations also address project impacts to humans from radiofrequency

radiation, which will be evaluated by the Client and are not part of Terracon’s scope of work.



This NEPA Review has been completed based upon Client-provided site information, the review

of readily available information obtained from commercial services, government agencies,

and/or other sources as described herein. Throughout this report, the term “the site” will be

used to refer to the proposed site location and associated facilities.

This NEPA Review identifies whether a proposed facility will require the preparation and filing of

an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.

Standard of Care 1.3

This NEPA Review was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices of this

profession, undertaken in similar studies at the same time and in the same geographical area.

We have endeavored to meet this standard of care, but may be limited by conditions

encountered during performance, a client-driven scope of work, or inability to review information

not received by the report date. Where appropriate, these limitations are discussed in the text of

the report along with their significance with respect to our findings.

Additional Scope Considerations and Limitations 1.4

This NEPA Review is based upon the application of scientific principles and professional

judgment to certain facts with resultant subjective interpretations. Professional judgments

expressed herein are based on the facts currently available within the limits of the existing data,

scope of work, budget and schedule. Terracon makes no warranties, expressed or implied,

including, without limitation, warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose. In addition, the information provided to the Client in this report is not to be construed

as legal advice.

This report represents our service to you as of the report date and constitutes our final

document; its text may not be altered after final issuance. Findings in this report are based

upon the nature of the Client’s proposed action, Client-provided project descriptions and plans,

site information derived from the most recent reconnaissance and from other activities

described herein. Should any of this information materially change, the requirement for further

evaluation must be considered.

Reliance 1.5

This NEPA Review is prepared for the exclusive use and reliance of the Client. Use or reliance

by any other party is prohibited without the written authorization of the Client and Terracon.

Reliance on the NEPA Review by the Client and all authorized parties will be subject to the

terms, conditions and limitations stated in the proposal, NEPA Review, and Terracon’s

Agreement for Services. The limitation of liability defined in the Agreement for Services is the

aggregate limit of Terracon’s liability to the Client and all relying parties.



NEPA REVIEW 2.0

Site Location and Description 2.1

Site Name: KYVZ Tower

Site Number: N/A

Terracon Project Number: 25158121

Address: US Highway 36

City, County, State: Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas

Lat/Long (NAD 83): 39° 47’ 3.00” N / 101° 15’ 48.00” W

Proposed Lease Area: 50-foot by 50-foot tower compound

Proposed Tower Height: 348-feet

Tower Type: Guyed

Access Road: 20-foot access road extending east to an existing

telecommunications compound

Utility Easements: 20-foot utility easement extending east to an existing

telecommunications compound

Guyed Easements: Six guyed wire anchors placed within three easements at

locations 140 feet and 275 feet, respectively, from the tower

center

Site Description Livestock grazing land

Adjoining Area Description Livestock grazing land and existing telecommunications

compound

Topo Quad Name/Date: USGS 7.5-Minute Quadrangle, MacDonald, KS (1978)

A site topographic map and site plans are presented in Appendix A. On July 7-8, 2015, John

Hoffecker of Historic Preservation Consultants, on behalf of Terracon, conducted a site visit.

Site photographs obtained during the site visit are provided in Appendix B. Additional project

personnel may have performed site visits, as needed to address site-specific NEPA

considerations. Additional site visits, if performed, are detailed in the appended documentation.

Project Description 2.2

This Client’s proposed project involves the construction of a 345-foot guyed telecommunications

tower with associated equipment along with access, utility, and guyed easements (348-foot total

height with attachments).

NEPA Review Items 2.3

Wilderness Areas 2.3.1

Will the facility be located in an officially designated wilderness area?



No

Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-Minute Series Topographic

Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) National Atlas (www.nationalatlas.gov) and

www.wilderness.net. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A.

Finding(s): The proposed facility is not located in an officially designated wilderness area and

will not cause an adverse effect related to this facility type.

Wildlife Preserves 2.3.2

Will the facility be located in an officially designated wildlife preserve?

No


Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) National Atlas (www.nationalatlas.gov) and U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) internet references. Applicable source documentation is

included in Appendix A.

Finding(s): The proposed facility is not located in an officially designated wildlife preserve and

will not cause an adverse effect related to this facility type.

Protected Species 2.3.3

Will the facility adversely affect listed or proposed, threatened or endangered species or

designated critical habitats?

No

Source: Site observations and consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

and applicable state agency (as applicable and/or required). Applicable source documentation is

included in Appendix C.

Finding(s): There are no federally listed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat at

the site that would be adversely affected by the proposed project.

Migratory Birds: USFWS recommendations published in Interim Guidelines for

Recommendations on Communication Tower Siting, Construction, Operation, and

Decommissioning (2000) state the preferred tower design to decrease potential effects on

migratory birds is less than 200 feet tall, with no guys and no lights. Design parameters for this

project includes the following mitigating factors; consideration of collocation, tower siting with

existing towers or in minimally sensitive areas, and lighting consistent with FAA requirements.

http://www.nationalatlas.gov/

http://www.wilderness.net/




The USFWS provided recommendations concerning migratory birds. Please see complete

USFWS response attached in Appendix C.

Archaeological and Historical Resources 2.3.4

Will the facility adversely affect districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in

American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed, or are eligible

for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places?

No

Source: Review of State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) files and/or internet resources,

archaeological surveying, public involvement, and Local Government and SHPO consultation.

Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix D.

Finding(s): Based on the information provided, this project will not adversely affect any sites,

structures or objects listed on, or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of

Historic Places.

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations,

“Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR Part 800) and the Nationwide Programmatic

Agreement on the Collocation of Wireless Antennas (adopted March 16, 2001), as well as and

the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement effective March 7, 2005, require consultation with

Native American tribal groups and native Hawaiian organizations (NHO) regarding proposed

projects and potential impacts to Native American religious sites. Terracon’s consideration of

Native American resources is discussed in Section 2.3.5.

In the event that archaeological materials are encountered prior to or during construction of the

facilities, SHPO, tribes and other consulting parties must be contacted. Archaeological

materials consist of any items, fifty years or older, which were made or used by man. These

items include stone projectile points (arrowheads), ceramic shards, bricks, worked wood, bone

and stone, metal and glass objects, and human skeletal remains. These materials may be

present on the ground surface and/or under the ground.

Indian Religious Sites 2.3.5

Will the facility adversely affect Indian religious sites? No Source: Site observations and archaeological field surveys (as applicable), U.S. Geological

Survey (USGS) 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DOI)



National Atlas (www.nationalatlas.gov), Indian Reservations in the Continental United States -

Bureau of Indian Affairs Map, and consultation with federally recognized tribes using the FCC’s

Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS). Applicable source documentation is included

in the appendices.

Finding(s): Based on the results of the cultural studies completed for this undertaking and

evaluation of surrounding areas for cultural and religious sites, there is a low probability for

adverse effects to Indian Religious sites. It was determined through this review and tribal

consultation, as outlined in the NPA, that the project will not adversely affect this NEPA item.

Floodplains 2.3.6

Will the facility be located in a 100-year floodplain?

No


Quadrangle, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map

(FIRM), American Flood Research, Inc. (AFR) Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form

(SFHDF), and County and/or City records. Applicable source documentation is included in

Appendix A.

Finding(s): No 100-year flood hazards are identified for the proposed site and the above

project will not adversely affect a flood plain.

Surface Features 2.3.7

Will construction of the facility involve a significant change in surface features (e.g. wetland fill,

water diversion, or deforestation)?

No


Quadrangle, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey and U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) map. Applicable source

documentation is included in Appendix A.

Finding(s): Due to the scope of the proposed project activities, the current site conditions and

review of applicable source data, significant changes in surface features such as wetland fill,

water diversion or deforestation will not be required at the site and the proposed project will not

adversely affect these features.




High Intensity White Lights 2.3.8

Will the antenna, tower, and/or supporting structure be equipped with high intensity white lights

which are to be located in residential neighborhoods, as defined in applicable zoning laws?

No

Source: Client provided site plans and/or FAA Hazard Determination documentation, site

observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, and

county and/or city records. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A.

Finding(s): The design of the project does not require the use of high intensity white lights and

the proposed project will not cause an adverse effect due to this feature.

Radio Frequency Radiation 2.3.9

The FCC requires that certain communications services and devices perform an environmental

evaluation to assess compliance with radio frequency (RF) radiation exposure limits. The

evaluation of RF exposure radiation limits will be the responsibility of the carrier and is not within

Terracon’s scope of work.



CONCLUSIONS 3.0

A NEPA Review of the proposed action (as described in Sections 2.1 and 2.2) was performed

by Terracon consistent with FCC guidelines for implementing NEPA (47 CFR 1.1301 to 1.1307)

and industry practice. Based on Terracon’s consideration of information obtained during this

review (including information from the site visit, stakeholder and agency consultation, readily

available published lists, files, and maps, and surveys or evaluations as discussed in the text of

the report), the proposed action will not require the preparation and filing of an Environmental

Assessment (EA).

The USFWS provided recommendations concerning migratory birds. Please see complete

USFWS response attached in Appendix C.

QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL 4.0

The professional qualifications of project personnel are listed below. Resumes of project

personal are presented in Appendix F.

Name Discipline

John Hoffecker, PhD Site Assessor / Archaeologist / Historian

Sara Copp, MS Ecologist/Staff Environmental Scientist

Erin Drake, RPA Senior Archaeologist

Craig Pruett Quality Assurance

REPORT SIGN-OFF 5.0


Sara R. Copp Craig S. Pruett

Staff Environmental Scientist Principal

APPENDIX A

MAPS, DIAGRAMS, AND PLANS

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

KYVZ Cell Tower US Highway 36

Atwood, KS

TOPOGRAPHIC MAP IMAGE COURTESY OF THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY QUADRANGLES INCLUDE: MCDONALD, KS (1/1/1978) and BEARDSLEY, KS (1/1/1978).

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Tower Manufacturing, Design & Analysis

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Job: 345' FM Tower Project: Rawlins County KS Client: KYVZ radio - Joe Vyzourek Drawn by: JHill App'd:

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Soil Map—Rawlins County, Kansas(KYVZ Tower)

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Web Soil SurveyNational Cooperative Soil Survey

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Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 14N WGS840 50 100 200 300

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MetersMap Scale: 1:1,910 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet.

MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION

Area of Interest (AOI)Area of Interest (AOI)

SoilsSoil Map Unit Polygons

Soil Map Unit Lines

Soil Map Unit Points

Special Point FeaturesBlowout

Borrow Pit

Clay Spot

Closed Depression

Gravel Pit

Gravelly Spot

Landfill

Lava Flow

Marsh or swamp

Mine or Quarry

Miscellaneous Water

Perennial Water

Rock Outcrop

Saline Spot

Sandy Spot

Severely Eroded Spot

Sinkhole

Slide or Slip

Sodic Spot

Spoil Area

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Wet Spot

Other

Special Line Features

Water FeaturesStreams and Canals

TransportationRails

Interstate Highways

US Routes

Major Roads

Local Roads

BackgroundAerial Photography

The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:24,000.

Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.

Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can causemisunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil lineplacement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrastingsoils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale.

Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for mapmeasurements.

Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation ServiceWeb Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.govCoordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)

Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercatorprojection, which preserves direction and shape but distortsdistance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as theAlbers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accuratecalculations of distance or area are required.

This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as ofthe version date(s) listed below.

Soil Survey Area: Rawlins County, KansasSurvey Area Data: Version 12, Aug 29, 2014

Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000or larger.

Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jul 27, 2010—Oct 16,2010

The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines werecompiled and digitized probably differs from the backgroundimagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shiftingof map unit boundaries may be evident.

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Map Unit Legend

Rawlins County, Kansas (KS153)

Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI

1581 Colby silt loam, 10 to 25 percentslopes

0.7 4.6%

1619 Keith silt loam, 0 to 1 percentslopes

12.3 81.2%

1859 Ulysses silt loam, 3 to 6 percentslopes

2.2 14.3%

Totals for Area of Interest 15.2 100.0%

Soil Map—Rawlins County, Kansas KYVZ Tower



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APPENDIX B

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

KYVZ Tower Project No. 25158121 Terracon

1

Photo #1 Proposed tower center location, facing north.

Photo #2 Proposed tower center location, facing east (towards other tower).


2

Photo #3 Proposed tower center location, facing south.

Photo #4 Proposed tower center location, facing west.


3

Photo #5 Area to the north of the proposed tower center (and equipment shelter).

Photo #6 Area to the east of the proposed tower center (access/utilities corridor).


4

Photo #7 Area to the south of the proposed tower center.

Photo #8 Area to the west of the proposed tower center.


5

Photo #9 Northeast guy anchor: 140 feet from tower center (facing center).



6

Photo #11 Northwest guy anchor: 140 feet from tower center (facing center).



7

Photo #13 Southwest guy anchor: 140 feet from tower center (facing center).


APPENDIX C

PROTECTED SPECIES – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

July 24, 2015

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kansas Ecological Services Field Office 2609 Anderson Avenue Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Phone: (785) 539-3474 [email protected] Attention: Dan Mulhern Site Name: KYVZ Tower Site Number: N/A Terracon Project Number: 25158121 Address: US Highway 36 City, County, State: Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas Lat/Long: 39° 47’ 3.00” N / 101° 15’ 48.00” W Section/Township/Range: Section 20, Township 3S, Range 35W Proposed Tower Height: 348-feet (with appurtenances) Tower/Structure Type: Guyed TCNS Number: 128125 Visual Effects APE: 0.75-mile Dear Mr. Mulhern: On behalf of KYVZ, LLC, Terracon is requesting a review of potential impacts to listed and proposed threatened/endangered species and critical habitats resulting from the proposed construction of a telecommunications tower described in the information provided above. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations, as identified in 47CFR § 1.1307 (a) 3, require that Verizon Wireless considers the effects of the proposed tower construction to protected species and critical habitats. Findings in this report are based upon the site’s current utilization, the most recent reconnaissance information and from other activities described herein; such information is subject to change. Terracon understands that KYVZ is proposing to build a 348-foot guyed telecommunications tower with 24-hour medium strobe lighting, associated antennas and equipment enclosures within an approximate 50 x 50-foot fenced compound. The compound would contain a 12-foot by 12-foot wood frame equipment shelter. A total of 18 guyed wires will be mounted to the tower attached to six anchors placed at locations 140 feet and 275 feet, respectively, from the tower center to the northwest, southwest, and northeast. Access and utilities will be provided via a proposed approximate 20-foot-wide corridor extending west from an established telecommunications tower. The proposed

Terracon Consul tants, Inc. 10625 W. I -70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

P [303] 423-3300 F [303] 423-3353 www.terracon.com

Tower Site Evaluation KYVZ Tower■ Atwood, Kansas

July 24, 2015■ Terracon Project No. 25158121

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tower site is located within a grazed rangeland. Topography in the area was observed as sloping toward the east. No wetlands, streams, springs, ponds, or other water sources were identified on the proposed tower site. The closest known water surface to the proposed tower site is a Little Beaver Creek, located approximately 1.5 miles to the southeast of the site. The timeframe for construction is undetermined at this time. Terracon conducted a preliminary review using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information, Planning and Conservation System (IPaC) Endangered Species Act species list to identify species of concern determined by the activities proposed at the site. Based on a review of the website, there is one listed that may occur in Rawlings County. According to IPaC, no critical habitat is located within the project area. Terracon’s Principal Investigator conducted a field visit on July 7-8, 2015. Habitats for the species identified were compared to the habitat observed at the proposed tower site. The site was observed as being within a rangeland. No woodlands, mature forests, sand bars, riparian areas, wet prairies, sedge meadows, or surface water were observed that would provide habitat to support the listed species. In summary, the identified species were not observed during the site reconnaissance. USFWS recommendations published in Interim Guidelines for Recommendations on Communication Tower Siting, Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning (2000) state the preferred tower height to decrease potential effects on migratory birds is less than 200 feet tall. Additional recommendations include consideration of collocation on an existing structure, elimination of guy wires, siting within “existing antenna farms” outside of bird concentration areas, consideration on lighting effects, and the use of down shielded security lighting. Therefore, construction measures propose to site the tower in a minimally sensitive area near an existing tower location.

Based on Terracon’s analysis and reconnaissance, it is not anticipated that the construction of the proposed telecommunications tower site will adversely affect listed or proposed protected species. Your confirmation of this, however, would be greatly appreciated. A topographic site location map is included with this letter. In addition, we have included site plans, representative photographs of the proposed tower site, and a Tower Site Evaluation Form for your use. Please feel free to contact our Sara Copp at 303-575-6028 if you need additional information. Thank you for your assistance with this project.

Tower Site Evaluation KYVZ Tower■ Atwood, Kansas

July 24, 2015■ Terracon Project No. 25158121

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Sincerely,

Sara Copp Brian J. Schrage, P.E. Ecologist Denver, Colorado Office

Project Manager - Environmental Services Billings, Montana Office

Attachments: Tower Site Evaluation Form

Topographic Site Location Map

Site Plans

Photographs

Endangered Species Act Species List provided by IPaC

1

TOWER SITE USFWS EVALUATION FORM

1. Location (attach map) State: Kansas County: Rawlings Latitude/Longitude: 39° 47’ 3.00” N

101° 15’ 48.00” W Elevation: 3,238 feet

City and Highway Direction: US Highway 36 Atwood, Kansas

2. Will the equipment be co-located on an existing FCC Licensed tower or other existing structure (building, billboard, etc.)? No If yes, type of structure: IF YES, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED

If No, provide proposed specifications for new tower: Height: 348 feet Construction type: Guyed telecommunication tower Guy-wired? Yes Number of bands: 3 Total Number of wires: 18 Lighting (Security & Aviation): 24-hour medium strobe lighting at a height of 345 feet.

IF TOWER WILL BE LIGHTED OR GUY-WIRED, COMPLETE ITEMS 3-18. IF NOT, COMPLETE ONLY ITEMS 17 AND 18.

3. Area of tower footprint in acres or square feet: Tower and equipment shelter will be

within a 50-foot x 50-foot fenced compound.

