ReviewerName: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program /EJE0215-John Q Adams Middle School- PortableClassroomBuilding #1006 Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project Name/Number: John Q Adams Middle School-Portable Classroom Building #1006 / PW 10947 Project Location: 5525 Henican Place, Metairie, Louisiana, Jefferson Parish 70003 (N30.02621, W-90.20982) Project Description; This Project Worksheet is to replace the facility. Project activities include replacing a 24' X 3' high, 4" steel stud framed, roof gable with metal siding; removing and replacing 200 squarefeet ofstanding seammetalroofing;replacing64 linearfeet ofpainted metalgutter; replacingtwo10linearfeetofpaintedmetaldownspouts; demolishing andreplacing a23' X8' high4" metal stud bearing wall and a 24' X 8' high 4" metal stud exterior wall; replacing 12-3' high 8" reinforced CMU block foundation piers; removing and replacing 700 square feet of 6" Batt insulation; removing and replacing 700 square feet of 2' X 4' ceiling tiles and grid; replacing 700 square feet of VCT flooring; removing and replacing 704 square feet of wood wall paneling; removing and replacing 448 square feet of R-13 wall insulation; replacing 178 linear feet of 4" rubber wall base; removing and replacing 10-1' X 4', 2 tube, surface mounted, fluorescent light fixtures and wiring; replacing the buildings electrical system; replacing a wall mounted HVAC unit; replacing the buildings fire alarm detection system; and replacing the buildings intercom system. Hazard mitigation will be achieved through compliance with current codes and standards. Documentation Requirements I I No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) I I (Short version) All consultation and agreements implemented to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders 11988,11990 and 12898 are completed and no other laws apply. (Review Concluded) [>3 (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination I I Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) I I Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded) I I Categorical Exclusion -Category I I No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? []] Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I I Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). I I Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IVcomments) Are project conditions required? \Z\ Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I I Environmental Assessment I I Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) Record of Environmental Consideration 1 07/12/06 Reviewer Name: LethaDawson Applicant: Jefferson ParishPublicSchool System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / PublicAssistance Program /EJE0215-John Q Adams Middle School- PortableClassroom Building #1006 [3 Environmental Impact Statement Comments: ThisprojectmeetsthecriteriaforanAlternative Arrangement(PermanentSchools)typeofproject. This projecthasconditionsandrequiresmitigationundertheotherEnvironmentalandHistoric Preservation(EHP) laws. Reviewer and Approvals I I Project isNon-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Letha Dawson, Environmental Specialist Signature ^JL^KgLMAjLXoJlMX/ , Date 07/12/2006 FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Donald Fairley, ELO SignatureOZstz—s?4=5= 7^ , Date 07/12/2006 /~^> I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act £3Nottype ofactivity with potentialtoaffect historic properties. (Review Concluded) f~1 Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/03/2004) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. |~| Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) fj No(Review Concluded) I HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES } [3 Nohistoric properties that arelisted or45/50 years orolder inproject area. (Review Concluded) % l~lBuildingorstructurelistedor45/50yearsorolderinprojectareaandactivitynotexemptfromreview. I O Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) f Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) fj No (Review Concluded) | O Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected 0?EMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) X [~| Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification \ during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments ) O No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile). | Are project conditions required? \Z\ Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) f l~lAdverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) i [~l ResolutionofAdverseEffectcompleted.(MOAonfile) [ Areproject conditions required \Z\ Yes (seesection V) O No (Review Concluded) I I ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES j E<] Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) I f~l Project affects undisturbed ground. j O Projectareahasnopotentialforpresenceofarcheologicalresources l~lDeterminationofnohistoricpropertiesaffected(FEMAfinding/SHPO/THPOconcurrenceor | consultation on file). (Review Concluded) | O Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources I [~| Determinationofnohistoricpropertiesaffected(FEMAfinding/SHPO/THPOconcurrenceonfile) j Are project conditions required O Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) [ n Determination of historic properties affected I Record of Environmental Consideration 2 07/12/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program /EJE0215-John Q Adams Middle School- PortableClassroomBuilding #1006 • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required QYes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No(Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) Comments: The main building was constructed in 1967. 7/12/2006 -Historic reviewcomplete: thestructure doesnotmeetthe50-year-criterion, nordoesit possess thelevel of exceptionalimportance requiredbyCriteriaconsideration GoftheNationalRegisterguidelinestobeconsideredeligiblefor theNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces. Therefore,theproposedworkwillhavenoeffectonhistoricproperties. Scopeof workindicates grounddisturbingactivitiesassociatedwiththedemolition andrebuildofthestructurewithinitspre-disaster footprint. GrounddisturbancewillbeminimalandlimitedtothereplacementoftheCMUblockfoundationpiers. Upon consultationofSHPOdata,therearenoknownarchaeologicalsiteswithin.5milesoftheprojectarea. Demolitionmust followthelowerimpactdemolitionstipulations&additionalprotocolswhichareattached. Thestipulationsandprotocols shouldbeexplicitinthedemolitioncontract. Failuretocomplywiththesestipulations&additionalprotocolswill jeopardize receipt of Federal funding. If during the course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA Historic Preservation staff have completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act Q3..S. 8:671 ET SEQ.