Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Building 12 (UtilitiesIHVAC 00318) 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWtl8808 
Parisb: Orleans 

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Project NamelNumber: Building 12 (UtilitieslHVAC 00318)/ PWH8808 ! 
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Project Location: 615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119, Orleans Parish I 
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Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior 

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and interior damage to Building 12 (UtilitieslHVAC 00318) of Delgado Community College under the applicant-Facility I 
Planning and Control, State ofLouisiana. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for repair and replacement of 13XI0 ft. i 

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louvers as well as the front two 36 by 84 inch and rear two 36 by 84 inch double entry doors. Hazard mitigation will be 

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achieved through a proposal which includes attaching hurricane straps to the frame ofthe louvers (3 straps on vertical sides i 
to the foundation and frame). This will keep the louvers tightly secured to the track and prevent the wind from being able to I 
blow them loose. All work will be perfonned in a previously disturbed area with no indication ofnearby waterways or other i' 

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bodies ofwater. 

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Documentation Requirements i 
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o (Short version) All consultation and agreements implemented to comply with the National Historic Preservation I 
Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 12898 are completed and no other laws apply. 
(Review Concluded) 

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[8J (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional infonnation for compliance is 
attached to this REC and/or included in project files, as applicable. 

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National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) Determination I 

o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) I 
o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (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) 
[8J Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, pennanent school, type of project. This project 
has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer: 
Name: Adam B r en, FErr~enlalSpecialist 


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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: BuildiDCI2 (UtilitiesIHVAC 00318) 
FEMA-160311607-DR-LA PWII8808 


Parisb: Orleans 

FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: 

Name: D?=r=ntaILiasondffieer 

Signature ~--P Date -,. 1. O(e, 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 
D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties.
L8J Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: II-A,B,C 


Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 181 No 
D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
D No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. <Review Concluded)
L8J Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. 


L8J Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 181 No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 
D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
L8J Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects undisturbed ground. 


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

D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPO/THPO 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 file) 

D Resolution ofAdverse Effect c0m.E.!.eted. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? U 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, section {II}A-2 r&r cielings, {II} B-1 
r&rmechanicaVelectical, {II}c-1 r&r doors, of the document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to 
determine the national register eligibility ofproperties or to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer 

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(SHPO) for review where the work perfonned meets these allowances. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA, all 
proposed repair activities should be done in-kind to match existing materials and fonn. Any change to the approved scope 
of work will require resubmission for re-evaluation under Section 106 and consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance 
may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project. 
Com!spondence/ConsllltatlonIRejerences: NHPA effect detenninations made by Amber Martinez, FEMA Historic 
Preservation Specialist. 

Reviewer Name: Adam BordeD, EDviroDmeDtal Specialist Project NamelEDv. Database No: BulldiDg 12 (VdlldaIHVAC 00318) 
FEMA·I603I1607·DR·LA PW#8808 
Parish: OrleaDs 

B. Endangered Species Act 

181 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
eview Concluded 
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 


detenninationlUSFWSINMFS 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 

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

Comments: Project is located in an urban or previously developed area. Neither listed species nor their habitat occur in or 
near this site, thus FEMA fmds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. 
COI'I'espondence/ConsllltatlonIRe/erences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions detennined in letters dated 
September 15,2005 for Katrina. 

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C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 

181 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 detenninationlUSFWS 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: Project is not within a CBRA zone. 
COI'I'espondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 07/07/06. 


D. Clean Water Act 

181 Project would not affect any waters ofthe 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 404/401l0r 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: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. 
COI'I'espondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried 
on 07107/06. 

E. Coastal Zone Management Act 

D Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) 
181 Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
181 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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COllUlU!llts: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNaturai Resources 
(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. 
Co"espondence/ColISultatlonIRe./erences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

Revinrer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Building 12 (UtilitiesIHVAC 0(318) 
FEMA·1603/1607·DR·LA PW#8808 
Pariab: Orleans 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. (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: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 
Correspondence/ColISultatlonIRe/erences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 07/07/06. 

G. Clean Air Act 

D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 
181 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) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: This project involves the demolition or renovation ofa public structure. Regardless ofthe 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 "Sixth Amended Declaration of Emergency and 
Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, incorporating the provisions 
ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code 
(LAC) 33.111.5151 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 
orders. 
Co"espondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

1:8:1 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 

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

o Farmland Conversion Impact Ra . Form AD·} 006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: The project site is in a developed urbanized area and Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is precluded. No 
prime or unique farmland present. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 

I(htto:llwebsoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.e:ov/aool )referenced 07/07/06. 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

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

1:8:1 Project located within a flyway zone. 

