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14Historical <br />Minnesata <br />Society <br />STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE <br />October 21, 2010 <br />Xcel Energy <br />Attn: Joe Sedarski, Senior Permitting Analyst <br />414 Nicollet Mail — MP8 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55401 <br />RE: Orono Substation Expansion and New 11 5k Transmission Line Project <br />T118 R23 S29 SW, S30 SE, S32 NW <br />Orono, Hennepin County <br />PUC Docket Number: E0021LR-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 />NRfionai Histnric PrPservation Act of 1P615 and 360FR800, 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 Heidemann <br />Manager, Government Programs and Compliance <br />Enclosure: List of Consultants <br />Minnesota Historical Soriety, 345 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 <br />651-259-3000 , 888-727-8386 • www.mnhs.org <br />