4. Length and width of access road in feet: ~20-foot x 300-foot

5. General description of terrain, mountainous, rolling hills, etc. (attach photographs):

grassland

6. Meteorological conditions (incidence of fog, low ceilings, etc.): Partly cloudy 7. Soil type(s): Keith Silt loam on 0-1 percent slopes 8. Habitat types and land use on and adjacent to the site

Type: Short-grass prairie rangeland Percent/acreage 100

2

9. Dominant vegetative species in each habitat type: Yucca, blue grama and buffalo grass 10. Average diameter breast height of dominant tree species in forested areas: NA

11. Will construction cause fragmentation of a larger habitat into two or more smaller

blocks? No If yes, describe:

12. Evidence of bird roosts or rookeries present? No If yes, describe:

13. Distance to nearest wetland area (swamp, marsh, riparian, marine, etc.), and coastline:

~0.61 miles south of the nearest freshwater emergent wetland and ~ 1.5 miles northwest of Little Beaver Creek

14. Distance to nearest telecommunications tower: Approximately 350-feet to the east. 15. Potential to collocate antennas on existing towers or structures: No

16. Have measures been incorporated to minimize impacts on migratory birds? Yes

If yes, describe: Collocation was considered and is sited in proximity to another guyed tower.

17. Has an evaluation been made to determine if the proposed facility may affect listed or

proposed endangered or threatened species or their habitats as required be FCC regulation at 47 CFR 1.1307(a)(3)? Yes If yes, present findings: No endangered/threatened species or critical habitats will be adversely affected by the proposed project.

18. Additional information required: None

REFER TO MAPS, DIAGRAMS AND PLANS ATTACHMENT

REFER TO PHOTOGRAPH ATTACHMENT

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

KYVZ TowerIPaC Trust Resource ReportGenerated July 17, 2015 10:15 AM MDT

CFHHL-PQD2F-BSVLY-ILF7C-6AXEWYIPaC Trust Resource Report

07/17/2015 10:15 Page 2 Information for Planning and ConservationIPaCVersion 2.1.0

US Fish & Wildlife Service

IPaC Trust Resource Report

Project DescriptionNAME

KYVZ Tower

PROJECT CODE

CFHHL-PQD2F-BSVLY-ILF7C-6AXEWY

LOCATION

Rawlins County, Kansas

DESCRIPTION

348-foot guyed telecommunicationstower in Rawlings County, Kansas.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Contact InformationSpecies in this report are managed by:

Kansas Ecological Services Field Office2609 Anderson AvenueManhattan, KS 66502-2801 (785) 539-3474

http://localhost/project/CFHHLPQD2FBSVLYILF7C6AXEWY



Endangered

Candidate

Endangered SpeciesProposed, candidate, threatened, and endangered species that are managed by the

and should be considered as part of an effect analysisEndangered Species Programfor this project.

This unofficial species list is for informational purposes only and does not fulfill therequirements under of the Endangered Species Act, which states that FederalSection 7agencies are required to "request of the Secretary of Interior information whether anyspecies which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of aproposed action." This requirement applies to projects which are conducted, permittedor licensed by any Federal agency.

A letter from the local office and a species list which fulfills this requirement can beobtained by returning to this project on the IPaC website and requesting an OfficialSpecies List from the regulatory documents section.

Birds Sprague's Pipit Anthus spragueii

CRITICAL HABITAT

has been designated for this species.No critical habitat

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0GD

Whooping Crane Grus americana

CRITICAL HABITAT

There is critical habitat designated for this species.final

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B003

Critical HabitatsPotential effects to critical habitat(s) within the project area must be analyzed along withthe endangered species themselves.

There is no critical habitat within this project area

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/laws-policies/section-7.html

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0GD




Bird of conservation concern













Migratory BirdsBirds are protected by the and the Bald and Golden EagleMigratory Bird Treaty ActProtection Act.

Any activity which results in the of migratory birds or eagles is prohibited unlesstakeauthorized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( ). There are no provisions for1allowing the take of migratory birds that are unintentionally killed or injured.

You are responsible for complying with the appropriate regulations for the protection ofbirds as part of this project. This involves analyzing potential impacts and implementingappropriate conservation measures for all project activities.

American Bittern Botaurus lentiginosus

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0F3

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Season: Winteringhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B008

Bell's Vireo Vireo bellii

Season: Breeding

Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia

Season: Breeding

Chestnut-collared Longspur Calcarius ornatus

Season: Wintering

Dickcissel Spiza americana

Season: Breeding

Ferruginous Hawk Buteo regalis

Year-roundhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B06X

Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos

Season: Winteringhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0DV

Grasshopper Sparrow Ammodramus savannarum

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G0

Harris's Sparrow Zonotrichia querula

Season: Wintering

Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica

Season: Migrating

Lark Bunting Calamospiza melanocorys

Season: Breeding

Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus

Year-roundhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY

http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtintro.html

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0F3


https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B06X

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0DV

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0G0

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0FY







Bird of conservation concern Prairie Falcon Falco mexicanus

Season: Winteringhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ER

Red-headed Woodpecker Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Season: Breeding

Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus

Year-roundhttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD

Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B070

Upland Sandpiper Bartramia longicauda

Season: Breedinghttps://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HC

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0ER

https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HD


https://ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action?spcode=B0HC



RefugesAny activity proposed on lands must undergo a 'CompatibilityNational Wildlife RefugeDetermination' conducted by the Refuge. If your project overlaps or otherwise impacts aRefuge, please contact that Refuge to discuss the authorization process.

There are no refuges within this project area

http://www.fws.gov/refuges/



WetlandsImpacts to and other aquatic habitats from your project may be subject toNWI wetlandsregulation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, or other State/Federal Statutes.

Project proponents should discuss the relationship of these requirements to their projectwith the Regulatory Program of the appropriate .U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District

DATA LIMITATIONS

The Service's objective of mapping wetlands and deepwater habitats is to produce reconnaissance level informationon the location, type and size of these resources. The maps are prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery.Wetlands are identified based on vegetation, visible hydrology and geography. A margin of error is inherent in the useof imagery; thus, detailed on-the-ground inspection of any particular site may result in revision of the wetlandboundaries or classification established through image analysis.

The accuracy of image interpretation depends on the quality of the imagery, the experience of the image analysts,the amount and quality of the collateral data and the amount of ground truth verification work conducted. Metadatashould be consulted to determine the date of the source imagery used and any mapping problems.

Wetlands or other mapped features may have changed since the date of the imagery or field work. There may beoccasional differences in polygon boundaries or classifications between the information depicted on the map and theactual conditions on site.

DATA EXCLUSIONS

Certain wetland habitats are excluded from the National mapping program because of the limitations of aerialimagery as the primary data source used to detect wetlands. These habitats include seagrasses or submergedaquatic vegetation that are found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters.Some deepwater reef communities (coral or tuberficid worm reefs) have also been excluded from the inventory.These habitats, because of their depth, go undetected by aerial imagery.

DATA PRECAUTIONS

Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over wetlands may define and describe wetlands in adifferent manner than that used in this inventory. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of thisinventory, to define the limits of proprietary jurisdiction of any Federal, state, or local government or to establish thegeographical scope of the regulatory programs of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activitiesinvolving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate federal, state, orlocal agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and proprietary jurisdictions that may affect suchactivities.

There are no wetlands identified in this project area

http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/

http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits.aspx

APPENDIX D

FORM 620 SECTION 106 – SHPO DOCUMENTATION AND

CORRESPONDENCE

FCC Form FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Approved by OMB 3060 – 1039 Notification Date: See instructions for

File Number: public burden estimates

General Information 1) (Select only one) ( ) NE – New UA – Update of Application WD – Withdrawal of Application

2) If this application is for an Update or Withdrawal, enter the file number of the pending application currently on file. File Number:

Applicant Information

3) FCC Registration Number (FRN):

4) Name:

Contact Name

5) First Name: 6) MI: 7) Last Name: 8) Suffix:

9) Title:

Contact Information

10) P.O. Box: And /Or 11) Street Address:

12) City: 13) State: 14) Zip Code:

15) Telephone Number: 16) Fax Number:

17) E-mail Address:

Consultant Information


19) Name:

Principal Investigator


24) Title:

Principal Investigator Contact Information




32) E-mail Address:

KYVZ, LLC

0022149611

Joseph Vyzourek J

521 State Street

Atwood KS 67730

(785)462-9070

0013344601


[email protected]

John Hoeffecker

PI on Behalf of Terracon

10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3

Wheat Ridge CO 80033

(303)423-3300

[email protected]

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NE

620

FCC Form 620

New Tower (�NT�) Submission Packet

00068874627AM EST 07/27/2015

May 2014

Professional Qualification

33) Does the Principal Investigator satisfy the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards? ( ) Yes ( ) No

34) Areas of Professional Qualification:

( ) Archaeologist

( ) Architectural Historian

( ) Historian

( ) Architect

( ) Other (Specify) __________________________________________________________________________________________

Additional Staff

35) Are there other staff involved who meet the Professional Qualification Standards of the Secretary of the Interior? ( ) Yes ( ) No

If “YES,” complete the following:

X

X

X

X


40) Title:

41) Areas of Professional Qualification: ( ) Archaeologist

( ) Architectural Historian

( ) Historian ( ) Architect

( ) Other (Specify) ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Erin A Drake RPA

X

NEPA Group Manager/Sr. Archaeologist

2 of 20 FCC Form 620

May 2014

Site Information Tower Construction Notification System

1) TCNS Notification Number:

Site Information

2) Positive Train Control Filing Subject to Expedited Treatment Under Program Comment: ( ) Yes ( ) No

3) Site Name:

4) Site Address:

5) Detailed Description of Project:


9) County/Borough/Parish:

10) Nearest Crossroads:

11) NAD 83 Latitude (DD-MM-SS.S): ( ) N or ( ) S

12) NAD 83 Longitude (DD-MM-SS.S): ( ) E or ( ) W

Tower Information

13) Tower height above ground level (include top-mounted attachments such as lightning rods): ___________________ ( ) Feet ( ) Meters

14) Tower Type (Select One):

( ) Guyed lattice tower

( ) Self-supporting lattice

( ) Monopole

( ) Other (Describe):

Project Status

15) Current Project Status (Select One):

( ) Construction has not yet commenced

( ) Construction has commenced, but is not completed Construction commenced on: _______________

( ) Construction has been completed Construction commenced on: _______________

Construction completed on: _______________

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US Highway 36

Atwood KS

RAWLINS

67745

39-47-03.0

101-15-48.0

X

X

106.1 X

3 of 20

X 05/15/2015

X

FCC Form 620

US Highway 36 and an unnamed road

May 2014

US Highway 36 and an unnamed road

X

Determination of Effect

14) Direct Effects (Select One):

( ) No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE)

( ) No Effect on Historic Properties in APE

( ) No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties in APE

( ) Adverse Effect on one or more Historic Properties in APE

15) Visual Effects (Select One):

( ) No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE)

( ) No Effect on Historic Properties in APE

( ) No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties in APE

( ) Adverse Effect on one or more Historic Properties in APE

4 of 20

X

X

FCC Form 620

May 2014

Tribal/NHO Involvement

1) Have Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) been identified that may attach religious and cultural significance to historic properties which may be affected by the undertaking within the APEs for direct and visual effects?

( ) Yes ( ) No

2a) Tribes/NHOs contacted through TCNS Notification Number: ___________________ Number of Tribes/NHOs: _________________ 2b) Tribes/NHOs contacted through an alternate system: Number of Tribes/NHOs: _________________

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X

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Tribe/NHO Contacted Through TCNS

3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response

10) Date Contacted ______________ 11) Date Replied _______________

( ) No Reply

( ) Replied/No Interest

( ) Replied/Have Interest

( ) Replied/Other

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

06/18/2015

X

Darrin Cisco


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma

06/18/2015

X

Andrew Willey

THPO


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Comanche Nation

06/18/2015

X

Kelly Glancy

THPO Assistant


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Crow Tribe

06/18/2015

X

Emerson Bull Chief

THPO


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

06/18/2015 06/19/2015

X

Robin Dushane

THPO


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Eastern Shoshone Tribe

06/18/2015 06/17/2015

X

Wilfred Ferris III

THPO


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Kaw Nation

06/18/2015

X

Crystal Douglas

NAGPRA Rep. & Kanza Museum Director


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Northern Arapaho

06/18/2015

X

Yufna Soldier Wolf

THPO


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Northern Cheyenne Tribe

06/18/2015 06/17/2015

X

James Walks Along

THPO


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

06/18/2015

X

Thomas Parker

THPO


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Osage Nation

06/17/2015 06/29/2015

X

Dr. Andrea Hunter A

THPO


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Pawnee Nation

06/18/2015 06/17/2015

X

Marti Only A Chief

Admin Assistant


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

06/18/2015 06/23/2015

X

Earl Howe III

Chairman


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

06/18/2015

X

Liana Onnen

Chairman


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

06/17/2015

X

Seminole Nation

Historic Preservation Officer


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Wichita and Affiliated Tribes

06/18/2015 06/17/2015

X

Mary Botone M

Cell Tower Administrator


May 2014



( ) Yes ( ) No


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X

0


3) Tribe/NHO FRN:

4) Tribe/NHO Name:

Contact Name


9) Title:

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Wyandotte Nation

06/18/2015

X

Sherri Clemons

THPO


May 2014

Other Tribes/NHOs Contacted

Tribe/NHO Information


2) Name:

Contact Name


7) Title:

Contact Information




15) E-mail Address:

16) Preferred means of communication:

( ) E-mail

( ) Letter

( ) Both

Dates & Response

17) Date Contacted _______________ 18) Date Replied _______________

( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other


May 2014

Historic Properties Properties Identified

1) Have any historic properties been identified within the APEs for direct and visual effect? ( ) Yes ( ) No

2) Has the identification process located archaeological materials that would be directly affected, or sites that are of cultural or religious significance to Tribes/NHOs? ( ) Yes ( ) No

3) Are there more than 10 historic properties within the APEs for direct and visual effect? If “Yes”, you are required to attach a Cultural Resources Report in lieu of adding the Historic Property below. ( ) Yes ( ) No

Historic Property

4) Property Name:

5) SHPO Site Number:

Property Address

6) Street Address:


10) County/Borough/Parish:

Status & Eligibility

11) Is this property listed on the National Register?

Source: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ( ) Yes ( ) No

12) Is this property eligible for listing on the National Register?

Source: _______________________________________________________________________________________ ( ) Yes ( ) No

13) Is this property a National Historic Landmark? ( ) Yes ( ) No

14) Direct Effects (Select One):

( ) No Effect on this Historic Property in APE

( ) No Adverse Effect on this Historic Property in APE

( ) Adverse Effect on this Historic Property in APE

15) Visual Effects (Select One):

( ) No Effect on this Historic Property in APE

( ) No Adverse Effect on this Historic Property in APE

( ) Adverse Effect on this Historic Property in APE

X

X

X


May 2014

Local Government Involvement

Local Government Agency


2) Name:

Contact Name


7) Title:

Contact Information




15) E-mail Address:


( ) E-mail

( ) Letter

( ) Both

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other

Additional Information

19) Information on local government’s role or interest (optional):

Rawlins County Commission

Lisa Woody

Commissioner

607 Main

Atwood KS 67730

(785)626-3351

[email protected]

06/23/2015

X

X


May 2014

Local Government Involvement

Local Government Agency


2) Name:

Contact Name


7) Title:

Contact Information




15) E-mail Address:


( ) E-mail

( ) Letter

( ) Both

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other


19) Information on local government’s role or interest (optional):

City of Atwood

Jan Ackerman

Zoning

106 South 3rd

Atwood KS 67730

(785)626-9462

[email protected]

06/23/2015

X

X


May 2014

Other Consulting Parties

Other Consulting Parties Contacted

1) Has any other agency been contacted and invited to become a consulting party? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Consulting Party


3) Name:

Contact Name


8) Title:

Contact Information




16) E-mail Address:


( ) E-mail

( ) Letter

( ) Both

Dates & Response


( ) No Reply



( ) Replied/Other


20) Information on other consulting parties’ role or interest (optional):

X

Rawlins County Museum

To Whom It May Concern

308 State

Atwood KS 67730

(785)626-3885

[email protected]

X

06/23/2015

X


May 2014

Designation of SHPO/THPO

1) Designate the Lead State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) or Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) based on the location of the tower. SHPO/THPO

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) You may also designate up to three additional SHPOs/THPOs if the APEs include multiple states. If the APEs include other countries, enter the name of the National Historic Preservation Agency and any state and provincial Historic Preservation Agency.

SHPO/THPO Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

SHPO/THPO Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

SHPO/THPO Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Certification

I certify that all representations on this FCC Form 620 Submission Packet and the accompanying attachments are true, correct, and complete.

Party Authorized to Sign

First Name: MI: Last Name: Suffix:

Signature: Date: _______________

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).


Kansas State Historical Society (Archeologist)

Paulette K Smith

07/24/2015

Paulette K Smith

May 2014

Attachments :

Type Description Date Entered

Resumes/Vitae PI Resume 07/07/2015

Resumes/Vitae Sr. Archaeologist Resume 07/07/2015

Map Documents Site Plans 07/07/2015

Map Documents TOPO Map 07/07/2015

Tribal/NHO Involvement NOO 07/07/2015

Local Government Involvement ITC Letters 07/07/2015

Public Involvement Legal Affidavit 07/22/2015

Other Cultural Resource Survey 07/22/2015

Photographs Photos 07/22/2015

Area of Potential Effects APE 07/22/2015

Other Landlord Correspondence 07/22/2015

FCC Form 620

May 2014

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RESUMES

Résumé / Vitae: JOHN F. HOFFECKER Address: Historic Preservation Consultants, 7876 South Niagara Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112; Ph/FAX: (303) 220-7646; Email: [email protected] EDUCATION * Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Chicago, 1986 * M.A., Anthropology, University of Alaska, 1979 * B.A., Archaeology (Honors), Yale University, 1975 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003-Present Research Fellow, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

1989-1999 Environmental Scientist (Archaeologist), Environmental Assessment Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois

CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORTS (SELECTED LIST: 2009–2015) Hoffecker, J. F. 2015. Class III Cultural Resources Survey for a Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Carrizo,

Baca County, Colorado. Prepared for Viaero Wireless, Fort Morgan CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (20 April 2015).

Hoffecker, J. F. 2015. Addendum Report: Archaeological Testing at 5BL.12621 for the Captain Jack Mill Superfund Site, Boulder County, Colorado. Prepared for U.S. Department of the Interior by Historic Preservation Consultants (February 2015).

Hoffecker, J. F. 2014. Cultural Resources Inventory for a Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Rawlins Outlaw, Carbon County, Wyoming. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (25 August 2014).

Hoffecker, J. F. 2014. Class III Cultural Resources Survey for the Captain Jack Mill Superfund Site, Boulder County, Colorado. Prepared for U.S. Department of the Interior by Historic Preservation Consultants (March 2014).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2013. Archaeological Testing of Site 5MT.13767, Montezuma County, Colorado. EAGLE-Net Project. Prepared for OAHP by Historic Preservation Consultants (24 June 2013).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2012. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Wireless Antenna Site at Springfield Northeast, Baca County, Colorado. Prepared for Viaero Wireless, Fort Morgan CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (10 December 2012).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2012. Class III Archaeological Survey of Proposed Bridge Replacement at Colfax Avenue Over Sand Creek, Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado. CDOT Project #FBR 0404-050/18180 (30 April 2012).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2011. Cultural Resources Survey and Archaeological Test Excavation for a Proposed Residential Facility at 411 Linden Street, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., Fort Collins CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (June 2011).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2010. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Regional Transportation District Southeast Corridor Light Rail Extension, Douglas County, Colorado. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., Lakewood, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (15 January 2010).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2009. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Wireless Antenna Site at Median Point, Fremont County, Colorado. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., Wheat Ridge CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (23 December 2009).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2009. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Pueblo Memorial Airport Proposed Runway Replacement City of Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., Lakewood, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (23 November 2009).

Hoffecker, J.F., and N.L. Lyons. 2009. Big Thompson River Bridge I 5LR.9515 Larimer County, Colorado: Level II Documentation. Prepared for Colorado Department of Transportation, Region 4 by Historic Preservation Consultants (7 November 2009).

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Env i ro nm e nt a l ■ F ac i l i t i es ■ Geo te ch n i ca l ■ Ma te r i a l s

Erin A. Drake, MA, RPA NEPA Group Manager Senior Archaeologist Principal Investigator PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ms. Drake serves as the NEPA Group Manager for Terracon’s Denver office. With over 15 years of professional experience, Ms. Drake has spent the last 11 years providing consulting services for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Ms. Drake’s experience includes compliance services for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Threatened and Endangered Species Act, and the Migratory Bird Act.

Seasoned in Quality Control and Assurance, Ms. Drake provides Terracon with oversight for various classes of actions primarily regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Highway Administration, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the National Forest Service. Ms. Drake’s experience reflects Categorical Exclusions (CatEx), Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) associated with commercial, multi-family and communications properties throughout the U.S. and the Virgin Islands.

Ms. Drake is a Secretary of the Interior Qualified Archaeologist seasoned in Section 106 compliance including archaeological and historic preservation field surveys, National Register of Historic Places evaluations, artifact analysis, curation and technical report writing. Ms. Drake is experienced in all aspects of project mitigation for cultural and natural resource management in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, various State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) and numerous Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO).

Ms. Drake’s responsibilities include managing the Terracon Denver NEPA group, client service and development, and overseeing the daily operations of cultural and natural resource management projects nationwide.

Ms. Drake leads a seasoned NEPA staff specializing in architectural history, wetlands delineation, threatened and endangered species surveys, avian surveys, social and environmental justice analyses, geographic, economic, and demographic analyses, archaeological surveys, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses. Maintaining positive relationships with State Historic Preservation Offices, United States Fish and Wildlife Office, and myriad other state, local and federal agencies, Ms. Drake’s NEPA staff exhibits a proven track record of compliance for hundreds of NEPA-related projects throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

Notable Agency Experience Federal Aviation Administration US Army Corps of Engineers Federal Communications Commission Federal Highway Administration National Park Service Department of Transportation Bureau of Land Management

Registrations Register of Professional Archaeologists Society for American Archaeology American Anthropological Association Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists Terracon NEPA Practice Resource Group, Subcommittee Chair for Cultural Resources Rocky Mountain Association of Environmental Professionals Colorado Wireless Association

Awards Terracon Young Professional Award, 2014

Training

Fundamentals of Project Management Training, 2014 NEPA Cumulative Effects Analysis & Documentation, 2014 Federal Highway Administration, Plan Development Process, 2014 GIS Training Certificate, 2008

Work History Terracon Consultants, Inc.,2004 2009 and 2013-Present

Contract Archaeologist Nationwide, 2011-2013

Trail of Tears Association, Principal Investigator for Archaeology, National Park Service, 2009-2011

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia, Archaeological Crew Chief, Summers 2007-2009

Education Master of Arts in Anthropology, Georgia State University, 2009, Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of Georgia, 2003, Magna Cum Laude

MAPS AND SITE PLANS

REFER TO MAPS, DIAGRAMS AND PLANS ATTACHMENT

TRIBAL CONSULTATION/NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONS

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Smith, Paulette K.

From: [email protected]: Friday, June 19, 2015 1:01 AMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]: NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION(S) WHICH WERE SENT PROPOSED TOWER

CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION INFORMATION - Email ID #4246893

Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for using the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS). The purpose of this electronic mail message is to inform you that the following authorized persons were sent the information you provided through TCNS, which relates to your proposed antenna structure. The information was forwarded by the FCC to authorized TCNS users by electronic mail and/or regular mail (letter). Persons who have received the information that you provided include leaders or their designees of federally‐recognized American Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages (collectively "Tribal Nations"), Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), and State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs). For your convenience in identifying the referenced Tribal Nations and NHOs and in making further contacts, the City and State of the Seat of Government for each Tribal Nation and NHO, as well as the designated contact person, is included in the listing below. We note that Tribal Nations may have Section 106 cultural interests in ancestral homelands or other locations that are far removed from their current Seat of Government. Pursuant to the Commission's rules as set forth in the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Review of Effects on Historic Properties for Certain Undertakings Approved by the Federal Communications Commission (NPA), all Tribal Nations and NHOs listed below must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to respond to this notification, consistent with the procedures set forth below, unless the proposed construction falls within an exclusion designated by the Tribal Nation or NHO. (NPA, Section IV.F.4). The information you provided was forwarded to the following Tribal Nations and NHOs. If a Tribal Nation or NHO does not respond within a reasonable time, you should make a reasonable effort at follow‐up contact, unless the Tribal Nation or NHO has agreed to different procedures (NPA, Section IV.F.5). In the event a Tribal Nation or NHO does not respond to a follow‐up inquiry, or if a substantive or procedural disagreement arises between you and a Tribal Nation or NHO, you must seek guidance from the Commission (NPA, Section IV.G). These procedures are further set forth in the FCC's Declaratory Ruling released on October 6, 2005 (FCC 05‐176). 1. THPO Thomas Parker ‐ Omaha Tribe of Nebraska ‐ Macy, NE ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: If the Applicant receives no response from the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska has no objection to project, however, the Omaha Tribe will show no interest in participating in pre‐construction review for the site. The Applicant, however, must notify the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska in the event archaeological properties or human remains are discovered during construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement andapplicable law. 2. Admin Assistant Marti Only A Chief ‐ Pawnee Nation ‐ Pawnee, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mail

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3. THPO Assistant Kelly Glancy ‐ Comanche Nation ‐ Lawton, OK ‐ regular mail Details: The Comanche Nation Historic Preservation Office does not need to review the following types of projects; those that have already been evaluated by the Comanche Nation involving pre‐existing above‐ground feature additions or modifications(unless there isan increase in height), and those that have already been evaluated by the Comanche Nation within the city limits on a previously disturbed site. If the proposed project does not meet one of the aforementioned conditions, the Comanche Nation Historic Preservation Office requires the following items; photographs taken of all 4 directions (north, south, east and west) from the center of the project site (where possible), legal description of the proposed site (i.e.; section, range, township, etc.) and any existing archeological/environmental reports or surveys relating to the site. We do not require, but request that you provide us with an aerial view of the proposed site if possible. Due to the heavy volume of requests, we can no longer accept email requests. Please send all materials to the Comanche Nation Historic Preservation Office, C/O Kelly Glancy, #6 SW 'D' Avenue, Suite 'C', Lawton, Oklahoma 73501 via regular or express mail, with a $500 review fee, per project (payable to the Comanche Nation Historic Preservation Office). Please note on the cashier s check/money order (or on an attachment), the TCNS Number/Project Name that the review fee is being provided for. Upon receipt of review fee, the Comanche Nation Historic Preservation Office will promptly respond to your review request. Note: If the Comanche Nation Office of Historic Preservation has commented previously on the project under requested review, inform us of the date in the body of the review request, and you will not be assessed a review fee. If you are in need of additional information you may contact us directly at (580) 595‐9960 or 9618 for clarification. In addition, this message serves as the 'Official' Notice from the Comanche Nation Historic Preservation Office andcan be printed for your records, if necessary. Thank you! Sincerely, Jimmy W. Arterberry, THPO

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4. Cell Tower Administrator Mary M Botone ‐ Wichita and Affiliated Tribes ‐ Anadarko, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: As of June 23, 2014, the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes is requesting consulting party status on all proposed projects that the Federal Communications Commission undertakes in the states of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. We are also charging an administrative fee in the amount of $500.00 for ALL TCNS filings, including collocations. Checks are to be made payable to: 'Wichita and Affiliated Tribes ‐ Cell Tower Account.' Please make checks out individually for each site and mail to: Wichita and Affiliated Tribes ATTN: Mary M. Botone, Cell Tower Administrator P.O. Box 729 Anadarko, OK 73005 Due to the mass amount of requests we will not be generating individual invoices, unless requested. To expedite the review process, we are requesting the following information: purpose of tower and whether proposed site is a new or an existing site, site name, site and or project number, legal description or physical address of site, photographs in the four cardinal directions from proposed site, topographic and or quadrangle maps, height of tower by feet, type of tower, the complete FCC Form 620 or 621 packet, including a copy of the Survey Report and SHPO's concurrence letter. All of the aforementioned information will assist us in making an accurate determination concerning the proposed site. Please send the Form 620 or 621 to Mary Botone via e‐mail at [email protected] . We will begin our research and review when payment and all requested information is received. A determination will not be issued without payment, and your Section 106 obligations with the Tribe IS NOT completed until payment is received. 5. THPO Andrew Willey ‐ Cheyenne‐Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma ‐ Concho, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mailDetails: The consultation process is greatly expedited if: a) documents are submitted via email in pdf format, and b) the subject line contains the TCNS#. Information should include archaeological report, cultural resources report, SHPO report, topographic map, and color photograph of proposed project. If the project is a rebuild or replacement, modification, or proposed project on pre‐existing structure with no ground disturbance, the applicant need only send a brief letter with a general description oftheundertaking, a map, and at least one site photograph showing the project site in its landscape setting. There is a consultation fee of $500 for review of the tower reports. Please make the $500 check payable to 'The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes'. Write the words 'Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes THPO' in the memo line on the check. Mail the check to: The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, THPO at P.O. Box 167, Concho, OK 73022. Once the fee is received the project will be reviewed.

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The rate for review feesfor non‐excluded PTC tower projects is $500 for the first tower, and $150 for each additional non‐excluded PTC tower. All information submitted should be sent in pdf format via email to Willey, Andrew K., THPO, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes (awilley@c‐a‐tribes.org) cc: msutton@c‐a‐tribes.org 6. Chairman Liana Onnen ‐ Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation ‐ Mayetta, KS ‐ electronic mail and regular mail If the applicant/tower builder receives no response from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has no interest in participating in pre‐construction review for the proposed site. The Applicant/tower builder, howeve r, must immediately notify the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in the event archaeological properties or human remains are discovered during construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement and applicable law. 7. NAGPRA Rep. & Kanza Museum Director Crystal Douglas ‐ Kaw Nation ‐ Kaw City, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: If the Applicant/tower constructor receives no response from the Kaw Nation within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the Kaw Nation has no interest in participating in pre‐construction review for the site. The Applicant/tower constructor, however, must notify the Kaw Nation in the event archeological properties or human remains are discovered during construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement and applicable law. 8. Chairman Earl Howe III ‐ Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma ‐ Ponca City, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mailDetails: Mrs. Halona Clawson, THPO for Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, is the point of contact for all TCNS notifications and correspondence. The mailing address is 20 White Eagle Drive, Ponca City, OK 74601 and the email address is [email protected]. The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma will participate in pre‐construction review and government to government consultation regarding all proposed communication facilities that have a potential for affect on historical properties (undertaking) as defined in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act as amended. The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma requires that each applicant submit a copy of the FCC form 620 application as a component of Tribal pre‐construction review. After review, the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma will submit to the applicant a letter of concurrence, non concurrence or request for additional information. The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma will charge a fee of $500.00 for completing this component of Section 106‐ Pre‐Construction Review as described in the FCC Best Practices Agreement. The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma will respond to all proposed communications facilities applications in the manner stipulated by the Best Practices Agreement.

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9. Darrin Cisco ‐ Apache Tribe of Oklahoma ‐ Anadarko, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma wishes to exercise its sovereign nation rights and participate in Section 106, NHPA Review of all TCNS/FCC tower construction activities planned or occurring in the Apache Tribe's listed Areas of Cultural Affiliation and Interest. All communications regarding this Section 106 review will be sent to the attention of Mr. Darrin Cisco at [email protected] or mailed to: Darrin Cisco, PO Box 1330, Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005. Telephone: 405‐247‐1066. Review, research and documentation of each compliance review will adhere to the FCC Best Practices agreement and the Apache Tribe will charge a $500.00 fee. 10. THPO Emerson Bull Chief ‐ Crow Tribe ‐ Crow Agency, MT ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: The Crow Tribe handles TCNS matters through our Tribal Nation's website. Please consult crowthpo.org for further information. Sincerely, Emerson Bull Chief, THPO Emerson.Bullchief@crow‐nsn.gov 11. THPO Wilfred Ferris III ‐ Eastern Shoshone Tribe ‐ Fort Washakie, WY ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: The Eastern Shoshone Tribe has established a new online procedure for FCC TCNS review/consultation. Online submissions can now be completed at http://cp.mcafee.com/d/avndz8Orhoposd78VcQsFCXCQQmkQS6mm7PqqbaqoVBUQsECQQmkQS6mm73qqbarWtPhOe76RyJ5pj9wGvNzJGMVsTfUNSRosKrRzO3bPX_nV555NxYQsZuVtdcsNOqrUUsqen‐mKDp5dmWr_axVZicHs3jq9JMTvAXTLuZXTKrKr01WIJQUO8quztPBPsWCfz2IVeBFgtG2DrmUzkOrpjsjsdwMc0Ad4xEQg1wnd40o1oi40o6wi80Ad30cd50Mqajh00En3h8bCy01hE5zhEw61E60AQg1o5xwb1wo6wUQg0Ac0ad0IQg2go1wM2gm4N84xEo1xEw1wo18qbxEA80Ad30cd40q31sc0Ir40i6xw66y0Kq81Ejd40q76y0364S77zhOOrhhodzp‐Q_uIN Based on the location of the proposed project and the pole(s) that you will be constructing as part of the Section 106 process in our particular aboriginal homelands, we are REQUESTING TO BE CONSULTED on this proposed project. Please utilize the Tribal 106 NHPA consultation processing system website. Online submissions can be completed at http://cp.mcafee.com/d/5fHCNAe3x0SyMOMUqehOpEVjdTdFEIFFIcIIfCQQmkQNPbNEVhdFEIFFIcIIe6QQmkTQXCzAsedH5qaOCj1k_z7rlxOVKvNzJGMVsTH7A6nDT‐LOaabz3VEVWZOWqoVzAQTNMUQsLYJteOaqJQT‐l3PWApmU6CQPrxK_9TLuZXTLsTsS03RprFNAgQZ6XDbCVRcv65pOtbiwXk5eSJN6FASOCUCUr1wo18q93hEw30Kq80M2MA80Md0Ag18q60oqa1wQkCy01gK6ygnd402zgb6zh0c3gc19Ew2Mb30m30Md1NEw18o0kq1pEw4wM31w4wI9yg93gM33h030M2gQn3h8g18q60oq80Q62Uo1oS80Ad30cd41sQg3gCq80Qed406c9Ief6zBASyyMrnVUM The Eastern Shoshone Tribe through the Historic Preservation Department has established a fee of $400.00 per consultation. We are only accepting checks at this time. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Wilfred Ferris, III THPO at [email protected] Sincerely,

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Wilfred J. Ferris, III, THPO Eastern Shoshone Tribe 12. THPO Yufna Soldier Wolf ‐ Northern Arapaho ‐ St. Stephens, WY ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: The Northern Arapaho Tribe requests no emails of reports and requests but a hard copy or a CD with the following: PLEASE SEND AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OR SITE INVENTORY/MAP FOR THE AREA WITHIN 1 MILE OF THE APE FOR PRE‐CONSTRUCTION AND COLLOCATION PROJECTS. The request gives the tribe an opportunity to comment on past projects that are now proposed as collocation projects. The Northern Arapaho Tribe requests a legal description of the proposed site (township, range, section and topo map name). The Northern Arapaho Tribe requests a chronology if sites are within the 1 mile radius of the APE. The Northern Arapaho Tribe requests information of Native American tribes identified having traditional use within the 1 mile radius of the APE. Ethnographic reports for the Arapaho are requested. The Northern Arapaho tribe may request a site visit for areas of significance to the tribe's history. There is a consultation fee of $400 for review of the tower reports. Please make the $400 check payable to 'The Northern Arapaho Tribe.' Write the words 'Northern Arapaho THPO' in the memo line on the check. Mail the check to: 'The Northern Arapaho Tribe, THPO' at P.O. Box 67, St. Stephens, WY 82524. ATTN: Yufna Soldier Wolf. Once the fee is received the project will be reviewed. Please include the TCNS number on all correspondence. Thank you! Sincerely, Yufna Soldier Wolf, THPO [email protected] 13. Historic Preservation Officer Seminole Nation ‐ Seminole Nation of Oklahoma ‐ Wewoka, OK ‐ electronic mailDetails: If the Applicant/tower builder receives no response from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has no interest in participating in pre‐construction review for the site. The Applicant/tower builder, however, must IMMEDIATELY notify the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma in the event archaeological properties or human remains are discovered during construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement and applicable law.

