Cultural Resources Survey for the 1.17-Mile New Hope Road Extension, Williamson County, Texas

On August 4 and October 16, 2016, archeologists from aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey for the proposed 1.17-mile New Hope Road Extension in Williamson County, Texas. Located in the City of Cedar Park, the proposed project lies along portions of the existing New Hope Road. The New Hope Road Extension will lengthen New Hope Road from its existing eastern terminus to Ronald Regan Boulevard The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the Antiquities Permit consists of the 98-acre proposed road extension. The survey, conducted in accordance with Council of Texas Archeologists (CTA) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) guidelines, did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or any historic properties. This work was conducted in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Permit #7738. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory

Cultural Resource Survey For The Nameless Electrical Alignment, Travis County, Texas

On September 9, and December 14, 2017, and January 11, 2018, archeologists from aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey for the proposed Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) Nameless Electrical Alignment project between the Nameless substation and the proposed Phase 2 pump station location between Nameless and Volente in northern Travis County, Texas. The Nameless Electrical Alignment is part of a larger project being conducted by the BCRUA who is developing a deep water intake structure to ensure the availability of a reliable water supply for the BCRUA Regional Water System. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the Antiquities Permit consists of the 2.69-mile sections of the alignment, with a 20-foot buffer, resulting in approximately 4.67 acres. The project will be funded through the BCRUA, thus the work was conducted in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Texas Antiquities Code permit number 8055, as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The survey did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator

Cultural Resources Survey For The Eastern Portion Of The Bell County WCID No. 1 Treated Water Line (Phase II), Bell County, Texas

On February 3 of 2016, and on March 1 and 2 of 2017, archeologists from aci consulting conducted a pedestrian survey and backhoe trenching prior to construction of the eastern portion of the Bell County WCID No. 1 Treated Water Line (Phase II), in Bell County, Texas. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for this investigation is the 50.5-acre (20.4-hectare) eastern portion of the treated water line, which is approximately 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometers) in length, with a 50-foot (15-meter) Right-of-Way (ROW). This investigation also includes the survey of a 1- acre raw water intake at Stillhouse Hollow Lake that was part of Phase I of the Bell County WCID No.1 project. The intake was relocated after the Phase I permit, No. 6874, was closed. Thus, the new location of the intake was added to this permit, No. 7259. The 51.5-acre (20.8-hectare) survey was conducted in accordance with Council of Texas Archeologists (CTA) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) and in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Permit No. 7259. Because the proposed pipeline crosses federal lands owned by USACE, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, also applies. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL). Two previously recorded sites on USACE property were revisited, sites 41BL1276 and 41BL1277, although only 41BL1276 was relocated within the APE. A new site, 41BL1398, was located on private property along a tributary to the Lampasas River. Site 41BL1276 is ineligible for the NRHP or as an SAL within the ROW, however the remainder of the site is undetermined eligibility. Site 41BL1277 appears to be outside of the ROW, will not be impacted, therefore remains of undetermined eligibility for the NRHP or as an SAL. Since the majority of site 41BL1398 appears to be out of the right of way, the far west portion of the site is ineligible for NRHP or SAL within the ROW. However, the remainder of the site is of undetermined eligibility. If the pipeline alignment is moved further east into 41BL1398, additional testing may be necessary. Aside from trenching and site recording, no other subsurface investigation was conducted due to shallow soils, slopes, and disturbances from road, utility, and residential construction

Intensive Cultural Resources Survey For The Canyon West Water Supply Line, Travis And Burnet Counties, Texas

On September 18 and 19, 2018, archeologists from aci consulting conducted an intensive pedestrian survey prior to construction of the Canyon West Water Supply Line in Travis and Burnet Counties, Texas. The project consists of the approximately 4.55-mile raw water transmission main from the existing South Central Water Company (SCWC) raw water storage tank located along Haynie Flat Road. The proposed alignment will be constructed within a 15-foot permanent easement and also utilize an additional 15-foot temporary construction easement during construction. Therefore, the APE of the proposed alignment is approximately 30 feet wide along the entire 4.55-mile length of the alignment for a total of approximately 16.6 acres (6.72 hectares). The investigation was conducted in accordance with Council of Texas Archeologists (CTA) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) and in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Permit No. 8514. The project is also conducted in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, for any additional compliance for impacts to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulated waters. Two sites, 41TV539 and 41TV2501, were previously recorded within the APE and were revisited during this investigation. The site are not recommended as eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Properties (NRHP) or a State Antiquities Landmark (SAL), and the portions of the sites within the APE would not contribute to the sites’ eligibility were they to later be determined eligible. The investigation did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator

Cultural Resources Survey for the Howard Lane Water Main Extension, Travis County, Texas

On March 21, 2018, aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey for the Howard Lane Water Main Extension in Travis County, Texas. The proposed water line will be constructed along Howard Lane from Gregg lane to Cameron Road and will be approximately 3,400 feet in length, with a 50-foot Right-of-Way (ROW) (Figures 1 and 2). The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the project is approximately 3.9 acres (1.58 hectares). This work was conducted in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Texas Antiquities Code permit number 8372, as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The survey did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator

