Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Mount Carmel Academy DisasterlEmergencyfProgramfProject Title: DR I603 LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1150 Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building Cafeteria Extension Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project NamelNumber: Mount Cannel-Fine Arts Building Cafeteria Extension I PW 11050 Project Location: 7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish 70124 (N30.01944, W-90.11055) Project Description: The proposed scope of work for this project worksheet is considered as an alternative project. Project activities include turning the old ceramic classroom into a cafeteria extension. The re-design of the fine arts building, to include a cafeteria extension, does not change the size ofthe fine arts building. The work that needs to be done includes: lay tile on the 50' x 60' area where the old ceramic classroom was, replace all the mechanical, electrical, and lighting components, construct wall with gypsum board (estimated 2200 square feet for cafeteria extension), replace firetape and fire caulk, tape, float, and texture all exposed walls, apply two coats of finish paint to cafeteria, remove all unnecessary conduit, duct and miscellaneous wiring from exposed ceiling; then apply dry fall coating to the exposed ceilings. Install frame, doors, and all hardware associated with the installation process, rewiring of fire alanns, replace intercom systems, replace clock system, and replace sound systems. 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) ~ (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination D Statutorily excluded from NEP A review. (Review Concluded) D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded) D Categorical Exclusion -Category D 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) ~ Environmental Impact Statement Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 07/05/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Mount Carmel Academy DisastertEmergencylProgramlProjed Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR II SO Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building Cafeteria Extension Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type of project. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws. Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Letha Dawson, Environmental Specialist Date _--,O",-!7~/O=5=/2=OO=6~____--!. Signature ~.(_I.J,,4-#). L . FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Donald Fairley, ELO ~ Signature ~-0S t . Date _--,O~7~/O=5=/2=OO=6~____--!. I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act [8:J Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) D Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/03/2004) 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 [8:J No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 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 of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO 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 [8:J 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 findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO 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 findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 07/05/06 Record of Environmental Consideration 2 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Mount Carmel Academy DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR I603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR II SO Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building Cafeteria Extension D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding! SHPorrHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Detennination. (FEMA finding! SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Adverse Effect Detennination. (FEMA finding! SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) o Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: The fine art building was constructed in 1979. Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act t8J 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. D No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA detenninationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat D Fonnal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act t8J 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 detenninationlUSFWS 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? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: D. Clean Water Act t8J Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) D Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. D Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) o Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) penn it, including qualification under Nationwide Pennits. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: E. Coastal Zone Management Act D Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) t8J Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone t8J State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded), Record of Environmental Consideration 3 07/05/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applinnt: Mount Cannel Academy DislsterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EORII SO Mount Cannel-Fine Arts Building Cafeteria Extension D State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: FEMA has detennined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and the Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). Correspondence/Consultation/References: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. (Review Concluded) D Project affects, controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. D Coordination with USFWS conducted D No Recommendations offer ed by USFWS. (Review Concluded) D Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act 181 Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) D 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/Consultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 181 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. D Fannland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-I006, 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) 181 Project located within a flyway zone. [gJ Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) [gJ 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: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09114/2005. 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 determinations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana Endangered Species Summary are met. CorrespondencelConsultationiReferences: http://pacificflyway. gOYIDocuments/Miss issippi map. pdf, 07/05/06 Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 4 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicallt: Mount Carmel Academy DisasterlEmergellcylProgramlProject Title: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR II SO Mount Carmel-Fine Arts Building Cafeteria Extension J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [81 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) oNOAA 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 [81 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 detennined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA (annot 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 -