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14. THPO Dr. Andrea A Hunter ‐ Osage Nation ‐ Pawhuska, OK ‐ electronic mail Details: The Osage Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office requires the following information and fee regarding all antenna or tower notifications: 1) Specific legal description of site location using USPLSS and UTM designations only. 2) Maps locating project area, within region and within local area (aerial and USGS topo maps) 3) Project site plan maps, do not submit hand drawn or hand annotated maps 4) Site photographs (include images with exact location of construction site by taking shot with cell tower/base/compound location indicated or marked by stakes or flagging) 5) Include map locating shovel tests and provide shovel test log. 6) Professional cultural/archaeological survey report (Secretary of Interior's standards and guidelines for reports can be found at the National Park Service website (http://cp.mcafee.com/d/5fHCMUg6jqb3b3xEV79CzBcTsSCyOCCMOOM‐rjhpjj7cL6zB4SCyOCCMOOMUrjhpjvjKqehMUSIlEHapc5j‐ctJm7bCV_6eSH3BPuIugpuvvW_8EEKcfCzDHTbFFzCejjv73zhO_ORQX8FGTjvVkffGhBrwqrpdK6XYDuZXTLuZPtPpjEbkUzkOrDkNYolD9QJa3JgkXqT4qCjraryrxI61w4xEAd6y0c2VEw30b2gw30Q2h04xEo1xEE63hiq8052Uq91sQg0ad0Iqd40Md0M4Cy0b0Ic1oc30Q76y04xw1hE5Cy0i30c60i2MC90Ad30cd40c3093hsd4x04xEo1xEw3gobxw5zow2gQc0MQg5Ph0d2pEw3gUQg0oMCMUYqemjqab1LHp6). 7) Reference all documentation with TCNS #. 8) Submit a $500.00 per‐tower fee for administration, data processing, and handling. For expedited projects the administration fee is $700.00. Make the check payable to the Osage Nation. On the memo line write all TCNS numbers. 8A) NOTE: July 1, 2015 cell tower fee will be $700.00 per‐tower. Expedited cell tower fee will be $900.00. 9) A CELL TOWER CONSULTATION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT (Revised May 2015) is available by email and is recommended for guidance, send an email request to Dr. Andrea A. Hunter at: ahunter@osagenation‐nsn.gov. 15. THPO Robin Dushane ‐ Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma ‐ Wyandotte, OK ‐ regular mail Details: NOTE: CHANGE IN CONSULTATION PROCEDURES AND FEE The Cultural Preservation Office of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma requires the following information and fees regarding all proposed FFC projects. Please do not email documentation; it will be deleted without being opened. Mail one printed color copy of all documentation accompanied with a CD version. Please submit by US postal mail or other parcel carrier all of the following information for all FCC projects: 1. A 1‐page cover letter with the following information:

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a) TCNS number b) Company name c) Project name, city, county, state d) Project type e) UTM coordinates using WGS84 (G1150) f) Total area surveyed in acres g) Contact information. 2. Professional cultural/archaeological resource survey report. 3. Aerial and color USGS topographic maps locating project area within the state, county, and local area. 4. Aerial, color USGS topographic, or planimetric maps locating tower site, APE, access road, utility easement, guy wire locations surveyed, surveyed staging areas, and known archaeological/historic sites. 5. Project site plan map depicting labeled shovel test locations. 6. Shovel test log. 7. Site photographs. 8. A copyof the review letter or TCNS e‐response from the State Historic Preservation Office and all other state‐mandated review offices. 9. Submit a $550.00 per/tower fee for administration, data processing, handling, research, and review. Collocations, PTC poles, and projects in previously disturbed locations require a $100.00 fee. Make the check payable to the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. On the memo line write all TCNS numbers. NOTE: Effective November 1, 2014, for TCNS #119606 and forward, regarding collocations, PTC poles, and projects in previously disturbed locations; the administration, data processing, handling, research and review fee will decrease to $100.00. 10. THE EASTERN SHAWNEE TRIBE'S NEW CONSULTATION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT is availableby email and is highly recommended for guidance. Send an email to Dee Gardner at: [email protected]. If the applicant/tower builder receives no response from the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has no interest in participating in pre‐construction review for the proposed site. The Applicant/tower builder, howeve r, must immediately notify the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma in the event archaeological properties or human remains are discovered during construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement and applicable law.

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16. THPO Sherri Clemons ‐ Wyandotte Nation ‐ Wyandotte, OK ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: Greetings from Wyandotte Nation. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT AS OF TCNS NO. 126800, ALL COLOCATIONS AND PREVIOUSLY DISTURBED TOWER LOCATIONS WILL BE $200. ALL RAW LAND NEW BUILD SITES REMAIN AT $600. EACH PTC POLE IS STILL $100 (PER NON‐EXEMPT POLE, NOT PER TCNS). The following information is provided automatically via the TCNS web site. Additional information may be provided in a second email that we send for each tower that is logged into TCNS. However, as we have been unable to use theTCNS website reliably to send our second response email since early April 2014, this very likely will be the ONLY email that you receive until the technical issue preventing us from using that feature has been addressed. NEW INFORMATION‐ From this point forward, please send the required information for our review by email ONLY. Send the fee and a cover letter by hard copy to the Tribe, but DO NOT send review information by hard copy. Doing so will delay the review. We are interested in consulting on this tower or broadband project, just as we are interested in being consulted regarding all federal undertakings in our homelands. This consultation is one of the activities required by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for such federal undertakings. Please follow our archaeology procedures (9‐9‐13) and our general NHPA procedures for consultation (6‐1‐13), both available by e‐mailing the cell tower program archaeologist, Rebecca Hawkins, at [email protected]. These procedures supersede all earlier versions of our procedures. All further correspondence regarding this tower should also be directed to that email address. With questions, you may call Mr. Lamont Laird at 918‐533‐2212. AS STATED IN OUR GUIDELINES, AN ARCHAEOLOGIST MUST PERFORM THE FIELD WORK AND RELATED ANALYSES. The Wyandotte Nation will object to any tower where field work/analysis was performed after 9‐9‐13 and where a trained, experienced archaeologist did NOT conduct the field work. The National Park Service defines Essential Competencies for the field of archaeology at http://cp.mcafee.com/d/1jWVIg6hASyMOMUqehOpEVjdTdFEIFFIcIIfCQQmkQNPbNEVhdFEIFFIcIIe6QQmkTQXCzAsedH5qaOCj1k_z7rlxOVKvNzJGMVsTH7A6nDT‐LOaabz3VEVWZOWqoVzAQTNMUQsLYJteOaqJQT‐l3PWApmU6CS3rxK_9TLuZXTLsTsS02wJjydjejzIEiwhO2RaMfbo2NwiPoS9_k‐L04dPGo‐caPAWmB1SEatJrydj9JBdNdMS30M2gQi6zh061sQg1w5x8g1wq18w2gQc0MQk31EFd402xsd4wKq8056wmd6y0o6wo2jh05wm60I61wq3zh02gM0EQ2Ph091w63091oj4wi6xw66y061w4xEK6ygw2gQc0MQg1Ec5MM2NIg18q60oq82VEw6xcQg1Esq80cojosud7b9J55wSM4D4UvGrVl1. Minimally, a "trained, experienced archaeologist" has at least a BA in Anthropology with a focus in archaeology and two solid years offield experience in the region where the field work is being performed. The fee for all collocations and towers built in previously disturbed areas is $100. The fee for all other towers is $600. Please make sure to provide your archaeologists with a copy of our procedures PRIOR TO the time that they do field work. If archaeology reports do not provide the information requested on the last 2 pages of our archaeology procedures, which you may use as a checklist, the report will be rejected. Please do not send reports that you know are deficient, as doing only delays the response process for your tower and those of other applicants as well.

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Tizame (thank you), Sherri Clemons, THPO Wyandotte Nation 17. THPO James Walks Along ‐ Northern Cheyenne Tribe ‐ Lame Deer, MT ‐ electronic mail and regular mail Details: The Northern Cheyenne Tribe has an interest in this site. The Northern Cheyenne Tribe requirement for consultation is digitally through our website. Our website is http://cp.mcafee.com/d/FZsS83hJ5xBxMQszAPhOCrKrjhpjjoppovdFEIFFzCnzhOyrjhpjjopposdFEIFLFTd78UsrmaQlBcC2F_6eSH3BPs_z7rlxOVLmf8cLfLZvAkkn67PhPRXBQQNP79FLzxNEVvVqWtAkRrFLYG7DR8OJMddLCT3t‐jLuZXTLuVKVI07pmDm9‐m‐4fxIVlxOVKtj7NxmsDiQEeR1jJHshGpdIFK9K6Mo60i6ygQq80MbCy0c0I920c3g940i6xw66ywod59Ew0kbxEA5Ph00EQ2NEQg30Q30iq80I2MM5wMc3gsq80i6056wmq818c0Mo18b2oA2gQc0MQg0Mc0Ad5MQi40i6xw66y0d1wK60mdy093gM33h0nd40Q9Cy0d3zh01z2r3zNEVpdEEI6‐d1r For organization, documentation, and financial regulation, all projects must be processed through our website. We do not accept paper or emailed submissions. Our tribe requires the Cultural Resource or Archaeological Survey Reports completed for the project, such as the Class III Cultural Resource Inventory Report if done, or at least a Class I Cultural Inventory if fieldwork was not required. This report should include ALL known sites within the designated area of potential effect. This includes NOT ONLY the listed and eligible sites, we want the unevaluated and recommended not eligible sites included as well. This report should include the previously located cultural resource designation, distance from the project, and National Register eligibility determination, if a determination has been made. No determination is fine if the site has not been evaluated, but we still want to see the information on these sites. Please include the resource type, such as historic irrigation, homestead, lithic scatter, burial mound, etc. Each report should include maps that show the location of the proposed project and topographic features of the proposed project area. Each map should show the standard Area of Potential Effects as determined by the height of the tower and the FCC's Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. When SHPO site files are referenced, please include the SHPO's file number, site name, and a brief narrative summary as to the type of site. The summary should be sufficient to enable the reader to understand why the site was documented.

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We would also like to know how far the site is from the project. Each report should include photographs of the tower and the surrounding landscape. The Tribe does not consider predictive modeling to be adequate in the identification of cultural resources. Literature review, aerial photographs, and statistical probability are not a replacement for boots on the ground. The Northern Cheyenne Nation has a long and rich history in the area including oral histories going back millennia. Under 36 CFR 800 .4 we have the right to evaluate federal undertakings with the potential to effect cultural resources. Our unique knowledge of sites and their potential significance under the National and Tribal Register make it essential for us to evaluate all sites within the area of potential effect. Also, please include a summary of all newly recorded cultural resources identified for the current undertaking. If a full Class III survey report was not required, please state the reason why one is not attached, such asno new ground disturbance. Otherwise the processing of the project will be held up while we try to locate a report on the project. Even if fieldwork was not required, could you please send us a Class I file search of all know sites in the surrounding area. The Tribe charges a review fee in the amount of $400 for processing each request, including colocations ‐ since we were not at the table to begin with on these colocation projects, we want to make sure we have the opportunity to look at these nowand get that history known. This paragraph only applies to Positive Train Control Projects. The Tribe charges $400 plus $250 for each additional tower listed under one TCNS for the current PTC batching method. Payments can be made by check or money order, made payable to the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Historic Preservation Office, and mailed to PO Box 128, Lame Deer, Montana 59043. Please include the TCNS in the memo line of your check. If you have any questions or need more information pleasecall the Tribal Historic Preservation Office at 406‐477‐4838. The information you provided was also forwarded to the following SHPOs in the State in which you propose to construct and neighboring States. The information was provided to these SHPOs as a courtesy for their information and planning. You need make no effort at this time to follow up with any SHPO that does not respond to this notification. Prior to construction, you must provide the SHPO of the State in which you propose to construct (or the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, if the project will be located on certain Tribal lands), with a Submission Packet pursuant to Section VII.A of the NPA. 18. SHPO Stephen Mahfood ‐ State Department of Natural Resources ‐ Jefferson City, MO ‐ regular mail 19. Deputy SHPO, Director Mark Miles ‐ Historic Preservation Program, Division of State Parks ‐ Jefferson City, MO ‐ electronic mail 20. Deputy SHPO Sara Parker ‐ State Department of Natural Resources ‐ Jefferson City, MO ‐ electronic mail

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21. SHPO Bob L Blackburn ‐ Oklahoma Historical Society ‐ Oklahoma City, OK ‐ regular mail "Exclusions" above set forth language provided by the Tribal Nation or SHPO. These exclusions may indicate types of PTC wayside pole notifications that the Tribal Nation or SHPO does not wish to review. TCNS automatically forwards all notifications to all Tribal Nations and SHPOs that have an expressed interest in the geographic area of a proposal. However, if a proposal falls within a designated exclusion, you need not expect any response and need not pursue any additional process with that Tribal Nation or SHPO. Exclusions may also set forth policies or procedures of a particular Tribal Nation or SHPO (for example, types of information that a Tribal Nation routinely requests, or a policy that no response within 30 days indicates no interest in participating in pre‐construction review). Please be advised that the FCC cannot guarantee that the contact(s) listed above opened and reviewed an electronic or regular mail notification. The following information relating to the proposed tower was forwarded to the person(s) listed above: Notification Received: 06/16/2015 Notification ID: 128125 Tower Owner Individual or Entity Name: KYVZ, LLC Consultant Name: Paulette K Smith Street Address: 10625 W I‐70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 City: Wheat Ridge State: COLORADO Zip Code: 80033 Phone: 303‐423‐3300 Email: [email protected] Structure Type: GTOWER ‐ Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes Latitude: 39 deg 47 min 3.0 sec N Longitude: 101 deg 15 min 48.0 sec W Location Description: US Highway 36 City: Atwood State: KANSAS County: RAWLINS Detailed Description of Project: Ground Elevation: 985.1 meters Support Structure: 105.2 meters above ground level Overall Structure: 106.1 meters above ground level Overall Height AMSL: 1091.2 meters above mean sea level If you have any questions or comments regarding this notice, please contact the FCC using the electronic mail form located on the FCC's website at: http://cp.mcafee.com/d/5fHCN8i43qb3b3xEV79CzBcTsSCyOCCMOOM‐rjhpjj7cL6zB4SCyOCCMOOMUrjhpjvjKqehMUSIlEHapc5j‐ctJm7bCV_6eSH3BPuIugpuvvW_8EEKcfCzDHTbFFzCejjv73zhO_ORQX8FGTjvVkffGhBrwqrsdK6XYDuZXTLuZPtPo0cNafD_iDeSJN6FDaJPz‐

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S9V2IVeOJIVlxBGMDJFBTrmU76VRcv65pOtbiwXk5eSJN6FASOCUCUr1wo18q93hEw30Kq80M2MA80Md0Ag18q60oqa1wQkCy01gK6ygnd402zgb6zh0c3gc19Ew2Mb30m30Md1NEw18o0kq1pEw4wM31w4wI9yg93gM33h030M2gQn3h8g18q60oq80Q62Uo1oS80Ad30cd41sQg3gCq80Qed406c9Ief6zBASyyMr28LC. You may also call the FCC Support Center at (877) 480‐3201 (TTY 717‐338‐2824). Hours are from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). To provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone calls are recorded. Thank you, Federal Communications Commission

LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT LETTERS

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECT

KYVZ Tower Terracon Project No. 25158121

AREAS OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS

A. Direct Effects

The direct APE was determined to be the proposed 50-foot by 50-foot tower compound with

guyed and utility/access easements.

B. Visual Effects

The proposed tower will be 348 feet in overall height. Therefore, an APE for visual effects for this

project was set at a 0.75-mile radius from the proposed tower. The determination of the APE was

based on the type and height of the proposed tower, the general topography, and the vegetative

buffering in the vicinity of the proposed tower.

CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY REPORT

Cultural Resources Inventory Proposed Telecommunications Tower Site


Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas

July 2015

Project No. 25148121

Prepared For: Terracon Consultants, Inc.

10625 West I-70 Frontage Road North, Suite 3 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

303.423.3300

Prepared By: John F Hoffecker

Historic Preservation Consultants 7876 South Niagara Way

Centennial, CO 80112 303.220.7646

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PROJECT SUMMARY

KYVZ, LLC, on behalf of J. Vyzourek (KYVZ, LLC), proposes to install a 348-foot (107-meter)

guyed cellular tower, as well as associated support equipment, under the following specifications:

Site Name: KYVZ Tower Site Number: N/A Terracon Project Number: 25148121‏ Address: US Highway 36 City, County, State: Atwood, Rawlins County, Colorado Latitude/Longitude: 39°47ˊ3.00˝ N 101°15ˊ48.00˝ W Proposed Site Area: 5 acres Proposed Tower Height: 348 feet Tower Type: guyed tower Access Road: 20-feet-wide Easements: N/A Topo Quad Name/Date: MacDonald/1978 Direct Effects APE: compound/staging area, guy anchors, access/utility corridor Visual Effects APE: 0.75-mile radius

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations require that KYVZ, LLC consider the

effects of the proposed undertaking on historic resources in compliance of the National

Programmatic Agreement for Review of Effects on Historic Properties for Certain Undertakings

Approved by the Federal Communications Commission (Nationwide PA [FCC 04-222]) and

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Proposed ground disturbing

activities will be limited to the areas specified in the project table above.

On behalf of Terracon, John Hoffecker (Historic Preservation Consultants) inventoried cultural

resources within the specified areas of potential effect (APE) for direct effects and visual effects,

referenced above, of the proposed telecommunications site, on July 7–8, 2015. A copy of this

report will be submitted for review by concerned Native American tribes and the Kansas State

Historical Society (Kansas State Historic Preservation Officer).

