Reviewer Nlme: Letha Dawson Applinnt: Recovery School district 
DlslsterlEmergencylProgrlmIProjeet Title: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program! EOR 1837 Alfred Lawless High SchoolBuildingC 


Record of Environmental Consideration 


See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Proiect NamelNumber: Alfred Lawless High School-Building C / PW 13007 

Project Location: 5300 Law St., New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, 70117 (N 29.9767, 
W -90.01444) 

Project Description: Project activities involve removing, replacing and elevating the building. 
Current codes and standards will apply to new construction. 

Doc-omentation-ReguiRBlents 

o No Documentation Required <Review Concluded) 
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) 


[8J (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional infonnation for 
compliance is attached to this REC. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination 

o Statutorily excluded from NEP A review. (Review Concluded) 
o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (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) 
[8J Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: Although this project would have qualified as a CATEX (XV) under 44 CFR Part 10.8 (D)(2), this project 

meets the definition ofcritical infrastructure (permanent Schools) under the Alternative Arrangements for NEPA 

Compliance. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation 
(EHP) Laws which are listed under the NEPA Level ofEnvironmental Review in the Project Worksheet. Any changes to 
this approved scope of work 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. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above may 
jeopardize the receipt of federal funding. 


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Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 

Name: Letha D wson, Environmental Specialist 
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Date _-=09::..:../..... _____ 

FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO 

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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

[8J Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) 

D Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/0312004) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 
D Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # __ 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
[8J No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) 
D Building or structure listed or 45/50 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 ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA fmding!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 finding!SHPOrrHPO 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) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
[8l 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 ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding!SHPOrrHPO 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 finding!SHPO/THPO 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 finding!SHPO/THPO 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! SHPOITHPO concurrence on 
file) 

D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmding! SHPOITHPO 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) 


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D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No 

(Review Concluded) 

Comments: 8/3112006 -The structure(s) 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 of Historic Places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on standing historic properties. 
Scope of work indicates ground disturbing activities associated with the demolition and rebuild ofthe structure within its 
pre-disaster footprint only. Upon consultation of data provided by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), there are 
no known archaeological sites within .5 miles of the project area. Demolition must follow the Low 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. Any 
fill or borrow material used in the repair activities must be sourced from sites that do not contain any buried cultural 
materials (i.e. wells, cisterns, foundations, basements, prehistoric Indian artifacts, human burials, and the like). Ifduring the 
course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop 
work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the fmds. The applicant 
shaIHafonn·their.publi&Assistanoe{PA)oo8tacts~tFEMA, who wiUin tum·eonmetFEMA·Htstoric 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, ifunmarked 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 ofthe discovery. The 
applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division of 
Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours of the discovery. If this scope ofwork and/or the footprint/location 
ofthe new building changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground 
disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe pre-disaster footprint ofthe building. -Katherine Zeringue, Historic 
Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: Low Impact Demolition Stipulations & Additional Protocols 

B. Endangered Species Act 
I2?l No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
(Review Concluded) 
D Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Fedeml 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 

determinationlUSFWSlNMFS 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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
I2?l 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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


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D. Clean Water Act 

181 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 404/40 1lor 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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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). 
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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 require a Coastal Use Permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by 
contacting LA DNR at 1-800-261-4019. 

Correspondence/Consu!tation/Rejerences: 

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 
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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

G. Clean Air Act 
I8l 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) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 
I8l 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. 
D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-l 006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


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I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
[8'J Project located within a flyway zone. 

[8'J Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) [8'J 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 09114/2005. 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://pacificflyway.govlDocuments/Mississippi map. pdf, 

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[8'J 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? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 

D Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

[8'J Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded)
D Project is along or affects WSR 

o Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 

D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? D 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 

oNo Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
[8J Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainsIFlood levels 

oNo adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 
[8J Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification offloodplain 

environment 
[8J 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
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Are project conditions required? 181 YES (see section V) D NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: 08/07/2006 -The City ofNew Orleans 1Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP) as of08/031l970. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030115E dated 03/0111984, project is 
located within an "A2" zone, area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors as detennined. Project 
is replacement of building and replacement of contents. Applicant is required to coordinate with local Floodplain 
Administrator regarding floodplain pennit(s) prior to the start of any activities. Applicant is responsible for meeting all 
requirements of the pennit(s). All coordination pertaining to these pennit(s), should be documented to the local Floodplain 
Administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and FEMA as part of the pennanent project files. In compliance with 
EO 11988, a completed 8-step process showing considered alternatives is attached. Per 44 CFR 9.11 alternatives were 
reviewed. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (D) (9), the replacement of building contents, materials and equipment, where possible, disaster 
proofmg of the building and/or elimination of such future losses by relocation ofthose building contents, materials and 
equipment to or above the advisory base floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a fmal public notice 15 days 
prior to the start of construction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the LA GOHSEP and FEMA for 
inclusion in the pennanent project files. A. C. Clark, Floodplain Specialist 
Correspondence/consultation/references: 8-Step Process 

