Reconnaissance Survey. As defined by Archeology and Historic Preservation: Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines (48 FR 44717- 44742), a reconnaissance survey is an extensive rather than intensive "walk-over," conducted with little or no subsurface testing. A reconnaissance survey is only a sampling that may locate some (but not all) of the properties that could be affected by a project and allow an evaluation of their significance. However, historic properties in a project area may go undiscovered. Therefore, it must be recognized that "[i]n most cases, areas surveyed in this way will require resurvey if more complete information is needed about specific properties" (Federal Register 48(190):44722). The potential bridge crossing points and ferry terminal locations were located in the field with aerial photographs and a global positioning system. On Gravina and Xxxxxxx Islands, the survey was primarily restricted to the forest fringe above the beach. The width of the survey area varied, depending on the terrain and vegetation, from a few to several hundred feet inland. The survey also ranged varying distances northwest and southeast along the shore from the crossing points and terminal locations.
Reconnaissance Survey. (i) Soon after the kick-off meeting, a team of the Consultant comprising of their various domain experts shall conduct a reconnaissance survey of NW-2 and its PIA, Siliguri corridor, important LCSs/ Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) between India & Bangladesh and India & Bhutan etc and hold preliminary meetings with IWAI field offices, IWT Directorate of Assam, other relevant offices of Government of Assam, important offices of Railways and Road transporters, Container Freight Stations, important industries relevant for IWT sector, Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission and other stakeholders to understand the ground realities and chalk out detailed action plan and way forward to carry out the task of preparation of a quality DPR as per the letter and the spirit of the Contract.
Reconnaissance Survey. If FEMA determines that the results of the Desktop 37 Review indicate the need for additional analysis such as pedestrian survey 38 and/or shovel testing to determine the presence of and/or impacts on historic 1 properties, FEMA will require the completion of additional identification and 2 evaluation activities. Survey activities will primarily be related to the 3 identification and evaluation of archaeological resources.
Reconnaissance Survey. Examination of all or part of the project Area of Potential Effects 35 accomplished in sufficient detail to make generalizations about the types and distributions of 36 historic properties that may be present. In archaeology, this survey includes a systematic shovel 37 test pit sampling to determine the presence, distribution and nature of archaeological resources that 38 may be affected by the construction activities. 39 Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Section 106 requires federal 40 agencies to consider the effects of projects, carried out by them or subject to their assistance or 41 approval, on historic properties and provide the ACHP an opportunity to comment on those 42 projects prior to making a final decision on them. NHPA directs federal agencies to act as 1 responsible stewards when their actions affect historic properties. Implementing regulations for 2 Section 106 of the NHPA can be found at 3 xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/regulations/2017-02/regs-rev04.pdf.
Reconnaissance Survey. Phase 1A is intended to locate and identify Historic Properties. It may only confirm previously identified sites and estimate the potential of the project area, or it may also locate new, previously unknown sites and properties, and it will confirm the location of sites previously discovered. It is primarily a visual examination of a project location, or corridor, involving a pedestrian survey of the ground surface and/or exterior inspection of standing structures. The visual examination is preceded by a background search of the area’s history and the results of any previous surveys performed.