The goal of the investigation was to determine if National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)

eligible or listed historic resources are located within the APE for direct effects and/or visual

effects, and to determine if the proposed telecommunications tower would have an effect on

any eligible historic resources. Based on the records search and site visit, no Native American

sites are located within a 1-mile (1.6-km) radius of the proposed project, and no historic

properties were identified in the APE for direct effects or for visual effects.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

KYVZ, LLC proposes to construct a telecommunications tower on a site at US Highway 36 west

of Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas. The project site is located in the northeast quarter of

Section 20 in 6th P.M., T 3 S R 35 W (see Exhibit 1). The land within the boundaries of the

proposed tower site is privately owned by the Vyzourek family and currently is used for livestock

grazing.

The proposed tower is a 348-foot (107-meter) guyed structure that would be located within a 50

by 50-foot (15.4 by 15.4-meter) fenced compound. The compound also would contain a 12 by

12-foot (3.7 by 3.7-meter) wood frame equipment shelter, located immediately north of the tower

center. A total of six guy anchors would be placed at locations 140 feet (43.1 meters) and 275

feet (84.6 meters), respectively, from the tower center to the northwest, southwest, and

northeast. Each set of guy anchors would be separated from the others by an arc of 120°.

Utilities would be provided via underground conduits that would extend due east of the

compound along a 20-foot (6.2-meter)-wide corridor to a power source located at an existing

tower. Vehicular access would be via the same corridor (see Exhibits 2 & 3).

KYVZ, LLC began preliminary construction activity at the proposed tower site, including

installation of a concrete pad at the tower center location and all six guy anchors before initiating

Terracon’s FCC NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA review. In addition, building materials,

including lumber for the proposed equipment shelter and steel sections for the tower, have been

placed in the staging area (within the proposed compound location). All construction activity

related to the proposed tower has ceased at the direction of the owner, Mr. Vyzourek.

The APE for direct effects is defined as the proposed tower lease area and the utility corridor, as

referenced above, and the APE for visual effects is defined as the area within a 0.75-mile (~800

meter) radius of the tower (more than 200 feet [61.5 meters] and less than 400 feet [123.1

meters] in height) (see Exhibits 1 & 2).

Prior to fieldwork, background research was conducted on the online cultural resource database

(Compass) maintained by the Kansas State Historical Society (Kansas State Historic

Preservation Officer [SHPO]) on July 2, 2015 to determine the presence of previously recorded

archaeological sites within the area of potential effect (APE) for direct effects, and previously

recorded historic structures within the APE for visual effects. Field investigation was completed

in compliance with the NHPA, and in accordance with applicable consultation guidelines issued

by the Kansas SHPO and concerned Native American tribes, on July 7–8, 2015.

The goals of the investigation were to determine: (a) if National Register of Historic Places

(NRHP) eligible archaeological resources are located within the APEs, and to determine the

presence of any known or previously undetected archaeological resources that could be

affected by the proposed undertaking; and (b) if the proposed tower would have any effect on

historic resources located within the APE for visual effects.

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2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

The proposed wireless antenna tower site is located ~5 miles (~8 km) east of McDonald in

Rawlins County. The area is in northwestern Kansas and lies within the High Plains portion of

the Great Plains physiographic province. The topography consists of nearly level to gently rolling

terrain with a few shallow stream valleys. The surface slopes eastward generally at a rate of 10-

14 feet (3.1-4.3 meters) per mile. Beaver Creek is the major drainage in Rawlins County; the

proposed tower site lies approximately 1.5 miles (~2.4 km) northwest of Little Beaver Creek

(Beaver Creek tributary) in the west-central portion of the county (Buchanan and McCauley 2010:

134–138).

The vegetation of the region is short-grass prairie, dominated by yucca, blue grama and buffalo

grass. The local climate is sub-humid to semiarid and characterized by light to moderate

precipitation, relatively high wind velocity, and rapid evaporation.

The geology of Rawlins County is described by Walters (1956). The oldest formation exposed in

the area is the Pierre Shale (Cretaceous), which underlies the entire county and comprises a

black to deep-brown and gray shale. Throughout the county, the Ogallala Formation (Tertiary),

which is composed of sand, gravel, and partly cemented silt with limestone, volcanic ash, and

sandstone, overlies the Pierre Shale, but it has been eroded where exposed on the surface

(Walters 1956: 16). Younger sediment is confined to unconsolidated Quaternary units, which

include the Meade (lower Pleistocene) and Sanborn (middle Pleistocene) formations (Walters

1956: table 2). Much of the county is covered with wind-blown silt (loess) of late Pleistocene age,

which provides the parent material for the local soils.

The proposed tower site is located in an area where the soil is mapped as Keith silt loam on 0-1

percent slopes (Angell et al. 1981: 38; Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation

Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Web Soil Survey, available online at http://websoil

survey.nrcs.usda.gov/ [accessed July 2, 2015]). It is described as a deep, well-drained,

moderately permeable upland soil, formed on Quaternary loess. The following profile of Keith silt

loam, 0–2 percent slopes, was recorded in 6th P.M., T 4 S, R 35 W, Section 22, SE ¼:

Ap – 0 to 6 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) silt loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist; moderate fine granular structure; slightly hard, friable; few fine roots; neutral; clear smooth boundary.

A12 – 6 to 10 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) silt loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist; strong fine granular structure; slightly hard, friable; few fine roots; many worm casts; neutral; gradual smooth boundary.

B21t – 10 to 18 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) silt loam, very dark grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist; moderate very fine subangular blocky structure; slightly hard, friable; few fine roots; many worm casts; mildly alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

B22t – 18 to 27 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silt loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) moist; moderate fine subangular blocky structure; slightly hard, friable; few fine roots; few worm casts; strong effervescence; mildly alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

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B3ca – 27 to 36 inches; light brownish gray (10YR 6/2) silt loam, grayish brown (10YR 5/2) moist; weak fine subangular blocky structure; slightly hard, friable; accumulations; violent effervescence; moderately alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.

C1 – 36 to 60 inches; very pale brown (10YR 8/3) silt loam, pale brown (10YR 6/3) moist; massive, soft, very friable; strong effervescence; moderately alka-line.

Both the upland depositional setting and soil profile carry implications for the age of the surface

and near-surface sediments. The deeply developed modern soil indicates that the surface has

been stable (i.e., not accumulating eolian sediment) for an extended period of time, presumably

since the early Holocene or late Pleistocene. Although there are accumulations of Holocene

loess in western Kansas, they typically are found near a major Holocene sediment source (e.g.,

south of the Arkansas River (Olson et al. 1997)]. The surficial loess deposits at the proposed

tower site are probably of late Pleistocene or earliest Holocene age.

3.0 CULTURAL CHRONOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The record of human settlement in northwestern Kansas extends back at least 13,000 calendar

years. It is typically subdivided into four major phases that include: (1) Paleoindian, (2) Archaic,

(3) Woodland/Ceramic, and (4) Historic (Native American and Euro-American). The prehistory of

Kansas‏has‏been‏summarized‏ in‏Wedel‏ ‏O’Brien‏,(1959) ‏and‏Hoard‏and‏,(1998)‏Wood‏,(1984)

Banks (2006). The prehistory of adjoining areas in eastern Colorado has been summarized by

Cassells (1997) and Stone (1999).

The Paleoindian period (ca. 13,000-9,000 years ago) covers the initial settlement of the region

by Native American groups ultimately derived from Northeast Asia. Early settlement was

characterized by high mobility and hunting of large mammals, especially bison. A late

Paleoindian bison kill site is found at Burntwood Creek (14RW.2) in Rawlins County.

The Archaic period (9,000-2,000 years ago) is characterized by warmer and drier climates and

a shift to broad-based subsistence on a variety of plant and post-glacial fauna (Stone 1999;

Gilmore et al. 1999; Blackmar and Hofman 2006). The Archaic is usually subdivided into early,

middle, and late phases. The early Archaic corresponds with the warm Altithermal period, when

drought conditions affected much of the Central High Plains, and sites are rare. The middle and

late Archaic are well represented, however, and sites contain a variety of diagnostic point types

and grinding stones (manos and metates) used for plant food processing (Cassells 1997: 118-

129). An Archaic period occupation is represented at Burntwood Creek Rockshelter (14RW.418),

located north of McDonald (Murphy 2008).

The Plains Woodland period (Keith phase) begins in western Kansas about 1500 years ago,

while the middle and late Ceramic periods are dated to between AD 1000 and AD 1750 (Hoard

and Banks 2006). The period is marked largely by the appearance of pottery and long-term

occupations, although subsistence strategies do not appear to have changed significantly from

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the late Archaic (Gilmore et al. 1999). In addition to the ceramics, post-Archaic sites contain

various diagnostic points—most of which are corner-notched or side-notched (e.g., Cassells

1997: 197).

Most of eastern Colorado appears to have been abandoned during the 1400s due to extreme

drought conditions. The region was reoccupied from the north in the 1500s by Plains Apache

(Athapaskan speaking) groups, who eventually established semi-sedentary villages along the

Republican River (Dismal River Aspect dating to ca. 1640–1700) in western Kansas (Cassels

1997: 234–240). Their economy reflected a mixture of hunting and gathering, with an emphasis

on bison, and farming (corn). The Plains Apache were later forced south by the arrival of other

peoples on the Central High Plains.

In the late 1600s, the Comanche spread southward into the Front Range and onto the Central

High Plains. The Comanche were a branch of the Eastern Shoshoni (i.e., speakers of the

Shoshoni language) derived from the northern Plains and Great Basin. At the beginning of the

1700s, they adopted the horse (horses were released by the Spanish after the Pueblo Revolt of

1680 and also were obtained by later raids on Spanish settlements) and used horses to hunt

bison on the Plains. Unlike the Plains Apache, the Comanche left a very sparse archaeological

record (Cassells 1997: 247).

As in the case of preceding tribal groups in the region, the Comanche were eventually forced

south by new arrivals. By 1820, there were no Comanche north of the Arkansas River. The new

arrivals were Algonkian-speaking peoples from the Midwest, including the Arapaho, formerly

living along the Red River in Minnesota and forced out of the region by other Native American

groups (Stone 1999: 153–154). In the early 1800s, the territory of the Arapaho extended from

the Cheyenne River (west of the Black Hills) in the north to the Arkansas River in the south. They

were divided into five nations (from north to south): Haa’ninn (“White‏ Clay‏ People”),‏

Baasanwunne’nan (“Big‏ Lodge‏ People”),‏ Hinanae’inan (Arapaho proper), Hanana-xawunne’nan

(“Rock‏Men”),‏and Nanwacinaha’ana (“Toward‏the‏South‏People’)‏(Kroeber7–4‏:1975‏).

The Arapaho occupied both the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and the Central High

Plains and their subsistence economy reflected exploitation of a variety of habitats. Bands

assembled on the plains in the fall to hunt bison for the winter. Initially, impounding and driving

techniques were employed, but these were abandoned after adoption of the horse (Kroeber

1975). They also hunted elk, antelope, and small mammals, and Arapaho women gathered a

variety of plant foods, including chokecherries, currants, pomme blanche, and others, which were

dried and stored for winter consumption (Beals 1936).

The Arapaho were closely allied with the Cheyenne, another Algonkian-speaking group that

moved west in the early 1700s, initially establishing sedentary villages on the Missouri River.

Around 1760, the Cheyenne adopted the horse, which transformed their way of life. They moved

south and occupied for some years the Black Hills area of South Dakota and adjoining eastern

Wyoming.‏‏In‏the‏early1800‏s,‏the‏Cheyenne‏became‏part‏of‏the‏trading‏network‏based‏at‏Bent’s‏

Fort on the Arkansas River in southeastern Colorado (Cassells 1997: 248–249).

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Like the Arapaho, the Cheyenne became hunters of bison on the Central High Plains, with a

lesser focus on antelope, deer, elk, and sheep (Hoebel 1960: 64–68). Women gathered a variety

of plant foods, including a number of under-ground tubers, with digging sticks.

Both the Arapaho and Cheyenne were subjected to increasing pressure from the growing influx

of Euro-American settlers on the Plains and in the Colorado Front Range area by the mid-1800s.

The 1858 discovery of gold in the Denver area brought the first major contingent of settlers.

Native American groups were exposed to disease and periodic violent conflict. In 1864, a group

of Cheyenne were massacred at Sand Creek, Colorado, which triggered a major war. By the late

1870s, both groups had been forced onto reservation lands in Oklahoma.

Permanent Euro-American settlement of the Rawlins County area began in 1875; Native

Americans in the area at this time included the Cheyenne. Rawlins County was established in

1881, while the town of McDonald was founded in 1888. The Burlington railroad line was

completed in 1887. The early history of Rawlins County is recounted in Cutler (1883).

4.0 FILE SEARCH AND PREVIOUS RESEARCH

A review was conducted of the online cultural resource database maintained by the Kansas State

Historical Society (KSHS) on July 2, 2015 to determine if previous surveys had been performed

within the area of the proposed tower site, and to identify previously recorded archaeological

sites and historic structures that could be affected by the proposed tower.

4.1 Previous Cultural Resource Investigations in the Project Vicinity According to the KSHS database, no surveys have been conducted within a 1-mile radius of

the tower site.

4.2 Previously Recorded Cultural Resources in the Project Vicinity No historic properties have been recorded within the APE for visual effects (0.75-mile [1218-

meter] radius) for the proposed tower site (see Exhibit 1).

According to the KSHS database, no Native American sites or other archaeological sites have

been recorded within a 1-mile radius of the proposed tower site.

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5.0 FIELD METHODS AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES

The objective of the Class III cultural resources survey was to achieve a comprehensive

inventory and evaluation of all prehistoric and historic resources (i.e., artifacts or features at least

50 years old) within the boundaries of the APE for direct effects (see Exhibit 3). To achieve this

objective, the research design entailed a review of all pertinent site and survey records for the

area, and a pedestrian field survey at sufficiently high resolution to ensure recording of all surface

sites and isolated finds.

The potential for prehistoric and historic archaeological remains was judged as low based on the

topographic setting of the site. The goal of the investigation was to determine if NRHP eligible

archaeological resources are located within the APE, and to determine the presence of any

known or previously undetected archaeological resources that could be affected by the

proposed undertaking.

The survey plan entailed pedestrian transects at intervals of roughly 15 feet (5 meters). It also

entailed excavation of shovel tests in locations most likely subject to subsurface disturbance as a

consequence of the proposed wireless antenna tower. Shovel tests are typically 12-16 inches

(30-40 centimeters) in diameter and dug to a depth of at least 10 centimeters below the base of

the A-horizon or plow-zone (following guidelines established by the Kansas State Historical

Society). Where practical, shovel tests should be excavated to a depth at which cultural deposits

are unlikely to be found. Sediment excavated from a shovel test is screened through hardware

cloth of no greater than ¼-inch (~1 centimeter) mesh.

The archaeological field survey was planned, performed, and directed by a person meeting the

Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (44 FR 44738-9) in the

disciplines of archaeology and history (see curriculum vitae in Exhibit 4).

7.0 RESULTS OF FIELD INVESTIGATION

A Class III intensive archaeological field survey of the proposed tower site was conducted on July

7–8, 2015. As planned, the survey included both a pedestrian walkover and shovel testing. A

total of 10 person hours was required to perform the survey. All project features within the

approximately 5-acre area occupied by the proposed tower site were flagged or otherwise

marked. Weather conditions were overcast but suitable for field survey on 7–8, July 2015 with

sufficient light. Ground surface visibility for the proposed tower site was low, estimated at roughly

5%, due to thick vegetation cover.

The field survey was performed with pedestrian transects spaced at intervals of 5 meters

(approximately 15 feet). Survey transects were walked along a north-south axis, except for the

access/utility corridor, which was surveyed along two east-west linear transects. The location of

the proposed tower compound (50 x 50-foot fenced area) and staging area, and the locations

around the guy anchors were accorded special attention; within this area, 100% of the exposed

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ground surface was examined. No prehistoric or historic artifacts or features were observed on

the ground surface.

Shovel tests were excavated in four locations around the proposed wireless antenna tower

center and staging area. An additional shovel test at the tower center could not be excavated

because of the existing concrete pad that covers the area. Each shovel test in this area was

placed 5 meters from the proposed tower center (marked with a steel pin) to the north, east,

south, and west of the latter.

Shovel tests also were placed at all six guy anchor locations. At each location, one shovel test

was excavated 3 meters from the guy anchor (already in place). Shovel tests were not placed in

closer proximity to the guy anchor because the sediment around each guy anchor had been

disturbed by construction.

Additional shovel tests were excavated along the access/utility corridor, which extends from the

east side of the proposed tower compound due east for a distance of 250 feet (76.9 meters).

Shovel tests were placed at intervals of 48 feet (15 meters) along the centerline of the corridor

route. Shovel test locations were measured on the ground with a tape.

The shovel tests were approximately 14–16 inches (35–40 centimeters) in diameter and most

tests were excavated to a depth of 20 inches (50 centimeters) below the surface. Shovel tests

were initiated with a long-handled shovel, but otherwise excavated in 10-cm levels with a

combination of a small hand shovel and a trowel. All excavated sediment was placed in a 5-

gallon bucket and sieved with a commercial screen (¼-inch hardware cloth).

A map with the locations of the (numbered) shovel tests is presented in Exhibit 5, and a shovel

test log is presented in Exhibit 6. Photographs of the shovel-testing and examples of individual

shovel tests are shown in Exhibit 7.

In general, the Keith silt loam profile described in the county soil survey (see Section 2.0) was

recognized in the exposed walls of the shovel tests. However, some variations were observed.

In most of the shovel tests, the A horizon appeared to be truncated or altogether absent. This

may be a result of wind erosion during the Dust Bowl era. No evidence of a plowzone was

encountered with the possible exception of shovel test #15 in the extreme SW area of the

proposed tower site. Given the depth of the soil profile and the upland depositional setting, it

appeared likely that most or all of the Holocene was represented by the uppermost 10 cm or less

of sediment. Accordingly, excavation of the shovel tests to a depth of 40–50 cm below the

surface appeared likely to exceed the depth at which cultural materials could be expected to be

found.

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8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS The records search and field investigations did not indicate the presence of any archaeological

remains or any historic properties within the APE for direct effects, or the presence of any

historic properties within the APE for visual effects, of the proposed KYVZ Tower and

associated facilities. Therefore, no further work is recommended.

9.0 REFERENCES CITED

Angell, R. C., W. L. Barker, and B. D. Tricks 1981 Soil Survey of Rawlins County, Kansas. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service in cooperation with Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station.

Beals, Ralph L.

1936 Ethnology of Rocky Mountain National Park: The Ute and Arapaho. Berkeley: National Park Service.

Blackmar, J. M. and J. L. Hofman

2006 The Paleoarchaic of Kansas, in R. J. Hoard and W. E. Banks (editors) Kansas Archaeology, pp. 46-75. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas.

Buchanan, Rex C. and James R. McCauley

2010 Roadside Kansas: A Traveler’s Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks. Second edition. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas.

Cassells, E. Steve

1997 The Archaeology of Colorado. Revised edition. Boulder, Colorado: Johnson Books.

Cutler, W. G.

1883 History of the State of Kansas. Chicago: A. T. Andreas. Gilmore, K. P., M. Tate, M. L. Chennault, B. J. Clark, T. McBride, and M. Wood

1999 Colorado Prehistory: A Context for the Platte River Basin. Denver: Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists.

Hoard, R. J. and W. E. Banks (editors)

2006 Kansas Archaeology. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas. Hoebel, E. Adamson

1960 The Cheyennes: Indians of the Great Plains. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.

Kroeber, Alfred Louis 1975 The Arapaho. Fairfield: Ye Galleon Press. Murphy, Laura Renee

2008 Geoarcheology of the Burntwood Creek Rockshelter (14RW.418), Northwest Kansas. M.A. Thesis, Department of Anthropology, University of Kansas.

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O’Brien,‏P.‏‏ 1984 Archeology in Kansas. Public Education Series No. 9. Lawrence: University of Kansas.

Olson, C. G., W. D. Nettleton, D. A. Porter, and B. R. Brasher

1997 Middle Holocene Aeolian Activity on the High Plains of West-Central Kansas. The Holocene 7(3): 255–261.

Stone, Tammy

1999 The Prehistory of Colorado and Adjacent Areas. Salt Lake City, Utah: The University of Utah Press.

USDA-NRCS (U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Resources Conservation Service) 2015.

NRCS Web Soil Survey (http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/) Walters, K. L.

1956 Geology and Ground-Water Resources of Rawlins County, Kansas. State Geological Survey of Kansas Bulletin 177.

Wedel, W. R.

1959 An Introduction to Kansas Archaeology. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Wood, W. R. (editor)

1998 Archaeology on the Great Plains. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas.

http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/

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Exhibit 1: Location map (USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle [topographic series]): MacDonald

(1978)

10 FEET

1.0-Mile Radius

PROPOSED

TOWER SITE

APE for visual effects

(0.75 miles)

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Exhibit 2: Project plan: 348-foot-high guyed tower.

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Exhibit 3: Satellite image of project area, showing location of proposed tower (source: USDA-

NRCS 2015).

TOWER CENTER

ACCESS/ UTILITY

CORRIDOR

EXISTING TOWER

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Exhibit 4: Curriculum Vitae

JOHN F. HOFFECKER Address: Historic Preservation Consultants, 7876 South Niagara Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112; Ph/FAX: (303) 220-7646; Email: [email protected] * Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Chicago, 1986 * M.A., Anthropology, University of Alaska, 1979 * B.A., Archaeology (Honors), Yale University, 1975

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


1999-2003 Research Associate, Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

1991-Present Research Associate, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Illinois 1989-1999 Environmental Scientist (Archaeologist), Environmental Assessment Division,

Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois

TECHNICAL REPORTS (SELECTED LIST: 2006–2015) Hoffecker, J. F. 2015. Class III Cultural Resources Survey for State Highway 392 and WCR 74, Weld

County, Colorado. Prepared for CDOT Region 4 by Historic Preservation Consultants (February 2015).


Hoffecker, J. F. 2014. Cultural Resources Inventory for a Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Rawlins Outlaw, Carbon County, Wyoming. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (August 2014).


Hoffecker, J. F. 2014. Cultural Resources Inventory Proposed Telecommunications Tower Site Hwy 131 & CR 6, Routt County, Colorado. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (November 2014).


Hoffecker, J.F. 2012. An Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Hays North, Ellis County, Kansas. Prepared for Viaero Wireless, Fort Morgan, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (28 June 2012).



Hoffecker, J.F. 2011. Class III Archaeological Survey of Proposed Medical Building in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. Prepared for Wyoming SHPO by Historic Preservation Consultants (11 April 2011).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2010. Historic Resource Survey Federal Boulevard Bridge Replacement at West Colfax Avenue, City and County of Denver, Colorado. Prepared for Colorado Department of Transportation, Region 6 by Historic Preservation Consultants (10 June 2010).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2010. An Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Colby, Thomas County, Kansas. Prepared for Viaero Wireless, Fort Morgan, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (20 January 2010).


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Hoffecker, J.F. 2009. Historic Resource Survey 74th Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Improvements, Arvada,

Jefferson County, Colorado. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., Lakewood, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (22 December 2009).



Hoffecker, J.F. 2009. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of High Plains Renewable Energy Proposed Railroad Spur and Ethanol Plant, Morgan County, Colorado. Prepared for ICM, Inc., Fort Collins, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (29 March 2009).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2009. Historic Resource Survey 88th Avenue & Dahlia Street Project, Adams County,

Colorado. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (January 2009).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2008. Class I Inventory of Cultural Resources: Yellowstone National Park Remediation Project Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Storage Tank Program. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., Fort Collins, CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (December 2008).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2008. Historic Resource Survey Colfax-Tremont Intersection Denver, Colorado. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (June 2008).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2008. An Archaeological Survey of a Proposed Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Norton, Norton County, Kansas. Prepared for Viaero Wireless by Historic Preservation Consultants (May 2008).

Hoffecker, J.F., N.L. Lyons, and J. Marriott. 2008. Union Pacific Pumphouse 5CH.114 Kit Carson, Colorado. Level II documentation. Prepared for Terracon, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (March 2008).

Hoffecker, J.F., M.M. Butler, and J. DuWaldt. 2007. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Xcel Energy Southeast Plant Site, Bent County, Colorado. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (May 2007).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2006. Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan: Maui Space Surveillance Complex. Prepared for Boeing Corporation by Historic Preservation Consultants (December 2006).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2006. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Field Office Location for Petro-Canada Resources, Weld County, Colorado. Limited-Results Cultural Resources Survey Form prepared for OtterTail Environmental, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (November 2006).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2006. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Squirrel Creek Energy Power Plant: North and South Sites, El Paso and Pueblo Counties, Colorado. Prepared for Terracon, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (October 2006).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2006. Roan Creek Road Bridge: Archaeology & History. Prepared for Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc. by Historic Preservation Consultants (October 2006).

Greenberg, M.E. and J.F. Hoffecker. 2006. Class III Cultural Resources Survey: Defense Access Road to Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo, Colorado. Prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc. for U.S. Department of Transportation (July 2006).

Hoffecker, J.F. 2006. Archaeological and paleontological resources, in Denver Union Station Draft Environmental; Impact Statement and Section 4(f) Evaluation. Prepared for Regional Transportation District & Federal Transit Administration (March 2006).

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Exhibit 5: Shovel-testing locations.

NEGATIVE

SHOVEL TEST

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

#7

#8

#9

#10

#11

#12

#13

#14

#15

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Exhibit 6: Shovel test log.

Test No. Location Depth Soil Description Results Date

Shovel test

#1

(compound)

5 meters

east of

tower center

0 – 17 cm dark grayish brown

silt loam

negative 7/8/2015

17 – 39 cm grayish brown silt

loam

39 – 50 cm light brownish gray

silt loam

Shovel test

#2 (access

corridor)

18 meters

east of test

#1


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#3 (access

corridor)

15 meters

east of test

#2


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#4 (access

corridor)

15 meters

east of test

#3


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#5 (access

corridor)

15 meters

east of test

#4


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

19


Shovel test

#6

(compound)

tower center N/A (concrete surface)

Shovel test

#7

(compound)

5 meters

north of

tower center


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#8

(compound)

5 meters

west of

tower center


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#9

(compound)

5 meters

south of

tower center


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#10 (guy

anchor)

3 meters

south of guy

anchor


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

20


Shovel test

#11 (guy

anchor)

3 meters

south of guy

anchor


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#12 (guy

anchor)

3 meters

east of guy

anchor


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#13 (guy

anchor)

3 meters

east of guy

anchor


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam with layer of

calcium carbonate

pebbles at 16 cm


silt loam

Shovel test

#14 (guy

anchor)

3 meters

west of guy

anchor


silt loam

negative 7/8/2015


loam


silt loam

Shovel test

#15 (guy

anchor)

3 meters

east of guy

anchor

0 – 45 cm dark brown silt

loam (disturbed?)

negative 7/8/2015

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Exhibit 7: Digital images

Photo #1 Proposed tower center location, facing north.

Photo #2 Proposed tower center location, facing east (towards other tower).

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Photo #3 Proposed tower center location, facing south.

Photo #4 Proposed tower center location, facing west.

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Photo #5 Area to the north of the proposed tower center (and equipment shelter).

Photo #6 Area to the east of the proposed tower center (access/utilities corridor).

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Photo #7 Area to the south of the proposed tower center.

Photo #8 Area to the west of the proposed tower center.

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Photo #15 Shovel-testing the west end of the access/utility corridor.

Photo #16 Shovel test #11 (northeast guy anchor at 275 ft from center).

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Photo #17 Shovel testing the compound/staging area (shovel test #7).

Photo #18 Shovel test #3, located in the center of the access/utility corridor.

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From: [email protected]: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 3:45 PMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Subject: Section 106 Notification of SHPO/THPO Concurrence- Email ID #1353321

This is to notify you that the Lead SHPO/THPO has concurred with the following filing: Date of Action: 08/19/2015 Direct Effect: No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE) Visual Effect: No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE) Comment Text: None File Number: 0006887462 TCNS Number: 128125 Purpose: New Tower Submission Packet Notification Date: 7AM EST 07/27/2015 Applicant: KYVZ, LLC Consultant: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Positive Train Control Filing Subject to Expedited Treatment Under Program Comment: No Site Name: KYVZ Tower Site Address: US Highway 36 Detailed Description of Project: Site Coordinates: 39-47-3.0 N, 101-15-48.0 W City: Atwood County: RAWLINS State:KS Lead SHPO/THPO: Kansas State Historical Society (Archeologist) NOTICE OF FRAUDULENT USE OF SYSTEM, ABUSE OF PASSWORD AND RELATED MISUSE Use of the Section 106 system is intended to facilitate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable laws. Any person having access to Section 106 information shall use it only for its intended purpose. Appropriate action will be taken with respect to any misuse of the system.

APPENDIX E

TRIBAL COORDINATION/NOTIFICATION

Tribe TCNS Auto Reply Request from Tribes Follow Up(s) Final Reply FCC Referral Standing Agreements and Comments

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska30-day timeout after notificatiion

through TCNS, no reply required

Tribal time out

7/19/2015

The Applicant, however, must notify the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska in the

event archaeological properties or human remains are discovered during

construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic

Agreement andapplicable law.

Pawnee Nation Only tribal name is providedRequests review fee and Cultural

Resource Report

Mailed Cultural Resource

Report and review fee

7/22/2015

7/2/2015

You are hereby notified that the proposal project location should have no

potential to adversely affect any known archaeological, historical, or

sacred Pawnee sites. Therefore, in accordance with 36 CFR 800.4(d)

(1), you may proceed with your proposed project. However, please be

advised that undiscovered properties may be encountered and must be

immediately reported to Tribe under both the NHPA and NAGPRA

regulations.

Comanche Nation

Requests additional information on

any site they have not already

evaluated and review fee

Requests review fee, existing

arch/environmental/survey reports

and aerial view of proposed site

Mailed aerial, Cultural

Resource Report, and review

fee 7/22/2015

7/30/2015Tribe has determinded that there are no properties affected by this

undertaking.

Wichita and Affiliated TribesRequests additional information

and review fee

Requests E106/620 Form with

Cultural Resource Report, SHPO

concurrence letter and review fee

Emailed E106//620 Form with

Cultural Resource Report, and

SHPO concurrence letter

8/24/2015; mailed check

8/24/2015; second request for

response emailed 9/25/2015;

phone message left 10/1/2015;

phone call to Mary Botone

requesting response for site

10/7/2015

10/7/2015

At this time, Tribe knows of no known sacred and\or ceremonial sites in

this immediate area. Although, if any cultural resources, such as bone,

pottery, flakes or stone tools, etc. are found during construction please

contact Tribe immediately.

Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of

Oklahoma

Requests additional information

and review fee

Requests Cultural Resource Report

and review fee on projects with

ground disturbance

Emailed Cultural Resource

Report 7/22/2015; mailed

review fee 7/22/2015

7/23/2015;

8/10/2015

At this time it is determined to be No Properties; however, if at any time

during the project implementation inadvertent discoveries are made that

reflect evidence of human remains, ceremonial or cultural objects,

historical sites such as stone rings, burial mounds, village or battlefield

artifacts, please discontinue work and notify the THPO Office

immediately. If needed, Tribe will contact the Tribes NAGPRA

representatives

Prairie Band Potawatomi

Nation

30-day timeout after notificatiion


Tribal time out

7/19/2015

If the applicant/tower builder receives no response from the Prairie Band

Potawatomi Nation within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has no interest in participating in pre-

construction review for the proposed site. The Applicant/tower builder,

however, must immediately notify the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in

the event archaeological properties or human remains are discovered

during construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide

Programmatic Agreement and applicable law.

Kaw Nation30-day timeout after notificatiion


Requests Cultural Resource Report

emailed 6/25/2015


Report 7/22/2015; second

request for response emailed

8/24/2015

8/25/2015

Tribe did not have any objections to the construction. If you uncover

anything in construction Tribe expects to be notified right away as is the

law. The Applicant/tower constructor, however, must notify the Kaw

Nation in the event archeological properties or human remains are

discovered during construction, consistent with Section IX of the

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement and applicable law.

Ponca Tribe of Indians of

Oklahoma


and review fee

Requests E106/620 Form and

review fee

Mailed E106/620 form with

Cultural Resource Report and

review fee 7/22/2015

8/3/2015

Tribe concurs that construction of this proposed project will not adversely

affect any sacred sites, traditional cultural properties or any other historic

property of interest to the Ponca Tribe. However, in the event of any

inadvertent discovery of any American Indian remains, funerary objects,

or objects of cultural patrimony, please contact the Ponca Tribe of

Oklahoma immediately.

Apache Tribe of OklahomaRequests consultation and review

fee

Request consultation and review

fee


Report and review fee

7/22/2015

10/4/2015 8/27/2015

Tribe concurs that construction of this proposed project will not adversely

affect any sacred sites, traditional cultural properties or any other historic

property of interest to the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma. However, in the

event of any inadvertent discovery of any American Indian remains,

funerary objects, or objects of cultural patrimony, please contact the

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma immediately.

Crow Tribe


submitted through Tribal Nation's

website

Request review fee and

consultation through website

Submitted Cultural Resource

Report via website 7/22/2015;

mailed review fee 7/22/2015

7/31/2015

The Crow Tribal Preservation Office (CTHPO) has found the site to be of

No Interest. Tribe has determined that the site will not affect or impact

Historic/Cultural Proerties due to the location of the proposed project.

This project does not require any monitors from Tribe's office. If any

unexpected discoveries of Historic/Cultural properties are found during

ground disturbance please call Tribe's office immediately.


TCNS #:128125 TCNS Notification Date: 6/19/2015

Tribal Summary Table

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Tribe TCNS Auto Reply Request from Tribes Follow Up(s) Final Reply FCC Referral Standing Agreements and Comments


TCNS #:128125 TCNS Notification Date: 6/19/2015

Tribal Summary Table

Eastern Shoshone Tribe



website and review fee

Requests review fee and

consultation through website


Report with requested

information via website

7/22/2015; mailed review fee

7/22/2015

7/28/2015

FINDING OF NO CULTURAL PROPERTIES – The potential for cultural

resources to be present within or near your proposed project is low and

should not result in an adverse effect. However, if cultural materials are

discovered during construction please notify the Chippewa Cree Cultural

Resource Preservation Department or Tribal Historic Preservation Office.

Northern ArapahoRequests additional information

and review fee

Requests Ethnographic/Cultural

Resource Report and review fee

Mailed Ethnographic/Cultural

Resource Report and review

fee 7/22/2015

9/1/2015 8/27/2015

“No Historic Properties” to direct APE, “No Historic Properties” within the

APE for visual effect. However with any new project Tribe ask if there are

any inadvertent discoveries to contact Tribe's office and provide a report.

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma30-day timeout after notificatiion


Tribal time out

7/19/2015

If the Applicant/tower builder receives no response from the Seminole

Nation of Oklahoma within 30 days after notification through TCNS, the

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has no interest in participating in pre-

construction review for the site. The Applicant/tower builder, however,

must IMMEDIATELY notify the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma in the event

archaeological properties or human remains are discovered during

construction, consistent with Section IX of the Nationwide Programmatic

Agreement and applicable law.

Osage NationRequests additional information

and review fee

Requests Cultural

Resources Report, SHPO

concurrence letter, CD version, and

review fee; 9/16/2015 requests

revision made to the cultural history

portion of the Cultural Resources

Report


Report, SHPO concurrence

letter, CD version, and review

fee 8/24/2015; emailed revised

Cultural Resources Report

9/21/2015; emailed request for

response 10/7/2015

10/19/2015

The Osage Nation has evaluated your submission and concurs that the

proposed cell tower most likely will not adversely affect any sacred

properties and/or properties of cultural significance to the Osage Nation.

If, however, artifacts or human remains are discovered during project

construction, we ask that work cease immediately and the Osage Nation

Tribal Historical Preservation Office be contacted.

