Common use of Proposed Methodology Clause in Contracts

Proposed Methodology. Alabama Power proposes the following scope of work. 1. Finalize the Project lands map detailing the Project Boundary. In particular, finalize location of all lands owned by the USACE within the Project Boundary. 2. Research the Alabama State Site File and the National Register of Historic Places (NHRP) for recorded cultural resources sites within or in close proximity to the Project boundary. Additionally, a review will be conducted to evaluate the “Bear Meat Path” that has been raised in tribal consultation and its connection, if any, to the Project. 3. Research early soil maps and related supplements for the presence of historical structures. 4. Research all cultural resources surveys and associated reports addressing assessments which have been performed within or in close proximity to the Project Boundary. 5. Conduct a cultural resources survey of all Project lands. This survey shall include a determination of prior occupation and any associated archaeological significance, in terms of a site being potentially eligible for listing on the NRHP. All phases of the research shall be in compliance with existing guidelines set forth by the Alabama State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). 6. Obtain an Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) permit for any cultural resources survey to be conducted on USACE lands within the Project Boundary prior to initiation of the survey. 1 ▇▇▇▇ Lake is not within the Project Boundary and is managed by the USACE. 7. Prepare a report summarizing the findings of the research and the cultural resources survey. 8. Transmit report to AHC, USACE, and appropriate Native American Tribes. 9. Transmit report and agency/tribe correspondence to the Commission. 10. Request Commission staff comments on report and determine the necessity for a PA. 11. If required, a draft and final HPMP will be developed by Alabama Power, in consultation with the Cultural Resources stakeholders. 12. If required, a draft PA will be developed by Alabama Power and the Cultural Resources Work Group; the Commission staff will develop a final PA.