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four hours ofthe discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Ifthisscope ofworkand/orthefootprint/location ofthenewbuildingchanges,thisprojectwillneedtobe resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside of the pre-disaster footprint of the building. -Katherine Zeringue, Historic Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act El No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present inareas affected directly orindirectly bythe Federal action. (Review Concluded) l~lListed species and/or designated criticalhabitat presentintheareas affected directly orindirectlybytheFederal action. [~1 No effect to species or designated critical habitat (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? • Yes (seesection V) • No(Review Concluded) l~lMayaffect,butnotlikelytoadverselyaffectspeciesordesignatedcriticalhabitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? d Yes (see section V) \Z\ No(Review Concluded) l~1 Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat O Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion onfile) Areprojectconditionsrequired? O YES(seesectionV)Q NO (ReviewConcluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act [3 Projectisnotonor connected toCBRA Unit orOtherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). I~l Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determination/USFWS consultation on file) [~1 Proposed action anexception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) O Proposed action notexcepted under Section 3505.a.6. Record of Environmental Consideration 07/12/06 ReviewerName: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / HurricaneKatrina/ PublicAssistanceProgram/EJE0215-John Q AdamsMiddle School- PortableClassroom Building#1006 Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (ReviewConcluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: D. Clean Water Act E3 Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) • Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. O Project exempted as inkind replacement orother exemption. (Review Concluded) • Project requires Section 404/401/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways of the US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: E. Coastal Zone Management Act l~l Projectisnotlocatedina coastal zone area and does notaffectacoastal zone area (Review concluded) ^ Projectislocatedina coastalzoneareaand/oraffectsthecoastalzone £3 State administering agency does notrequire consistency review. (Review Concluded). I~l State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and the Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). Correspondence/Consultation/References: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act £3Projectdoesnotaffect,control,ormodifyawaterway/bodyofwater. (ReviewConcluded) l~l Project affects, controls or modifies a waterway/body of water. • Coordination with USFWS conducted O No Recommendations offered byUSFWS. (Review Concluded) l~1 Recommendations provided byUSFWS. Are project conditions required? • YES (seesection V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act E3 Project will notresult inpermanent airemissions. (Review Concluded) l~1 Projectislocatedinanattainmentarea. (Review Concluded) O Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. I~l Coordination required with applicable state administering agency.. Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act E3Projectdoesnotaffectdesignatedprimeoruniquefarmland. (ReviewConcluded) [~l Projectcauses unnecessaryorirreversible conversionofdesignated prime orunique farmland. [~| Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. I"~l Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 4 07/12/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program /EJE0215-John Q Adams Middle School- PortableClassroom Building#1006 Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act C] Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) E3 Project located within a flyway zone. [3 Project does not have potential totake migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) ^ No(Review Concluded) Q Project has potential totake migratory birds. • Contact madewithUSFWS Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: SeeletterfromDonFairleytoMr.Russ WatsonwithUSF&WS,dated09/14/2005. Specifically, FEMAhas determinedthatrestorationprojects fundedwithfederalresourceswillnothaveadverse impactson migratorybirdsorother fishandwildlifereserves.Thesedeterminations arebasedontheunderstandingthattheconditionsoutlinedintheLouisiana Endangered Species Summary are met. Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://pacificflyway.gov/Documents/Mississippi map.pdf, J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [X] Project not located in ornear Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) • Project located inornear Essential Fish Habitat. n Project does notadversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No(Review Concluded) Q Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) O NOAA Fisheries provided norecommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) LZ| NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) I~l Written reply toNOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Areproject conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [*] ProjectisnotalonganddoesnotaffectWildorScenicRiver(WSR)-(ReviewConcluded) CH Project isalong oraffects WSR • Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPS/USFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) • Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) CD NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains l~lNoEffectonFloodplains/Flood levels and projectoutside Floodplain-(ReviewConcluded) £3Located inFloodplainorEffects onFloodplains/Flood levels l~lNoadverseeffectonfloodplainandnotadverselyaffectedbythefloodplain. (ReviewConcluded). Record