Reviewer Nalllt: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamflEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle Scbool FEMA·160311607·DR·LA PW#11593 Parisb: Orleans Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -1006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Gregory Middle School-Building H and HVAC System 1PW#12593 FIPS#033-UA9M2-00 Project Location: 1700 Pratt Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122 Latitude: 30.00346, Longitude: -90.07179 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I 603) caused significant exterior and interior damage the Gregory Middle School-Building Hand HVAC System of the Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for repair and or replacement of mechanicaVelectrical components of the HVAC system, as well as fencing around the system. The new material 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 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) [8J (Long version) All 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 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) [8J Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, pennanent 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). FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Bo""'lEMA.E,;ro~:Pecialist SIgnature ~~_ Date __~_-_L.f_-_O_:t-_---' Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. SpedaUst Project NamtlEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle Scbool FEMA-1601I1607-DR-LA PW#ll593 Parish: Orleans FEMA Regional Environmental OMcer or Delegated Approving OMcial: Name: Howard Bush. Environmental Liason Officer Signature ~~ z,c:;:? Date _......;C;;...._~~.()--=-(.__-, I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. 181 Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: II-El Are project conditions required? 181 Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES D 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 fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding!SHPOrrHPO 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 fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding!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) 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 fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources D Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding!SHPOrrHPO 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 fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA fmding! SHPOffHPO 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) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmding! SHPOrrHPO 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: 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-F2, II-D2, n-B2, II-H, II-CI, I-E, II-A2}, ofthe document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to determine the National Register eligibility of properties or to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for review where the work Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) 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 reevaluation under Section t06 and consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project Correspondence/ColISulttltlonIRe/elences: NHPA determinations made by V.Gomez, Historic Preservation Specialist Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Inv. Specialist Projeet Name/lnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School FEMA-1603I1607-DR-LA PWI#llS93 Parish: Orleans B. Endangered Species Act 12:1 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) D No (Review Concluded) o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA detenninationlUSFWSINMFS 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 fmds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated September 15,2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 12:1 Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). D Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determinationlUSFWS consultation on file) o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6 (Review Concluded) o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/04/06. D. Clean Water Act 12:1 Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) o Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9110 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried on 08104/06. 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) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) has determined that receipt offederal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Bordea, Eav. Spetialist Projett NamelEav. Database No: Gregory Middle Sthool FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWtll2S93 Panlb: Orlual within the coastal zone may still require a coastal use permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-276-4019. Com!$. ndenceICoftSllltlltlonIR erences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone rna 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (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: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. CorrespondenceIConsuitatlonlRejerences: Louisiana Map (bttp:llwwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08/04/06. G. Clean Air Act D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 181 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: This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration ofEmergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.m.515l 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 orders. -Ensure that if damaged AC unit or refrigerator contains refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance subject to clean air act requirements, that this refrigerant is removed and recovered by certified chlorofluorocarbon (cfc) technician per 40 CFR part 82, and that documentation ofappropriate disposal is obtained. CorrespondencelConsultationfRejerences: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 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, Form AD-I 006, completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The project site is in a developed urbanized area and Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is precluded. No prime or unique farmland present. CorrespondencelConsllltationIRe/erences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey I Chtto:llwebsoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.l!ov/aool )referenced 08/04/06. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) IZI Project located within a flyway zone. IZI Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) IZI No