Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield Applicant: City of New Orleans 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProJect Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I New Orleans Municipal Training 
Academy. Building #1 

Record of Environmental Consideration 


See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: New Orleans Municipal Training Academy Building #1/ PW 11714 

Project Location: 13400 Old Gentilly Rd., New Orleans, Louisiana; Orleans Parish 
(N30.01948, W-89.9271) 

Project Description: Project activities include removing and replacing 4,472 square feet of Built-up 
membrane roofing on both lower roofs; 2,142 square feet ofroof metal decking, 4,200 square feet of 
lightweight concrete and insulation and roof ISO board tapered insulation; 384 linear feet of flashing; 
six roof drains, 2,650 square feet GWB, interior perimeter only; 5,821 square feet of acoustical tile 
with suspended ceiling grid; 464 square yards ofcarpet and 1,389 square feet floor tiles; 69 2x4 
fluorescent lighting fixtures (FLF); 10 1 x4 FLF (2-lamps) and 10 2x2 FLF with V-shaped lamps; 114 
linear feet of single circuit track lighting and 4 emergency lighting installations to bring the facility to 
its pre-disaster function and capacity. Mitigation will be achieved by upgrading to codes and 
standards. 

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) 

[gI (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) 
D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category <Review Concluded) 
D Categorical Exclusion -Category 


D No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 

Are project conditions required? DYes (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) 
[gI Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Government and Court Administration 
Buildings) type ofproject. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other EHP laws. 


Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield Applicant: City of New Orleans 
DisasterlEmel1encylProgramIProject Tide: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I New Orleans Municipal Training 
Academy, Building III 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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


Signature,_=A.aa:::!o....C~.!......!~~.t...=.::.....,L~;::;""..'------=.. Date,_---!..!7/.=27.:...:./=20=O=6____----:. 

FEMA Regio Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Don Fey, ELO 

Signature ~']:S • Date_---=-7.:.,::/2::..:..7:...::/2=OO=6"--___----:. 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws {other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 
D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) 
IZI Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement December 3,2004

IZI Activity meets Programmatic Allowance Appendix A Section II, subsections A; B and E. 
Are project conditions required? IZI Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 


mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
IZI 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 findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO 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 findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO 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 
IZI 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 findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological 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) 
D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding! SHPOITHPO concurrence on 
file) 

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


Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield Applicant: City of New Orleans 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: DR 1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program / New Orleans Municipal Training 
Academy, Building #I 

o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No 
<Review Concluded) 

Comments: 7/27/2006 -Scope of work meets Programmatic Agreement (12/3/2004) Allowance, Appendix A, Section II, (A 
B and E). Ifduring the course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, 
the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to 
the fmds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA 
historic preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA historic preservation staffhave completed 
consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, ifunmarked graves are present, 
compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) is required. The 
applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four hours 
of the discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana 
Division ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these 
stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. If the scope of work changes to include further ground disturbing 
activities, this project will need to be resubmitted for further historic review. Katherine Zeringue, Historic 
Specialist! Archaeologist 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. Endangered Species Act 

181 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. 

oNo 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 

181 Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area <Review Concluded). 

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

oProposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? <Review Concluded) 
oProposed 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 

181 Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. <Review Concluded)

oProject would affect waters, including wetlands, of the U.S. 

oProject exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. <Review Concluded)
oProject requires Section 404/40 1I0r Section 9/1 0 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 


IComments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 


Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield Applicant: City ofNew Orleans 
Di...terlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I New Orleans Municipal Training 
Academy, Building III 

ICorrespondence/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) 

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). 
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 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 offered 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 pennanent 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: Project will not result in pennanent air emissions. 
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 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Fonn AD-I006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/Reforences: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
181 Project located within a flyway zone. 
181 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 181 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) 


Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield Applicant: City ofNew Orleans 
OisasterlEmergencylProgramIProJect Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I New Orleans Municipal Training 
Academy, Building Ii 1 

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 determinations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana 
Endangered Species Summary are met. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://pacificflyway.gov/DocumentsIMississippi map. pdf, 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

IZl 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 determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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 

IZl 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. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSlBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSlBLM 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) 
IZl 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). 

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

environment 
IZl 8 Step Process Complete -docwnentation on file 
Are project conditions required? IZl YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments 0712412006 -The City ofNew Orleans and Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP) 08/0311 970. Per Food Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 225203 0120E, dated 03/0111984, project is located in Zone 
"AI If, area of 100-year flood; base flood elevations and flood hazard factors determined. Project is for building repair and 
repair ofmechanical and electrical components. Applicant shall follow all applicable local, state and federal laws, 

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Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield Applic:ant: City ofNew Orleans 
DisasterlEmergenc:ylProgramIProjec:t Title: DR I603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I New Orleans MuniCipal Training 
Academy, Building #1 

regulations and requirements. In compliance with E.O. 11988, an 8-step process has been completed and is attached. A 
cumulative public notice was published in the New Orleans Times Picayune, Baton Rouge Advocate, Lafayette Daily 
Advertiser, Lake Charles American Press and the Hammond Star, November 7-9,2005. Per 44 CFR 9.1 I (d)(9), for the 
replacement of building contents, materials, and equipment, where possible, the building shall be disaster proofed and/or 
such future losses shall be eliminated by relocation of these building contents, materials, and equipment outside or above the 
Advisory Base Floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start of 
construction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the LA GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the 
pennanent project files. Dana Mehlman, ENV. SPEC. Correspondence! Consultation/References: 

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


oLocated 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 
[8j No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 

oLow 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) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

Ill. Other Environmental Issues 

Identify other potential environmental concerns in the comment box not clearly faDing 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. Ifno, leave blank. 

Yes 
D (i) Greater scope or size than normally 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; 

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Reviewer Name: Jim Holderfield ApplicaDt: City of New Orleans 
DisuterlEmergeDeylProgramIProjeet Title: DR I603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I New Orleans Municipal Training 
Academy, Building #I 

o (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 


o (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
o (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
o (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; 


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

IComments: None 

v. Environmental Review Project Conditions 

Project Conditions: 

1. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (d)(9), for the replacement ofbuilding contents, materials, and 
equipment, where possible, the building shall be disaster proofed and/or such future 
losses shall be eliminated by relocation ofthese building contents, materials, and 
equipment outside or above the advisory base floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant 
must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start of construction activities. 
Final public notice is to be forwarded to the La GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the 
permanent project files 
2. Ifduring the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human 
remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and 
take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall 
inform their Public Assistance (P A) contacts at FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA 
historic preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA historic 
preservation staffhave completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic 
Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance 
with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) is 
required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency ofthe jurisdiction where 
the remains are located within twenty-four hours ofthe discovery. The applicant shall 
also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana 
Division ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. 
Failure to comply with these stipUlations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. If the 
scope ofwork changes to include further ground disturbing activities, this project will 
need to be resubmitted for further historic review. 


Monitoring Requirements: None