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DocuSign Envelope ID: 16F7E188 -42F5- 4144- AF1B- 934E4ACOFE59 <br />5. An estimate of the percentage or amount of the project area actually covered by <br />the survey and description of factors limiting the intensity or coverage of the <br />survey; <br />6. A summary of the results, including: <br />a. A list of sites found or investigated (using permanent site numbers); <br />b. A summary of the information derived from the investigations (e.g., "A total <br />of 45 sites were recorded during the project, representing 37 Late Archaic <br />components, 27 Middle Archaic components, 17 Early Woodland <br />components and seven Late Woodland components. Three of the sites <br />(31AH1, 31AH2 and 31AH3) are considered eligible for listing in the <br />National Register of Historic Places "); and <br />7. A summary of project recommendations for further investigations, no further <br />investigations, site avoidance, etc., with specific reference to sites fitting each <br />category (e.g., "Two sites (31AH1 and 31AH2) will require additional testing for <br />evaluation of their significance; 31AH3 should be avoided entirely if possible <br />during project construction. The remainder of the sites are not considered <br />eligible and no further work is recommended "). <br />b. Introduction <br />This section provides detailed information pertinent to the location of the <br />archaeological investigations, the reasons for the work, personnel, and dates of the <br />work. The contract specifications or scope of work should be briefly described in this <br />section and attached as an appendix to the report. The introduction should include: <br />1. Name and description of the project; <br />2. Contracting agency or individual; <br />3. Relevant legislation and SHPO environmental review number; <br />4. Verbal description of the project location, including the county(ies); <br />5. Map showing general location of project within the county(ies); <br />6. Map(s) showing the boundaries of the project area depicted on USGS <br />topographic imagery at 1:24,000 scale; <br />7. Principal investigator and crew members; <br />8. Dates of investigation; and <br />9. Brief description of contract specifications or scope of work, including <br />project objectives. <br />c. Environmental Setting <br />The environmental setting of the project area should be described, considering relevant <br />factors such as geology, vegetation, climate, soils, and topography. Emphasis should be <br />placed on the relationship of the environmental setting to the cultural resources of the <br />study area. The environmental setting should include: <br />1. Total acreage of the project area; <br />North Carolina Oce of State Archaeology — Archaeological Investigation Standard and Guidelines December 2017) Page 22 <br />