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I <br /> I <br /> 14 Minnesota <br /> Historical Society <br /> STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE <br /> October 21, 2010 <br /> Xcel Energy <br /> Attn: Joe Sedarski,Senior Permitting Analyst <br /> 414 Nicollet Mall MP8 <br /> Minneapolis, MN 55401 <br /> RE: Orono Substation Expansion and New 115kV Transmission Line Project <br /> T118 R23 S29 SVV, 830 SE,S32 NW <br /> Orono, Hennepin County <br /> PUC Docket Number: E002/LR-10-957 <br /> SHPO Number:2010-4976 <br /> Dear Mr. Sedarski: <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the above project It has been reviewed <br /> pursuant to the responsibilities given the Minnesota Historical Society by the Minnesota Historic <br /> Sites Act and the Minnesota Field Archaeology Act. <br /> Due to the nature of the proposed project,we recommend that an archaeological survey be <br /> completed. The survey must meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for <br /> Identification and Evaluation,and should include an evaluation of National Register eligibility for any <br /> properties that are identified. For your information,we have enclosed a list of consultants who have <br /> expressed an interest in undertaking such surveys. <br /> If the project area can be documented as previously disturbed or previously surveyed,we will re- <br /> evaluate the need for survey. Previously disturbed areas are those where the naturally occurring <br /> post-glacial soils and sediments have been recently removed. Any previous survey work must meet <br /> contemporary standards, <br /> Please note that this comment letter does not address the requirements of Section 106 of the <br /> NntionM Historic Preservation Act of'1966 and 36CFR800,procedures of the Advisory Council on <br /> Historic Preservation for the protection of historic properties. if this project is considered for federal <br /> assistance,or requires a federal license or permit, it should be submitted to our office with reference <br /> to the appropriate federal agency. <br /> If you have any questions on our review of this project,please contact me at(651)259-3456. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mary Ann Heidernann <br /> Manager,Government Programs and Compliance <br /> Enclosure: List of Consultants <br /> Minnesota historical Society,345 Keno%)Boulevard West,Seed Paul,henneseta 55102 <br /> 01-2S9-3000.1388-727,8386•www.mnhs.org <br />