What methodology is used for cultural resource surveys?

In conducting the cultural resources survey for the Atlantic Sunrise Project, Williams is following the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s (PHMC) Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations in Pennsylvania (Revised November 2008) and Guidelines for Architectural Investigations in Pennsylvania(2014). The specific methodology for the cultural resources survey was discussed at an initial consultation meeting with PHMC staff on 1 May 2014. The PHMC issued concurrence with Transco’s proposed methodology, and the Unanticipated Discovery Plan, in letter correspondence dated 11 June 2014 and email correspondence dated 26 June 2014.

While the zip code you entered is outside the project area, the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline has an economic impact beyond the project area by providing consumers along the East Coast with access to reliable, cost-effective natural gas supply. In fact, access to reliable, cost-effective natural gas supply is powering an American manufacturing revolution while also lowering the energy costs of regular consumers who use this energy to cook meals and power their homes. This project, for instance, would provide enough natural gas to meet the daily needs of more than 7 million American homes. Estimates made by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University forecast the Atlantic Sunrise project to result in an estimated $1.6 billion increase economic activity in the project area during construction. For more information about the study, please download and read the executive summary, the market area analysis and the final report.