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of

Oklahoma


and review fee

Requests Cultural


Concurrence Letter and review fee


Report, SHPO concurrnece

letter, and review fee 8/24/2015

9/22/2015

Based on the information provided and a review of our records, Tribe

finds that No Historic Properties of sacred and/or cultural significance to

the Tribe will be impacted by this project. Therefore, ESTO has no

objection to the project proceeding as described; however, please note

that any future changes to this project may require additional

consultation. This letter evidences NHPA and NEPA historic properties

compliance pertaining to consultation with this Tribe in regard to the

proposed project referenced as KYVZ Tower, TCNS 128125. However, if

during construction cultural objects or human remains are inadvertently

discovered, please stop work immediately and contact the Cultural

Preservation Department of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.

Wyandotte NationRequests additional information

and review fee

Requests Cultural


concurrence letter and review fee


Report and SHPO concurrence

letter 8/24/2015; mailed review

fee 8/24/2015; second request

for response emailed

9/25/2015; emailed request for

response 10/7/2015

FCC referral time

out 10/21/201510/1/2015

Northern Cheyenne Tribe



website and review fee

Requests Cultural Resource Report,

review fee, and consultation through

website


Report via website 7/22/2015;

Mailed review fee 7/22/2015

7/28/2015

FINDING OF NO EFFECT. No cultural resources should be adversely

affected by your proposed undertaking. If cultural materials are

discovered during construction please halt activity and notify the Tribal

Historic Preservation Office. Tribe recommends that cultural resources

not be forgotten with this letter of finding of no properties affected. If

resources are located during construction please halt activity and notify

Tribe's office.

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07 October 2015 - Wednesday

Paulette K Smith - Telecom NEPA Specialist


10625 West I70 Frontage Road North - Suite 3

Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

Dear Ms. Smith:

We received your payment of $500.00 with check number 14887 for the KYVZ Site

assigned to TCNS # 128125 proposes to construct a 348’ guyed telecommunication tower

located on US Highway 36 in Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas representing KYVZ,

LLC. I have enclosed receipt number 357384 for your accounts receivable records.

At this time, we know of no known sacred and\or ceremonial sites in this immediate area.

Although, if any cultural resources, such as bone, pottery, flakes or stone tools, etc. are

found during construction please contact us immediately.

If you have any questions pertaining to this matter, please feel free to contact me at the

number listed below or via email at [email protected]. Thank you for your

time and attention.

Sincerely,

Mary M Botone Cell Tower Administrator

PO Box 729

Anadarko, Oklahoma 73005

Phone 405.247.8667

Fax 405.247.2430


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Smith, Paulette K.

From: [email protected]: Thursday, July 23, 2015 7:50 AMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]: Reply to Proposed Tower Structure (Notification ID: 128125) - Email ID #4289039

Dear Paulette K Smith, Thank you for using the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS). The purpose of this email is to inform you that an authorized user of the TCNS has replied to a proposed tower construction notification that you had submitted through the TCNS. The following message has been sent to you from THPO Andrew Willey of the Cheyenne‐Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma in reference to Notification ID #128125: At this time it is determined to be No Properties; however, if at any time during the project implementation inadvertent discoveries are made that reflect evidence of human remains, ceremonial or cultural objects, historical sites such as stone rings, burial mounds, village or battlefield artifacts, please discontinue work and notify the THPO Office immediately. If needed, we will contact the Tribes NAGPRA representatives For your convenience, the information you submitted for this notification is detailed below. Notification Received: 06/16/2015 Notification ID: 128125 Tower Owner Individual or Entity Name: KYVZ, LLC Consultant Name: Paulette K Smith Street Address: 10625 W I‐70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 City: Wheat Ridge State: COLORADO Zip Code: 80033 Phone: 303‐423‐3300 Email: [email protected] Structure Type: GTOWER ‐ Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes Latitude: 39 deg 47 min 3.0 sec N Longitude: 101 deg 15 min 48.0 sec W Location Description: US Highway 36 City: Atwood State: KANSAS County: RAWLINS Detailed Description of Project:

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Ground Elevation: 985.1 meters Support Structure: 105.2 meters above ground level Overall Structure: 106.1 meters above ground level Overall Height AMSL: 1091.2 meters above mean sea level

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Smith, Paulette K.

From: [email protected]: Monday, August 10, 2015 8:25 AMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]: Reply to Proposed Tower Structure (Notification ID: 128125) - Email ID #4309917

Dear Paulette K Smith, Thank you for using the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS). The purpose of this email is to inform you that an authorized user of the TCNS has replied to a proposed tower construction notification that you had submitted through the TCNS. The following message has been sent to you from THPO Andrew Willey of the Cheyenne‐Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma in reference to Notification ID #128125: At this time it is determined to be No Properties; however, if at any time during the project implementation inadvertent discoveries are made that reflect evidence of human remains, ceremonial or cultural objects, historical sites such as stone rings, burial mounds, village or battlefield artifacts, please discontinue work and notify the THPO Office immediately. If needed, we will contact the Tribes NAGPRA representatives. For your convenience, the information you submitted for this notification is detailed below. Notification Received: 06/16/2015 Notification ID: 128125 Tower Owner Individual or Entity Name: KYVZ, LLC Consultant Name: Paulette K Smith Street Address: 10625 W I‐70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 City: Wheat Ridge State: COLORADO Zip Code: 80033 Phone: 303‐423‐3300 Email: [email protected] Structure Type: GTOWER ‐ Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes Latitude: 39 deg 47 min 3.0 sec N Longitude: 101 deg 15 min 48.0 sec W Location Description: US Highway 36 City: Atwood State: KANSAS County: RAWLINS Detailed Description of Project:

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Ground Elevation: 985.1 meters Support Structure: 105.2 meters above ground level Overall Structure: 106.1 meters above ground level Overall Height AMSL: 1091.2 meters above mean sea level

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Smith, Paulette K.

From: Crystal Douglas <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 1:42 PMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Subject: RE: TCNS No. 128125

Ms. Smith: TCNS No. 128125 Thank you for your patience I am a one person department and I am also the director of the Kanza Museum. This is the busiest time for the tribe we have over a thousand of our tribal people return in July and August to dances in this area. I looked at the report and I did not have any objections to the construction. But that is a lot of digging to find nothing so if you uncover any thing in construction I expect to be notified right away. As is the Law! P.S. I am an Anthropologist by trade Human Remains Archeologist. Crystal Douglas Kaw Nation

From: Smith, Paulette K. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 1:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: FW: TCNS No. 128125 Importance: High Hello Ms. Douglas, We are respectfully making a second request as to whether impacts to religious or cultural sites could result from the below proposed construction activities.

Site TCNS Number

KYVZ Tower 128125

If you need any additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Your reply is highly valued and appreciated. Thank you, Paulette K. Smith Telecom NEPA Specialist I Environmental/Natural and Cultural Resources Terracon 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 I Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 P [303] 423-3300 I F [303] 423-3353 I D [303] 454-5251 [email protected] I terracon.com Please consider the environment before printing this email

From: Smith, Paulette K. Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 1:55 PM

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To: [email protected] Subject: TCNS No. 128125 Ms. Douglas, Per your request, please see attached documentation concerning TCNS No. 128125. Thank you for your response in this matter. If you wish to respond by email, I may be reached at [email protected]. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Terracon office at (303) 423-3300. Sincerely,

Paulette K. Smith Telecom NEPA Specialist I Environmental/Natural and Cultural Resources Terracon 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 I Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 P [303] 423-3300 I F [303] 423-3353 I D [303] 454-5251 [email protected] I terracon.com

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KYVZ LLC Paulette K Smith 10625 W I-70 Frontage Rd, N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 [email protected] August 3, 2015 SUBJECT: Concurrence Letter for FCC Pre-Construction Review of TCNS #128125 The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma has reviewed all available information regarding TCNS #128125 and concurs that construction of this proposed project will not adversely affect any sacred sites, traditional cultural properties or any other historic property of interest to the Ponca Tribe. However, in the event of any inadvertent discovery of any American Indian remains, funerary objects, or objects of cultural patrimony, please contact the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma immediately. Thank you for the opportunity to review this project and provide comments. Mvto,

Halona Clawson THPO Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma 580-762-8104 [email protected]

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Smith, Paulette K.

From: [email protected]: Thursday, August 27, 2015 7:03 AMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]: Proposed Construction of Communications Facilities Notification of Final Contacts -

Email ID #16564

KYVZ, LLC Paulette K Smith 10625 W I‐70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Dear Applicant: This letter addresses the proposed communications facilities listed below that you have referred to the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) for purposes of contacting federally recognized Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages (collectively Indian Tribes), and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), as specified by Section IV.G of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement (NPA). Consistent with the procedures outlined in the Commission's recent Declaratory Ruling (1), we have contacted the Indian Tribes or NHOs identified in the attached Table for the projects listed in the attached Table. You referred these projects to us between 08/20/2015 and 08/27/2015. Our contact with these Tribal Nations or NHOs was sent on 08/27/2015. Thus, as described in the Declaratory Ruling (2), if you or Commission staff do not receive a statement of interest regarding a particular project from any Tribe or NHO within 20 calendar days of 08/27/2015, your obligations under Section IV of the NPA with respect to these Tribal Nations or NHOs are complete(3). If aTribal Nation or NHO responds that it is interested in participating within the 20 calendar day period, the Applicant must involve it in the review as set forth in the NPA, and may not begin construction until the process set forth in the NPA is completed. You are reminded that Section IX of the NPA imposes independent obligations on an Applicant when a previously unidentified site that may be a historic property, including an archeological property, is discovered during construction or after the completion of review(4). In such instances, the Applicant must cease construction and promptly notify, among others, any potentially affected Tribal Nation or NHO. A Tribal Nation's or NHO's failure to express interest in participating in pre‐construction review of an undertaking does not necessarily mean it is not interested in archeological properties or human remains that may inadvertently be discovered during construction. Hence, an Applicant is still required to notify any potentially affected Tribal Nation or NHO of any such finds pursuant to Section IX or other applicable law. Sincerely, Dan Abeyta Assistant Chief Spectrum and Competition Policy Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau _______________________________________ 1) See Clarification of Procedures for Participation of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations Under the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, Declaratory Ruling, FCC 05‐176 (released October 6, 2005) (Declaratory Ruling). 2) Id S 8‐10.

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3) We note that, under the Declaratory Ruling, an expression of interest by an Indian Tribe or NHO addressed solely to the Commission staff during the 20‐day period is sufficient even if it does not contact the Applicant. 4) Id at S 11. LIST OF PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS TCNS# 128125 Referred Date: 08/24/2015 Location: US Highway 36, Atwood, KS Detailed Description of Project: Tribe Name: Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Tribe Name: Northern Arapaho TCNS# 127042 Referred Date: 08/25/2015 Location: 303 West Colfax Ave, Denver, CO Detailed Description of Project: Antennas will be collocated on the lower level rooftop of a two tiered building within existing antenna sectors. Equipment within the existing 3rd floor equipment room will be modified. Tribe Name: Fort Belknap Indian Community Tribe Name: Northern Arapaho Tribe Name: Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Tribe Name: Apache Tribe of Oklahoma LEGEND: * ‐ Notification numbers are assigned by the Commission staff for sites where initial contact was not made through TCNS.

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From: Apache Tribe Of Oklahoma <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2015 9:29 PMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Subject: 128125, 128127

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma has reviewed all available information regarding TCNS # 128125, 1281127 and concurs that construction of this proposed project will not adversely affect any sacred sites, traditional cultural properties or any other historic property of interest to the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma. However, in the event of any inadvertent discovery of any American Indian remains, funerary objects, or objects of cultural patrimony, please contact the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma immediately. Thank you for the opportunity to review this project and provide comments. Darrin Cisco Apache Tribe of Oklahoma P.O. Box 1330 Anadarko, OK 73005 Phone: (405) 247‐7494 Fax: (405) 247‐9872

To: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Date: 07/28/15 Project: KYVZ Tower TCNS Number: 128125

After reviewing the materials you provided on the above referenced project, the

Eastern Shoshone Tribal Historic Preservation Department finds that there may be a

low potential for historic/cultural materials to be present during the proposed

undertaking.

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe has a long and storied history throughout a very

large swath of the present day United States that we consider our aboriginal

homelands. No further cultural resource work is necessary for this project as long as

the areas outlined are adhered to. If additional work is necessary outside the areas

designated, please notify our department and we can make the necessary

arrangements.

If potential cultural resources are located during construction, please notify our

office immediately. Thank you for consulting with the Eastern Shoshone Tribal

Historic Preservation Office. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to

contact me at (307) 335-2081 or (307)-349-6406 or email me at

[email protected] Thank you.

_____________________________

Wilfred Ferris, III Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

X FINDING OF NO CULTURAL PROPERTIES – The potential for cultural resources to be present within or near

your proposed project is low and should not result in an adverse effect. However, if cultural materials are

discovered during construction please notify the Chippewa Cree Cultural Resource Preservation

Department or Tribal Historic Preservation Office.


Hoinon’einino’ Northern Arapaho Tribe

TRIBAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

P.O. Box 67 - St. Stephens, Wyoming 82524 - PH: 307.856.1628

Date: September 1, 2015 Environmental Company: Terracon Contact: Paulette K. Smith Email Address [email protected] Address: 10625 W. I-70 Frontage RD N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Telephone: 303.423.3300 TCNS #: 128125 Site Name: KYVZ Tower Company Name: Terracon/Cellco Partnership New Construction: Guyed Communications Tower and Associated Equipment Collocation: Building Type for Collocation: Tower Height: 348ft Overall Height: 348ft Appurtenances/Panels/ Dish #: Location: T3S, R35W, Section 20 Lat: 39° 47’ 3.00” N/ 101° 15’ 48.00” W Address: US Highway 36, Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas The Northern Arapaho THPO has reviewed your Consultation Request under the National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 process regarding the proposed project and offers the following response:

“No Historic Properties” to direct APE, “No Historic Properties” within the APE for visual effect.

Our office has come to this determination with drawing conclusions from the report,

ethnographic, previous survey search from SHPO and maps depicting province of sites in regards to Ape and Visual. According to the report we have come to this conclusion with having 0 sites traditional cultural resources and 0 historical properties with impacts in APE or Visual. Site integrity is valuable to our tribe when sites have high research potential and therefore we need to mitigate for preservation, protection and conservation of cultural and natural resources, this is our office’s mission. Therefore our office sees no impacts to sites and comment that of which this project can move on.

However with any new project we ask if there are any inadvertent discoveries to contact our office and provide a report. Thank you for consulting with the Northern Arapaho Tribe and providing the cultural resource inventory report. Sincerely, Devin Oldman NATHPO-Deputy Director [email protected]

307-856–1628Office



tel:307-856%E2%80%931628

EASTERN SHAWNEE TRIBE

OF OKLAHOMA 12755 S. 705 Road, Wyandotte, OK 74370

Bluejacket Building (918) 666-2435, Fax: 888-971-3905

Terracon ATTN: Paulette Smith 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 RE: Cell Tower Project KYVZ Tower, Atwood, Rawlins County, KS TCNS 128125 September 22, 2015 Dear Ms. Smith, The Cultural Preservation Department of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO) has received the documentation for Terracon’s proposed telecommunications project, KYVZ Tower, located at UTM Zone 14, 306186 m E, 4406252 m N (WGS84) in/near Atwood in Rawlins County, KS. ESTO has reviewed the project, TCNS 128125, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Based on the information provided and a review of our records, we find that No Historic Properties of sacred and/or cultural significance to the Tribe will be impacted by this project. Therefore, ESTO has no objection to the project proceeding as described; however, please note that any future changes to this project may require additional consultation. In accordance with the NHPA of 1966 (16 U.S.C. § 470-470w-6), federally funded, licensed, or permitted undertakings that are subject to the Section 106 review process must determine effects to significant historic properties. As clarified in Section 101(d)(6)(A-B), historic properties may have religious and/or cultural significance to Indian Tribes. Section 106 of NHPA requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on all significant historic properties (36 CFR Part 800) as does the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (43 U.S.C. § 4321-4347 and 40 CFR § 1501.7(a). This letter evidences NHPA and NEPA historic properties compliance pertaining to consultation with this Tribe in regard to the proposed project referenced as KYVZ Tower, TCNS 128125. However, if during construction cultural objects or human remains are inadvertently discovered, please stop work immediately and contact the Cultural Preservation Department of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Thank you for consulting with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Robin Dushane Jennifer Sigler Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Tribal Archaeologist

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Smith, Paulette K.

From: [email protected]: Thursday, October 1, 2015 7:03 AMTo: Smith, Paulette K.Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]: Proposed Construction of Communications Facilities Notification of Final Contacts -

Email ID #16711

KYVZ, LLC Paulette K Smith 10625 W I‐70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Dear Applicant: This letter addresses the proposed communications facilities listed below that you have referred to the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) for purposes of contacting federally recognized Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages (collectively Indian Tribes), and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), as specified by Section IV.G of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement (NPA). Consistent with the procedures outlined in the Commission's recent Declaratory Ruling (1), we have contacted the Indian Tribes or NHOs identified in the attached Table for the projects listed in the attached Table. You referred these projects to us between 09/24/2015 and 10/01/2015. Our contact with these Tribal Nations or NHOs was sent on 10/01/2015. Thus, as described in the Declaratory Ruling (2), if you or Commission staff do not receive a statement of interest regarding a particular project from any Tribe or NHO within 20 calendar days of 10/01/2015, your obligations under Section IV of the NPA with respect to these Tribal Nations or NHOs are complete(3). If aTribal Nation or NHO responds that it is interested in participating within the 20 calendar day period, the Applicant must involve it in the review as set forth in the NPA, and may not begin construction until the process set forth in the NPA is completed. You are reminded that Section IX of the NPA imposes independent obligations on an Applicant when a previously unidentified site that may be a historic property, including an archeological property, is discovered during construction or after the completion of review(4). In such instances, the Applicant must cease construction and promptly notify, among others, any potentially affected Tribal Nation or NHO. A Tribal Nation's or NHO's failure to express interest in participating in pre‐construction review of an undertaking does not necessarily mean it is not interested in archeological properties or human remains that may inadvertently be discovered during construction. Hence, an Applicant is still required to notify any potentially affected Tribal Nation or NHO of any such finds pursuant to Section IX or other applicable law. Sincerely, Dan Abeyta Assistant Chief Spectrum and Competition Policy Division Wireless Telecommunications Bureau _______________________________________ 1) See Clarification of Procedures for Participation of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations Under the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, Declaratory Ruling, FCC 05‐176 (released October 6, 2005) (Declaratory Ruling). 2) Id S 8‐10.

