Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building Classrooms 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWIII09S1 
Parish: Orleans 

Record of Environmental Consideration 


REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 
See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 

Project NamelNumber: Mount Cannel-Fine Arts Building Classrooms / PW# I 0952 
FIPS#071-UGZFF-00 

Project Location: 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 
Latitude: 30.01871, Longitude: -90.11 048 

Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (OR-I 603) caused significant exterior 
and interior damage to the Mount Cannel-Fine Arts Building Classrooms. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for the 
replacement ofdoors, flooring, wallboard, doors, lavatory components, and mechanicaVelectrical systems. The new building 
material wiU be replaced according to codes and standards upgrades. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed 
area with no indication ofnearby waterways or other bodies ofwater. 

Documentation Reg uirements 

o (Sbort 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) 

[8J (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 Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) <Review Concluded) 
o Categorical Exclusion -Category 
o No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
o Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). 


o Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded)


o Environmental Assessment 
o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 
[8J Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: Although this project would have qualified as a catex (xv) under 44 CFR part 10.8 (d)(2), this project meets 
the defmition ofcritical infrastructure (Permanent Schools) under the alternative arrangements for NEPA compliance. This 
project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws which 
are listed under the NEPA level ofenvironmental review in the project worksheet. Any changes to this approved scope of 
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 Environmental Policy Act. The applicant is required to obtain and comply with all local, state 
and federal permits and requirements. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above may jeopardize the receipt of 
federal funding. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel·FiDe Am Buildinl Clalllrooms 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWIII0952 
Farisb: Orleans 


Specialist 

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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: 
Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer 

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Date 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws <other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A)

181 Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. 
D Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No 
D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
181 No historic properties that are listed or 45150 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) 
D Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. 


D Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPOtrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
D Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification 
during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments 
D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findinglSHPOtrHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? Dyes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
181 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects undisturbed ground. 


D Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources 
D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) DNo (Review Concluded) 
D Determination of historic properties affected 
D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). 

Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA findingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on 
file) 

D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 

D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? DYes (see Section V) D No 
(Review Concluded) 


Reviewer Nalllf: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building aa.rooms 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWIII0952 
Parish: Orleans 

Comments: This structure does not meet 45-year-criterion or the level of exceptional importance required by criterion Gof 
the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the national register of historic places. Therefore, the 
proposed work will have no effect on historic structures. -V.Gomez, Historic Preservation Specialist 

CorrespondencelConsultationIRejerences: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
181 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 


eview Concluded 
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? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 


determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 


o Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat 

o Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project is located in an urban or previously developed area. Neither listed species nor their habitat occur in or 
near this site, thus FEMA fmds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. 
CorrespondencelConsultationIRejerences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated 
September 15,2005 for Katrina. 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
181 Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). 


o Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determinationlUSFWS consultation on 
file) 

o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6 (Review Concluded) 
o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. 
CorrespondencelConsultationIRejerences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 09/8/06. 


D. Clean Water Act 
181 Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) 


o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, of the U.S. 

o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) 
o Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. 
CorrespondencelConsultationIRejerences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried 
on 09/8/06. 

E. Coastal Zone Management Act 

o Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) 

181 Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
181 State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 

o State administering agency requires consistency review. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: This project 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 

Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/8/06) 


Rmewfr Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel·Flne Arts Building OUSI'OOtllS 
FEMA·I603/1607·DR·LA PW#I09S1 
Parish: Orion. 

within the coastal zone may still require a coastal use pennit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated 
by contacting LA DNR at 1·800-276-4019. 
Corres ondence/Consu/tationlRe trences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone rna 2002. 


F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 
I2J Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. 


D Coordination with USFWS conducted 
D No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) 
D Recommendations provided by USFWS. 


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

Comments: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 
Correspondence/Consu/tationIRejerences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 0918/06. 

G. Clean Air Act 

D Project will not result in pennanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 
I2J Project is located in an attainment area. (Review Concluded) 
D Project is located in a non-attainment area. 


D Coordination required with applicable state administering agency. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless of the asbestos content, the 
applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department 
ofEnvironmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration ofEmergency and 
Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, incorporating the provisions 
ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code 
(LAC) 33 .IIl.SISI 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/ConsultationIRejerences: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 
I2J Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 
D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. 


