Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA 
Project Name/Env. Database No: WestJefferson High School 
PW#13750 
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Parish: Jefferson 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL ~ LOUISIANA -2006 

See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 
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Project Name/Number: 
West Jefferson High School / PW# 13750 I 

FIPS#051-U415A-00 

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Project Location: 
2200 8th Street, Harvey, LA 70058 [ 
Latitude: 29.90382, Longitude: -90.07318 j 

Project Description: Heavy rains andhigh winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior 
andinteriordamage toWest Jefferson High School oftheJefferson Parish Public School System. This pwreimburses the 
eligibleapplicantforthereplacementofroofing/components, insulation,flooring, wallboard,andlighting.Ahazard 
mitigation proposal toinstalltwo36"x60" hurricane shutters ontwoportablebuildingwindows isalso included withthis 
project. Allwork will beperformed ina previouslydisturbed areawith noindication ofnearby waterways orotherbodiesof 

water. 

Documentation Requirements 

• 
(Short version) All consultation and agreements implemented to comply with the National Historic Preservation 
Act,EndangeredSpeciesAct,and ExecutiveOrders 11988, 11990and12898arecompletedandnootherlawsapply. 
(Review Concluded) 

03 
(Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is 
attached to this REC and/or included in project files, as applicable. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination 

• 
Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
• Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE incomments) (Review Concluded) 
O Categorical Exclusion -Category 
O No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) 
d Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). 
Q Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V)• No (Review Concluded) 
CD Environmental Assessment 
O Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA orPEA in comments) 
S3 Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: Althoughthisproject would havequalified asa catex (xv&xvi)under44CFRpart 10.8 (d)(2), thisproject 
meetsthedefinition ofcriticalinfrastructure (Permanent Schools) underthealternative arrangements for NEPA 
compliance. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation 
(EHP)lawswhicharelistedundertheNEPAlevelofenvironmental reviewintheprojectworksheet. Anychangestothis 
approved scope ofwork will require submissionto,andevaluation andapproval by,thestateand FEMA priorto initiation 
ofany work, forcompliance with theNational Environmental Policy Act. Theapplicant is required toobtainandcomply 
with all local, stateand federal permits and requirements. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above may 
jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

O Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13750 


Parish: Jefferson 

FEMA Environmental Reviewer: 

Name: Adam Borden/FBJMA-Environmental

environmental Specialist 
SpecialistSpecialist 

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Signature. 

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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: 

Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer 

Signature 7^ j^ /-^ -y-— Date *?. Cot, 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) 
A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) 
El Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. 

• 
Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3,2004. Appendix A: 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No 
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Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 
HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 

[3 No historic properties that are listed or45/50 years orolder in project area. (Review Concluded) 
Q Building orstructure listed or45/50 years orolder 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) • No (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 
during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments 
• 
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 onfile) 
d 
Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) 
Are project conditions required • Yes (see Section V) O No (ReviewConcluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 

EJProject affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 
O Project affects undisturbed ground. 
I~1 Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
d Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 
n 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) 
O Determination ofhistoric properties affected 

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NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required [IJYes (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? Q Yes (see Section V) • No 
(Review Concluded) 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School 
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Parish: Jefferson 

Comments: PerNEMIS SpecialConsiderations, thisfacility wasbuiltin 1972. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
£3 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
(Review Concluded) 

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Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
O 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) 


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Likely toadversely affect species ordesignated critical habitat 
• 
Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 
Comments: Projectislocatedinan urbanorpreviouslydevelopedarea. Neitherlistedspeciesnortheirhabitatoccurinor 

nearthissite,thusFEMA finds therewillbenoeffectto threatened orendangeredspecies. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated 

September 15,2005 for Katrina. 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
E3Projectisnotonor connectedtoCBRA Unit orOtherwise ProtectedArea (Review Concluded). 
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Project is on orconnected toCBRA Unit orOtherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determination/USFWS consultation on 
file) 
• 
Proposed action anexception under Section 3505.a.6 (Review Concluded) 
O 
Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 09/6/06. 

D. Clean Water Act 
^ Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) 
• 
Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. 
O Project exempted as in kind 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? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Nojurisdictional watersofthe U.S., includingwetlands,occurinorneartheprojectarea. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwi/) queried 

on 09/6/06. 

£. Coastal Zone Management Act 
Q Projectisnot locatedina coastalzoneareaanddoesnotaffectacoastalzonearea(Reviewconcluded) 
[3 Project islocated ina coastal zone areaand/or affects thecoastal zone 

[X] State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 
I~1 State administering agency requires consistency review. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) Q NO(Review Concluded) 


Comments: Thisprojectis located within theLouisianaCoastal Management Zone. LADepartmentofNatural Resources 
(DNR)hasdeterminedthatreceiptoffederal assistanceisconsistentwiththeLouisianaCoastalResourceProgram.Projects 
withinthecoastalzonemaystillrequireacoastalusepermitorotherauthorizationfromDNR. Projectsmaybecoordinated 
bycontacting LA DNR at 1-800-276-4019. 

