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Record of Environmental Consideration 
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See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. t

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Project NamelNumber: Woman's Work Release Building I PW 8597 

Project Location: 639 Rendon Street, City ofNew Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish 70119 

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(N29.96433, W-90.0973) 

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Project Description: Project activities include removing and replacing one 10 ton air conditioning 
unit, two 76 gallon water heaters, one 75 gallon water heater, and various electrical components. 

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Project activities also include removing and replacing 4,235 square feet of built up roofand 4,743 1 
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square feet ofplaster walls. This project has four hazard mitigation proposals attached. HMP 1 is to i 

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elevate the pad mounted air conditioning unit 48". HMP 2 is to relocate the water heaters to the second 
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floor. HMP 3 is to replace 4,743 square feet of plaster wall with "high abuse" gypsum wall board and 
HMP 4 is to replace the vinyl composite floor tile with sheet vinyl floor tile. 

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Documentation Requirements I 

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o No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) 
o (Short version) All consultation and agreements implemented to comply with the National Historic I 
Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 12898 are 


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completed and no other laws apply. (Review Concluded) ! 

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~ (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for 

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compliance is attached to this REC. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl Determination 

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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? D Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
D Environmental Assessment 

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

Comments: 6.30.2006. This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Police and Fire Stations) type of 
project. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other EHP laws. 


Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 
Name: Perry J. Boudreaux, Environmental Specialist ! 


SignaturC£--<:P r*'" .Date_-=6/=3=O/=20~O~6,----___ t-.!. ! 

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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Donald R. Fairley, ELO i 
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Signature ~ ___---I',c:/-. Date_~6::..:/3:.!::O.!.!:/2~O~06~___-.!. 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEP A) 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

[8J Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) 

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

o Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # _____-----;==;__ 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 


HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
[8J No historic properties that are listed or 45150 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 fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
o Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification 
during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments 
o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 






o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
[8J Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 

o Project affects undisturbed ground. 

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


o Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources 


o Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding!SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 

Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination of historic properties affected 

o NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding!SHPO/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 finding! SHPO/THPO concurrence on 
file) 

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

o Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding! SHPO/THPO 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: 6.30.06 -The structure does not meet the 50-year-criterion, nor does it possess the level ofexceptional 
importance required by Criteria Consideration G ofthe National Register Guidelines to be considered eligible for the 
National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on historic properties. James 
Crouch, Historic Preservation Specialist 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. Endangered Species Act 

cgj 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 


detenninationJUSFWSINMFS 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 Fonnal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 

cgj 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 detenninationJUSFWS consultation on 
file) 

o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded)
o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

D. Clean Water Act 

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

o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. 

o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded)
o Project requires Section 404/40 Ilor Section 911 0 (Rivers and Harbors Act) pennit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Pennits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 
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) 

[gJ Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
cgj 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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Comments: FEMA has detennined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the 
Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

t8l 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? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


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

G. Clean Air Act 

t8l 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 pennanent air emissions. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

IZI Project does not affect designated prime or unique fannland. (Review Concluded) 

D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique fannland. 
D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 

o Fannland Conversion Impact Rating, Fonn AD-I006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
IZI Project located within a flyway zone. 

IZI Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) IZI 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) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09114/2005. Specifically, FEMA has 
detennined that restoration projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impacts on migratory birds or other 
fish and wildlife reserves. These detenninations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana 
Endangered Species Summary are met 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://pacificflyway.gov/Documents/Mississippi map.pdf, 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

IZI Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
D Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. 

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o Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) t
o Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) t 


o NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded), 

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D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 

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o Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
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Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

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K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

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[81 Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) 
D Project is along or affects WSR t


o Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 

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(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 


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L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 

A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 

o No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
[81 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 

o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded>. 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 
[81 Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 

environment 
[81 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? [81 YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments 06/26/2006 -The City of New Orleans/Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
8/3170. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map 2252030 160e, dated 03/01184, site located in zone A4 area of 100-yr flood, base 
flood elevations and flood hazard factors determined. Project is repair of a building and replacement ofcomponents. In 
compliance with E.O. 11988, an 8-step process was completed and attached. Per 44 CFR 9.11 the placement of contents, 
materials and equipment should where possible be either flood proofed, relocated or elevated to or above the advisory base 
flood elevation. 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. 
A.Spann, CFM 

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B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

[81 No Effects on Wetland{s) and project located outside WetJand(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 

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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 

181 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 the review of compliance witb otber 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 of(ii) 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 
D (i) Greater scope or size than nonnally experienced for a particular category of action 
D (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental 


conditions; 
D (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
D (vi) Presence of hazardous 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 
D (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 


protection of the environment. 
D (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 Proiect Conditions 

Project Conditions: 

1. Per 44 CFR 9.11 the placement ofcontents, materials and equipment should where 
possible be either flood proofed, relocated or elevated to or above the advisory base flood 
elevation. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to 
the start ofconstruction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the La 
GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. 

Monitoring Requirements: None 

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