ReviewerName: KevinBruton ProjectNarae/EnvDatabaseNo:HarveyFireDept/PW# 6019 VI FEMA-1603-DR-LA Parish: Jefferson Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2007 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project Name/Number: Harvey Volunteer Fire Dept. CO. # 2, Jefferson Parish/ PW # 6019 VSN1 Project Location: 2225 LaPalco Blvd., Jefferson Parish, 70058. (29.87284N, 90.05516W) Project Description: Hurricane Katrina caused high winds and flying debris that damaged Harvey VolunteerFireDepartmentBuilding NO.62. Thebuilding measures93FTX68FT overall. Damage tothebuilding includestheroof,afiretruckgarage door,ceilingtiles,vinylbasewalls,andfloor surfaces. Theproposedprojectincludesrepairandreplacementofmetalmansardroofing,dripedge, and wood framing. HazardMitigationmeasures proposestostrengthen themetalrooftobe50yearsinstead of 30years, bracetherollingoverhead doorswithwoodgirstorsteelrails,andprovidemitigation tothe outside lighting system. The structure was built in 1975 and the scope of work will have no adverse effects on archaeological or historical resources. Project conditions are obligatory and are listed under section (v) ofthis Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (REC), furthermore therearenomajor environmental stipulations identifiedwiththeHazardMitigation Proposal scopeofworkthatmayrequire an environmental assessment. Documentation Requirements I I (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) 2Sl (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information forcompliance isattachedtothisRECand/orincludedinprojectfiles,asapplicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination I I Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) • Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE incomments) (Review Concluded) PI Categorical Exclusion -Category r~l No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (ReviewConcluded) l~l Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). O Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Areprojectconditions required? • Yes(see section V)• No (Review Concluded) n Environmental Assessment O Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA orPEA incomments) ^ Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for an alternative arrangement permanent Police and Fire Stations. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under other EHP laws Reviewer and Approvals I I Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 3/14/06) Reviewer Name: Kevin Bruton Project Name/Env Database No: Harvey Fire Dept/PW#6019 VI FEMA-1603-DR-LA Parish: Jefferson FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Kevin Bruton, Environmental Specialist, FEMA Environmental Signature /Cl *•> ^LvJ^ Date '/'*./*<*'? FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Dr. William Fagan, DELO LA-TRO Signature 6^ ^^X/^- Date I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Kl Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. • Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Allowance No. Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No • Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 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) • 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 on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOAon file) Are project conditions required Q Yes (see Section V) • No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ^ Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) O 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) Q No (Review Concluded) CD 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) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No (Review Concluded) Comments: HarveyVolunteerFireDepartmentconstructedin 1975. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Derek A. Galose, Historic Preservation Specialist. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version3/14/06) Reviewer Name: Kevin Bruton Project Name/Env Database No: Harvey Fire Dept/PW # 6019 VI FEMA-1603-DR-LA Parish: Jefferson 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 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: Correspondence/Consultation/References: Letter to Don Fairley dated September 15, 2005. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act ^ Project is not on orconnected toCBRA Unit orOtherwise 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: Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced January 12, 2007. D. Clean Water Act ^ 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) • 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(ReviewConcluded) Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwi/) queried onJanuary12,2007. Damagedescriptionandscope ofworkfromP.W. #6019VSN1. E. Coastal Zone Management Act • Projectisnotlocatedina coastalzoneareaanddoesnotaffectacoastalzonearea (Review concluded) ^ Projectislocatedina coastalzoneareaand/oraffectsthecoastalzone • State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). ^ State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? [X] YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: This project islocated within the Louisiana coastal management zone. Louisiana DepartmentofNatural Resources (LA DNR) has determined that receipt of federal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program.ProjectswithinthecoastalzonemaystillrequireacoastalusepermitorotherauthorizationfromDNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-267-4019. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Zone Map referenced on January 12, 2007 F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ^ Project does not affect, control, ormodify a waterway/body ofwater. (Review Concluded) O Projectaffects,controlsormodifiesawaterway/bodyofwater. • Coordination with USFWS conducted • No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) l~~l Recommendations provided byUSFWS. