Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Plaquemines Parish School Board 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA/Hurricane Katrina/PublicAssistanceProgram/EPL0130-BurasHighSchool-Sign 


Record of Environmental Consideration 

See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project Name/Number: Buras High School -Sign / PW 14383 

Project Location: 35655 SR-11, Buras, Louisiana Plaquemines Parish 70041 (N29.3538 W-89.5265) 

Project Description: Project activities include replacing one school sign 48"x 96" with 
interchangeable letters and electrical power. Hazard mitigation will be achieved by compliance with 
codes and standards. 

Documentation Requirements 

I I 
No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) 

I I (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) 

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(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) 
£3 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 orPEA incomments) 
I I Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: Refer to Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Restoration and/or Improvement of External Facility Systems and 
Components dated 09/01/2005. See attached. 

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Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 
Name: Catherine Jones, Environmental Specialist 


Signature, 
Date 10/10/2006 

FEMA Regional Environmental (\ffi ;er ordelegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO 

Signature 7^~>r /^-jZ? 
. Date 10/10/2006 , 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) 
A. National Historic Preservation Act 
S Nottypeofactivitywithpotentialtoaffecthistoricproperties. (Review Concluded) 
O Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 
l~l Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # 
Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) 


HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES |
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[3 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years orolder in project area. (Review Concluded) j 
O Building or structure listed or45/50 years orolder in project area and activity not exempt from review. 

O Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) ] 
Are project conditions required? • Yes(seesection V) Q No (Review Concluded) ! 
O Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA fmding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) 
Q Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification 
during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments 

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No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile). 
Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) 
O Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) 
C] 
Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) 
Are project conditions required • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
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£3 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) 1 
O Project affects undisturbed ground. 
Q Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
Q Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) I 
[~1 Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources 

• 
Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required • Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) ) 
O Determination ofhistoric properties affected j 

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NReligible resources notpresent (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile). I 
Are project conditions required [[]Yes (see section V) ONo (Review Concluded) j 
r~l NR eligible resources present inproject area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on i 
file) |

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

• 
Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) 
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Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No 
(Review Concluded) 

Comments: 10/10/2006-Theprojectactivitiesasdescribed inthescope ofwork will have noeffectonhistoric resources as 
they involve the replacement ofschool sign only. No historic preservation review isrequired. This concludes the Section 
106 review forthisproject. Catherine Jones, Environmental Specialist. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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

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Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
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No effect to species or designated critical habitat (See comments for justification) 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) 
• 
May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 
determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No(Review Concluded) 


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Likely toadversely affect species ordesignated critical habitat 
D 
Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO(Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
S ProjectisnotonorconnectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea(ReviewConcluded). 
• 
Project is on orconnected to CBRA Unit orOtherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determination/USFWS consultation on 
file) 
• 
Proposed action anexception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) 
CI Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

D. Clean Water Act 
IS Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) 
O Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. 
• 
Project exempted as in kind replacement orother exemption. (Review Concluded) 
• 
Project requires Section 404/401/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 

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

Comments: Projectisnotinoradjacenttoany waterways oftheUS. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

£. Coastal Zone Management Act 
d Projectisnotlocatedina coastalzoneareaanddoesnotaffectacoastalzonearea(Reviewconcluded) 
CB] Projectislocated ina coastalzone area and/or affects the coastal zone 

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State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 

Q 
State administering agency requires consistency review. 

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

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Comments: ThisprojectislocatedwithintheLouisianaCoastalManagement Zone.LaDNRhasdetermined thatreceiptof 

federalassistanceisconsistentwiththeLouisiana CoastalResourceProgram. Projectswithinthe coastalzonemaystill 

requireacoastalusepermitorotherauthorizationfromDNR. ProjectsmaybecoordinatedbycontactingLADNRat1


800-267-4019.). 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 
1^1Projectdoes notaffect,control,ormodifyawaterway/bodyofwater. (Review Concluded) 
LZI Projectaffects controlsormodifiesawaterway/bodyofwater. 
__ Coordination with USFWS conducted 
__ No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) 
__ Recommendations provided by USFWS. 