Cotton Wastewater Interceptor Phase C-2, Williamson County, Texas

On January 17 and 30, 2018, archeologists from aci consulting conducted an intensive pedestrian survey prior to construction of the Cottonwood Wastewater Interceptor Phase C-2, in Williamson County, Texas. The original alignment for the proposed Cottonwood Wastewater Interceptor Phase C-2 alignment was 0.26 mile (0.42 kilometer) in length including a 20-foot buffer, totaling 1.26 acres (0.51 hectare). On December 3, 2019, a reroute of the proposed line was also surveyed. This final alignment and final Area of Potential Effect (APE) is 0.94 mile (1.51 kilometers) in length with a 25-foot buffer, totaling 5.7 acres (2.3 hectares). The investigation was conducted in accordance with Council of Texas Archeologists (CTA) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) and in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Permit No. 8255. The project is also conducted in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, for any additional compliance for impacts to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulated waters. One site, 41WM701, was previously recorded within the APE and was revisited three times during this investigation. The portion of the site within the original APE may contribute to the site’s eligibility were the site to be determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. 41WM701 does appear eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and could also potentially be registered as a State Archeological Landmark (SAL). 41WM701 should be avoided. Thus, the third revisit was conducted to delineate the site boundary to the northwest, which was the only portion of the boundary in question and the location for a new alignment. The proposed wastewater line was rerouted in order to avoid site 41WM701, and the new alignment was surveyed with negative results. The investigation did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. No further archeological work is recommended within the final APE. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Julie Shipp initially served as Principal Investigator from 2018 to summer of 2019. Joey O’Keefe served as Principal Investigator from summer of 2019 to present

Intensive Pedestrian Survey for the BCRUA OHL Rebuild, Travis County, Texas

On June 12, 2018, archeologists from aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey for the proposed Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) overhead line (OHL) rebuild in Travis County, Texas. The Area of Potential Effect for this project consists of the 50-foot Right-of-Way (ROW) for the proposed rebuild of the 5.31-mile overhead electric power supply alignment, for a total of 32.17 acres (13.02 hectares). The project will be funded through the BCRUA, thus the project was conducted in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26.20[2]) under Texas Antiquities Code permit number 8420, as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, for any additional compliance for impacts to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulated waters. The survey did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator

Archeological Survey for the Lubbock Canyon Lakes Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project, City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas

In December of 2014 and January of 2015, prior to rehabilitation of a sanitary sewer interceptor in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, archeologists from aci consulting conducted a pedestrian survey with shovel testing and backhoe trenching of approximately 11 acres in accordance with Council of Texas Archeologists (CTA) and Texas Historical Commission (THC) guidelines. The survey was conducted under Permit 7105, in compliance with the Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Texas Antiquities Code, found in Texas Administrative Code, Title 13, Part 2, Chapter 26 (13 TAC 26). Jennifer Hatchett Kimbell served as Principal Investigator, and Julie Shipp served as the project geoarcheologist. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Museum of Texas Tech University. Eleven proposed new segments or sets of segments and 13 proposed new manholes, not associated with the proposed new segments, were investigated. Proposed locations for new segments and manholes were investigated through pedestrian survey and through shovel testing or backhoe trenching if field conditions indicated a possibility for intact buried deposits. Areas that were clearly disturbed were not subjected to subsurface investigation. In all, 18 backhoe trenches, measuring a total of 90 m (295 ft) in length by 0.6 m (2 ft) in width, and four shovel tests were excavated. No intact prehistoric or historic deposits or features were observed, and no sites were recorded. Significant portions of the proposed alignment had been disturbed by the original installation of the sewer interceptor and by modern landscape alteration. Some backhoe trenches revealed modern debris to at least 3 m (10 ft) below the ground surface. Some, if not all, of this debris likely represents the remains of buildings destroyed by the tornado of 1970 that tore through northeast Lubbock that were subsequently bulldozed into Yellowhouse Draw. Based on the results of this cultural resources survey, no further archeological work is recommended

Intensive Archeological Survey Of Fort Richardson State Park And Historic Site

On March 28 and 29, 2018, aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey of the Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site in Jack County, Texas for the proposed wastewater system and lift stations. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) proposes to replace a 50-year old wastewater system, water distribution system, and main lift station with a modernized and efficient system. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site (FRSPHS) project is the water and wastewater replacement system which is approximately 1.49 miles in length with a 20-foot buffer, resulting in approximately 3.6 acres (1.46 hectares). The proposed project includes two proposed lift stations, the replacement of nine manholes, four new manholes, approximately eighteen trunk lines for waste water that emerge from the main waste water line to serve various campsites, and two equipment storage areas. The survey was conducted entirely within the Fort Richardson National Historic Landmark and within the boundary of previously recorded site 41JA2, which is the historic U.S. Army Post. An area for a proposed new lift station near the site buildings was scraped and metal detected. This work was conducted in compliance with Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26) under Texas Antiquities Code permit number 8362, as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The survey did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. However, a monitoring plan is included which outlines specific recommendations. Records from this investigation will be curated at the TPWD Laboratory. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator, Brandy Harris as Project Historian, Katie Canavan as Lab Director, and Douglas Shaver as Geophysical expert

Cultural Resources Survey For The Fort Worth-Haslet-Trinity River Authority (FW-Haslet-Tra) Sewer Project

On August 30, and September 4 through 6, 2018, aci consulting conducted a cultural resources survey for the Fort Worth-Haslet-Trinity River Authority of Texas (FW-HASLET-TRA) Sewer Project in Tarrant County, Texas. The Area of Potential Effect (APE) for this project consists of the 50-foot Right-of-Way (ROW) for the proposed 1.24-mile sewer line, for a total of 7.53 acres (3.05 hectares) (Figures 1 and 2). The depth of impact is approximately 4 feet The project is the result of a three-way agreement between the City of Haslet, the City of Fort Worth, and the Trinity River Authority and will be funded through the City of Haslet, thus the project is conducted in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code (13 TAC 26.20[2]) as well as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The work was completed under Texas Antiquities Code permit number 8524. The investigation consisted of an intensive pedestrian survey, shovel testing, and backhoe trenching. The investigation did not result in the location of any new archeological sites, historic structures, or additional historic properties. Based on these results, no further archeological work is recommended. Records from this investigation will be curated at the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Julie Shipp served as Principal Investigator