Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project NamelNumber: New Orleans Fire Station 31 Project Location: Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, 4300 Alba Road. N30.0651, W-89.8134 Project Description: Demolish existing 3,343 square foot Fire Station and replace the same square footage with steel and masonry construction. Project activities will not affect the location, footprint, function, or size ofthe original structure. Documentation Requirements D No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) D (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) 1:8:1 (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl Determination D Statutorily excluded from NEP A review. (Review Concluded) 1:8:1 Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (xv) (Review Concluded) D Categorical Exclusion -CategoryD No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). D Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Environmental Assessment D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) D Environmental Impact Statement Comments: Refer to Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Restoration and/or Improvement of External Facility Systems and Components dated 09/22/2005. See attached. Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). ental Specialist .~~~----.l~t+,~.....:::::=====::::::::::o.....------'.. Date _----==12=..1=-14=/2=-=0'-"-0=-.5________=. 12/14/05 FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Michael Grisham, DELO . Signature_--..~g~_~.-.,.-t~~~A:.lI6OL_""",~=::....--_--'-. Date __=-:;..!.!..:..::~___---!. I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act [8l Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) D Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (insert date) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. D Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # __ Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES [8l No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) D Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. D Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO 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 [8l Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) D Project affects undisturbed ground. D 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) Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of historic properties affected D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA fmding/ SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPOffHPO 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) Comments: Fire Station 31 was constructed in 1975. Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act I2$J No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) o Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. o No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat o Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) IComments: None C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act I2$J 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: None CorrespondenCe/Consultation/References: D. Clean Water Act I2$J Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) o Project requires Section 404/40 Ilor Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways of the US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: E. Coastal Zone Management Act o Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) I2$J Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone I2$J State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). o State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). Correspondence/Consu!tation/Riferences: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act I2$J Project does not affect, control, or modifY a waterwaylbody ofwater. (Review Concluded) o Project affects, controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. o Coordination with USFWS conducted o No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) o Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 3 Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act 1:8:1 Project will not result in pennanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 1:8:1 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: None Correspondence/C onsultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 1:8:1 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique fannland. D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Fonn AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 1:8:1 Project located within a flyway zone. 1:8:1 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 1:8:1 No (Review Concluded) D Project has potential to take migratory birds. D Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? IilWES (see section V) IiJlNo (Review Concluded) Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/14/2005. Specifically, FEMA has detennined that restoration projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impacts on migratory birds or other fish and wildlife reserves. These detenninations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana Endangered Species Summary are met Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://pacificfIyway.gov /Documents/ Mississi ppi map.pdf, J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 1:8:1 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) D Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA detenninationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) D NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) D Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act IZI Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) D Project is along or affects WSR D Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains D No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) IZI 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). IZI Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment IZI 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? IZI YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: 1217105 The City ofNew Orleans is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 8/3170. Facility is located within an "A4" Zone, area of lOO-year flooding, base flood elevation and flood hazard factors determined per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 225030130E, dated 3/1/84. Project is demolition of building and replacement ofbuilding. Applicant shall coordinate with the local Floodplain Administrator for floodplain permit requirements. Applicant is responsible for meeting all requirements ofthe permit. LDEPA, Environmental Specialist B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands IZI No Effects on WetJand(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) D Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) D Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) D Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland D Review completed as part of floodplain review D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: c. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations IZI No Low income or minority popUlation in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) D Low income or minority population in or near project area D No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) D Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority popUlation Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) IComments: None ICorrespondence/Consultation/References: 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). Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: 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 normaIly experienced for a particular category ofaction 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 of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, cultural, historical or other protected resources; D (vi) Presence of hazardous 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 of the proposed action may not be significant by themselves. IComments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions General comments: Project Conditions: 1. This project must comply with all conditions of the attached Programmatic Categorical Exclusion. 2. Applicant is required to coordinate with the local Floodplain Administrator regarding floodplain permit prior to the start of any activities. Applicant is responsible for meeting all requirements of the permit. Monitoring Requirements: None