Reviewer Nlme: Adlm Borden, [nv. Speclilist Project NlmelEnv. Dltlbue No: JordlD Elementary -Modular 1#4 (Fldlity) FEMA·1603/1607·DR-LA PW#13089 Plrlsh: OrIelD. Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Jordan Elementary· Modular #4 (Facility) 1PW#13089 FIPS#071·UFTI3·00 Project Location: 4348 Reynes Street, New Orleans, LA, 70 I26 Latitude: 30.01377, Longitude: -90.01108 Proiect Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Jordan Elementary· Modular #4 (Facility) ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement of the building within the existing footprint. The new building 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) 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) [gJ (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} [gJ Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent school, type of project. This project has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non·Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Bord n, MAl1'7='.cialist Signature Date §--ti2--(J-6 . Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Jordan Elementary -Modular IU (FacIUty) FEMA-I603JI607-DR-LA PWtll3t89 Parisb: Orleans FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature ~ce ,,c:::::7 Date _=g_....;.I...;;.O_~..:::O:.....::b"--_...... I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 181 Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. D Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Are project conditions required? D 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 findingiSHPO/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 fmdingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No 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 pennit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-276-4019. CorrespondenceiConsultationIReferences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 181 Project does not affect, control. or modifY a waterwaylbody ofwater. :llfactfinder.census.&ov, referenced 08110/06. III. Other Environmental Issues Identify other potential environmental concerns in the comment box not dearly 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 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 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). -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 if a determination of ineligibility is made. -Lead-Based Paint -this project involves the demolition ofa public structure that may contain surfaces coated with LeadBased Paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of29 CFR parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -worker safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA -hazardous waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that project 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. Co"espondence/Consultation/Reference: 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. If the 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 of action o (ii) Actions with a high level ofpubJic controversy o (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental conditions; Reviewer Nlme: Adlm IkIrden, Env. Specillist Project NlmelEnv. Dlt.blse No: Jordln Elementlry -Moduln 114 (Fldlity) FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PWtll3089 Plrish: Orleans 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 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 of a public structure. 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 "Fifth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, incorporating the provisions ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.III.SlSI 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, S1. Charles, st. John the Baptist, St. 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 ofthe Louisiana Department of Agriculture 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, 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 if a determination of ineligibility is made. • Lead-Based Paint -this project involves the demolition ofa public structure that may contain surfaces coated with Lead-Based Paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of29 CFR parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -worker safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA -hazardous waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that project 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. • Demolition must follow the lower 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. If during the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall inform Reviewer N.me: Ad.m Borden, Env. Spec:i.lilt Project N.mflEnv. D.t.b.H No: Jord.n Elemellury -Modulu 1#4 (F.c:iUty) FEMA-I603/I607-DR-LA PWI#I3089 hriJh: Orlelns 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 staffhave completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Hwnan Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) is required. The applicant shall notity the law enforcement agency ofthe jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four hours ofthe discovery. The applicant shall also notity 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 of work 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. • AU new construction must coordinate and comply with local floodplain ordinances and be built to codes, standards and must be elevated to or above advisory base flood elevations. In compliance with EO 11988, an 8-step process was completed and is attached. 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 LAGOHS/OEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files.