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B. E.O.11990 -Wetlands 
181 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 
D Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) 


D Beneficial Effect on Wetland -<Review Concluded)

D Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 

D Review completed as part of floodplain review 

D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 

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

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

c. E.O.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 
181 No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 
D Low income or minority population in or near project area 

D No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) 
D Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D 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: 


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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. Ifthe circumstance can 
be mitigated, please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. 
Yes 
D (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action 
D (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 
conditions; o (iirjEmproymenfofiiiiproven tecfuiology with'poten.tliliadverse'effects or actions· invoIVing 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
D (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
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 Ox) 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 

General comments: None 

Project Conditions: 

1. Applicant is required to coordinate with local Floodplain Administrator regarding floodplain 
permit(s) prior to the start of any activities. Applicant is responsible for meeting all 
requirements ofthe permit(s). All coordination pertaining to these permit(s), should be 
documented to the local Floodplain Administrator and copies provided to LA GOHSEP and 
FEMA as part of the permanent project files. 
2. Per 44 CFR 9.1 1(D) (9), the replacement ofbuilding contents, materials and equipment, where 
possible, disaster proofing of the building and/or elimination of such future losses by relocation 
ofthose building contents, materials and equipment to or above the advisory base floodplain. 
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 LA GOHSEP and FEMA 
for inclusion in the permanent project files. 


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3. Demolition must follow the Low Impact Demolition Stipulations & Additional Protocols. 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. Any fill or 
borrow material used in the repair activities must be sourced from sites that do not contain any 
buried cultural materials (Le. wells, cisterns, foundations, basements, prehistoric Indian 
artifacts, human burials, and the like). If during the course of work, archaeological artifacts 
(prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the 
vicinity ofthe 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, ifunrnarked graves are present, compliance 
with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 ET SEQ.) is 
r~qyire9!lh~J!P-plicMJ sll~l1!lQtifyJhe Law.JmfQr~11l...ent3gency Qfthejurisd~Oll 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 of 
Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. If this scope ofwork 
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 of the pre-disaster footprint ofthe building. 
4. 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 of the project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose ofpetroleum 
products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the 
satisfaction ofthe governing local, state and federal agencies. 
5. 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, 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 ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to 
de-obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. Applicants managing debris staging, 
processing, burning or disposal sites (other than previously permitted landfills) that have been 
permitted by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality must also complete an 
Emergency Debris Management Site Certification (Self Certification) regarding compliance 
with all applicable substantive laws and executive orders. 
6. 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, 
S1. Bernard, S1. Charles, S1. John the Baptist, S1. 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). 
7. Regardless of the 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 of Emergency and 



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Administrative Order" dated June 30, 2006 or latest amended declaration, incorporating the 
provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and 
the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.111.5151 and Chapter 27. Should Asbestos 
Containing Materials (SCMS) be present at the project site, the applicant is also responsible for 
ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative order. 

8. Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise 
concentrating Lead Based Paint (LBP) shall comply with applicable provisions of 29 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 abatement activities 
and is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously 
referenced regulations. 
9. This project potentially involves the disposal of metallic mercury containing electronic devices. 


Th~ ,~Ppli~a.:nl is resPQn~ible.for cnsYring ..thatth~s~d~yicS!s.are re,covered. recycled. reusedoI 
sequestered in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) 
"Declaration of Emergency; Mercury-Containing Devices and Electronic Equipment as 
Universal Waste" letter dated October 3,2005. 

10. The scope of work to replace a structure to pre-disaster condition at its current location (5300 
Law Street, New Orleans, LA 70117) with upgrades and improvements, in order to meet current 
codes and standards, is not expected to change the original footprint. In the event these 
upgrades and improvements result in a change to the overall footprint, a subsequent change to 
this scope of work will be required. Any change to the project scope of work will require resubmission 
through the State to FEMA and consequently requires re-evaluation for compliance 
with National Environmental Policies. Non-compliance with this requirement may jeopardize 
receipt of federal funds. 

Monitoring Requirements: None