Reviewer Na.e: Ada. Borden, Env. Specialist Project Na.elEnv. Database No: Fisk Howard Ele.eDtal')' School -BuUdi..A FEMA-I603/16f7-DR-LA PW.ll534 Parish: OreilDs Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -1006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Proteet NamelNumber: Fisk Howard Elementary School-Building A / PW#12534 FIPS#033-UA9M2-00 Project Location: 211 S. Lopez Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Latitude: 29.96762, Longitude: -90.09291 Projeet Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage the Fisk Howard Elementary School-Building A ofthe Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for cumulative building repair and/or replacement ofroofing/components, flooring, ceiling tiles, lighting, insulation, gypsum board, and flashing/fascia. Cleaning activities such as pressure washing is also included within this pw. Mitigation will be achieved through codes and standards upgrades for the replacement materials. All work will be perfonned in a previously disturbed area with no indication of nearby waterways or other bodies ofwater. Documentation Requirements o (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) AU applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional infonnation for compliance is attached to this REC and/or included in project files, as applicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) Determination o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) o Categorical Exclusion -Category o No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). o Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Environmental Assessment o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) ~ Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, pennanent school, type ofproject. This project has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. Reviewer and Approvals o Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam B~~..t>J SpeciaJi~ Signature JL ~ Date g-1-0,,6 Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/07/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specia".t Project Name!Env. Database No: Fi.k Howard Elementary School -Building A FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PWtl12534 Parisb: Ordln. FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Date __1"_,_,_,_0_"______ I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 18I Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. D Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: II-El Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 18I No historic properties that are listed or 45150 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 ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? 18I 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. If not, explain in comments D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES [8] 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 ofno historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources D Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO 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 fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: Per NEMIS Special Considerations, this facility was built in 1976. Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: B. Endangered Species Act Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/07/06) Reviewer Na ..e: Adam Borden, Env. Spedallst Project Na ..dEnv. Database No: YlSk Howard Elementary &.001· Building A FEMA·I603/1W1·DR·LA PW#12534 Paris.: Orelans 181 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. eview oncluded 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 Comments: The site is an existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the USFWS migratory bird management program. Correspondence/CoftSuitation/References: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act I8J Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) o Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/07/06) Reviewer Name: Ada... Borden, Eav. Speclall.t Project NamelEnv. Database No: Fisk Howard ElemeDtary Scllool· Buildiag A FEMA-I~31Ifi07-DR-LA PWfHl534 Parish: Orelans Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA detennination/USFWSINMFS concurrence on file) oNOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) o Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) 0 NO