Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL --LOUISIANA See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Langston Hughes Elementary School-Bldg E./PW 13172vsn4 Applicant Name: Recovery School District Project Location: 3519 Trafalgar St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Latitude: 29.98782, Longitude: ·90.08057 Project Description: Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic damage on August 29, 2005 to Langston Hughes Elementary School-Bldg E. This project is one among a total of22 contributing (donor) facilities approved by FEMA for replacement. The Recovery School District chooses to use eligible funds for this replacement project (less demolition costs) towards the renovation of another existing RSD school. This project scope of work includes only the demolition and disposal of Langston Hughes Elementary School-Bldg E. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review (Review Concluded) o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion 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) o Environmental Impact Statement [8J Scope of work requires public involvement plan Comments: This project meets the criteria to utilize the Alternative Arrangements process within the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approved by the Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Homeland Security, and FEMA on 3/23/06. Based on documentation provided by the applicant, FEMA has determined that the Recovery School District has conducted a satisfactory process of public involvement and outreach in its project development and is otherwise eligible for consideration under Alternative Arrangements for NEPA compliance. The Recovery School District is responsible for archiving public involvement materials. This material will be available at close-out for authentication and such documentation will be made available for the closeout reviewer. o Project is Non-Compliant (see attached documentation justifYing selection). Reviewer and Approvals FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Borde list, FEMA LA-TRO Signature ---.."L!.=::::::::=-....l~~~=----Date '7 -~..2 -0 ~ FEMA Environmental Liaison Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Na~CynthiaEnvironmental Liaison Officer, FEM~LA TRO Signature ("!\ , ~'b Date l\()~c '1 Record of Environmental Consideration (Version April 2007) I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEP A) A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) o Not type of activity with potential to affect historic structures or archaeological resources (Review Concluded) o Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Allowance No. Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No ~Programmatic Agreement not applicable for historic structures or archeological sites, must conduct standard Section 106 Review (see comments). o Other Programmatic Agreement dated applies HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES o No historic properties that are listed or 45150 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) ~Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. ~Determination of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? ~Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) o Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) No (Review Concluded) o Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed (MOA on file) Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES o Project scope of work has no potential to affect archeological resources (Review Concluded) ~Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) o Project affects undisturbed ground or grounds associated with a historic structure Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources o Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources o Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Determination of historic properties affected o NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o NR eligible resources present in project area (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Resolution of Adverse Effect completed (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) Comments: FEMA, in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), has determined that the demolition ofLangston Hughes Elementary School-Bldg E and removal offoundation will have no effect on historic properties. Correspondence/Consultation/References: -Amber Martinez, Historic Preservation Specialist B. Endangered Species Act ~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) Record of Environmental Consideration (Version April 2007) o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA detenninationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file)