U.S. Department ofHomeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA 415 N 151b Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 FEMA September 23,2006 Johnny Gonzales GOHSEPPAO FEMA-1603-DR-LA 415 N. 15th Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 RE: Alternative Arrangements, Reconstruction of Critical Infrastructure in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, EJE0247 Building Repairs, Conquering Word Christian Academy, PW#: 11591, DR-1603-LA, PA 10: 051UMVRP- OO Dear Mr. Gonzales: The purpose ofthis letter is to notify you that the Public Assistance project, including codes and standards upgrades, for EJE0247 Building Repairs, 3439 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70001 (29.975 N, 90.160 W), qualifies for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Alternative Arrangements for the Reconstruction ofCritical Infrastructure in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Under the regular Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NEPA review this project would have qualified for Categorical Exclusion XV. However, due to the unprecedented number ofgrants requested that need to be processed in a short time, the potential cumulative effects, and potential environmentally-related socio-economic effects ofFEMA's funding in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, FEMA has determined that this type of action may have significant impacts that cannot be reviewed under the normal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. FEMA, the Department ofHomeland Security (DHS), and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) have adopted the Alternative Arrangements to address the basic elements of NEPA under these circumstances. For more information visit www.fema.gov/planlehp/nomalindex.shtm. While the use of Alternative Arrangements meets NEPA compliance requirements, there are requirements of other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws and executive orders that must be individually complied with. For the work described in this PW the following conditions relating to those requirements apply: · This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA DNR has determined that receipt of federal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects within the coastal zone may still require a Coastal Use Permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-267-4019. · In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). · Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event significant items (or evidence thereof) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose of petroleum products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the satisfaction ofthe local, state and federal agencies. Johnny Gonzales September 23, 2006 Page 2 . This project involves the demolition or renovation of a public structure. Regardless of the asbestos content, the applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" and the LESHAP Protocol dated March 1, 2006, incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.111.5151 and Chapter 27. Should asbestos-containing materials (ACMS) be present at the project site, the applicant is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative orders . . This project involves the demolition or renovation of a public structure that may contain surfaces coated with lead-based paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -Worker Safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA Hazardous Waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality for abatement activities and is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. Please note that this transmittal is a notification that this project has been cleared under NEPA only. This is not a notice offinal approval or eligibility. Any change beyond the approved scope ofwork for this project will require additional environmental review by FEMA. Sincerely, ~~: Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-160311607-DR-LA Enclosures: PW# 11591 Cc: Oliver Mack, FEMA DPAO for Grants