Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School-DuildinC E FEMA-I60JI1607-DR-U PWI U 424 Parish: Orleans Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Gregory Middle School-Building E1PW#11424 FIPS#071-UFTI3 -00 Project Location: 1700 Pratt Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122 Latitude: 30.00367, Longitude: -90.07046 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Gregory Middle School-Building E of Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for repair and/or removallreplacement of doors/frames, windows/screens, air conditioners, heat exchangers, vinyl tile flooring, chalkboards, lights, wood paneling, electrical panelinglwires, bookshelf, and asbestos tiles. Cleaning activities, such as pressure washing are also associated with this project. Hazard mitigation will be achieved through codes and standards upgrades for replacement material. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication of nearby waterways or other bodies of water. Documentation Requirements 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) 181 (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 (NEPAl Determination D Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (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) 181 Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the altemative arrangement, permanent school, type of project. This project has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). al Reviewer: FE E ironmental Specialist Signature _~----=-...::....-s~~_~_____Date ----.!7:....~_J.-_\_-_O~~"---...:. Reviewer Name: Adam Bordta, Eoviroomeotal Speciall.t Project NamtlEov. Database No: Grqory Middle Stbool-Buildlol E FEMA-160311607-DR-LA PW#U414 Parl.b: Orluos FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Don Fairley, Environmental Liason Officer ~ Signature ~~ ,I Date __I_._~_l_.._O_f.t,_---" I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) D Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. I8J Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3,2004. Appendix A: II-A,B,C, & F Are project conditions required? I8J Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUll..DINGS AND STRUCTURES D No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) I8J Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. I8J Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? I8J 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 I8J 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 findingiSHPOffHPO 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 fmdingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA findingi SHPOrrRPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingi SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingi SHPOrrHPO 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: Cleaning of historic building materials, systems and fmishes must be executed in accord with the guidance contained in the U.S. Department ofthe Interior, NPS, Preservation Brief No. 6, dangers of abrasive cleaning to historic buildings, (see http://www.cr.nps.gov/hpsltps/briefs/brief06.htm). Requirements include: identification ofmaterials to be cleaned, protection ofmaterials not to be cleaned, identification ofgentlest means ofcleaning possible and testing of Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 07121106) cleaning means and methods. Work is to be executed by qualified workers, with documented successful experience working with historic building materials. Abrasive methods of cleaning are prohibited including: power washing, pressure washing and blasting, unless under the supervision of a qualified building conservator or historical architect. Washing with potable water, non-ionic detergent, scrubbing with natural bristle brushes and rinsing with potable water is acceptable for most historic building materials. Other methods may be acceptable when specified by a qualified historical architect (36cfr part 61). Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt of FEMA funding. Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamtlEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle Sebool·Balldiog E FEMA·1603l1607·DR·LA PW#11414 Parisb: OrleaDi -FEMA's Programmatic Agreement (PA), dated December 3, 2004, provides for expedited project review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The scope ofwork: as submitted in this pw has been reviewed and meets the criteria outlined in Appendix A, programmatic allowances, section {I1-D 1, I1-C I, II-B I, II-A2, II-H, II-B2}, ofthe document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to determine the National Register eligibility ofproperties or to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for review where the work performed meets these allowances. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA, all proposed repair activities should be done in-kind to match existing materials and form. Any change to the approved scope ofwork will require resubmission for re-evaluation under Section 106 and consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance may jeopardize the receipt of federal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project. Correspondence!ConsultatlonIRejel'ences: NHPA effect determinations made by Valerie Gomez, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist. B. Endangered Species Act t8J 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 finds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. COl'I'espondenceiConsultationIRej'el'ences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated September 15, 2005 for Katrina. 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 determinationlUSFWS consultation on file) o Proposed action an exception under Section 3S0S.a.6 (Review Concluded) o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3S0S.a.6. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. CorrespondenceiConsultation/Re/erences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 07/21/06. D. Clean Water Act t8J Project would not affect any waters of the 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 404/401lor 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) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Spedallst Projec:t NamelEnv. Datlba.e No: Gregory Middle SchooJ..BlIildinc E FEMA-160311607-DR-LA PWII11414 Parish: Orleans Comments: No jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. CorrapondencelCoftSllltationfRe/erenca: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried on 07121/06. E. Coastal Zone Management Act D Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area