Cultural Resource Investigations for a Multipurpose Haul Road on the Idaho National Laboratory

Pace, Brenda R. ; Brizzee, Cameron ; Gilbert, Hollie ; Marler, Clayton ; Williams, Julie Braun

Idaho National Laboratory

关键词: Recommendations;    54 Environmental Sciences/Global Climate Change Studies And Climate Mitigation;    Cultural Resources;    Archaeology;    Construction;   

DOI  :  10.2172/991891
RP-ID  :  INL/EXT-10-19370
RP-ID  :  DE-AC07-05ID14517
RP-ID  :  991891

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The U. S. Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office is considering options for construction of a multipurpose haul road to transport materials and wastes between the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) and other Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site facilities. The proposed road will be closed to the public and designed for limited year-round use. Two primary options are under consideration: a new route south of the existing T-25 power line road and an upgrade to road T-24. In the Spring of 2010, archaeological field surveys and initial coordination and field reconnaissance with representatives from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes were completed to identify any resources that may be adversely affected by the proposed road construction and to develop recommendations to protect any listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The investigations showed that 24 archaeological resources and one historic marker are located in the area of potential effects for road construction and operation south of the T-25 powerline road and 27archaeological resources are located in the area of potential effects for road construction and operation along road T-24. Generalized tribal concerns regarding protection of natural resources were also documented in both road corridors. This report outlines recommendations for additional investigations and protective measures that can be implemented to minimize adverse impacts to the identified resources.