D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required.
D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Fonn AD-I 006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D 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/Consu/tationIRejerences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 

i(htto:llwebsoiIsurvev.nrcs.usda.e:ov/aDDI )referenced 09/8/06. 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
I2J Project located within a flyway zone. 
I2J Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) I2J No (Review Concluded) 
D Project has potential to take migratory birds. 
D Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D 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. 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building Classrooms 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW1#10952 
Paris..: Orleans 

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

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

181 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. <Review Concluded) 

oProject located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. 

oProject does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
oProject adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWS/NMFS concurrence on file)
o NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) <Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No <Review Concluded)
o NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 






o Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIReferences: Louisiana Map Orttp:llwwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 0918/06. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

181 Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -<Review Concluded) 

oProject is along or affects WSR 

oProject adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSlUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
oProject does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSlUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/ConsultationIReferences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/riverslwildriverslist.html. 
referenced 09/8/06. 


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 of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, S1. John the 
Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood 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 ofAgriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-Removal and disposal ofdebris 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, efc'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 ofa public structure that may contain surfaces coated with leadbased 
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. 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel·Fioe Arts Buildlag alJlrooms 
FEMA·1603/1607·DR·LA PW#l0952 
Parish: Orleans 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.O.11988 -Floodplains 
D No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
18I Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 


D No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 

18I Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 

environment 
t8J 8 Step Process Complete· documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? t8J YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The site is located in Zone A3 

htn'!:l!store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs!stores/servletIFemaWelcomeView?storeld= I 000 1 &catalogId= I 000 I &langld=-l , 
The city ofNew Orleans 1Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of08-03-70, as 
determined per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030095E, dated 03-01-84. Facility is located within 
an ItA3" zone, area of 1OO-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors.. The project is the repair of 
building and the replacement of equipment and components, as per 44 CFR 9.11, mitigation or minimization standards must 
be applied. Where possible, building contents, materials, and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be elevated to or 
above advisory base flood elevations. In compliance with EO 11988, an 8-step process was completed and is attached. Per 
44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start ofconstruction activities. Final public 
notice is to be forwarded to the LAQOHS!OEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. A Cramer FPM 
Specialist . 
Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030095E, 
dated 03-01·84 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 
t8J No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 


o Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) 

o Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) 
o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 
D Review completed as part offloodplain review 
D 8 Step Process Complete· documentation on file 


Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D 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/Re/erences: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
Orttp:llwetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov!wtlnds/launch.html) 09/8/06. 


C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations 

o No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 

t8J Low income or minority population in or near project area 
t8J No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) 

o Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments No Environmental Justice issues identified. 
Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at htn'!:llfactfinder.census.gov, referenced 
0918/06. 


III. Other Environmental Issues 


Reviewfr Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Buildiag Classrooms 
FEMA·I60JlI607·DR·LA PWIII0952 
Parish: Orleans 

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 Fonnosan Tennite 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 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 ofAgriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-Removal and disposal of debris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must be 
perfonned 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 ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa 
detennination of ineligibility is made. 

-Lead-Based Paint this project involves the demolition ofa public structure that may contain surfaces coated with leadbased 
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 ofEnvironmental Quality for abatement activities and is also responsible for ensuring proper 
disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. 

CorrespondenceiConsultationIReference: 

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 an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exception of(ii) which 
should be applied in conjunction with controversy on an environmental issue. If the circumstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. 

Yes 
D (i) Greater scope or size than nonnally experienced for a particular category of action 
D (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental 


conditions;
D (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
D (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 


D (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 or principal drinking water aquifers; 


D (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
D (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 
protection of the environment. 


D (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 may not be significant by themselves. 


Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 09/8/06) 


Reviewer Namt: Adam Borden, Env. SpeciaJist 
FEMA-I60Jn607-DR-LA 

IComments: None 

Project NameJEnv. Database No Mount Carmel-Flnt Arts Building aassrooms 
PWIII0952 
Parish: Oritallll 

v. Environmental Review Project Conditions 


Project Conditions: 

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

• In accordance with the Fonnosan Tennite 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 ofwood 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 ofthe 
Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and forestry or his designee(s). 
• Removal and disposal of debris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must 
be perfonned 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, efc'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 as a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. 
Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a detennination of ineligibility is made. 
• This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless of the asbestos content, the 
applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana 
Department ofEnvironmental 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 I, 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. 
• Lead-based paint -this project involves the demolition ofa 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 of 29 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 ofEnvironmental Quality for abatement activities 
and is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. 
• Per 44 CFR 9.11, where possible, building contents, materials and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be 
elevated. Applicant must elevate to either the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) shown on the current effective frrm or at 
least 3 feet above the Highest Existing Adjacent Grade (HEAG) at the building site, whichever is higher. In 
compliance with Executive Order 11988, an 8-step process was completed and is attached to the Project 
Worksheet. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a fmal public notice 15 days prior to the start of construction 
activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the LAGOHS/OEP and FEMA for inclusion in the pennanent 
project files.