Reviewer Name: Adam Bordeo, Eov. Specialist Project NamelEov. Database No: Armstroog Elemeotary Scbool, Bulldiog A 
FEMA-1603l1607-DR·LA PW#12921 
rarisb: Orleaos 

Record of Environmental Consideration 


REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL --LOUISIANA -1006 
See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 

Project NamelNumber: Armstrong Elementary School, Building A 1PW# 12921 
FIPS#033-UA9M2-00 

Project Location: 5909 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 
Latitude: 29.96059, Longitude: -90.01241 

Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior 
and interior damage Armstrong Elementary School, Building A ofthe Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the 
eligible applicant for replacement/cleaning of interior components such as flooring, doors, electricaVaiarms systems, 
drywall, lavatory equipment, roofing, cabinets, and light fixtures. The new building 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 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) 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 

o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) 
~ Categorical Exclusion -Category xv 


~ No Extraordin Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? Yes (see section V)-O-No HCReview 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)
o Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: Based on information provided by the applicant, this action is categorically excluded from the preparation of 
an Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment under 44 CFR part 10.8 (d)(2)(xv). Any changes to the 
scope of work will require re-submission through the state to FEMA and requires re-evaluation for compliance with national 
environmental policies. The applicant is responsible for obtaining and complying with all local, state and federal permits. 
Non-compliance with this requirement may jeopardize receiPt offederal funds. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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

1Reviewer: 
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Signature ---'t.....-____________Date _'-/-I_~_--t)_7_+__------'Record 
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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Armstrong Elementary School, Building A 
FEMA·1603/1607-DR·LA PW#12921 
Parish: Orleans 

FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: 
Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer 


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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEP A) 

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-A2, II-A4, II-BI, II-H, II·CI, II-C2, II-B2, 
II-DI, II-AI, II-D2, II·EI 


Are project conditions required? 181 Yes (see Section V) D No 
D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 


mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
181 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 of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 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 Dyes (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 of archeological resources 
D Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOI'I'HPO concurrence or 

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D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological 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) 
D Determination ofhistoric 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 findingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on 
file) 

o 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 findingl SHPOffHPO 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: FEMA'S Programmatic Agreement (PA), dated December 3, 2004, provides for expedited project review under 
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The scope ofwork as submitted in this pw has been 
reviewed and meets the criteria outlined in appendix a, programmatic allowances, section {II-A2, IJ-A4, II-BI, II-H, II-CI, 
II-C2, II-B2, H-DI, II-AI, II-D2, II-El}, ofthe document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to determine 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Armstrong Elementary School, Building A 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#12921 
Parish: Orleans 

the National Register eligibility ofproperties or to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for 
review where the work performed meets these allowances. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA, all proposed repair 

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the receipt of federal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project. V.Gomez, Historic Preservation 
Specialist 

CorrespondenceiConsultationiRejerences: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
~No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
eview Concluded 
Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
D No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 
determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded> 


Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat 
D Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D 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 win be no effect to threatened or endangered species. 
CorrespondenceiConsultlltioniRejerences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated 
September 15, 2005 for Katrina. 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
121 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) 
D Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6 (Review Concluded) 
D Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 


Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. 
CorrespondenceiConsultlJtioniRejerences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 01112/07. 


D. Clean Water Act 
~Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) 
D Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.s. 


D Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded)

D Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. 
CorrespondenceiConsultationiRejerences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried 
on 01112/07. 

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)
121 Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 

121 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) 



Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Armstrong Elementary School, Building A 
FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW1#1l921 
Parish: Orleans 

Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNatural Resources 
(DNR) has determined that receipt of federal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects 
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. 
Co"espondenceiConsuitationIReferences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

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o Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. 

o Coordination with USFWS conducted 
D No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) 


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Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

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G. Clean Air Act 

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Comments: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 
Co"espondencelConsultationIRe!erences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 01/12/07. 

