ABBREVIATED RECORD OF 
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION 


See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: Arthur Monday Multi-Service Center/ PW 15520/ FIPS # 071-55000-00 
Project Location: 1111 Newton St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana 70114, Latitude: 
29.94523, Longitude: -90.0445 
Project Description: High winds and rain from Hurricane Katrina caused considerable roof and 

interior damage to Arthur Monday Multi-Service Center. The scope of work is to restore the building 
to its pre-disaster condition and includes consulting services, construction repairs, replacement of 
damaged equipment, and a Hazard Mitigation Proposal. The mitigation proposal substitutes an EPDM 
roofing system with hurricane clip anchors in lieu of the 4-ply built-up roofing system currently on the 
building. 

Documentation Requirements 

[81 (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) 

D (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 (NEP A) Determination 

D Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -(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) 
IZI Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: This project meets the definition of critical infrastructure (hospitals and health care facilities) under i 
the Alternative Arrangements for NEP A compliance. 

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 

IZI 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 of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on 
file) 
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Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
D Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early 


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notification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments 
D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 

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D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) 
D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 

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Comments: The facility was built in 1977. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: Email correspondence with John Ehman, Project Officer dated 


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ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 

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~Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects undisturbed ground. 

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D Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources 
D Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence 
or consultation on file). <Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological 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 
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 findingl SHPOITHPO 
concurrence on file) 

D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOITHPO concurrence 
on file) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review 
Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on f

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D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No 
(Review Concluded) 

Comments: 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage description and scope of work from Project Worksheet 
15520 

THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPEOES 
~No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the 
Federal action. <Review Concluded) 
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D Listed species andlor 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 
determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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) 

Comments: 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: Endangered Species Summary for USFWS consultation, letter to 
Don Fairley dated September 15,2007 

E.O. 11988 -FLOODPLAINS 

D No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 

[8j Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainsIFlood levels 

[8J No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review 

Concluded), 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) [8J No (Review Concluded) 

D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 

D Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of 

floodplain environment 

D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 

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

Comments: The city ofNew Orleans 1Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 
on 08/0311970. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030160 E, dated 03/0111984, project 
is located in zone "B", area protected from 100-yr flood by levee, dike, or other structure subject to failure or 
overtopping during larger floods. Project is to repair facility 1building to pre-disaster footprint which is not 
likely to affect any floodplain. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. 
2252030160 E, dated 03/0111984, A. C. Clark, CFM, floodplain 

E.O. 11990 -WETLANDS 

[8J No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 
D Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(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: 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
(http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) referenced February 14,2007. 


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

o No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 
jg] Low income or minority population in or near project area 

~No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review 
Concluded)

oDisproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The percent popUlations of70114 are: 73.6 % African American, 21.8 % Caucasian and 4.3 % 
Hispanic, 35.3 % of individuals are below poverty level. 
Correspondence/ConsultationlReferences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, 
referenced Febru 14,2007. 


OTHER RELEVANT LAWS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS 

o No impacts to other substantive lawslExecutive Orders identified. Review concluded. 
~ Other applicable substantive laws/Executive Orders. (Identify law/E.O. and conditions if any below). 

Comments: 

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 

Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event 
significant items (or evidence thereot) are discovered during implementation of the project, applicant shall 
handle, manage, and dispose of petroleum products, hazardous materials (such as asbestos and lead based paint) 
and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the satisfaction of the governing local, state and 
federal agencies. 

Formosan Termite Initiative Act 

In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA RS. 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 of Agriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). 

Clean Air Act 

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 "Eighth Amended Declaration of 
Emergency and Administrative Order" dated January 19, 2007, incorporating the provisions of the 
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33 .iii.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 order. 

Correspondence/Consultation/Reference: Damage description and scope of work from Project Worksheet 

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Project Conditions: 

1. Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the 
event significant items (or evidence thereof) are discovered during implementation of the project, applicant 
shall handle, manage, and dispose of petroleum products, hazardous materials (such as asbestos and lead based 
paint) and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the satisfaction of the governing local, state 
and federal agencies. 
2. In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
Parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, S1. 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 of Agriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). 
3. 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 "Eighth Amended 
Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated January 19,2007, incorporating the provisions of 
the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
(NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.iii.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 order. 
4. In order to comply with the NEPA process, and because ofthe potential for this project to have an adverse 
impact on the environment, including the social and economic environments, prior to initiating the project, the 
applicant must prepare a public involvement plan and conduct a public involvement process. FEMA's 
Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) staff can provide guidance to determine how much and what 
type of public involvement is appropriate for a given project. If needed, the public outreach group can assist you 
in designing and implementing a public involvement program. Copies of any articles, public notices, meeting 
minutes, and public comments should be provided to FEMA to become part of the project record. 


No extraordinary circumstances as described in 44 CFR lO.8(d)(3) were identified during project review. 

REVIEWER AND APPROVALS 

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 
Name: Nicole Poret 

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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 

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Name: Bridget Za~h, 
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