Reviewer Name: Nicole Poret Applicant: Harvey Volunteer Fire Co. Disaster/Emergency/Program/ProjectTitle: FEMA-LA-DR-1603/PA/Jefferson Parish Volunteer Fire Department Station #63 Parish: Jefferson ABBREVIATED RECORD OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project Name/Number: JeffersonParishVolunteerFireDepartmentStation#63/PW 11686Version 1/ FIPS# 051-06748-00 Project Location: 3824 Manhattan Avenue, Harvey, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana 70058 Latitude: 29.8525, Longitude: -90.0444 Project Description: Highwindsand heavyrainfallgeneratedby Hurricane Katrinacausedsevere damages to the Jefferson parish volunteer fire department station #63. Version 1 of project 11686 is for additionalscopeofwork neededtorestorethestation.Theadditional workincludes removingand repairing siding, removing andreplacing a brickveneer wall, repairing mechanical ductwork, replacing insulation, installingceilingmountedfuelfiredheatersandrepairingplywoodusedinwallsand floors. Thisversionalsoincludes a Hazard Mitigation Proposal to double thepurlinsspacingoftheroof structure and to thicken the gauge of the roof deck. Documentation Requirements ^ (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) I I (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for complianceis attachedto this RECand/orincludedin projectfiles, as applicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination CU Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) I I Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -(Review Concluded) I I Categorical Exclusion -Category I I No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) I I Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). O Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Areproject conditions required? • Yes (seesection V)O No (Review Concluded) I I Environmental Assessment I I Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA orPEA in comments) 1X1 Environmental Impact Statement Comments:Althoughthisprojectwouldhavequalifiedasa CATEX(xv)and(xvi)under44CFRpart10.8 (d)(2), this projectmeetsthedefinition ofcriticalinfrastructure (permanentpolice andfire stations)undertheAlternative Arrangementsfor NEPA compliance. Abbreviated Record of Environmental Consideration Reviewer Name: Nicole Poret Applicant: Harvey Volunteer Fire Co. Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: FEMA-LA-DR-1603/PA/Jefferson Parish Volunteer Fire Department Station #63 Parish: Jefferson HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES £3 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) O Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. • Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) • Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) I IProperty aNational Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments • No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) O Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) |~1 Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required O Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) Comments: ThisscopeofworkhasbeenreviewedandmeetsthecriteriainAppendixA,programmaticallowances, (item II-A-2 &3: clean andrepaint interior numerous walls andfinishes areas, replace andpaintsheetrock walls and ceilings), (item II-B-1, repairs toelectrical systems: electrical wiring andfixtures, florescent wrapfixtures, exterior lightfixtures, exteriorsodiumtypesandall relatedwiringtosupportandmechanicalsystems: replaceseveralrooftop exhaustfansand sidewallexhaustfansandrelatedequipment), (itemIl-D-1,repaintingofsurfaces),(itemII-D-2,replacenumerousareas ofaluminum sidingin-kind onstructure), (item II-D-5, 6&8, repairs toremove andrebuild exterior brick veneer walls, replaceparapetcapflashing,seamgalvalume,removeandreplace92Ifof8?Steelgirders), (itemJI-E-1,repairsto3685sf ofroofingwithpvcpanelsandprovide5-eaopen top dumpsterstocollectroofingdebrisforremoval/disposal, replace278 Ifof aluminumfasca/guttersand62Ifof downspoutsandflashings), (itemII-F-2,replacevinylfacedbattinsulation368Ssf in ceiling below roof), (item II-H, building contents: replace 350sfof damaged carpet, replace, building interiors wood paneling), (itemIX-A.B, &D,providelaborcostsforgeneralcontracto, andheavyequipmentusefees),ofFEMA's ProgrammaticAgreement(PA)datedDecember3,2004. In accordancewiththePA, FEMAisnotrequiredtodetermine thenationalregistereligibilityofpropertieswhereworkperformedmeetstheAppendixAcriteria. Inkeepingwith the stipulations ofthePA, allproposed repair activities should be done in-kind to match existing materials andform. Any changetotheapprovedscopeofworkwillrequireresubmissionforre-evaluation underSection 106 Correspondence/Consultation/References: NHPA effect determinations made by Wayne L. Wiggins, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist. ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ^ Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) I IProject affects undisturbed ground. I IProject area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources [U Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) I IProject area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required Q Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) I I Determination ofhistoric properties affected I INR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required OYes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I I NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) O No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Abbreviated Record of Environmental Consideration 2 ReviewerName: Nicole Poret Applicant: Harvey Volunteer Fire Co. Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: FEMA-LA-DR-1603/PA/Jefferson Parish Volunteer FireDepartment Station #63 Parish: Jefferson Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) |~1 Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) I I Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ^ No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) I IListed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. I INo effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I IMay affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Areproject conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I ILikelytoadverselyaffectspeciesordesignatedcriticalhabitat I I Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Areproject conditions required? Q YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: Endangered Species Summaryfor consultation with USFWS; letter to Don Fairleyfrom USFWS datedSeptember 15, 2005. E.0.11988 -FLOODPLAINS 1X1 No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) I ILocated in Floodplain orEffects on Floodplains/Flood levels I INo adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded). Areproject conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) PI Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). I IPossible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy ormodification of floodplain environment I I8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: TheparishofJeffersonenrolledintheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram 10/01/71. PerFlood Insurance RateMap22051c0145e, dated03/23/95,projectislocatedinzoneae, 100-yrflood, baseflood elevations andflood hazard factorsdetermined. Projectisrepairofabuildingwhichwasdamagedbywindandwinddrivenrain. Projectistopredisasterfootprintandnotlikelyto affect thefloodplain. Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. 22051c0I45e, dated 03/23/95; Annie Spann, CFM Abbreviated Record of Environmental Consideration Reviewer Name: Nicole Poret Applicant: Harvey Volunteer Fire Co. Disaster/Emergency/Program/ProjectTitle: FEMA-LA-DR-1603/PA/Jefferson Parish Volunteer Fire Department Station #63 Parish: Jefferson E.0.11990 -WETLANDS 03 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) CD Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) CH Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) l~l Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland l~l Review completed aspart offloodplain review l~~l 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NW1 map accessedon-line (http.V/wetlandsfws. er. usss.eov/wllnds/launch. html) September 25, 2006. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations I INoLowincomeorminoritypopulationin,nearoraffectedbytheproject-(ReviewConcluded) [Xl Low income or minority population in ornear project area £3No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income orminority population-(Review Concluded) l~~l Disproportionately high oradverse effects on low income or minority population Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The statisticsfor area code 70058 are: 39.4% Caucasian, 51.0% African American, 5.6% Asian, 18.8% Individuals belowpovertylevel Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.sov. referenced September 25, 2006. OTHER RELEVANT LAWS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS I I No impacts to other substantive laws/Executive Orders identified. Review concluded. 1X1 Other applicable substantive laws/Executive Orders. Comments: Coastal Zone Management Act: This projectis locatedwithin theLouisiana CoastalManagement Zone. Louisiana Department ofNatural Resources (LDNR) hasdeterminedthatreceipt offederalassistance isconsistent with the Louisiana CoastalResource Program. Projectswithin thecoastalzonemaystillrequireaCoastal UsePermitorotherauthorizationfrom LDNR.. Projectsmay becoordinatedbycontactingLDNR at 1-800-267-4019. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Unusableequipment,debrisandmaterialshallbedisposed ofinan approvedmannerandlocation. Intheevent significantitems(orevidencethereof)arediscoveredduringimplementationoftheprojectapplicantshallhandle, manage, anddisposeofpetroleumproducts, hazardousmaterialsand/ortoxicwasteinaccordanceto therequirementsandtothe satisfactionofthegoverninglocal, stateandfederal agencies. Formosan Termite Initiative Act: 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 of woodor cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors andother woodsalvagedfrom a structure) may notleave the quarantinedparishes without written authorizationfrom the Commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry orhisdesignee(s). Abbreviated Record of Environmental Consideration Reviewer Name: Nicole Poret Applicant: Harvey Volunteer Fire Co. Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: FEMA-LA-DR-1603/PA/Jefferson Parish Volunteer Fire Department Station #63 Parish: Jefferson Correspondence/Consultation/Reference: Project Scope ofwork and damage descriptionfrom project worksheet 11686 version 1. V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT CONDITIONS Project Conditions: 1)This project islocated within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. Louisiana DepartmentofNatural Resources (LDNR) has determined that receipt offederal 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 LDNR.. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LDNR at 1-800-267-4019. 2) Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event significant items (orevidence thereof) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, anddisposeofpetroleumproducts, hazardousmaterialsand/ortoxicwasteinaccordancetotherequirementsandtothe satisfactionofthe governinglocal,stateand federalagencies. 3)InaccordancewiththeFormosanTermiteInitiativeAct,(LAR.S.3:3391.1 thru3391.13)theLouisianaparishesof Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany,TangipahoaandWashingtonareunderquarantine. Themovementofwoodorcellulosematerial,temporary housing orarchitectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from astructure) may notleave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the Commissioner oftheLouisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). Noextraordinarycircumstancesasdescribed in44CFR 10.8(d)(3)wereidentifiedduringprojectreview. REVIEWER AND APPROVALS FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Nicole Poret , Signature, ^/LuL ^,,i Da,e imkeob FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official Name: William Fagan Sifinature 6-"^ / •_ Date Abbreviated Record of Environmental Consideration