Areproject conditions required? __ YES (see section V) f__ NO(Review Concluded) 

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


G. Clean Air Act 
E_Project will not result inpermanentairemissions. (Review Concluded) 
l~l Project islocated inan attainment area. (Review Concluded) 
r~1 Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. 
I~l Coordination required with applicable state administering agency.. 
Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) • NO(Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 
__ Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 
f~l Projectcausesunnecessaryorirreversibleconversionofdesignatedprimeoruniquefarmland. 
O Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 
__ 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 
r~| Project notlocated within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
E3 Project located within a flyway zone. 
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Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? __ Yes (see section V) __ No (Review Concluded) 
l~l Project has potential to take migratory birds. 


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Contactmadewith USFWS 
Are project conditions required? __ YES (see section V) __ 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: http://pacificflyway.gov/Documents/Mississippi_map.pdf, 

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J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
_3 Project not located in ornear Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
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Project located inor near Essential Fish Habitat. 
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Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • 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? Q Yes (see section V) Q No(Review Concluded) 
• 
NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 
O 
Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
GE] Project is not along and does not affect Wild orScenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) 
• 
Project isalong oraffects WSR 
• 
Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPS/USFS. FEMA cannot fund theaction. 
(NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
• 
Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 
Comments: None 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 
II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains 
• No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
13 Located in Floodplain orEffects on Floodplains/Flood levels 
E3 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) ^ No(Review Concluded) 
O Beneficial Effect onFloodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). 
LjPossibleadverseeffectsassociatedwithinvestmentinfloodplain, occupancyormodificationoffloodplain 

environment 

• 
8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (ReviewConcluded) 
Comments: 10/10/2006-TheParishofPlaqueminesenrolledintheNationalFloodInsuranceProgram(NFIP)asof 5/1/85. 
Project is located within an "A99" zone, areas of 100-year flood to be protected by flood protection system under 
construction, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors notdetermined asperFlood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel 
number2201390885c,dated9/28/93. Projectisreplacementofsigntopre-disasterfootprintwhichisnotlikelytoaffect 
anyfloodplain. A.C.Clark,FloodplainSpecialist. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. E.0.11990-Wetlands 
E3 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 
O Located in Wetland oreffects Wetland(s) 

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• Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(ReviewConcluded) 
C] Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in ornear wetland 
d Review completed aspart offloodplain review 
C] 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 


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 
13 No Low income orminority population in, near oraffected by the project -(Review Concluded) 
O Low income orminority population inornear project area 
O No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income orminority population-(Review Concluded) 
O Disproportionately high oradverse effects on low income orminority population 
Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) • NO (ReviewConcluded) 

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 ofcompliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in 
consideration ofother environmental factors, review the project for extraordinary circumstances. 

*A"Yes" underanycircumstancemayrequireanEnvironmentalAssessment(EA)withtheexceptionof(ii)which 
shouldbeappliedinconjunctionwithcontroversyonanenvironmentalissue. Ifthecircumstancecanbemitigated, 
please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. 
ED (0Greaterscopeorsizethannormallyexperiencedforaparticularcategoryofaction 
|~| (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
Q (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 


conditions; 
r~l (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects oractions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
CH (v) Presence ofendangered orthreatened species ortheir critical habitat, orarchaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
l~l (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or 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)Potentialforadverseeffectsonhealthorsafety;and 
O (ix) Potential toviolate a federal, state, local ortribal law orrequirement imposed for the 


protection ofthe environment. 
D (x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed 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. 

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Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

V. Environmental Review Project Conditions 
Project Conditions: 

1. 
Thisprojectmustcomplywithall conditionsofthe attachedProgrammaticCategorical 
Exclusion. 

2. 
Unusableequipment,debrisandmaterialshallbedisposedofinan approvedmannerand 
location. Intheeventsignificantitems(orevidencethereof)arediscovered during 
implementationofthe projectapplicantshall handle, manage, anddispose ofpetroleum 
products, hazardous materialsand/ortoxicwasteinaccordance totherequirements andtothe 
satisfactionofthegoverning local,stateandfederal agencies. 
3. 
ThisprojectpotentiallyinvolvesthedisposalofMetallicMercuryContaining Electronic 
Devices. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that these devices are recovered, recycled, 
reused orsequesteredinaccordance withthe LouisianaDepartmentof Environmental Quality 
(LDEQ) "Declaration of Emergency; Mercury-Containing Devices and Electronic Equipment as 
Universal Waste" letter dated October 3,2005. 
Monitoring Requirements: None 

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