N~.me: Cathe~i .; Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL --LOUISIANA See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Abrams Elementary Bldg C-PW 13218V4 Applicant Name: Recovery School District Project Location: 6519 Virgilian Street Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70126 Latitude: 30.02000 Longitude: -90.01708 Project Description: Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic damage on August 29,2005 to Abrams Elementary School. This project is one among a total of 22 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 schoo!. This project scope of work includes only the demolition and disposal of Abrams Elementary School. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review (Review Concluded) o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion D Categorical Exclusion -CategoryD 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 me~iew Concluded) D Environmental Assessment D. ~up.p~~.';\ental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 0·' EnvirC!nmental Impact Statement ' [gj SCI?P~ ~fwork requires public involvement plan,;,\11:. ( ~ 1, ; Comments: This project meets the criteria to utilize the Alternative Arrangements proc~sswithin 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. D Project is Non-Compliant (see attached documentation justifying selection). Reviewer ;arid;Approvals FEMA .Envill'onmental Reviewer: Specialist, FEMA LA-TRO J I . ..'I,..... ' S.ignafure --'."F"'---'-"'---#----+---+'"+---"¥o.;:-----Date ttz3/~ , Name: Cynthia Teeter, Deputy Envl nmental Liaison Officer, FEMA LA TRO Sign~ ~('Y1 .C5H. Date "-/('a1(6CJ FEM!c Environmental Liaison I r or Delegated Approving Official: Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version April 2007) I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) , ! A.. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic structures or archaeological resources (Review Concluded) D Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Allowance,No, Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No ' " [8J Programmatic Agreement not applicable for historic structures or archeological sites, must conduct standard Section 106 Review (see comments). D Other Programmatic Agreement dated applies HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES D No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area, (Review Concluded) r8J Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. r8J Determination of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? r8J Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO 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 '. f ' i. ;" _. ,~!, D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO ~enceon file) • Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) \., ,', ( ,,;' D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) .• ' ' D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed (MOA on file) " Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V),,[JiNo (Review Concluded) ,", ~. .' . t ~ ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 11:: D Project scope of work has no potential to affect archeological resources (Review Concluded) r8J Project affects only previously disturbed ground, (Review Concluded) D Project affects undisturbed ground or grounds associated with a historic structure D Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of historic properties affected , ., I. D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPo' concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section vt~a})J'o (ReviewConciudedl D NR eligible resources present in project area (FEMA findinglSJ;lPOITHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingl Sij~O/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V)D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/Tl::IPO concurrence on file) D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed(M:OA on file) ; , ;, '" Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments:, A review of version #5 of this project was conducted in accordance FEMA's Programmatic Agreement dated December 3,2004. FEMA has determined that No Historic Properties are affected by the demolition of Abrams Elementary. SHPO concurrence with this determination was received, dated 08112/2008. The review of the Alternate project associated with this PW will be documented in PW 18597. The applicant must comply with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) and the Inadvertent Discovery Clause, which can be found under the Environmental Review NHPA conditions. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Rusty Anchors, Historic Preservation Specialist ,, } ( B. Endangered Species Act ; r8J No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly orindirectly by the Rederal action. (Review Concluded) , , ''I i Record of Environmental Consideration (Version Apri12007) D Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. D No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA determination/USFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat D Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) ~omments: P~qject 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'; '., Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS emergency consultation provisionsid~t~finined in letters dated 1 ' , . September 15, 2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal. Barrier Resources Act IZl Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). D Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determinationlUSFWS consultation on file) D Proposed action an exception under Section 3S0S.a.6 (Review Concluded) D Proposed action not excepted under Section 3S0S.a.6. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 04/21109. D. Clean Water Act 18l Projtrtt wO'!J!ld not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) .: ',\<. 0, Prdjectwohld affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U,S. o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Condfuded) '. D Project requires Section 404/40 I of Clean Water Act or Section 911 0 of Rivers and Harbors Act permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. , :. i .