ReviewerName:AdamBorden,Env.Specialist ProjectName/Env.DatabaseNo:WestJeffersonHighSchool-Bldg.1015-1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13845 Parish: Jefferson Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 LOUISIANA 2006 Project Name/Number: West Jefferson High School-Bldg. 1015 FIPS# 051-U415A-00 1021 / PW#13845 Project Location: 2200 8th Street, Harvey, LA 70058 Latitude: 29.90382, Longitude: -90.07318 Project Description: Heavy rains and highwinds from Hurricane Katrina(DR.-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to West Jefferson High School of theJefferson Parish Public School System. This pwreimburses the eligible applicant forthe replacement of roofing/components, flashing, insulation, lighting, siding, flooring, wiring, and gypsum wallboard. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication of nearbywaterways or other bodies of water. Documentation Requirements O (Short version) AH consultation and agreements implemented to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered SpeciesAct, and Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 12898 are completedand no otherlaws apply. (Review Concluded') ^ (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 O l~l l~l f~l CH £3 Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE incomments) (Review Concluded) Categorical Exclusion -Category l~1 NoExtraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) l~l Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). • Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IVcomments) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V)• No (ReviewConcluded) Environmental Assessment Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA incomments) Environmental Impact Statement Comments: Although this project would have qualifiedas a catex (xv) under 44 CFR part 10.8 (d)(2), this project meets the definition of critical infrastructure (Permanent Schools)under the alternativearrangementsfor NEPA compliance. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) lawswhich are listedunderthe NEPA level of environmental review in the projectworksheet. Any changesto this approved scopeof work will require submission to, and evaluation and approval by, the state and FEMA prior to initiation of any work, for compliance with the National EnvironmentalPolicy Act. The applicant is required to obtain and comply with all local, state and federal permitsand requirements. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above mayjeopardize the receipt of federal funding. Reviewer and Approvals l~l Project isNon-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) 1 { i Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: WestJefferson High School -Bldg. 1015 1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13845 Parish: Jefferson FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Borderf, rderf, FEMA- FEMA-FEMA-Environmental EnvironmentalEnvironmentalSpecialist SpecialistSpecialist ~ Signature. FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature f^^>— £*• ^^^ Date V. 1>oC I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) 13 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 d Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES E3 No historic properties that are listed or45/50 years orolder in project area. (Review Concluded) O 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? O Yes (see Section V) Q No (ReviewConcluded) • Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 1~~1 Property a National 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? O Yes (see Section V) O No (Review Concluded) CD Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) l~l Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) Areproject conditions required • Yes (seeSection V) d No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES §3 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) O Project affects undisturbed ground. [UProjectarea has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination ofnohistoric properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) f~1 Project 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) Q No (Review Concluded) O Determination of historic properties affected • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required OYes (see Section V) O No (Review Concluded) • NR eligible resources present inproject area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Areproject conditions required? • Yes (seeSection V) • No(Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) O Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see Section V) O No (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) ReviewerName: AdamBorden,Env.Specialist ProjectName/Env. DatabaseNo:WestJefferson HighSchool-Bldg.1015-1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#1384S Parish: Jefferson Comments: Per NEMIS Special Considerations, this facility was built in 1972. Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act 13Nolistedspeciesand/ordesignatedcriticalhabitatpresentinareasaffecteddirectlyorindirectlybythe Federalaction. (Review Concluded) [UListed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly orindirectly by the Federal action. O No effect tospecies ordesignated critical habitat (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No(Review Concluded) • May affect, but not likely toadversely affect species ordesignated critical habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No (Review Concluded) D Likely toadversely affect species ordesignated critical habitat Q Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO(Review Concluded) Comments: Projectislocatedinanurbanorpreviouslydevelopedarea. Neitherlistedspeciesnortheirhabitatoccurinor near this site, thus FEMA finds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWSemergencyconsultationprovisions determined in lettersdated September 15,2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act ^ Projectisnotonor connectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea (Review Concluded). I O Projectisonor connectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea.(FEMAdetermination/USFWSconsultationon ! file) { O Proposed action anexception under Section 3505.a.6 (Review Concluded) I f~1 Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. { Are project conditions required? O YES (see Section V) O NO (Review Concluded) I Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 09/706. D. Clean Water Act E3Project wouldnotaffect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) n Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. I~1 Project exemptedasinkind replacementorotherexemption. (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: Nojurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., includingwetlands, occur inor near the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwi/) queried on 09/7/06. £. Coastal Zone Management Act 1~1Projectisnotlocatedina coastalzoneareaanddoes notaffectacoastalzonearea(Reviewconcluded) E3Projectislocatedina coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone E3State administering agency does notrequire consistency review. (Review Concluded). I~l State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? O YES (see Section V) • NO(Review Concluded) Comments: This projfcct is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNatural Resources (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 bycontacting LADNRat 1-800-276-4019. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School -Bldg. 1015-1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13845 Parish: Jefferson Correspondence/Consultation/References: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (3 Projectdoes not affect, control, ormodifyawaterway/bodyofwater. (Review Concluded) |~1 Project affects controls or modifies a waterway/body of water, d Coordination with USFWS conducted O No Recommendations offered byUSFWS. (Review Concluded) O Recommendations provided byUSFWS. Are project conditions required? O YES (see Section V) O NO(Review Concluded) Comments'. No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.gov/) queried 09/7/06. G. Clean Air Act O Project will not result inpermanent airemissions. (Review Concluded) E3Project islocated inanattainmentarea. (Review Concluded) d Projectislocated inanon-attainmentarea. O Coordination required with applicable state administering agency. Are project conditions required? \Z\ YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Thisprojectinvolvesthedemolitionorrenovation ofapublicstructure. Regardless oftheasbestoscontent,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" dated March 31,2006, 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. Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act t^lProjectdoes notaffect designated primeorunique farmland. (Review Concluded) l~1 Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. j~l 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) C3 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 09/7/06. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act O Project notlocated within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) ^ Project located within a flyway zone. E3Projectdoes nothave potential totake migratorybirds. (ReviewConcluded) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) £<] No (Review Concluded) l~lProjecthaspotential totake migratory birds. • Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? d YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The site is an existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the USFWSmigratory bird management program. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15, 2005 for Katrina Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) 4 I Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School -Bldg. 1015-1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13845 Parish: Jefferson J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act E3 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) [HProject located inor near Essential Fish Habitat. [U Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see Section V) CH No(Review Concluded) O Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence onfile) O NOAA Fisheries provided norecommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? O Yes (see Section V) O No(Review Concluded) C] NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) l~1 Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? d YES (see Section V) C3NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govA referenced 09/7/06. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 13 Projectisnot along and does notaffect WildorScenic River (WSR)-(Review Concluded) l~l Projectisalongoraffects WSR • ProjectadverselyaffectsWSRasdeterminedbyNPS/USFS. FEMAcannot fund theaction. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) • Project does notadversely affect WSR. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation onfile) Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: NationalWildand ScenicRivershttp://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. referenced 09/7/06 . L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 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.Johnthe Baptist,St. Tammany,Tangipahoaand Washingtonareunderquarantine. Themovementofwoodorcellulose material, temporaryhousingorarchitectural components (e.g.beams,doorsandotherwoodsalvagedfromastructure)maynotleave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and forestry or his designee(s). -Removalanddisposalofdebriscontaininghouseholdhazardouswasteandcertaincategoriesofliquidwastesmustbe performed inaccordance withallapplicable federal andstate laws, regulations, executive ordersand guidelines. LAC title 33partVII requires thatspecified items, including leadacidbatteries, usedoil filters, usedmotoroil,scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive wasteorregulatedinfectious wastesmustbesegregatedfromandexcluded from non-hazardous debriscollection,staging,processinganddisposalsites. Failuretocomplywithapplicablelegalrequirementsindebris collectionand/ordisposaloperationswilljeopardizefederal funding. Theclean-uporrestoration/repairofsites damagedas aresultofsuchoperationsareineligiblefor federalfunding. Previouslyobligated fundingissubjectto de-obligationifa determination of ineligibility is made. -Lead-Based Paintthisprojectinvolvesthedemolition ofapublicstructurethatmaycontainsurfacescoatedwithleadbasedpaint( LBP). Activitiesinvolvingabrading (sanding,scraping,etc.),heating,stripping,or otherwiseconcentrating LBPshallcomplywithapplicableprovisionsof29CFRparts 1910and 1926(OSHA-workersafety),and40CFR260 through268(EPA -hazardouswaste). Theapplicantisresponsibleforensuringthatprojectactivitiesarecoordinatedwith theLouisiana Department ofEnvironmental Qualityforabatement activitiesand isalsoresponsibleforensuring proper disposalinaccordance withthepreviouslyreferencedregulations. II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School -Bldg. 1015-1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13845 Parish: Jefferson A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains O No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 13 Located in Floodplain orEffects on Floodplains/Flood levels E3 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see Section V) £3 No(Review Concluded) l~1 Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). O Possibleadverseeffectsassociatedwithinvestmentinfloodplain,occupancyormodificationoffloodplain environment O 8 Step Process Complete -documentation onfile Are project conditions required? [] YES (see Section V) L~3 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&langld=-1. The parish of Jefferson enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 10/01/71. