20230119_DNCR_ER-22-2942

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M.Bartos,Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary D.Reid Wilson Deputy Secretary,Darin J.Waters,Ph.D.
January 19, 2023
MEMORANDUM
TO: Adam Parr adam.parr(cncdenr.gov
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NC Department of Environmental Quality
FROM: Ramona M. Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Tick Bite Mine, Tick Bite Road, Grifton, Lenoir County, ER 22-2942
Thank you for your December 16, 2022, submission concerning the above-referenced project. We have
reviewed the project and offer the following comments.
While there are not currently any recorded archaeological sites within the Area of Potential Effect(APE),
there are numerous sites present within a reasonable distance from the project area. The APE also contains
several geographical features such as high ground adjacent to marsh, creeks, and rivers that suggest site
probability. Due to this, the overall size of the APE, as well as the potential for historic sites, we
recommend a comprehensive archaeological survey be undertaken prior to any ground disturbing activities
in the project area. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the appropriate archaeological
sampling methodology.
The purpose of this survey is to identify archaeological sites and make recommendations regarding their
eligibility status in terms of the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This work should be
conducted by an experienced archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional
Qualifications Standards. A list of archaeological consultants who have conducted or expressed an interest
in contract work in North Carolina is available at https:Harchaeology.ncdcr.gov/archaeological-consultant-
list. The archaeologists listed, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be contacted to conduct the
recommended survey. Please note that our office requests consultation with the Office of State
Archaeology Review Archaeologist to discuss appropriate field methodologies prior to the archaeological
field investigation.
One paper copy and one digital copy(PDF) of all resulting archaeological reports, as well as a digital copy
(PDF) of the North Carolina Site Form for each site recorded, should be forwarded to the Office of State
Archaeology(OSA)through this office, for review and comment as soon as they are available and in
advance of any construction or ground disturbance activities. OSA's Archaeological Standards and
Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:[phone]-6898

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Guidelines for Background Research, Field Methodologies, Technical Reports, and Curation can be found
online at: hllps:Hfiles.nc.gov/dncr-arch/OSA Guidelines_Dec20l7.pdf.
We have determined that the project as proposed will not have an effect on any historic structures.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or
environmental.reviewkncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project,please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Centex,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:[phone]-6898