~~q project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Revie'r Concluded) D Project w?;tl,d affect waters of the U.S, by discharging to a surface water body. . Comments: No jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands, occur in the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried on 04/21/09. E. Coastal Zone Management Act D Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) I:8J Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone I:8J State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). D Stl!,te administering agency requires consistency review. -" Ar~ project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) . , . i· .': '!I" ·Comm'e~ts: '1;h~s project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA ~N,\t has determined that receipt of federalassi~ta\1ce is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects wIthIn'the coastal zone may still require a codsta'r use permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1800- 276-4019: . de • ,. ""I',, i, >'.11 . iCorres (mdenceiConsultation/Re erences: LOUISIana Coastal Zone ma s ueried 04!2t109:~'~ F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act I:8J Project does not affect, control, or modifY a waterway/body of water. (Review Concluded) D Project affects, controls or modifies a waterway/body ofwater. D Coordination with USFWS conducted Record of Environmental Consideration (Version April 2007) ; D No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) '",' D Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NOW.~tiew Conclude~) " Commeitts::No,Streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 04/21109. , " G. Clean Air Act [8J Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) D 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: This project involves the renovation of a public structure. The proposed project includes activities that would produce a minor, temporary, and localized impact on air quality from fugitive dust particle's, No long-term air quality impact is anticipated. Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. H~ F,arml,and Protection Policy Act)£!J , IZI ProjeclwiJI not affect undisturbed ground. (Review Concluded) "'.;, , ' Od?rojeltt ha;'a.zoning classification that is other than agricultural or is in an urbanized area. (Review Concluded) 0, Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) "0' oProject causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique'fannli:md, D C90rdination with Natural Resources Conservation Service required, , D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-l 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/Consultation/References: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey •(http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.!!ov/aoo/) referenced 04/21109. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act D Project,not tocated within a flyway zone (Review Concluded) [8J Project located within a flyway zone. " ,0Project does not have potential to take migratory birds (Review Concluded),." l. : .Ate project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) [8J No (Review ColiCiuded) : 0 Project has potential to take migratory birds. "l'l ';c D Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) NO (Review Concluded) , . •,;"i. "> LA;:~;-::: Comments: Th~ 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/Consultation/References: USFWS guidance letter dated September 27, 2005. J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [8J Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat (Review Concluded) D Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) .. D NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) '.. ' D Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations complet~&~' Record; ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version April 2007) ;'! Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not located in any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.gov/) referenced 04/21/09. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act o Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concl~ded) o Project is along or affects WSR o Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) .... o Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWS/BLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) CommeitiS: Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR). Correspondenfe/Consultation/References: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www,n .gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. L. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Comments: The renovation activities associated with this project may result in various types of debris and wastes, some of which may be' hazardous. Therefore, all debris and waste must be treated, stored, and disposed of in a proper manner and location. (See Section V) II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.O.lI988 -Floodplains .. o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concfu;ded) o Located in Floodplain or Effects on Floodplains/Flood levels '.".'1,. oNo-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 B~l]eficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded).\~J:P.~"· . 0 Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: This version is for the demolition of the facility. The remaining replacement funds will be de-obligated and applied to an alternate project involving another facility. No further floodplain review will be forthcoming for PW listed unless there should be are-obligation of funds or changes to the scope of work. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Kimberly Rogers, Environmental Specialist-Floodplain B. E.O.11990 -Wetlands . --~ --I ~ 0'No·Effef.ts,9:n WetJand(s) and/or project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Conc~M1~R) EI Located In Wetland or effects W etland( s ) .' .~'~;': o Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) o Po;ssible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland ,,' 0 Review completed as part offloodplain review '., 0 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file, ... . , Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO' (Review Concluded) Comments: No wetlands were determined to be present by checking the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps, Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line. (http://wetiandsfws.er.us!!s.!!ov/wtlnds/launch.htmJ) 04/2212009. Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version April 2007) C~ E.O. ~~898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations 0'Project scoRe of work has no potential to adversely impact any population (Review <;ogcluded) 0' No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project based on informiltion gathered from [add a reference] (Review Concluded) [gI Low income. or minority population in or near project area o No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population (Review Concluded) [gI Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population Are project conditions required? [gI YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review