Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spetialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Kennedy High School-Modularlll (Facility) FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW1I13116 Parish: Orleans Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code ofFederal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Kennedy High School-Modular# I (Facility) 1PW# 13116 FIPS#033-UA9M2-00 Project Location: 5700 Wisner Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 Latitude: 30.01912, Longitude: -90.08562 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Kennedy High School-Modular# I (Facility) ofthe Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement ofthe building within its pre-disaster 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 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. :lIstore.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servletiFemaWelcomeView?storeld==1000 l&catalogld==1000 l&langld==-l, The city ofNew Orleans/Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 8/3/1970. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030095 E, dated 03/0111984, project is located within an "A6" zone, area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors as detennined. Project is replacement ofbuilding and replacement ofcomponents. Applicant is required to coordinate with local floodplain administrator regarding floodplain pennit(s) prior to the start ofany 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 ofthe pennanent project files. 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 of those building contents, materials and equipment to or above the advisory base floodplain. A. C. Clark, Floodplain Specialist Correspondence/ConsultationlReferences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030095 E, dated 03/0111984 B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands [8J No Effects on WetJand(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) D Located in Wetland or effects WetJand(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: No wetlands were observed during site visit or detennined to be present by checking the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on~line Chttp://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 08/30/06. C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations D No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project ~ (Review Concluded) [8J Low income or minority population in or near project area [8J 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 Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/30/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Kennedy Higb Scbool-Modularlll (Facility) FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PWII13II6 Parisb: Orleans Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments This project has no Environmental Justice implications. Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, referenced 08130/06. 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 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 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 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 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. 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. Ifthe circumstance can be mitigated, please explain in comments. Ifno, leave blank. Yes o 0) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action o (ii) Actions with a high level of public 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 of endangered 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 Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/30106) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Kennedy High School-Modular#l (FaCility) FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PW#lJI16 Parish: Orleans o (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection ofthe 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 ofa 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 "Fifth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 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.m.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, 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 ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa determination of ineligibility is made. • 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. If during the course of work, 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 fmds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at 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 notity the law enforcement agency of the 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 of the discovery. Ifthis scope of work and/or the 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. • Applicant is required to coordinate with local floodplain administrator regarding floodplain permit(s) prior to the start ofany 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 ofthe permanent project files. Per 44 CFR 9 .11 (d) (9), the replacement of building contents, materials and equipment, where possible, disaster proofmg ofthe building and/or elimination of such future losses by relocation ofthose building contents, materials and equipment to or above the advisory base floodplain. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/30/06)