Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office 
Disaster/EmergencylProgramlProject Title: DRI603LA / Hurricane Katrina (Public Assistance Programrrempleman 3 & 4 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: Templeman 3 & 4 / PW 4876 Version 1 

Project Location: 846 S. Dupre Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish 70119 
(N29.9606, W-90.0946) 

Project Description: Project activities include replacing all vinyl composition floor tiles, suspended 
acoustical ceiling and suspension grid system, damaged case work, doors and hardware, broken 
windows, damaged elevators, heat pumps, boiler and air compressor, wiring and devices. Replace (1) 
emergency generator and an 800 AMP automatic transfer switch, refinish damaged walls and paint 
ceiling. 
Hazard Mitigation # 1 will be achieved by replacing 107,366 SQ FT of VCT with an epoxy floor 
finish. 
HMP # 2: Replace 15, 140 SQ FT of roof ballast with fibrated aluminum coating. 
HMP #3: Replace with paperless interior glass mat gypsum panels in lieu of paper faced gypsum. 
HMP #4: Re-pipe valves & electrical controls above flood line. 
HMP #5: Install NEMA 12 Waterproof enclosures on first floor prison showers. 
HMP #6: Install NEMA 12 Waterproof enclosures on Gym shower fixtures. 
HMP #7: Elevate evaporative coolers/pumps/piping & motor controls above flood level. 
HMP #8: Elevate 1 st floor heat pumps on trapeze hangers. 
HMP #9: Elevate 4 compressor units above flood level. 
HMP #10: Install new exhaust fans with stainless steel strapping. 
HMP # 11: Install new boiler flue stack with stainless steel strapping. 
HMP #12: Elevate new electrical/mechanical RM equipment above flood level. 


(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) 

[;8J (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for 
compliance is attached to this REC. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl Determination 

D Statutorily excluded from NEP A review. (Review Concluded)
D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded)
D Categorical Exclusion -Category 


No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section N).
D Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) 


Are project conditioIfs required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 


D Environmental Assessment 
D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 
~ Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: Although this project would have qualified as a CATEX (XV & XVI) under 44 CFR Part 10.8 (D) (2), this 

project meets the definition of Critical Infrastructure (Detention Centers) under the Alternative Arrangements for NEPA 

Compliance. 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 of any 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 
Ijeopardize the receipt offederal funding. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 
Name: June R. Griffin, Environmental Specialist 


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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO 

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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

~Not type of activity with potential to affect historic pcoperties. (Review Concluded)
D Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement. Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 
Activity meets Programmatic Allowance. 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
~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 ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded)
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO 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 
D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findinglSHPOITHPO concurrence on file), 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) No (Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findinglSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) 
D Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

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

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

Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding! SHPOITHPO concurrence on 
file) 

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


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

Comments: Building constructed around 1992. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 
B. Endangered Species Act 

t8J No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review 
Concluded) 
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) 
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) 
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) 


None 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 

t8J 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) 

Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) 

Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 

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

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


D. Clean Water Act 

[8J 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 404/401lor Section 9/10 (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 of the 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) 

[8J Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
[8J State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 

o State administering agency requires consistency review. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA DNR has determined that 
receipt offederal 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 

[8J Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. (Review Concluded) 

o Project affects, controls or modifies a waterwaylbody of water. 

o Coordination with USFWS conducted 

o No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) 
o Recommendations provided by USFWS. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


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

G. Clean Air Act 

[8J Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 

o Project is located in an attainment area. (Review Concluded) 
o Project is located in a non-attainment area. 


o Coordination required with applicable state administering agency .. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project will not result in permanent air emissions. 
Correspondence/C onsultati on/References: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

[8J Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 

o Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. 

o Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 

D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

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Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
r8J Project located within a flyway zone. 
r8J Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? Yes (see section V) r8J No (Review Concluded) 
D 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 09/14/2005. 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: !mp:llpacificflyway.gov/Documents/Mississippi map. pdf, 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

r8J 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? 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 completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

r8J Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded)
D Project is along or affects WSR 
D Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPS/USFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded)
D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPS/USFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D 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) 

[8] Located in Floodplain or Effects on Floodplains/Flood 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 Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded) 


[8] Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification ()f floodplain 
environment 

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

Comments: 11113/2006 -The City ofNew Orleans/Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP) as of08/03170. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel Number 2252030160E, dated 03/01184, project is 
located within an "A4" Zone, area of 100-yr flooding, Base Flood Elevations and Flood Hazard Factors as determined. 
Project includes repair of a critical facility and replacement ofcomponents which is located in a Special Flood Hazard area. 
Applicant is required to coordinate with the local Floodplain Administrator regarding Floodplain Permit(s) prior to the start 
of any activities. Applicant is responsible for obtaining and retaining all permits and certificates for verification. 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 of the permanent Project Files. Floodplain Administrator and copies provided to LA 
GOHSEP and FEMA as part ofthe permanent Project Files. In compliance with EO 11988, an 8-Step Process, showing 
considered alternatives, was completed and is attached. Per 44 CFR 9 .11 (d) (9), mitigation or minimization standards must 
be applied where possible. The replacement of building contents, materials and equipment should be, where possible, wet 
or dry-proofed, elevated, or relocated to or above the Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) per the ABFE maps. Hazard 
Mitigation Proposals for the facility are attached. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final Public Notice IS days 
prior to the start of construction activities. Final Public Notice is to be forwarded to the LA GOHSEP and FEMA for 
inclusion in the permanent Project Files. 1. Schexnayder, CFM Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

[8] 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) 
o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 
o Review completed as part of floodplain review 
o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 






Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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

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

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


IComments: None 


ICorrespondence/Consultation/References: 

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). 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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 ofOi) which 
should be applied in conjunction with controversy on an environmental issue. Ifthe circumstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. 

Yes 

o (1) 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 ofendangered 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 
o Ox) 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. Applicant is required to coordinate with the local Floodplain Administrator regarding 
Floodplain Permit(s) prior to the start of any activities. Applicant is responsible for obtaining 
and retaining all permits and certificates for verification. 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 of the permanent project files. In compliance with EO 11988, 
an 8-Step Process, showing considered alternatives, was completed and is attached. Per 44 
CFR 9.11 (d) (9), mitigation or minimization standards must be applied where possible. The 
replacement of building contents, materials and equipment should be, where possible, wet or 
dry-proofed, elevated, or relocated to or above the Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) per 
the ABFE Maps. Hazard Mitigation Proposals for the facility are attached. Per 44 CFR 9.12, 
applicant must publish a final Public Notice 15 days prior to the start of construction activities. 
Final Public Notice is to be forwarded to the LA GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the 
permanent Project Files. 
2. 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. 
3. 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 of the 
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). 


Monitoring Requirements: None