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3) We note that, under the Declaratory Ruling, an expression of interest by an Indian Tribe or NHO addressed solely to the Commission staff during the 20‐day period is sufficient even if it does not contact the Applicant. 4) Id at S 11. LIST OF PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS TCNS# 128125 Referred Date: 09/28/2015 Location: US Highway 36, Atwood, KS Detailed Description of Project: Tribe Name: Wyandotte Nation LEGEND: * ‐ Notification numbers are assigned by the Commission staff for sites where initial contact was not made through TCNS.

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To: Paulette Smith Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Date: July 28, 2015

Project: KYVZ Tower TCNS: 128125

FINDING OF NO EFFECT. No cultural resources should be adversely affected by your proposed

undertaking. If cultural materials are discovered during construction please halt activity and notify the

Tribal Historic Preservation Office.

Under the authority of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and in

accordance with 36CFR800.2A4, after reviewing the materials sent, the Northern Cheyenne Tribal

Historic Preservation Office finds that no properties will be affected by the proposed undertaking based

on the information given by your department.

Please be aware though, because cultural inventories are done at different times of the year and

under different circumstances there can be variations in the effectiveness of pedestrian surveys. At

times, certain resources are not visible. For instance, medicinal plants, some very significant to the

ongoing traditions and lifeway of our people, may only be seen in the spring or summer of the year.

Other times, the grass is too deep for certain features or artifacts to be located through pedestrian

surveys. With this in mind, we recommend that cultural resources not be forgotten with this letter of

finding of no properties affected. If resources are located during construction please halt activity and

notify our office.

Thank you for consulting with the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Historic Preservation Office. If you

have any questions please feel free to contact me at 406-477-4839.

James Walksalong

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

October 21, 2015

Tribal Consultation Certification Letter

Prepared for: KYVZ, LLC


Terracon Project Number: 25158121

Address: US Highway 36

City, County, State: Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas

Lat/Long: 39° 47’ 3.00” N / 101° 15’ 48.00” W

Quad/Section/Township/Range: MacDonald, KS 1978, NE ¼ of Section 20, Township 3S, Range 35W

UTM (WGS84) Zone 14, 306186E, 4406252N

Acres Surveyed ~5-acre area

Proposed Lease Area: 50-foot by 50-foot tower compound and associated guyed easements

Proposed Access Road: 20-foot by ~230-foot access road extending east to existing access road

Proposed Utility Easement: 20-foot by ~230-foot utility easement extending east to existing utilities

Proposed Tower Height: 348-feet (with appurtenances)

Tower/Structure Type: Guyed

TCNS Number: 128125

Visual Effects APE: 0.75-mile

Dear KYVZ, LLC:

All tribes that were consulted on this project have replied with no objection to the

proposed undertaking or were unresponsive and have been referred to the FCC for final

contact and the appropriate waiting period has expired. KYVZ, LLC can proceed with

the site, in compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and the FCC’s NPA. If any tribe

replies in the future with an interest in the project, you will be notified immediately by


Sincerely,

Sara R. Copp Staff Environmental Scientist

Terracon Consultants, Inc. 10625 W. I -70 Frontage Rd N, Ste 3 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033

P [303] 423-3300 F [303] 423-3353 www. terracon.com

APPENDIX F

RESUMES OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

Résumé / Vitae: JOHN F. HOFFECKER Address: Historic Preservation Consultants, 7876 South Niagara Way, Centennial, Colorado 80112; Ph/FAX: (303) 220-7646; Email: [email protected] EDUCATION * Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Chicago, 1986 * M.A., Anthropology, University of Alaska, 1979 * B.A., Archaeology (Honors), Yale University, 1975 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


1989-1999 Environmental Scientist (Archaeologist), Environmental Assessment Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois

CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORTS (SELECTED LIST: 2009–2015) Hoffecker, J. F. 2015. Class III Cultural Resources Survey for a Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Carrizo,

Baca County, Colorado. Prepared for Viaero Wireless, Fort Morgan CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (20 April 2015).


Hoffecker, J. F. 2014. Cultural Resources Inventory for a Wireless Antenna Tower Site at Rawlins Outlaw, Carbon County, Wyoming. Prepared for Terracon, Inc., CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (25 August 2014).



Hoffecker, J.F. 2012. Class III Cultural Resources Survey of Proposed Wireless Antenna Site at Springfield Northeast, Baca County, Colorado. Prepared for Viaero Wireless, Fort Morgan CO by Historic Preservation Consultants (10 December 2012).









Sara Copp ECOLOGIST / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Sara Copp is an Ecologist in Terracon’s Denver office. She has more than six years of professional experience in natural resource management. Ms. Copp is responsible for biological assessments, wetland delineations, and threatened and endangered species surveys. Ms. Copp has used the National Environmental Policy Act and related federal policies to perform land management activities on public lands in California and Oregon, including ecological restoration, statewide planning and multistate planning. Ms. Copp is experienced in technical writing, experimental design, data management, noxious weed surveys, threatened and endangered species surveys and ecological restoration. Her professional experience also extends to outreach and education efforts within communities in Colorado, California, Oregon and Alabama. * Work performed prior to joining Terracon

PROJECT EXPERIENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS – VARIOUS, CO Analyzed impacts of protected species and their habitats ( e.g threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, bald and golden eagles and prairie dogs). Wrote USFWS and communicated with state agencies about study status and outcomes. SOLAR PROJECTS – VARIOUS, CO Analyzed impacts of protected species and their habitats ( e.g. threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, bald and golden eagles and prairie dogs). Consulted with USFWS and state agencies about project status and outcomes. LOOSELEAF: ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION STUDY – FORT COLLINS, CO Performed an ecological characterization study and wetland delineation for a proposed Verizon Wireless telecommunication compound in Fort Collins, CO. *BLM – NORTHERN GREAT BASIN LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PROJECTS Reviewed and finalized the Northern Great Basin Rapid Ecoregional Assessment and Northern Great Basin Focal Area, as part of an interdisciplinary team in Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and California. *CITY OF PORTLAND, PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION / PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY – PORTLAND, OR Developed methodology and performed academic research on ivy (Hedera hibernica and Hedera helix) invading urban forest communities within Portland, Oregon. *BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT DESERT RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN – VARIOUS, CA Spatially located and compiled list of potentially impacted botanical resources using ArcGIS. Provided input to State Botanist on where botanically sensitive plant populations occurred within the planning boundary. Locations in Imperial, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Kern, and Los Angeles Counties, California.

EDUCATION Master of Science, Environmental Science and Management, Portland State University, 2014 Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, Truman State University, 2008 CERTIFICATIONS Red Card – Basic Wildland Firefighter 40- Hour Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation training AFFILIATIONS Colorado Native Plant Society, Education and Outreach Chair Rocky Mountain Association of Environmental Professionals Society for Ecological Restoration, Central Rockies Chapter Society of Wetland Scientists, Rocky Mountain Chapter Southern Rockies Seed Network, Technical Advisory Committee The Nature Conservancy 13ers: Emerging Leaders in Conservation WORK HISTORY Terracon Consultants, Inc., Ecologist, 2015-Present City of Boulder, Ecological Restoration Technician, 2015 Portland State University, Research Scientist, Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2012 – 2015 Bureau of Land Management, Pathway Intern, Botany Intern, 2011-2014 Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resource Technician, 2010-2011 Chicago Botanic Garden and Bureau of Land Management, Conservation Land Management Intern, 2009 – 2010 USGS, Research Volunteer, 2009 YMCA Camp Cosby, Outdoor Classroom Naturalist, 2008 – 2009 Chicago Botanic Garden, Aquatic Plant Technician, 2008


*BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT – REDDING FIELD OFFICE PUBLIC LAND DISPOSAL PROJECT – VARIOUS, CA Inventoried botanical resources within project area, specifically looking for threatened and endangered botanical populations and communities in Shasta, Trinity, Butte, Siskiyou, and Tehama Counties, California.

*BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT – OAK SLOUGH AND CLEAR CREEK VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROJECTS – SHASTA, TEHAMA COUNTIES, CA Responsible for the collection, propagation, planting, and maintenance of a variety of native upland and riparian wood plants, native shrub, grasses, and herbaceous dicots over a two year period focusing on valley oak and blue oak woodland restoration. Composed NEPA documents in order to perform oak woodland restoration on public lands. Provided leadership and training as a crew leader for an 11 person seasonal crew.

*TRINITY RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM – TRINITY COUNTY, CA Trinity County California: Responsible for site specific seed collection and site specific invasive species control on BLM lands within the Trinity River Restoration Program.

*BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT HOADLEY PEAK FOREST HEALTH PROJECT – TRINITY COUNTY, CA Inventoried botanical resources within project area, specifically looking for threatened and endangered botanical populations.

*BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TURNPIKE FOREST HEALTH STEWARDSHIP PROJECT – TRINITY COUNTY, CA Inventoried botanical resources within project area, specifically looking for threatened and endangered botanical populations and communities.

*BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT CIRBY BIOMASS AND FUELS TREATMENT PROJECT – TRINITY COUNTY, CA Inventoried botanical resources within project area, specifically looking for threatened and endangered botanical populations and communities.

*BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT KESWICK FUELS BIOMASS PROJECT – SHASTA COUNTY, CA Responsible for native seed selection and dispersal on disturbed project lands.


Erin A. Drake, MA, RPA NEPA Group Manager Senior Archaeologist Principal Investigator PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ms. Drake serves as the NEPA Group Manager for Terracon’s Denver office. With over 15 years of professional experience, Ms. Drake has spent the last 11 years providing consulting services for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Ms. Drake’s experience includes compliance services for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the Threatened and Endangered Species Act, and the Migratory Bird Act.

Seasoned in Quality Control and Assurance, Ms. Drake provides Terracon with oversight for various classes of actions primarily regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Highway Administration, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the National Forest Service. Ms. Drake’s experience reflects Categorical Exclusions (CatEx), Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) associated with commercial, multi-family and communications properties throughout the U.S. and the Virgin Islands.

Ms. Drake is a Secretary of the Interior Qualified Archaeologist seasoned in Section 106 compliance including archaeological and historic preservation field surveys, National Register of Historic Places evaluations, artifact analysis, curation and technical report writing. Ms. Drake is experienced in all aspects of project mitigation for cultural and natural resource management in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, various State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) and numerous Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO).

Ms. Drake’s responsibilities include managing the Terracon Denver NEPA group, client service and development, and overseeing the daily operations of cultural and natural resource management projects nationwide.

Ms. Drake leads a seasoned NEPA staff specializing in architectural history, wetlands delineation, threatened and endangered species surveys, avian surveys, social and environmental justice analyses, geographic, economic, and demographic analyses, archaeological surveys, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses. Maintaining positive relationships with State Historic Preservation Offices, United States Fish and Wildlife Office, and myriad other state, local and federal agencies, Ms. Drake’s NEPA staff exhibits a proven track record of compliance for hundreds of NEPA-related projects throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

Notable Agency Experience Federal Aviation Administration US Army Corps of Engineers Federal Communications Commission Federal Highway Administration National Park Service Department of Transportation Bureau of Land Management

Registrations Register of Professional Archaeologists Society for American Archaeology American Anthropological Association Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists Terracon NEPA Practice Resource Group, Subcommittee Chair for Cultural Resources Rocky Mountain Association of Environmental Professionals Colorado Wireless Association

Awards Terracon Young Professional Award, 2014

Training

Fundamentals of Project Management Training, 2014 NEPA Cumulative Effects Analysis & Documentation, 2014 Federal Highway Administration, Plan Development Process, 2014 GIS Training Certificate, 2008

Work History Terracon Consultants, Inc.,2004 2009 and 2013-Present

Contract Archaeologist Nationwide, 2011-2013

Trail of Tears Association, Principal Investigator for Archaeology, National Park Service, 2009-2011

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia, Archaeological Crew Chief, Summers 2007-2009

Education Master of Arts in Anthropology, Georgia State University, 2009, Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of Georgia, 2003, Magna Cum Laude


CRAIG S. PRUETT PRINCIPAL – TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR LEAD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mr. Pruett has 31 years of professional environmental consulting experience and is a Principal and the Corporate Telecommunications Sector Lead working out of the Denver, Colorado office. As the Telecommunications Sector Lead, Mr. Pruett’s provides QA/QC and problem solving support for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) telecommunications work throughout Terracon’s nation-wide footprint and is directly responsible for all aspects of Terracon’s NEPA service line for telecommunications clients. Mr. Pruett has additional management responsibility

for telecommunications geotechnical engineering and other environmental services lines. Mr. Pruett’s career experience also includes environmental management systems consulting, litigation expert testimony support, compliance program development and implementation, property transaction and environmental due diligence consulting, brownfields redevelopment, hazardous and mixed waste management, site remediation, facility decontamination, , toxic materials release reporting, emergency spill cleanup, and health and safety oversight.

MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Wireless Telecommunications Sector Lead National Telecommunications Sector Lead responsible for directly supervising completion of more than 10,000 Phase I ESAs, NEPA and geotechnical engineering telecommunication cell site projects located across the country. Annual revenue in the telecommunications sector averages approximately $10M. Approximately 100 offices and 400 employees directly participate in telecommunications work each year. Mr. Pruett has direct responsibility to support the Terracon telecommunications NEPA quality team, providing Terracon resources, processes, systems, procedures, training, tools and outputs to meet client expectations. Clients included Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Cricket, American Tower, Crown Castle, General Dynamics Wireless, Insite Towers, Municipal Communications, LLC, Goodman Networks, and Black and Veatch.

Denver Environmental Department Manager As the Environmental Department Manager for Terracon’s Denver office, Mr. Pruett was responsible for overall administration and operations, including business development, proposal preparation, and technical report preparation and review for environmental project in the local market. Mr. Pruett supervised a staff of approximately 14 with annual revenues of approximately $4M.

Education Master of Environmental Policy and Management, University of Denver

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Illinois State University

Certifications ISO 14000 Lead Auditor Training Course, Completion Cert No. E1260

RF Safety Certification

40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Worker

8-Hour OSHA Supervisor Training

40-Hour OSHA Instructor

Radiological Survey and Documentation Training

Work History Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

Telecom Sector Lead, 2005-Present; Environmental Department Manager, 2010-2012; National Account Manager, 2003-2005; Phase I ESA Group Manager, 1999-2004

Maxxim Environmental, Inc., Principal Owner/Senior Project Manager, 1995-1999

WASTREN Remediation, Inc., Senior Project Manager, 1993-1995

Industrial Compliance/SPEVS, Corporate Accounts Manager/Senior Program Manager, 1987-1993

Hazen Research, Inc., Analytical Chemist, Process Development Technician, 1983-1987

Achievements Founding Board Member and President of the Colorado Wireless Association, 2009 - 2011

Speaker President’s Welcome and Opening Remarks, Colorado Wireless Association Inaugural Launch Luncheon, October 22nd, 2009

The Changing Face of Tower Regulation (Panelist), AGL Regional Conference (Denver), June 9, 2011


Cr a ig S . Pru et t - Re sume

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Group Manager Managed the Denver office Phase I ESA activities for four years. Performed five to ten Phase I ESAs per week with a team of six to eight employees. Clients represented a variety of industry groups including mining; oil, gas, and petroleum products; metals manufacturing; metal plating; education; restaurants and food processing; commercial office operations; residential, commercial and retail development; electronics manufacturing; agricultural; recreation facilities and golf courses; automotive repair; painting and printing operations; telecommunications; and electronics. Responsibilities included business development, resource allocation, quality assurance and key account management.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Verizon Mr. Pruett is directly responsible for QA/QC and senior management support for Terracon’s ongoing NEPA services to Verizon. Areas of responsibility include NEPA compliance, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, project management, and client relationship support. Mr. Pruett reviews and has final sign-off authority on all Verizon final NEPA reports. He interacts with, and supports the Terracon quality team, providing corporate resources, processes, systems, procedures, training, tools and outputs to meet client expectations. Mr. Pruett is available to Verizon management as a resource to address any quality related issue including site-specific concerns, changes in NEPA procedures and/or policies, training support, and/or other project parameters.

AT&T As part of the AT&T Wireless acquisition by Cingular Wireless, Mr. Pruett directly supervised completion of 350 Preliminary NEPA reviews of cell tower assets. In total, Terracon performed approximately 1300 Preliminary NEPA reviews in seven weeks. Based on the information developed in the Preliminary NEPA reviews, additional NEPA evaluations on selected sites were performed.

As part of AT&T’s acquisition agreement with Verizon Wireless, which included select Verizon Wireless, Unicel, and Alltel properties in primarily rural areas in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming, Mr. Pruett supervised the completion of approximately 400 NEPA Reviews.

Mr. Pruett performs ongoing Phase I ESA and NEPA work on the AT&T Turfing contract in the Rocky Mountain Region and coordinates work in AT&T’s Pacific Northwest region, Northern California region and New Mexico region.

Cricket Communications As a Senior Regional Project Manager, Mr. Pruett directly supervised completion of 750 Phase I ESA, NEPA, and geotechnical engineering telecommunication cell site projects in California and the Front Range areas of Colorado. In addition, Mr. Pruett coordinated with other Terracon offices to provide quality assurance and timely deliverables on cell sites in 15 additional Cricket markets. Work for Cricket is ongoing.

T-Mobile and Sprint As a National Account Manager, Mr. Pruett has managed the completion of approximately 100 cell site projects for T-Mobile in the Colorado region since January 1, 2003. Work with T-Mobile in the Rocky Mountain area is ongoing. Mr. Pruett is currently managing Phase I ESA and NEPA work for Sprint A&E contractors working on the Network Vision project. Terracon is expecting work on this project in five to seven Sprint Network Vision project markets.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Mr. Pruett is the founding president of the Colorado Wireless Association (COWA) which promotes the interests of the wireless communications industry through various educational and community service activities. Mr. Pruett continues to participate in COWA activIes.