of Environmental Consideration 5 07/12/06 \ f J t I J j ! j j [ { ! j | I I I Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program /EJE0215-John Q Adams Middle School- Portable ClassroomBuilding#1006 Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). G3 Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment E3 8Step Process Complete-documentation onfile Are project conditions required? ^ YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: 07/10/2006 -TheJefferson Parish isenrolled intheNational Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), asofl0-01-71. Siteislocatedwithinan "Ae"zone,areaof100-yrflooding, basefloodelevationdetermined,asperFloodInsuranceRate Map(FIRM)panelnumber22051C0045E,dated03-01-84. Projectisthereplacementofbuilding,equipmentand components,asper44CFR9.11,mitigationorminimizationstandardsmustbeapplied. Wherepossible,buildingcontents, materials, andequipment(mechanical orelectrical) must beelevatedtoor above advisorybaseflood elevations. In compliancewithEO11988,an8-stepprocesswascompletedandis attached. Per44CFR9.12,applicantmustpublisha finalpublicnotice 15dayspriortothestartof constructionactivities. Finalpublicnoticeistobe forwardedtothe LAGOHS/OEPandFEMAforinclusioninthe permanentprojectfiles. A.Cramer FPMSpecialist. Correspondence/consultation/references: B. E.0.11990-Wetlands ^ No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) CH Located inWetland oreffects Wetland(s) • Beneficial Effecton Wetland -(Review Concluded) O Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in ornear wetland [~1 Review completed aspart offloodplain review d 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations E<3 No Low income orminority population in, near oraffected by the project -(Review Concluded) l~1 Low income orminority population inornear project area Q No disproportionately high and adverse impact onlow income orminority population-(Review Concluded) O Disproportionately high oradverse effects onlow income orminority population Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: III. Other Environmental Issues Identify other potential environmental concerns in the comment box not clearly falling under a law or executive order (see environmental concerns scoping checklist for guidance). Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: IV. Extraordinary Circumstances Based on the review of compliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in consideration of other environmental factors, review the project for extraordinary circumstances. Record of Environmental Consideration 07/12/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program /EJE0215-John Q Adams Middle School- PortableClassroomBuilding #1006 *A "Yes" under any circumstance may require anEnvironmental Assessment(EA) with theexception of(ii)which should beapplied inconjunction with controversy onan environmental issue. Ifthe circumstance can bemitigated, please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. Yes • (i)Greaterscopeorsizethannormallyexperiencedforaparticularcategoryofaction Q (ii)Actionswithahighlevelofpubliccontroversy • (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental conditions; • (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects oractions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; O (v) Presence ofendangered orthreatened species ortheir critical habitat, orarchaeological, cultural, historical or other protected resources; O (vi) PresenceofhazardousortoxicsubstancesatlevelswhichexceedFederal,stateorlocal regulations or standards requiring action or attention; [H (vii) Actions with the potential toaffect special status areas adversely orother critical resources such as wetlands, coastal zones, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, sole or principal drinking water aquifers; • (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health orsafety; and • (ix)Potentialtoviolateafederal,state,localortriballaworrequirementimposedforthe protection ofthe environment. C] (x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed action iscombined with other past, present and reasonablyforeseeable future actions, even though the impacts of the proposed action may not be significant by themselves. Comments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions General comments: None I I i Project Conditions: L\ I i i 1. Demolition must follow the lower impact demolition stipulations & additional protocols. The I stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with t these stipulations &additional protocols will jeopardize receipt ofFederal funding. Ifduring the j course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains arediscovered, f the applicant shall stopwork in the vicinity of the discovery andtake all reasonable measures to | avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) f contacts at FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will I not proceed withwork until FEMA Historic Preservation staffhavecompleted consultation with | the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Inaddition, if unmarked graves are I present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 f ET SEQ.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction I where the remains are located within twenty-four hours of the discovery. The applicant shall also f notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division of f Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours of the discovery. If this scope of work ;. and/or the footprint/location of the new building changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe pre| disaster footprint of the building. f 2. Where possible, building contents, materials, and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be | elevated to or above advisory base flood elevations. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final ! r i Record of Environmental Consideration 7 07/12/06 f I ReviewerName: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA/ HurricaneKatrina/ PublicAssistanceProgram/EJE0215-JohnQAdamsMiddleSchool- PortableClassroom Building #1006 publicnotice 15dayspriortothe startofconstructionactivities. Finalpublicnoticeistobe forwarded to the LAGOHS/OEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. Monitoring Requirements: None Record of Environmental Consideration 8 07/12/06