1:8:1 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 1:8:1 No (Review Concluded) 

o Project has potential to take migratory birds. 

o Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NameJEnv. Database No: Building 12 (UdlidaIHVAC 00318) 
FEMA·I603/1607.DR·LA PWI#88t8 
Parish: Orleans 

Comments: The site is an existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the 
USFWS migratory bird management program. 
Com!spontience/ColI$llltatlon.IRejerences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina 
J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

181 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: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. 
Correspontience/ColI$llltatlon.IRejerences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 07/07/06. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

181 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 
Com!spondence/ColI$llitatlon.IRejerences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/rivers!wildriverslist.html. 
referenced 06127/06 . 


L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Re2ulations 


State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: Applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose ofpotentially hazardous waste, universal waste, and hazardous 
materials in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal regulations. These materials may include but are 
not limited to asbestos, lead-based paint, laboratory reagents, propane cylinders, paints and solvents, coolants containing 
chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs), used oil, polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs), other petroleum products, used oil filters, fuel filters, 
cleaning chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and unlabeled tanks and containers. Equipment that may include these materials 
are ice machines, refrigerators, generators, computers, televisions, mercury switches, fluorescent lights, fluorescent light 
ballasts, sandblast units, paint sprayers, etc. 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 


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

181 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 181 No <Review Concluded)

o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 
o Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 
environment 


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

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Comments: The site is located in Zone B. 

Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Databalt No: Building 12 (UdlidesIHVAC 00318) 
FEMA-IA3/I607-DR-LA PW#88e8 
Parish: Orleans 

http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcslstoreslservletIFemaWelcomeView?storeId= 1 000 l&catalogId= 1 000 1&lan&fd=-l. 
The city ofNew Orleans/Orleans parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 08/03170. Per Flood Insurance 
Rate Map 2252030095 E, dated 03/01/84, project is located in zone B; area protected from the 100-yr flood by levee, dike 
or other structures subject to failure or overtopping during larger floods. Project is repair to wind damaged components and 
should have no effect on floodplain. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 225203 0095 E, 
dated 03/01184 J 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 
181 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: No wetlands were observed during site visit or determined to be present by checking the USFWS National 
Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
<http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlndsllaunch.html) 07107/06. 


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

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

181 Low income or minority population in or near project area 
181 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: The percent populations of70119 are: 72.1% black, 23.3% white and 5.6% hispanic. The median household 
income in 1999 was $ 21,297 and 29.2 % offamilies are below poverty level. 
Correspondence/ConsultatlonIRe/erences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfmder.census.gov, referenced 

07/07/06. 

TIl. 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). 

State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: Applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose ofpotentially hazardous waste, universal waste, and hazardous 
materials in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal regulations. These materials may include but are 
not limited to asbestos, lead-based paint, laboratory reagents, propane cylnders, paints and solvents, coolants containing 
chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs), used oil, polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs), other petroleum products, used oil filters, fuel filters, 
cleaning chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and unlabeled tanks and containers. Equipment that may include these materials 
are ice machines, refrigerators, generators, computers, televisions, mercury switches, fluorescent lights, fluorescent light 
ballasts, sandblast units, paint sprayers, etc. 

Correspondence/ConsultationIReference: 

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. 
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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Building 12 (UtilitiesIHVAC 00318) 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#8808 
Parisb: Orlelns 

*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. If the circumstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. Ifno, leave blank. 

Yes 

o (i) 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 ofunproven 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 ofhazardous 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 (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 of the 
proposed action may not be significant by themselves. 


IComments: None 

v. Environmental Review Project Conditions 


Project Conditions: 

The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbursement: 

• 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 "Fifth Amended Declaration of 
Emergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March I, 2006, 
incorporating the provisions of 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 orders. 
• Applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose of potentially hazardous waste, universal waste, and hazardous 
materials in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal regulations. These materials may include 
but are not limited to asbestos, lead-based paint, laboratory reagents, propane cylnders, paints and solvents, 
coolants containing chlorofluotocarbons (efcs), used oil, polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs), other petroleum 
products, used oil filters, fuel filters, cleaning chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and unlabeled tanks and containers. 
Equipment that may include these materials are ice machines, refrigerators, generators, computers, televisions, 
mercury switches, fluorescent lights, fluorescent light ballasts, sandblast units, paint sprayers, etc. 


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