Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District 
Di5llsterlEmergencyIProgram/Project Tide: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramlEOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

Record of Environmental Consideration 


See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NameINumber: Thomas Alva Edison Elementary School / PW 13309 

Project Location: 1339 Forstall Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish 70117 
(N29.96476, W-90.02047) 

Project Description: Project activities include replacing (1) Halogen light, (1) 4-ton AlC Unit, (1) 
7'H X 2' W X 8" D electrical distribution panel, main disconnect (710 AMP), (3) 10" D incandescent 
wall-mount dome light w/grill, (2) 3' X 6' 8" hollow-core exterior, single doors, mlm hardware, (2) fire 
alarms, (1) fire extinguisher, 700 SQ FT ofcarpet (no pad), all wiring, wall switches, and outlets (use 
square-foot estimate for 1,300 SF), 1,650 SF of sheetrock wall and 1,300 SF ofsheetrock ceiling. 
Hazard Mitigation will be achieved by compliance with codes and standards and good construction 
practices. 

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) 

C8J (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for 
compliance is attached to this REC. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination 

o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (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) 
C8J Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type ofproject. This 
project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws which 
are listed under the NEPA level of environmental review in the project worksheet. Any changes to this approved scope of 
work will require submission to, and evaluation and approval by, the State and FEMA prior to initiation ofany work, for 
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The applicant is required to obtain and comply with all local, state 
and federal permits and requirements. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above may jeopardize the receipt of 
federal funding. 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applieaot: Recovery School District 
DisasterlEmergeoeylProgramIProjeet Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance Program/EOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

Reviewer and Approvals 

D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifYing selection). 

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 

Name: June R. 
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onal Environmental cer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R. Bush. ELO 


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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws <other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

t8J Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. <Review Concluded) 

o Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement. Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 

o Activity meets Programmatic Allowances. 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 


mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
t8J No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. <Review Concluded) 

o Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. 

o Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOITHPO 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 

o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 

D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
t8J Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded)

o Project affects undisturbed ground. 

o Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
o Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). <Review Concluded) 


o Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources 


Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 

o Determination ofhistoric properties affected 
NR eligible resources not present (FEMA fmdingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 

NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA findingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on 
file) 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisasterlEmergency/PrognmIProject Tide: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance ProgramIEOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

o No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmding! SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding! SHPOffHPO 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) 

Comments: Pre-K building constructed in 1998. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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) 
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) 

IComments: None 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 

~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 3S0S.a.6? (Review Concluded) 
o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3S0S.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

D. Clean Water Act 

~Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) 

o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, of the U.S. 

o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) 
o Project requires Section 404/40 1lor Section 9110 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe U.S. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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) 

~Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
~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: June R. Griffin Appliunt: Recovery School District 
DisasterfEmergencylProgramIProjed Title: DRI603LA f Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance PrograrnlEOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. La 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. Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects, controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. 

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) 

Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways of the U.S. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

G. Clean Air Act 

181 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: Project will not result in permanent air emissions. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

cgJ Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 
D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated 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 Nq (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

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

o Project has potential to take migratory birds 

D Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/1412005. Specifically, FEMA has 
determined that restoration projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impacts on migratory birds or other 
fish and wildlife reserves. These determinations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana 
Endangered Species Summary are met. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://pacificflvway.govlDocuments/Mississippi map.pdf, 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisuterlEmergeDcylProgramIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hunicane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramlEOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

[8J 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 determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) 
o NOAA 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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

[8J 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. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
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 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 

A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 

o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
[8J Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainsIFlood 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) 
[8J Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification offloodpJain 
environment 


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

Comments: 08/09/2006 -The City ofNew Orleans / Parish ofOrleans enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP) on 08/03170. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel Number 2252030 t80E, dated 03/01/84, project is 
located in Zone "B", in area protected from the tOO-year flood by levee, dike, or other structure subject to failure or 
overtopping during larger floods. Project is replacement ofbuilding, equipment, and contents. Per Flood Recovery 
Guidance, dated 04/12/2006, where possible, replacement ofequipment and contents should be elevated at least 3 feet 
above the Highest Adjacent Grade Elevation. A. C. Clark Floodplain Specialist. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisuterlEmergeDcylProgramIProjeet Title: DRI603LA / Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance PrognunlEOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

~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)

D Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 
D Review completed as part offloodplain review 
D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 


Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 

~No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded)

D Low income or minority population in or near project area 
D 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 

Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

III. Other Environmental Issues 

Identify otber potential environmental concerns in tbe comment box not clearly falling under a law or 
executive order (see environmental concerns scoping cbecklist for guidance). 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

IV. Extraordinary Circumstances 

Based on tbe review of compliance witb otber environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in 
consideration of otber environmental factors, review tbe 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 
D (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category ofaction 
D (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 


conditions; 
D (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown 
environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
D (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
D (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; 
D (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 


Revitwer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisuterlEmergency!ProgramIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane KBlrina !Public Assistance ProgramIEOR 2146 Thomas Alva Edsion Elementary 
School 

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: 

1. Per Flood Recovery Guidance, dated 04/12/2006, where possible, replacement ofequipment 
and contents should be elevated at least 3 feet above the Highest Adjacent Grade Elevation. 
2. 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. 
3. In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA. R.8. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the 
Louisiana Parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, 


81. Bernard, 8t. Charles, 81. John the Baptist, 81. 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). 

Monitoring Requirements: None