Reviewer Name: Amanda Duchek Applicant: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff 0FC pisaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/ PublicBuildingsandFacilities/PW 1211 Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project Name/Number: Plaquemines Sheriffs Detention Center / PW 1211 Proiect Location; Plaquemines Sheriffs Detention Center, 110 Prison Road, Braithwaite, Louisiana 70082 [N29.59859, W-89.82654] Proiect Description: Demolish 800 bed, 90,300sf detention center which was destroyed by 30 foot flood surge and flying debris. Rebuild on existing slab, pile footings, and foundations. The building will be an identical structural system to pre-disaster condition. Replace fence, in kind. Documentation Requirements I I No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) I I (Shortversion) AllconsultationandagreementsimplementedtocomplywiththeNationalHistoric Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 12898 are completed and no other laws apply. (Review Concluded) IXI (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination I I Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) IXI Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (xv) (Review Concluded) I I Categorical Exclusion -Category I I No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I I Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). I I Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IVcomments) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) I I Environmental Assessment I I Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) I I Environmental Impact Statement Comments: RefertoProgrammaticCategoricalExclusionRestorationand/orImprovementofExternalFacilitySystemsand Components dated09/01/2005. Seeattached. Reviewer and Approvals I I ProjectisNon-Compliant(Seeattacheddocumentationjustifyingselection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Amanda Specialis tnanda Duchek, Duchek,Duchek, Environmental EnvironmentalEnvironmental Specialist Signature Jy^f^uX)JoAq rLtX%-L ^ • Date 0l/2l/06_ FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Mike Grisham, DELO Record of Environmental Consideration 1 01/21/06 Reviewer Name: AmandaDuchek Applicant: PlaqueminesParishSheriffOFC pisaster/Emergency/Program/ProjectTitle: DR-1603-LA / PublicBuildings and Facilities/ PW 1211 Signature >r6*C^.//.^tfeC—> ._ Date 0l/2l/06_ I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act O Nottypeofactivitywithpotentialtoaffecthistoricproperties. (Review Concluded) [X] Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement 12/04. ^ Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # I. E. Are project conditions required? \Z\ Yes (see section V) ^ No (Review Concluded) l~~l Programmatic Agreement does notapply, must conduct Standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 1X1Nohistoric properties listedonNRHP or45/50 years orolderinprojectarea. (Review Concluded) l~~l BuildingorstructurelistedonNRHPor45/50yearsorolderinprojectareaandactivitynotexemptfromreview, dl Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (ReviewConcluded) l~l Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) l~lProperty aNational Historic LandmarkandNational ParkService was provided earlynotification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments l~1 NoAdverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) n No (ReviewConcluded) l~l Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) I I Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Areproject conditions required \Z\ Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES E<] Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) f~| Project affects undisturbed ground. O Project areahasno potential forpresence ofarcheological resources O Determinationofnohistoricpropertiesaffected(FEMAfinding/SHPO/THPOconcurrenceor consultation on file). (Review Concluded) O Project areahaspotential forpresence ofarchaeological resources O Determinationofno historicpropertiesaffected(FEMAfinding/SHPO/THPOconcurrenceonfile) Are project conditions required O Yes (see section V) • No (ReviewConcluded) l~l Determination of historic properties affected • NRHPeligible resourcesnotpresent (FEMAfinding/SHPO/THPOconcurrenceonfile). Are project conditions required QYes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) O NRHP eligible resources present inproject area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) O No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) \Z\ No (Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) O Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? \Z\ Yes (see section V) L~] No (Review Concluded) Comments: Buildings constructed in the 1995, and expanded in 1999. The fence repair/replacement falls under the Programmatic Agreement: THIS SCOPE OF WORK HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND MEETS THE CRITERIA IN APPENDIX A, PROGRAMMATIC ALLOWANCES, ITEM I, SECTION E, OF FEMA'S PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT (PA) DATED DECEMBER 3, 2004. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PA, FEMA IS NOT REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE NATIONAL REGISTER ELIGIBILITY OF PROPERTIES WHERE WORK PERFORMED MEETS THE APPENDIX A CRITERIA. Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act Record of Environmental Consideration 2 01/21/06 Reviewer Name: AmandaDuchek Applicant: PlaqueminesParishSheriffOFC pisaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Buildings andFacilities/PW1211 5^ No listed species and/ordesignated critical habitat presentinareas affected directly orindirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) O Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly orindirectly by the Federal action. I~~lNoeffecttospeciesordesignatedcriticalhabitat (Seecommentsforjustification) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) r~1 Mayaffect,butnotlikelytoadverselyaffectspeciesordesignatedcriticalhabitat(FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? CH Yes (see section V) Q No (ReviewConcluded) l~lLikelytoadversely affect species ordesignated critical habitat l~1 Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion onfile) Are project conditions required? L~] YES (see section V) Q NO(ReviewConcluded) Comments: Endangered species within Plaquemines Parish include the Bald Eagle, Brown Pelican, West Indian Manatee, Piping Plover, Green Sea Turtle, HawksbiU Sea Turtle, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Gulf Sturgeon, and Pallid Sturgeon. Project activities will have no adverse effect on any listed species or critical habitat Correspondence/Consultation/References: www.fws.gov/southeast/es/louisiana.htm. US Fish and Wildlife Service letter dated September 12,2005,and September 19,2005 C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act E3 Projectisnotonor connectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea (ReviewConcluded). I~l Projectisonor connectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea. (FEMAdetermination/USFWSconsultationon file) [~1 Proposed action anexception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) [~1 Proposed action notexcepted under Section 3505.a.6. Are project conditions required? LT] YES (see section V) Q NO (ReviewConcluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: D. Clean Water Act E3 Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) [~l Project would affect waters, including wetlands, oftheU.S. C] Projectexempted asinkindreplacement orother exemption. (Review Concluded) O Project requires Section 404/401/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) \Z\ NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: £. Coastal Zone Management Act O Projectisnotlocatedina coastalzoneareaanddoesnotaffectacoastalzonearea(Review concluded) ^ Project islocated ina coastal zone areaand/or affects thecoastal zone ^ State administering agency does notrequire consistency review. (Review Concluded). dl State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? d YES (see section V) fZ] NO(ReviewConcluded) Comments: FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). Any change to the approved scope of work will require re-submission to FEMA for reevaluation for the consistency with the LCMP. Non-compliance with this requirement may jeopardize the receipt of federal funds. No further review is required. Correspondence/Consultation/References: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act UZ\ Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterway/body of water. (Review Concluded) [~1 Project affects, controls or modifies a waterway/body of water. Record of Environmental Consideration 01/21/06 Reviewer Name: Amanda Duchek Applicant: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff OFC pisaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA / Public Buildings and Facilities/ PW 1211 f~l Coordination with USFWS conducted O No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (ReviewConcluded) O Recommendations provided byUSFWS. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways of the US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act E3 Projectwillnotresultinpermanentairemissions. (Review Concluded) l~lProject islocated inan attainment area. (Review Concluded) [~1 Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. O Coordination required with applicable state administering agency.. Are project conditions required? \Z\ YES (see section V) Q NO (ReviewConcluded) Comments: Project is rebuilding a structure in kind, will not result in permanent air emissions. Correspondence/Consultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act ^ Projectdoesnotaffectdesignatedprimeoruniquefarmland. (Review Concluded) l~|Project causes unnecessary orirreversible conversionofdesignated prime orunique farmland. O Coordination withNatural Resource Conservation Commission required. O Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Project notlocated within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) £<] Project located within a flyway zone. ^ Project does nothave potential totake migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) £3 No (Review Concluded) f~1 Project has potential to take migratory birds. • Contact madewithUSFWS Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments:SeeletterfromDonFairleytoMr.RussWatsonwithUSF&WS,dated09/14/2005. Specifically,FEMAhas 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: http://pacificflywQy.qov/Documents/Mississippi tnap.pdf, J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ^ ProjectnotlocatedinornearEssentialFishHabitat. (Review Concluded) l~1 Project located inornearEssential FishHabitat. |~| Project does notadversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) • Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) |~~| NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) O No(Review Concluded) l~l NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) I IWritten reply toNOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None 01/21/06 Record of Environmental Consideration Reviewer Name: Amanda Duchek Applicant: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff OFC pisaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/ PublicBuildingsandFacilities/PW 1211 Correspondence/Consultation/References: K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [*3 Projectisnot along and does notaffect Wild orScenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) l~1 Project isalong oraffects WSR • ProjectadverselyaffectsWSRasdeterminedbyNPS/USFS. FEMAcannotfundthe action. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) • ProjectdoesnotadverselyaffectWSR. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLMconsultationonfile) Are project conditions required? O YES (seesection V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations Identify relevant law or regulations, resolution and any consultation/references: None II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains O NoEffectonFloodplains/FloodlevelsandprojectoutsideFloodplain-(ReviewConcluded) E3 Located inFloodplainorEffects onFloodplains/Flood levels ^ Noadverseeffectonfloodplainandnot adverselyaffectedbythe floodplain. (ReviewConcluded). Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) [K] No (Review Concluded) • Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). O Possible adverse effects associated withinvestment infloodplain, occupancy ormodification offloodplain environment • 8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Comments: 1/21/2006.--THE PARISH OF PLAQUEMINES IS ENROLLED IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) AS OF 5/1/85. FACILITY IS LOCATED WITHIN A "B" ZONE, AREA BETWEEN LIMITS OF 100-YR FLOOD AND THE 500-YEAR FLOOD, PER FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) PANEL NUMBER 220139 0450 B. DATED 5/1/85. PROJECT IS DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SHERIFF'S DETENTION CENTER TO PRE-DISASTER FOOTPRINT WHICH IS NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT ANY FLOODPLAIN. PROHNE, CFM. Correspondence/Consultation/References: see PW for reference to floodplain report B. E.0.11990-Wetlands ^ NoEffects onWetland(s) andproject located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) • Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) Q Beneficial Effecton Wetland -(Review Concluded) [] Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland l~lReview completedaspartof floodplain review [~1 8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 153 NoLow income orminority population in,nearor affected bythe project -(Review Concluded) I ILowincomeorminoritypopulationinornearprojectarea O Nodisproportionatelyhighandadverseimpactonlowincomeorminoritypopulation-(ReviewConcluded) O Disproportionatelyhighoradverseeffectsonlowincomeorminoritypopulation Are project conditions required? \Z\ YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 5 01/21/06 Reviewer Name: Amanda Duchek Applicant: Plaquemines Parish Sheriff OFC pisaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA / Public Buildings and Facilities/ PW 1211 Comments: None Correspondence/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 of (ii) which should be applied in conjunction with controversy on an environmental issue. If the circumstance can be mitigated, please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. Yes l~1 (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action l~l (ii)Actions with ahigh level ofpublic controversy |~1 (iii)Potentialfordegradation,eventhoughslight,ofalreadyexistingpoorenvironmental conditions; • (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; O (v)Presenceofendangeredorthreatenedspeciesortheircriticalhabitat,orarchaeological, cultural, historical or other protected resources; Q (vi) PresenceofhazardousortoxicsubstancesatlevelswhichexceedFederal,stateor local regulations or standards requiring action or attention; O (vii)Actionswiththepotentialtoaffectspecialstatusareasadverselyorothercriticalresources 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)Potentialtoviolatea federal,state,localor triballaworrequirement imposedforthe protection of the environment. O (x)Potential forsignificant cumulative impact when theproposed action iscombined with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, even though the impacts of the proposed action may not be significant by themselves. Comments: None V. Environmental Review Proiect Conditions Project Conditions: 1. This project must comply with all conditions of the attached Programmatic Categorical Exclusion. Monitoring Requirements: None Record of Environmental Consideration 6 01/21/06