Comments: This project meets the definition of critical infrastructure (government building) under the Alternative Arran ement for NEPA com liance. _._-- Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL --LOUISIANA -April 2007 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part JO Project NamelNumber: Algiers Courthouse/PW 7561 VI Applicant Name: City of New Orleans Project Location: 255 Morgan Street, New Orleans, LA, Orleans Parish, Latitude: 29.95392, Longitude: -90.05412 Project Description: The Algiers Courthouse was damaged due to Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. It was constructed in 1896 and is located in both the Algiers Point National Historic District and the City of New Orleans Historic District. The structure experienced roof and window damage with water intrusion throughout the structure. Hazard mitigation includes adding bracing to the Algiers Courthouse sign. The sign was attached to the parapet and was blown down damaging the parapet. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination D Statutorily excluded from NEP A review (Review Concluded) D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) D 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? D Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Environmental Assessment o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) [8J Environmental Impact Statement o Scope of work requires public involvement plan o Project is Non-Compliant (see attached documentation justifYing selection). Reviewer and A Record of Environmental Consideration (Version April 2007) .,..... , ... , ...... j .. C1Iltt.... "'''pu.. u ..:: Ll''t::III't::IU rl-UJC\:I !''UunC/Lnv lIaUllJ35C' l'''U; \""lIy UI f"C'W uncan~ TV}' {:JUI Y I FEMA-160J/1607 -DR-LA Parish: Orleans 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) l8J Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Allowance No. I-E, 11AI, A2,A3,CI,C2,D2,D3,EI,H and IX-D. Are project conditions required? Yes (see Section V) D No Programmatic Agreement not applicable for historic structures or archeological sites, must conduct standard Section 106 Review (see below). D Other Programmatic Agreement dated insert date of PA applies HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES D No historic properties that are listed or 45150 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) l8J Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. 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) Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are 'project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) No (Review Concluded) Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Resolution of Adverse Effect completed (MOA on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES l8J Project scope of work has no potential to affect archeological resources (Review Concluded) D Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) D Project affects undisturbed ground or grounds associated with an historic structure Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources D 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) Determination of historic properties affected NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) NR eligible resources present in project area (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingl SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: -FEMA's Programmatic Agreement (PA), dated December 3,2004, provides for expedited project review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The scope of work as submitted in this PW has been reviewed and meets the criteria outlined in Appendix A, Programmatic Allowances, Sections n, items; {A.l} preservation of interior materials; {A.2} R&R interior floors/walls/ceilings; {A.3} R&R specialized finishes/plaster; {C.1} R&R windowpanes; {D.2} R&R cornices/trim; {D.3} R&R signs/awnings; {E.l} R&R roofing; {H} R&R contents; and Section IX, Item {D} architectural fees, of the document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for review where the work performed meets the allowances. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA< all proposed repair activities should be done in-kind to match materials and form. Work on interior plaster cornices shall follow guidelines in Preservation Brief23: Preserving historic plaster HTTP://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tpsibriefs/brief23.htm Work on roofs shall follow Preservation Brief29: the repair, replacement and maintenance of historic slate roofs. HTTP://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tpsibriefs/brief29.htm Work on the Record of Environmental Consideration (Version April 2007) nefjefftj liilUjC. ;;J(tPIJ31JIt :r..-Vl!nJeltl rroJecr j''jamell'.nv varaoase NO: Lny 01 New urleans/ rw /::101 v I FEMA-I 603/1 607-DR-LA Parish: Orleans windows shall follow Preservation Brief 9: repair of historic wooden windows, HTTP://www.cr.nps.govlhps/tps/briefs/briefl.l9.htm Work on the sign shall fo11ow Preservation Brief25: preservation of historic signs, HTTP://www.crr.nps.gov/hps/tps/briefs/briet25.htmlnterior painting shall follow Preservation Brief28: painting historic interiors, HTTP://www.cr.np~.g9v/hps/tps/briefs/brief28.htm Any change to the approved scope of work will require resubmission for re-evaluation under Section 106 amd consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project. Correspondence/Consultation/References: NHPA effect determinations made by Amber Martinez, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist. B. Endangered Species Act [8J 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? 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? YES (see Section V) 0 NO