Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR 1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program / EJE 0313 Gretna Park Elementary School Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project Name/Number; GretnaParkElementary School / PW 13061 Project Location: 1130 Gretna Blvd., Gretna, Louisiana, Jefferson Parish 70053 (N29.8943, W-90.05339) Project Description: Project activities include replacing the facility. Mitigation will be achieved by compliance with current codes and standards. Documentation Requirements |~1 No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) LJ (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) ^ (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 • Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) |~| Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded) C] Categorical Exclusion -Category r~l No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) O Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). • Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) [H Environmental Assessment O Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) [X] Environmental Impact Statement Comments: 8/9/2006 This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type ofproject. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Laws. Record of Environmental Consideration 1 08/09/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program / EJE 0313 Gretna Park Elementary School Reviewer and Approvals • Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Letha Dawson, Environmental Specialist Signature CUt#Wj(li&AiJ>frKSV . Date 08/09/2006 FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO Signature^2r^^ 08/09/2006 /*=^-/-^ . Date I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act 03Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) • Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/03/2004) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. • Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES £<] No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) • 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) QNo (Review Concluded) • Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Property aNational Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification duringtheconsultation process. Ifnot,explain in comments • No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Areproject conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required Q Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES El Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) C] Project affects undisturbed ground. • Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) • Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) CH Determination ofhistoric properties affected • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (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? D Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Record of Environmental Consideration 2 08/09/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA /Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program /EJE 0313 Gretna Park Elementary School Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) Comments: 8/9/2006 -Historic review complete: These comments supersede the archaeological comments made on 8/5/2006. The structure does not meet the 50-year-criterion, nor does it possess the level ofexceptional importancerequired byCriteriaConsiderationGofthe National Registerguidelines to be considered eligible for the National Registerofhistoric places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on historic properties. Scope of work indicates minor ground disturbing activities associated with the demolition and replacement ofthe modular structure within its originallocation. Upon consultation ofSHPO data, there are no known archaeological sites within .5 miles ofthe project area. Demolition must follow the Lower Impact Demolition Stipulations &Additional Protocols which are attached. The stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these stipulations & additional protocols will jeopardize receipt of federal funding. Ifduring the course ofwork, 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 staffhave completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, ifunmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 ET SEQ.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdictionwhere 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 of Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-twohoursofthediscovery. Ifthisscopeofworkand/orthelocationofthenewbuildingchanges,thisprojectwillneedtobe resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside of the pre-disasterfootprint ofthe building. -Katherine Zeringue, Historic Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist Correspondence/Consultation/References: Lower Impact Demolition Stipulations &Additional Protocols B. Endangered Species Act ^ No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) • Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. • No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat • Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 13Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). • Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determination/USFWS consultation on file) • Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) • Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: D. Clean Water Act S Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) • Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. • Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 08/09/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program /EJE 0313 Gretna Park Elementary School • Project requires Section 404/401/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Projectisnotinoradjacenttoanywaterwaysofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: E. Coastal Zone Management Act • Project is not located in acoastal zone area and does not affect acoastal zone area (Review concluded) E<] Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone ^ State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). • State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: 08/09/06-This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA DNR has determined that receipt offederal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projectswithin the Coastal Zone may still require aCoastal Use Permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-267-4019. Letha Dawson, Environmental Specialist. Correspondence/Consultation/References: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act E3 Project does not affect, control, or modify awaterway/body ofwater. (Review Concluded) • Project affects, controls or modifies awaterway/body ofwater. • Coordination withUSFWS conducted • No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) • Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Projectisnotinor adjacenttoanywaterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act [3 Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) • Projectislocatedinanattainmentarea. (ReviewConcluded) • Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. • Coordination required with applicable state administering agency.. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act ^ Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) • Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. • Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. • Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) ^ Project located within a flyway zone. Record of Environmental Consideration 4 08/09/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA /Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program /EJE 0313 Gretna Park Elementary School S Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) ^ No (Review Concluded) • Project has potential to take migratory birds. • Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/14/2005. Specifically, FEMA has determined that restoration projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impacts on migratory birds or other fish and wildlife reserves. These determinations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana Endangered Species Summary are met. Correspondence/Consultation/References: httDJ/oatificflvwa\.zo\/Doc\mert^^ map.pdf J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act E3 Project not located in ornear Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) • Project located inornear Essential Fish Habitat. • Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) • Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) • NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) • Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act IS Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) • Project is along 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? • YES (see section V) • 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 • No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) ^ Located in Floodplain or Effects on Floodplains/Flood levels 13 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) [X] No (Review Concluded) • Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). • Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment • 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 5 08/09/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA /Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program /EJE 0313 Gretna Park Elementary School Comments: 08/04/06 -The Parish ofJefferson enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 10/01/1971 Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 22051C 0145 E, dated 03/23/95, site is located in zone "AE"; area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevation determined. Project is repair ofdamages caused by wind/rain intrusion and should have no effect on thefloodplain. CaseyBarefield, FPM. Correspondence/consultation/references: B. E.0.11990-Wetlands S No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) • Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) • Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(ReviewConcluded) • Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland • Review completed as part offloodplain review O 8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile 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 E3 No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) O Low income or minority population in or near project area • No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) • Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population Are project conditions required? • 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 alaw or executive order (see environmental concerns scoping checklist for guidance). Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: IV. Extraordinary Circumstances Based onthe reviewofcompliancewithotherenvironmental laws and Executive Orders, and in consideration of other environmental factors, review the project for extraordinary circumstances. • A"Yes" under any circumstance may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exception of(ii) whichshouldbeappliedinconjunctionwithcontroversyonanenvironmentalissue. Ifthecircumstancecan bemitigated, pleaseexplainin comments. Ifno,leaveblank. Yes • (i)Greaterscopeorsizethannormallyexperiencedforaparticularcategoryofaction • (ii) Actions with ahigh level ofpublic controversy • (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental conditions; • (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; • (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, cultural, historical or otherprotected resources; Record of Environmental Consideration 6 08/09/06 EJTV""*1 ^ D8WS0™ Applicant: Jefferson Parish Public School System Disaster/Emergency/Program/ProjectTitle: DR1603LA/HurricaneKatrina/PublicAssistanceProgram/EJE0313GretnaParkElementarySchool • (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local regulations orstandards requiring action orattention; • (vii) Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely or other critical resources such as wetlands, coastal zones, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, sole orprincipal drinking water aquifers; • (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and • (ix) Potential to violate afederal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection ofthe environment. • (x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed action is combined with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, even though the impacts ofthe proposed action maynotbe significantbythemselves. Comments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions General comments: None Project Conditions: 1. Demolition must follow the Lower Impact Demolition Stipulations &Additional. The stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these stipulations &additional protocols will jeopardize receipt of federal funding. If during the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and take all reasonable measurestoavoidorminimizeharmtothefinds. TheapplicantshallinformtheirPublic Assistance (PA) contacts atFEMA, 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 (R.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 of Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy- two hours of the discovery. If this scope of work and/or the location of the new buildingchanges, this project will need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to grounddisturbing activities taking place outside of the pre-disaster footprint of the building. Monitoring Requirements: None Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 7 08/09/06