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 22051C 0135 E, dated 03/23/95, project is located in zone shaded X; area protected from the 100-yr flood by levee, dike or other structure subject to failure or overtopping during larger floods. Project is repair ofdamages caused by wind and water intrusion only. Project should have no effect on floodplain. Casey Barefield, FPM Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 22051C 0135 E, dated 03/23/95 B. E.0.11990-Wetlands E<3 NoEffectsonWetland(s)andproject located outside Wetland(s)-(Review Concluded) O Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) O Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) O Possibleadverseeffectassociatedwithconstructinginor nearwetland l~1 Review completed as partof floodplain review I"!8 Step Process Complete-documentation onfile Are project conditions required? O YES (see Section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No wetlands were observed during site visit or determined to be present by checking the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line (http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 09/7/06. C. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations [~lNoLow income orminority population in,nearor affected bytheproject-(ReviewConcluded) [X] Lowincomeorminoritypopulationinor nearprojectarea £3Nodisproportionatelyhighandadverse impactonlowincomeorminoritypopulation-(Review Concluded) O Disproportionately high oradverse effects onlow income orminority population Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments The percent populations of 70058 are: 51.0% Black, 39.4% White, and 5.3% Hispanic. The median household income in 1999 was $ 36,824 and 16.9% of families are below poverty level. Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://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 Comments: -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 Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School • Bldg. 1015-1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWM3845 Parish: Jefferson Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, temporaryhousingorarchitecturalcomponents(e.g.beams,doorsandotherwoodsalvagedfroma structure)maynotleave thequarantinedparisheswithoutwrittenauthorizationfromthecommissionerofthe LouisianaDepartmentofAgriculture and forestry or his designee(s). -Removalanddisposal ofdebris containing household hazardous wasteand certain categories ofliquidwastesmustbe 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 or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated 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 of sites damaged as a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a 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 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 project activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for abatement activities and is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. Correspondence/Consultation/Reference: IV. Extraordinary Circumstances Based on the review ofcompliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in consideration ofother environmental factors, review the project for extraordinary circumstances. * A "Yes" under any circumstance may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exception of (ii) which shouldbeappliedinconjunctionwithcontroversyonanenvironmentalissue. Ifthecircumstancecanbemitigated, please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. Yes O (i)Greaterscopeorsizethannormallyexperiencedfora particularcategoryofaction PI (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy O (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental conditions; l~] (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; O (v)Presenceofendangeredorthreatenedspeciesortheircriticalhabitat,orarchaeological, cultural, historical or other protected resources; O (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local regulations or standards requiring action or attention; O (vii)Actionswiththepotentialtoaffectspecialstatusareasadverselyorothercriticalresources such as wetlands, coastal zones, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, sole or principal drinking water aquifers; l~1 (viii) Potential foradverse effects onhealth orsafety; and CD (ix)Potentialtoviolateafederal,state,localortriballaworrequirementimposedforthe protection ofthe environment. [~l (x)Potentialforsignificantcumulativeimpactwhentheproposedactioniscombinedwith other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, even though the impacts of the proposed action may not be significant by themselves. Comments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: West Jefferson High School -Bldg. 1015 -1021 FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13845 Parish: Jefferson Project Conditions: The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbursement: • 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 wood 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 of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and forestry or his designee(s). • Removal and disposal of debris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid 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 or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated 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 asa result ofsuchoperations are ineligible forfederalfunding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. • Thisprojectinvolvesthedemolitionorrenovation ofapublicstructure. Regardless oftheasbestoscontent,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 EmergencyandAdministrativeOrder" datedJune30,2006, andtheLESHAPprotocoldated 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 at the project site, the applicant is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative orders. • 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 concentratingLBPshallcomplywithapplicableprovisionsof29CFRparts 1910and1926(OSHA-worker safety),and40CFR260through268(EPA-hazardouswaste). Theapplicantisresponsibleforensuringthat project activities are coordinated withthe LouisianaDepartmentof EnvironmentalQualityfor abatementactivities and is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/7/06)