20141134 Ver 3_Roaring Branch SR 1339 - Muscogee and Catawba response_20221011

From: LeeAnne Wendt<[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 10:14 AM
To: Hining, Kevin J <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Re: NCDOT- Roaring Branch Road Improvement Project
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Good morning Kevin,
Thank you for contacting the Muscogee (Creek)Nation concerning the proposed Improvement
of Roaring Branch Road, SR-1339, in Ashe County, North Carolina. This project is located
within our Tribe's historic area of interest and continues to hold importance for us. After
reviewing the material sent, it was noted that the APE is occurring predominantly within the
right-of-way and that only a small area of undisturbed properties will need to be used.
Additionally, the area is comprised of slopes greater than 15 percent. Due to this, it has been
determined that the Muscogee (Creek)Nation believes that there should be no effects to any
known historic properties. However, due to the historic presence of our people in the project
area, if any inadvertent discoveries of cultural material (i.e. artifacts) and/or human remains
and/or funerary objects are noted during any required repair work that includes ground
disturbance, we request to be notified as soon as the discovery is made and that appropriate
federal agencies are also notified. Additionally, if there are any updates or changes to
the proposed project, we request that the information be sent to our office for further review. If
you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
LeeAnne Wendt
LeeAnne Wendt, M.A., RPA
Tribal Archaeologist, Historic and Cultural Preservation Department
The Muscogee Nation
P.O. Box 580 1 Okmulgee, OK 74447
T 918.732.7852
F 918.758.0649
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MuscogeeNation.com
From: Hining, Kevin J <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 2:57 PM
To: LeeAnne Wendt<[e-mail]>; LeeAnne Wendt<[e-mail]>
Subject: NCDOT- Roaring Branch Road Improvement Project
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Please see attachments regarding proposed improvement project (paving and widening)to Roaring
Branch Rd, Ashe County, NC.

Thank you,
Kevin
Kevin Hining
Division 11 Environmental Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Transportation
828-386-7202 cell
klhining(cD_ncdot.gov
801 Statesville Rd.
PO Box 250
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Catawba Indian Nation
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
1536 Tom Steven Road
Rock Hill,South Carolina 29730
Office 803-328-2427
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October 3, 2022
Attention: Kevin Hining
NC Department of Transportation
801 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Re. THPO# TCNS# Project Description
Improvement of Roaring Branch Road,SR 1339 in Ashe Co.,as project WBS
2022-193-257 11C.005148
Dear Mr. Hining,
The Catawba have no immediate concerns with regard to traditional cultural properties,
sacred sites or Native American archaeological sites within the boundaries of the
proposed project areas. However, the Catawba are to be notified if Native American
artifacts and / or human remains are located during the ground disturbance phase
of this project.
If you have questions please contact Caitlin Rogers at 803-328-2427 ext. 226, or e-mail
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Wenonah G. Haire
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer