Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, [ny. Spec:ialist Project Namdny. Datablse No: Celltral Services. Fencingilld NOIl-Struc:turallttm. 
FEMA-I603I1607-DR-LA PW#I3072 
Parish: Orellu 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 
See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 

Project NamelNumber: Central Services, Fencing and Non-Structural Items 1PW#13072 
FIPS#071-UFTI3-oo 

Project Location: 4300 Almonaster Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126 
Latitude: 29.99963, Longitude: -90.0369 

Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant damage 
to Central Services, Fencing and Non-Structural Items ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible 
applicant for replacement of fencing and associated components. Mitigation will be achieved through codes and standards 
upgrades for the replacement materials. All work will be performed 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) 

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 

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) 
I:8J Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent 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 Bor e 'FEMA;!;~ntalSpecialist 
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Re¥lewer Name: Adam Bonlea, Eay. Specialist Project NamelEay. Database No: Ceatnl Services. Feaclag aad Noa-Structunlltems 
FEMA-I6OJ/l607-DR-LA PW#13t71 
Parish: Ordaas 

FEMA Reeional Environmental Officer or Deleeated Approving Official: 
Name: Howard Bush, Environmental Liason Officer 


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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 
D Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. 
[81 Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: I,E 


Are project conditions required? [81 Yes (see Section V) 0 No 
D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 

HISTORIC Bun.DINGS AND STRUCTURES 
D 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 fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic 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. Ifnot, 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 of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
[81 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects undisturbed ground. 


o Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 


o Project area has potential for presence of archeological 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 of historic properties affected 
D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 SHPO/THPO 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) 

o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No 
<Review Concluded) 

Comments: Scope ofwork meets programmatic agreement (12/3/2004) allowance, appendix A, section I, E. 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 FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The 
applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA Historic Preservation staff have completed consultation with the 

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Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance with the 

Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Central Services, Fenclng and Non-Structuralltems 
FEMA-1603I1607-DR-LA PW#13072 
Parish: Orelans 

Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:611 et seq.) is required. The applicant shall notify the 

law enforcement agency ofthe 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 225-342-8110) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may 
jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. Ifthe scope ofwork changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further 

historic review. Katherine Zeringue, Historic Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist 

Com'!spondenceiColfSultationIRejerences: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
181 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) 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 finds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. 
CorrespondenceiConsultadonIRe/erences: 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. 
CorrespondenceiColfSultationIRejerences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/01106. 


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 lIor Section 9/10 (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. 
CorrespondenceiConsultationIReferences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried 
on 08101106. 

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 

1:81 State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 

o State administering agency requires consistency review. 

Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 
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Reviewer Name: Adam BordeB, Eav. Specialist Project NamelEav. Database No: Ceatnl Serviea, Feoeiag aad Noo-Strueturalltems 
FEMA-I4i03II4iO'-DR-LA PW#I3072 
Parish: Orelaas 

COllUMnts: 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. 
Corr~ondence/ConsultlltionIRej'e,ences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

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 of water. 

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) 

COllUMnts: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 
Correspondence/ConsulJatlonIRej'erences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08107/06. 

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: The proposed project includes activities that would produce a minor, temporary, and localized impact on air 
quality from fugitive dust particles. No long-term air quality impact is anticipated. 
Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe/erences: 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. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey

I(http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.gov/apJ)/ )referenced 08/07/06. 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
181 Project located within a flyway zone. 
I8'l Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) I8'l No (Review Concluded) 

o Project has potential to take migratory birds. 

D Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 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. 
Correspondence/ConsultlltionIRqerences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina 

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R.e\'iewer Name: Adam BordeD, EDV. Spedalist Projeet NamtlEnv. Database No: Central Semen, FeDdDgand Non-Strueturalltems 
nMA-1603I1607-DR-LA PW1#13071 
Parisb: Oulans 

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 determination/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) 
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. 
Co"espondencelConsultatloniRej'erences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamDP.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 08/07/06. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
I8J 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 the action. 
(NPSIUSFSlUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Copcluded) 
o Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
COl'respondencelConsultationiRejel'ences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/riverslwildriverslist.html. 
referenced 08107/06. 


L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Re2ulations 


State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories ofliquid 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 nonhazardous 
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 ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to deobligation 
ifa determination of ineligibility is made. 


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


1:81 No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 

o Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 

o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 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 offloodplain 
environment 


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

Comments: 

http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/storeslservletlFemaWelcomeView?storeId= 1 0001&cataIogId==1000l&langId=-l, 
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ReYlewer Name: Adam Bordea. Eav. Specialist Projed NamelEDv. Database No: CeDtral Senices. FeDciDg aDd Noa-Sh1Icturalltems 
FEMA-1603I1607-DR-LA PW#I34l72 
Parisb: Ordaas 

Per 44 CFR part 9.5 (c) (13), project is exempt from floodplain management review. The parish ofOrleans is enrolled in the 
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). as of08/0311 970. Kara Knott, Environmental Specialist. 
CO"GponilencelConsultationIRejerenct!S: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. 225203 0115 E 

B. E.O.11990 -Wetlands 
181 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 -docwnentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 






Comments: No wetlands were observed during site visit or determined to be present by checking the USFWS National 
Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. 
CorrGpondenceIConsultiltionIReferences: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
(http://wetIandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlndsllaunch.html) 08/07/06. 


c. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations 

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

181 Low income or minority population in or near project area 
181 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 of70126 are: 87.1% Black, 10.3% White, and 1.6% Hispanic. The median household 
income in 1999 was $ 30,627 and 18.8% offamilies are below poverty level. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIReferences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, referenced 

08107/06. 

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 
Com1tU!1tts: 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 nonhazardous 
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 deobligation 
ifa determination of ineligibility is made. 


Correspondence/ConsultfllionIR~ference: 

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. 

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RevIewer Name: Adam Bordea, [av. Specialist Project NamtJEav. Database No: Central ServictJ, Fenclog aad Non-Stnacturalltems 
FEMA-1603I1607-DR-LA rwlll307l 
Parisb: ORlaas 

• 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. Ifno, leave blank. 

Yes 

o (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category ofaction 
o (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy
o (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental 
conditions; 
o (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks;
o (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
o (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
o (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; 
o (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
o (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 
protection of the environment. 
o (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 of the 
proposed action may not be significant by thetnselves. 


IComments: None 

v. Environmental Review Project Conditions 


Project Conditions: 

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

• 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 willjeopardize 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. 
• Ifduring 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 fmds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts FEMA, who will in turn 
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, if unmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites 
Preservation Act (RS. 8:671 et seq.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency ofthe 
jurisdiction 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 225-3428170) 
within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt 
ofFEMA funding. Ifthe scope ofwork changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further historic 
review. 


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