Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project NamelNumber: EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg and Bldg E, I PW 12011 Project Location! 1010 N. Galvez Street, New Orleans, Louisiana Orleans Parish 70119 (N29.96957 W-90.07552) Project Description: Project activities include replacing 2 wood doors, 5 interior wood two panel doors, exterior wood two panel doors (8), solid core wood restroom door, trophy case, laminate . countertoP.~shelvcs,-WODd cabjnet,wateL.cooler~J~_ofceiling.s~_transfonuer..,.18O.ftof downspout, 300 SF ofplywood roof, 300 SF ofwood siding, 1,909 SF ofplaster wall, 1,118 SF of vinyl floor, 333 ft ofwood baseboard, 1,537 SF ofgypsum ceiling board, 1,000 SF ofplywood paneling, and 267 ft ofquarry tile. Hazard mitigation will be achieved by compliance with 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) [8J (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC. National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) Determination D Statutorily excluded from NEPA 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 N). o Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Environmental Assessment D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) [8J Environmental Impact Statement Reviewer Nlme: Catherine Jones Appliclnt: Orleans Parish School Board DislsterlEmefgencylPrognmIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E Comments: This project meets the criteria for an alternative arrangement (Permanent Schools) type ofproject. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other EHP laws which are listed under the NEPA level of environmental review in the project worksheet. Any changes to this approved scope ofwork will require submission to, and evaluation and approval by, the state and FEMA prior to initiation of any work, for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The applicant is required to obtain and comply with all local, state and federal permits and requirements. Noncom Hance with the re uirements noted above rna .eo ardize the recei t of federal fundin . Reviewer and Approvals o Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer . .!'l~~:S_a~h~' Jon , nvironmental.~.~i~~t Signature----l~,...-.;~_+_r+...c,..L.~..JL-___----=.. Date _--",,8/:..::3;..:::.0/=2=0=06~____....:. FEMA Regional Enviro tal Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO Signature~cj3 . Date _--=.:8/:..:::.3=0/-=2.;;:..;00:::...;: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) 181 Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement 12103/2004 Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. .!8LActivity meets Programmatic Allowance # {II-BI, II-B2, II-CI, II-A2, II-H, II-A4, II-AI, II-El, II-C2} Are project conditions required? 181 Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 181 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) D Building or structure listed or45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. D Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO 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 fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO 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 181 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 of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO 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 findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 08/30/06 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E o Detennination of historic properties affected o NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding! SHPOfTHPO concurrence on file) o No Adverse Effect Detennination. (FEMA finding! SHPOfTHPO 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) 0 No (Review Concluded) Comments: 8129/2006 -FEMA's Programmatic Agreement (PA), dated December 3, 2004, provides for expedited project review under Section 106 ofthe National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The scope of work as submitted in this pw has been reviewed and meets the criteria outlined in Appendix A, Programmatic Allowances, Section {II-B I, II-B2, II-C I, 11A2, II-H, II-A4, II-AI,II-El, II-C2} , of the document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to submit projects to-theStat&-Histerie PreservatieR-()ft"reer~f«.feview-where-theworkperformed Dleets these allowances;·-'ftris·_·· concludes the Section 106 review for this project. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA, all proposed repair activities should be done in-kind to match existing materials and fonn. 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. V.Gomez, Historic Preservation Specialist Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act [81 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 detennination/USFWSINMFS 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 Fonnal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO . D State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. La DNR has determined that receipt of federal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects within the coastal zone may still requir.e.a coastal use.permit.or-Otherauthor~zationfrom~DNR,. ~may..beooor4inated by OORtaGtingLA DNR ill 1800- 267-4019.). Corres ondence/Consultation/Re erences: 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 o No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) o Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways of the 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) 0 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 of designated prime or unique farmland. D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. o Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 181 Project located within a flyway zone. Record of Environmental Consideration 4 08/30/06 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applic:ant: Orleans Parish School Board DlsasterlEmergenc:ylProgramIProjec:t Title: DR I603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E ~Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) ~No (Review Concluded) o Project has potential to take migratory birds. o Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 0911412005. Specifically, FEMA has determined 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://pacificflvwav .20v!Documents/Mississippi map.pdf, J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ~Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) G"Project-Jocated in·ornearnssentiatFish-Habitat. . --.-. _. o Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWSINMFS concurrence on file) o NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) o Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 181 Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) o Project is along or affects WSR o Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSfBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) o Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSfBLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 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 o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 181 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded), t?SI Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment 181 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? 181 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board DisasterlEmergentylProgramIProjed TIde: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E Comments: 08/09/06-The City of New Orleans / Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 08-03-70, as detennined per Food Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030095E, dated 03-01-84. Facility is located within an "AJ" zone, area of I OO-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors.. The project is the repair ofbuUdings and the replacement ofequipment and components, as per 44 CFR 9.11, mitigation or minimization standards must be applied. Where possible, building contents, materials, and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be elevated to or above advisory base flood elevations. In compliance with EO 11988, an 8-step process was completed and is attached. 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 LAGOHS/OEP and FEMA for inclusion in the pennanent project files. A. C. Cramer FPM Specialist. Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands [81 No Effects on WetJand(s) and project located outside WetJand(s) -(Review Concluded) oLocated in Wetland or effects WetJand(s) oBeneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland o Review completed as part of floodplain review o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations [81 No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) o Low income or minority population in or near project area o No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) o Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/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. . 0 (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action o Oi) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy Record of Environmental Consideration 6 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applieaot: Orleans Parish School Board DisuterlEmergeoeylProgramIProjed Title: DRl603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E o (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental conditions; o (iv) Employment of unproven 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 of hazardous 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 ~ioo-may-oot be sigaitKlant·by4hemsel¥es. IComments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions Project Conditions: 1. Per 44 CFR 9.11, mitigation or minimization standards must be applied. Where possible, building contents, materials, and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be elevated to or above advisory base flood elevations. In compliance with EO 11988, an 8-step process was completed and is attached. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start ofconstruction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the LAGOHS/OEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. 2. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe P A, all proposed repair activities should be done inkind to match existing materials and form. Any change to the approved scope of work will require resubmission for re-evaluation under Section 106 and consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. 3. Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event significant items (or evidence thereof) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose of petroleum products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the satisfaction of the governing local, state and federal agencies. 4. In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana Parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner of the Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). 5. This project potentially involves the disposal of Metallic Mercury Containing Electronic Devices. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that these devices are recovered, recycled, reused or sequestered in accordance with the Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality (LDEQ) "Declaration of Emergency; Mercury-Containing Devices and Electronic Equipment as Universal Waste" letter dated October 3,2005. 6. This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board DisuterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1490 Andrew Bell Junior High School Admin Bldg. and Bldg. E activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "third amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated June 30, 2006, incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.m.5151 and chapter 27. Should Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMS) be present at the project site, the applicant is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative order. 7. This project involves the demolition or renovation of a public structure that may contain surfaces coated with Lead-Based Paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of29 CFR parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -Worker Safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA-Hazardous Waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department of . _.Environmental Quality for AbatetnenLA.cthdties and is also responsible for ens1)riDgpr.oper~disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. 8. Removal and disposal of debris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC Title 33 Part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from non-hazardous debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with applicable legal requirements in debris collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up or restoration/repair of sites damaged as a result of such operations are fneligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa determination of ineligibility is made. Monitoring Requirements: None