Comments: This project involves the demolition or renovation of a 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 "Seventh Amended Declaration of Emergency and 
Administrative Order" dated August 28,2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March 1,2006, incorporating the provisions 
ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code 
(LAC) 33.m.5I5I 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. 
Co"espondencelConsultlltionIRejerences: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

18I Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 

o Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. 

o Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required.

o Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-I006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 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. 
Co"espondencelConsultationIRe!erences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 

I(htto:/lwebsoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.e:ov/appl )referenced 01112/07. 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
18I Project located within a flyway zone. 

18I Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 18I No (Review Concluded) 

o 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) 


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. 
Com!spondence/Consultation/Re/erences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina 

Reviewtr Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Armstrong Elementary Scbool, Building A I 
FEMA-t603/J607-DR-LA PW1#11911 

Parisb: Orleans 

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J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
181 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 

o Project located in or near Essential Fish 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 determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. 
Com!spondence/Consll/tation/Re/erences: Louisiana Map (htt,p:llwwwlamap.doa.louisianagovD referenced 01112107. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
[8'J 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 tbe action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) <Review Concluded)
o Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSlUSFWSlBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Co"espondence/Consll/tation/Re/erences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers htt,p:llwww.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. 
referenced 01112/07 . 


L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Ret!gjationsm . 

State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thrn 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes ofCalcasieu. Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, st. John the 

Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood 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 ofthe Louisiana Department of Agriculture 
and forestIy or his designee(s). 

-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, efc'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 ofsites damaged as 
a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa 
determination of ineligibility is made. 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 


o No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
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Parisb: Orleans 

[81 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 
[81 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? [81 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 

o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 
o Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 
environment 


o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The site is located in Zone B. 

http://store.msc.fema.gov/webann/wcs/storeslservletlFemaWelcomeView?storeld=10001 &catalogId= 1 000 I &langld=-l , 
The city ofNew Orleans 1Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on 08-03-70. Per Flood 
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030 I80E, dated 03-01-84, project is located in zone "B", area protected 
from IOO-yr flood by levee, dike, or other structure subject to failure or overtopping during larger floods.. Project is repair 
ofbuilding and replacement ofcontents,and equipment which per flood recovery guidance, dated 04/12/2006, should, 
where possible relocated or elevated to an elevation ofat least 3 feet above ground level. A. Cramer FPM Specialist. 
Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe/erences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030 180E, 
dated. 03-01..s4 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

[81 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s)· (Review Concluded) 

o Located. in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) 

o Beneficial 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: No wetlands were observed during site visit or detennined to be present by checking the USFWS National 
Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. 
Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe/erences: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
ChUp:llwetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlndsllaunch.html) 01/12/07. 


C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low IncomelDHtMinority1lopu1atioDs--


o No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 

[81 Low income or minority population in or near project area 
C8l 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: The percent populations of70117 are: 88.8% Black, 9.4% White, and 2.0% Hispanic. The median household 
income in 1999 was $ 19,567 and 34.0% of families are below poverty level. 
Correspondence/ConsultlltlonIRe/erences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, referenced. 


01112/07. 

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). 

State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: -In accordance with the Fonnosan Tennite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, S1. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood or cellulose material, 
temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Armstrong Elementary Sebool, Building A 
FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW#12911 
Parisb: Orleans 

the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-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 ofsites damaged as 
a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa 
determination of ineligibility is made. 

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Based on the review of compliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in 
consideration of other environmental faetors, review the project for extraordinary circumstances. 


• A "Yes" under any circumstance may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exception of(ii) which 

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D (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action 
D (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 


conditions; 
D (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 


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unique or unknown environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 


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(vi) Presence ofbazardous or toxic substances at levels whiGh-eXGeedFeOOralf~~~--m~_m______-regulations 
or standards requiring action or attention; 

D (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; 


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


D (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: 
The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbursement: 

• 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 

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Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Seventh Amended Declaration of 
Emergency and Administrative Order" dated August 28,2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March 1,2006, 
incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and 
the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.IIl.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 orders. 

• 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 ofwood 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 ofthe 
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and forestry or his designee{s). 
• Removal and disposal ofdebris 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, dc'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 ofsites damaged as a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. 


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Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa determination of ineligibility is made. 

• 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 of work will require resubmission for re-evaluation under 
Section 106 and consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. This 

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