Reviewer Namc: Adam Borden. Env. Specialist ProJcct NamtlEnv. Database No: Hansberry Elementary Scbool-Kiadcrgartcn Building FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWII13042 Parisb: Orleaal Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Hansbeny Elementary School -Kindergarten Building / PW# 13042 FIPS#033-UA9M2-00 Project Location: 1339 Clouet Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 Latitude: 29.97009, Longitude: -90.04321 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I 603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Hansbeny Elementary School-Kindergarten Building ofthe Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement ofroofmglcomponents and trim.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 of nearby waterways or other bodies ofwater. Documentation Requirements D (Short version) AU 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) I:8J (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 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) I:8J Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type ofproject. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws which are listed under the NEPA level of environmental 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 ofany 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. Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifYing selection). Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/30/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env, Specialist Project NamdEnv, Database No: Hansberry Elementary School-Kindergarten Building FEMA-1603I1607-DR-LA PW#13041 Parish: Orleans FEMA Environmental Rev'ewer: Name: Adam Borden, FE Signature ----I-\C::il~~~~~::::::::~-Date ----L.&<--r--'!J'--tJ_-_(}_~_---' FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature ~r;:s I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. 181 Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Section II.E.t 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 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? Dyes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic 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. If not, 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 fmding/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 of archeological 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 of no 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 D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/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 finding/ SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 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) Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/30/06) Comments: FEMA'S Progranunatic 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, progranunatic allowances, Section H.E.I ofthe document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required 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 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 of federal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project. Correspondence/Consultation!References: NHPA effect determinations made by James Crouch, Historic Preservation Specialist Reviewer Name: Adam Borden. Env. Specialist Project Name/Eav. Database No: Hansberry Elemeatary School-Klndergartcn Buikling FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PWIH3042 Parisb: Orlcans B. Endangered Species Act 181 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 dir~ctly 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 determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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/Consultation!References: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated September 15,2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 181 Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). o 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? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/Consultation!References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/30/06. D. Clean Water Act 181 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 404/40 1I0r Section 911 0 (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 of the U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwi/) queried on 08/30/06. E. Coastal Zone Management Act o 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 Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/30/06) [8l State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spedalist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Hansberry Elementary School·Kindergarten Building FEMA·1603/1607·DR·LA PWlllJ042 Parish: Orleans o State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? 0 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 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. Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act [8l Project does not affect, control, or modifY a waterwaylbody of water. (Review Concluded) o Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody of water. o Coordination with USFWS conducted o No Recommendations offered by USFWS.