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 3/14/06) Reviewer Name: Kevin Bruton Project Name/Env Database No: Harvey Fire Dept/PW # 6019 VI FEMA-1603-DR-LA Parish: Jefferson Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage Description from P.W. #6019 VSN 1 G. Clean Air Act ^ Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) • Project is located inan attainment area. (Review Concluded) • Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. • Coordination required with applicable state administering agency. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The proposed project includes activities that would produce aminor, temporary, and localized impact on air quality from vehicle emissions and fugitive dust particles. No long-term air quality impact is anticipated. Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 13 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) • Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. • Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. • Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The projectsiteisinadeveloped urbanized area and FPPAisprecluded. Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.gov/arjp/ referenced January 12, 2007. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Project not located within aflyway zone. (Review Concluded) ^ Project located within aflyway zone. MProject 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. • Contactmadewith USFWS Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The site isan existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the USFWS migratory birdmanagement program. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage Description from P.W. # 6019 VSN 1 J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ^ Project not located in ornear Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) • Projectlocatedinor nearEssentialFishHabitat. • Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • 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? • 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: Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage Description from P.W. # 6019 VSN 1 K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 13 Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 3/14/06) Reviewer Name: Kevin Bruton Project Name/Env Database No: Harvey Fire Dept/PW #6019 VI FEMA-1603-DR-LA Parish: Jefferson |_J ProjectisalongoraffectsWSR • 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'. Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Wildand Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. Damage Description from P.W. # 6019 VSN 1 L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed ofin an approved manner and location. Inthe event significant items (or evidence thereof) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose ofpetroleum products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance tothe requirements and tothe satisfaction ofthe governing local, state and federal agencies • Formosan Termite Initiative Act: Inaccordance 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, Tangipahoa, and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood orcellulose material, temporary housing orarchitectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). • This project involves the demolition orrenovation ofa public structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, theapplicant isresponsible forensuring thatrenovation ordemolition activities arecoordinated withthe LouisianaDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality(LDEQ) inaccordancewiththeLDEQ"seventhamended declaration ofemergencyand administrative order" dated August4,2006, andthe LESHAP protocol dated March31,2006, incorporatingtheprovisionsofEPA's NationalEmissionStandardsforHazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.iii.5151 and chapter 27. Should Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM's) bepresentatthe project site, the applicant isalso responsible for ensuringproperdisposal in accordance withthe previouslyreferenced administrative orders. • The applicant isresponsible for obtaining and/or complying with allfederal, state and local permits, ordinances and/or requirements for the collection, handling, storage, transportation and disposal ofany medical, biological, radiological, pharmaceutical ortoxic flood related waste ordebris. Applicants are requiredtoselfcertifyandmustmaintainallrecordsaspartof theirpermanentprojectfile. Documentation shouldbeforwarded tothe Louisiana Office ofHomeland SecurityEmergency Preparedness and Federal Emergency Management Agency for inclusion inthe permanent project files. Non-compliance may jeopardize receipt of federal funding. II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains • No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) [3 Located in Floodplain orEffects on Floodplains/Flood levels • No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) • No(ReviewConcluded) • Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). • Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification offloodplain environment ^ 8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile Are project conditions required? ^ YES (see Section V) • NO (ReviewConcluded) Comments: TheparishofJeffersonisenrolledintheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP)asof 10/01/71. PerFlood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 22051c0145e dated 03/23/95, project is located within an "AE" zone, area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevation determined. Project is for repair of a critical facility applicant must coordinate and complywithlocalfloodplainordinances,andfollowcurrentcodesandstandards. Applicantisrequiredtocoordinatewith the local floodplain administrator regarding floodplain permit(s) prior tothe start ofany activities. Applicant isresponsible Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 3/14/06) STl603-SR-lKAVin BrUt°n Pr°JeCt Name/EnV DatabaSe N°: HarVey Fire D£Pt/PW#6019 V1 t ut•• j Parish: Jefferson tor obtaining and retaining all permits and certificates for verification. All coordination pertaining to these permit(s) should be documented to the local floodplain administrator and copies provided to Louisiana Governors Office ofHomeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LA GOHSEP) and FEMA as part ofthe permanent project files. Hazard Mitigation Proposals (HMPS) are attached. In compliance with E.O. 11988, an 8-step process, showing considered alternatives was completed and is attached. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (d)(9), mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible The replacement ofbuilding contents, materials and equipment should be, where possible, wet or dry-proofed elevated or relocated to or above the advisory base flood elevation (ABFE) per the ABFE maps. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must' publishafinalpublicnotice15dayspriortothestartofconstructionactivities. Finalpublicnoticeistobeforwardedtothe LA GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. Correspondence/Consultationmeferences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No 11051c0145e revised 03/23/95 J, Schexnayder, CFM. B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands ^ No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) • Located in Wetland oreffects Wetland(s) • Beneficial Effect onWetland -(Review Concluded) • Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland • Review completed as part offloodplain review • 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line January 12, 2007. C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations LJ No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) ^ Low income or minority population in or near project area p3 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) fj NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The percent populations of70058 are: 51% African American, 39.4% White and 5.6% Asian The median household income in 1999 was $30,010 and 16.9 %offamilies are below poverty level. Correspondence/Consultationmeferences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, referenced January 12, 2007. 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). 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. Yes • (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for aparticular category ofaction • (ii) Actions with ahigh levelofpublic controversy • (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental conditions; • (iv) Employment of unproven 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 orotherprotected resources; • (vi) Presence ofhazardous ortoxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state orlocal regulations or standards requiring action or attention; Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 3/14/06) Reviewer Name: Kevin Bruton „ . ... „ „ FEMA-1603-DR-LA J ^ame/Env Database No: Harvey Fire Dept/PW U6019 VI D (vii) Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely or other critical resourcesPariSh: JefferS°n such as wetlands, coastal zones, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers sole orprincipal drinking water aquifers; D (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and U (ix) Potential to violate afederal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection of the 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 of the proposed action may not be significant by themselves. Comments: V. Environmental Review Project Conditions Project Conditions: ' fnTnT C.°nSerVati0n f"d Recovei? Act: Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in flTemZt mTIand ^"V1" ** ^ ^^itaM (°r evldence thereof) ™discovered during unpkmentation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose ofpetroleum products, hazardou! SandSSI"m3CC0rdanCe t0^ req^mentS^t0 thC"***»°f*"«-^>S ' 3^TJ6^,h^VC,ACt: In accordance with the F°™°san Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S.. 33391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washmgton ^ under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architecttiral components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from astructure) may not leave the quarantined LT^tS ' t^nnTilV""01^ th!demolition or renovation of« public structure. Regardless of the asbestos content, he applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "seventh amended S r^7nnrergenCy and administrative order" da*d August 4, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated pin ? 'STfI"8 provisions of EPA'S National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.iii.5151 and chapter 27. Should Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) be present at the project site, the applicant is also responsible for ensurmg proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative orders • The applicant is responsible for obtaining and/or complying with all federal, state and local permits ordinances and/or requirements for the collection, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of any medical, biological, radiological, pharmaceutical or toxic flood related waste or debris. Applicants are St f °Tf 3"dTStm3intaina1'reC°rds aSpartoftheirPermanentprojectfile. Documentation should be forwarded to the Louisiana Office ofHomeland Security Emergency Preparedness and Federal Emergency Management Agency for inclusion in the permanent project files. Non-compliance may jeopardize receipt offederal funding. H