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ReviewerName: AdamBorden,Env.Specialist ProjectName/Env. Database No:West JeffersonHigh School . 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13750 | 
Parish: Jefferson ( 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 
03Projectdoes not affect, control, ormodifyawaterway/bodyofwater. (Review Concluded) 
O Projectaffectscontrolsormodifiesawaterway/bodyofwater. 
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Coordination with USFWS conducted 
Gl No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) 
O Recommendations provided by USFWS. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) O NO(ReviewConcluded) 

Comments: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map(http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.gov/) queried09/6/06. 

G. Clean Air Act 
C] Project will not result inpermanent airemissions. (Review Concluded) 
£3 Project islocated inanattainment area. (Review Concluded) 
f~1 Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. 
O 
Coordination required with applicable state administering agency. 
Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the 
applicantisresponsibleforensuringthatrenovation ordemolitionactivitiesarecoordinatedwiththeLouisianaDepartment 
ofEnvironmentalQuality(LDEQ) inaccordancewiththeLDEQ"SixthAmendedDeclarationofEmergencyand 
AdministrativeOrder"datedMarch31,2006,andtheLESHAPprotocoldatedMarch 1,2006,incorporatingtheprovisions 
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. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 
E3 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 
l~l Project causes unnecessary orirreversible conversionofdesignated primeorunique farmland. 
[~1 
Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 
O Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: The project site is in a developed urbanized area and Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is precluded. No 
prime or unique farmland present. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 
(http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.gov/app/ Referenced 09/6/06. 


I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 
O Project notlocated within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
E3 Project located within a flyway zone. 
E3Projectdoesnothavepotentialtotakemigratorybirds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) 03 No(Review Concluded) 
f~1 Project has potential to take migratory birds. 


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Contact madewith USFWS 
Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 
Comments: The site is an existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the 
USFWS migratory bird management program. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15, 2005 for Katrina 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13750 
Parish: Jefferson 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
13 Project not located inor near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
O Project located inor near Essential Fish Habitat. 
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Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No (Review Concluded) 
D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) 
O NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No(Review Concluded) 
O NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 
C] Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project isnot located inornearanysurface waters with thepotentialtoaffectEFHspecies. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map(http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govA referenced 09/1/06. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
[X] Project is not along and does not affect Wild orScenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) 
• 
Project isalong oraffects WSR 
• 
Project adversely affects WSR asdetermined 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 onfile) 
Areproject conditions required? • YES (seeSection V) • NO (Review Concluded) 
Comments'. None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. 
referenced 09/6/06. 


L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 
State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 

Comments: -In accordancewith the FormosanTermiteInitiativeAct,(LAR.S. 3:3391.1thru 3391.13)the Louisiana 

parishesofCalcasieu, Cameron,JeffersonDavis,Orleans,Jefferson,Plaquemines, St.Bernard,St.Charles,St.Johnthe 

Baptist,St.Tammany,TangipahoaandWashingtonareunderquarantine. Themovementofwoodorcellulosematerial, 

temporary housing orarchitectural components (e.g.beams, doorsandotherwoodsalvaged fromastructure) maynot leave 
the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture 

and forestry or his designee(s). 

-Removalanddisposalofdebriscontaininghouseholdhazardous wasteandcertaincategoriesofliquidwastesmustbe 
performed inaccordance withallapplicable federal andstate laws, regulations, executive ordersand guidelines. LAC title 
33partVII requiresthatspecifieditems,includingleadacidbatteries,usedoilfilters,usedmotoroil,scraptires,cfc's 
(refrigerants), radioactivewasteor regulatedinfectious wastesmustbesegregatedfromandexcludedfromnon-hazardous 
debriscollection,staging,processinganddisposalsites. Failuretocomplywithapplicablelegalrequirementsindebris 
collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. Theclean-up or restoration/repair of sites damaged as 
aresultofsuchoperationsareineligiblefor federalfunding. Previouslyobligatedfundingissubjectto de-obligationifa 
determination of ineligibility is made. 

-Lead-Based Paint this project involves the demolition 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 
LBPshallcomply withapplicable provisions of29CFRparts 1910 and1926(OSHA-workersafety), and40CFR260 
through268(EPA -hazardouswaste). Theapplicantisresponsibleforensuringthatprojectactivitiesarecoordinatedwith 
theLouisiana DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality forabatementactivities andisalsoresponsible forensuringproper 
disposal inaccordance with the previously referenced regulations. 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
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PW#13750 
Parish: Jefferson 

A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains 
03No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
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Located in Floodplain or Effects on Floodplains/Flood levels 
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No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • 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 

d 
8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The site is located in Zone X. 

http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FemaWelcomeView?storeId=10001&catalog!d=10001&laneld=-1. 
The parish ofJefferson enrolled inthe National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 10/01/71. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map 
(FIRM)2205IC0135 E,dated03/23/95,projectislocatedinzoneX;areaprotectedfromthe 100-yrfloodbylevee,dikeor 
other structures subject topossible failure orovertopping during larger floods. Project isrepair ofdamages caused by wind 
andrainintrusiononly. Projectshouldhavenoeffectonfloodplain. Incompliancewith44CFR9.11requirementsto 
elevate, mitigate, wet ordry flood proof; mitigation measures have been considered and are attached. Casey Barefield, 

FPM. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community PanelNo.# 2205IC 0135 E, 

dated 03/23/95 

B. E.0.11990-Wetlands 
[3 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 
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Located inWetland oreffects Wetland(s) 
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Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) 
O Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in ornear wetland 
O Review completed as part offloodplain review 
O 8 StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile 


Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Nowetlands were observed duringsitevisitor determined tobepresentby checkingtheUSFWS National 
WetlandsInventory(NWI) maps. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
(http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 09/6/06. 


C. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations 
[UNo Low income orminority population in, near oraffected by the project -(Review Concluded) 
^ Low income orminority population in ornear project area 
13No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) 
LD Disproportionately high oradverse effects on low income orminority population 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (ReviewConcluded) 

Comments Thepercentpopulationsof70058 are: 51.0%Black,39.4%White,and5.3%Hispanic. Themedianhousehold 
incomein1999was$36,824and16.9%offamilies arebelowpovertylevel. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S. Censusbureau2000dataathttp://factfinder.census.gov. referenced 

09/56/06. 

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). 

State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist 
ProjectName/Env. Database No:West JeffersonHigh School 

FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA 

PVM3750 
Parish: Jefferson 

Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist,St.Tammany,TangipahoaandWashingtonareunderquarantine. Themovementofwoodorcellulosematerial, 
temporaryhousingorarchitecturalcomponents(e.g. beams,doorsandotherwoodsalvagedfromastructure)maynotleave 
the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture 
and forestryor his designee(s). 

-Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categoriesofliquid wastes mustbe 
performed in accordance with allapplicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC title 
33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, scrap tires, cfc's 
(refrigerants), radioactive waste orregulated infectious wastes mustbesegregated from and excluded from non-hazardous 
debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure tocomply with applicable legal requirements indebris 
collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up orrestoration/repair ofsites damaged as 
aresultofsuchoperationsareineligibleforfederalfunding. Previouslyobligatedfundingissubjecttode-obligationifa 
determination of ineligibility is made. 

Lead-Based Paintthis project involvesthedemolitionofa public structure that maycontain surfaces coated with lead-
based paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, orotherwise concentrating 
LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of29CFR parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA-worker safety), and 40CFR 260 
through268(EPA-hazardouswaste). Theapplicantisresponsibleforensuringthatprojectactivitiesarecoordinatedwith 
the Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality for abatement activities and is also responsible for ensuring proper 
disposal inaccordance withthepreviously referenced regulations. 

Correspondence/Consultation/Reference: 

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. 

*A"Yes" under any circumstance may require anEnvironmental Assessment(EA) with the exceptionof(ii) which 
shouldbeappliedinconjunctionwithcontroversyonanenvironmentalissue. Ifthecircumstancecanbemitigated, 
please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. 
Yes 

C] 
(i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for aparticular category ofaction 

O 
(ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy 

• 
(iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 
conditions; 

• 
(iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 

• 
(v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
• 
(vi) Presence ofhazardous ortoxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state orlocal 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
• 
(vii) Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely orother critical resources 
suchaswetlands, coastalzones, wildlife refugeand wilderness areas,wildandscenic rivers, 
sole or principal drinking water aquifers; 
O 
(viii) Potential for adverse effects on health orsafety; and 

• 
(be) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 
protection of the environment. 

• 
(x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed action iscombined with 
otherpast,present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, eventhough theimpacts ofthe 
proposed action may not be significant by themselves. 
Comments: None 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School 
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Parish: Jefferson 

V. Environmental Review Project Conditions 
Project Conditions: 

The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbursement: 

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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,TangipahoaandWashingtonareunderquarantine. Themovementofwoodorcellulose 
material, temporary housing orarchitectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a 
structure)maynot leavethe quarantinedparisheswithoutwrittenauthorizationfromthe commissioner ofthe 
Louisiana DepartmentofAgriculture andforestry orhisdesignee(s). 
• 
Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories ofliquid wastes must 
be performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. 
LAC title 33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, 
scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste orregulated infectious wastes must besegregated from and 
excluded from non-hazardous debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with 
applicable legal requirements in debris collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The 
clean-up or restoration/repair ofsites damaged as aresult ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. 
Previously obligated funding issubjecttode-obligation ifa determination ofineligibilityismade. 
• 
Thisprojectinvolvesthedemolitionorrenovationofa publicstructure. Regardlessoftheasbestoscontent,the 
applicantisresponsible forensuringthatrenovation ordemolition activitiesarecoordinatedwiththeLouisiana 
Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration of 
Emergency and Administrative Order" dated June 30,2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March 1,2006, 
incorporating the provisions ofEPA'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 atthe project site, the applicant is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance 
with the previously referenced administrative orders. 
• 
Lead-basedpaint-thisprojectinvolvesthedemolitionofa publicstructurethatmaycontainsurfacescoatedwith 
lead-based paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise 
concentratingLBPshallcomplywithapplicableprovisionsof29 CFRparts 1910and 1926(OSHA-worker 
safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA -hazardous waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that 
project activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality for abatement activities 
and isalso responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. 
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