Revitwer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Kennedy High School, Building E, (Caretaker's Residence) FEMA·I60J/I607·DR·LA PWtl11863 Parish: Orleans Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NameINumber: Kennedy High School, Building E, (Caretaker's Residence)! PW#11863 FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 Project Location: 5700 Wisner Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 Latitude: 30.01912, Longitude: -90.08562 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Kennedy High School, Building E, of the Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement of the building within the existing footprint. The new building will 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 of water. Documentation Reg uirements 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) I2J (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) I2J Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative 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). ental Specialist Signature ___.q:.~=:::'_#~!lI1.._~____Date --->.R.L.--..Io.8L----""O'--'h~_-!. Reviewer Name: Adam Borden. Env. Specialist Project Name}Env. Database No: Kennedy High School, Building E, (Caretaker's Residence) FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWlIll863 Parish: Orleans FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush. Environmental Liason Officer Signature~~...... ~ Date ~1_~_'_._{)_~__---, I. Comnliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 18I Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. o Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No o Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 18I No historic properties that are listed or 45150 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) o Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. o Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) o 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 finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 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 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 18I Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) D Project affects undisturbed ground. o Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) o Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) o Determination ofhistoric properties affected D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA fmding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) o NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding/ SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmding/ SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) o Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) o Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) Comments: Historic review complete: the structure does not meet the 50-year-criterion, nor does it possess the level of exceptional importance required by criteria consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the national register ofhistoric places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on historic properties. Scope of work indicates ground disturbing activities associated with the demolition and rebuild of the structure within its pre-disaster footprint. Upon consultation of SHPO data, there is a known archaeological sites within .5 miles ofthe project area. Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/08/06) Demolition must follow the lower impact demolition stipulations & additional protocols which are attached. The stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these stipulations & additional protocols will jeopardize receipt of federal funding. 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 finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in tum contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA historic preservation staff have 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 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 of the discovery. Ifthis scope of work and/or the footprint/location of the new building changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe predisaster footprint ofthe building. Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe/erences: NHPA effect determinations made by Katherine Zeringue, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist Reviewer Name: Adam Borden. En\,. Spedalist Projed NamelEnv. Database No: Kennedy High School. Building E, (Caretaker's Residence) FEMA·I603/1607·DR·LA PWI#J J863 Parish: Orleans I I t f i I ! ( ! I f ! 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) oListed 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) 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. Correspondence/ConsultationlRe/erences: 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) 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: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/08/06. D. Clean Water Act [gJ Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) D Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. oProject exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) oProject requires Section 404/401/or 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) IComments: No jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. Reviewer Nlme: Adlm Borden, Env. SpecllUst Project Nlme1Env. Dltlblse No: Kennedy Higb Scbool, Building E, (CueRer's Resldenct) FIMA-160Jll607-DR-LA PW1I11863 Plrilb: Orlelnl Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil)queried on 08/08/06. E. Coastal Zone Management Act o Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area