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i~ The final report generated as a result of this research and consultation will include an overview of the prehistory and history of the project area, set within the context of Orange County and the Southeast, The report will follow the format established by the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology's Guidelines for Preparation of Archaeological Survey Reports. Section B. Limited Surface and Possible Subsurface Investigation in Potential Construction Areas Time-and-Materials, Upset Limit $1,429.50 A cultural resources survey involves the systematic investigation of a project area to determine the number and type of cultural resources located within the project's boundaries. The field investigations will cover Area 1 (approximately 17 acres) and Area 2 (approximately 2 acres). Surface inspection of the area for historic and prehistoric artifacts, historic foundation remnants, or other remains will be undertaken. Subsurface testing in the form of shovel tests will conducted across the project area. Shovel tests will measure a minimum of 30 centimeters in diameter and will be excavated at 30- and 15-meter intervals or judgmentally, as necessary. Shovel tests will be dug to the subsoil, All excavated sediments will be screened through 6.35 mm (1/4") steel mesh mounted upon portable shaker stands, It is estimated that the excavation of approximately 75 shovel tests will be necessary to identify and assess all archaeological sites located in the project area. Standard recording measures will be used to document archaeological sites and features, including maps and photographs.. Site boundaries will be based on negative shovel tests and/or the distribution of surface artifacts and will be described in the report. The total number of excavated tests will be stated in the report. All sites will be marked with flagging tape to facilitate relocation. Upon completion of the field investigations, all artifacts will be washed and analyzed according to accepted typologies, whenever possible, Material recovered during the survey will be held temporarily at ESI's Raleigh office until completion of the project., Following project completion, all generated documents and paperwork as well as all recovered artifacts will be curated with the OSA. Section C. Field Reconnaissance for Remainder of the Park Property Time-and-Materials, Upset Limit $364.00 ESI will conduct a limited field reconnaissance of the remainder of the park property where no construction is planned (Area 3, approximately 12 acres). ESI will document any sites recorded during the field reconnaissance, and identify any areas that appear worthy of further investigation. ESI will then issue recommendations on the need for further subsurface investigations, and evaluate the archaeological significance of any sites recorded during these limited field investigations. E N V I R O N M E N T A L S E R V I C E S, I N C FAIRVIEW PARK -CULTURAL & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY -SCOPE OF SERVICES 3