Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project Name/Number: Boothville Community Center/ PW 1983 

Proiect Location: 112 Gille Lane, Boothville, LA 
[N29.32212,W-89.39315] 

Proiect Description: Remove the internal and external damaged portions ofthe structure. Rebuild the 
structure including the heating ventilation air conditioning system, mechanical and electrical system. 
Restore 5600 SF terrazzo floor. 

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) 

[X] 
(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) 
1X1 Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (xv) and (xvi) (Reference PCE in comments) 


(Review Concluded) 

I I Categorical Exclusion -Category 
I I No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) 
I I Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). 
I I Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IVcomments) 

Are project conditions required? Q 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: RefertoProgrammatic Categorical Exclusion and/orImprovement ofInternalFacilitySystems, dated 
09/01/2005 andProgrammaticCategoricalExclusionand/orImprovementofExternalFacilitySystems,dated09/01/2005. 

See attached 

Reviewer and Approvals 

I I ProjectisNon-Compliant(Seeattacheddocumentationjustifyingselection). 

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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish j 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 | 

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FEMA Environmental Reviewer 
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Name: Stephanie Everfield, Environmental Specialist . 

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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official I 
Name: Michael Grisham, DELO 

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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) \ 
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A. National Historic Preservation Act X 
^ Nottypeofactivitywithpotentialtoaffecthistoricproperties. (Review Concluded) \ 
O Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement 12/CR ! 
r~l Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # \ 
Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) | 
O Programmatic Agreement does notapply, must conduct Standard Section 106 Review. j 


HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 

^ No historic properties listed on NRHP or45/50 years orolder in project area. (Review Concluded) I 
Q BuildingorstructurelistedonNRHPor45/50yearsorolderinprojectareaandactivitynotexemptfromreview. f 

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DeterminationofNo HistoricPropertiesAffected (FEMAfinding/SHPO/THPOconcurrenceonfile) j 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) j 
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Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA fmding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile) I 
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Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification j 
duringtheconsultationprocess.Ifnot,explainincomments } 
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NoAdverse EffectDetermination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). f 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) \ 
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Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) f 
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Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) f 
Are project conditions required Q Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) \ 
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES f 
^ Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) j 
r~l Project affects undisturbed ground. • 

[~1Projectareahasnopotentialforpresenceofarcheologicalresources 
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Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or f 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) | 
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Project areahaspotential forpresence ofarchaeological resources I 
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Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) | 
Are project conditions required O Yes (see section V) O No (Review Concluded) | 
r~| Determination of historic properties affected { 

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NRHP eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence onfile). f 
Are project conditions required IZlYes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) ! 
• NRHP eligible resources present inproject area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence f 
on file) f 
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No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) f 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) j 
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Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) { 
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ResolutionofAdverseEffectcompleted.(MOAonfile) I 
Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) O No j 
(Review Concluded) 
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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

Comments: There are no ground disturbing activities with this project. Additionally, the area has been disturbed by 
previous construction activities. RSick, Historic Preservation Specialist/ Archeologist 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
£3 Nolisted species and/ordesignated criticalhabitat present inareas affected directly orindirectlybytheFederal action. 
(Review Concluded) 

O Listedspeciesand/ordesignatedcriticalhabitatpresentintheareasaffecteddirectlyorindirectlybytheFederalaction. 
I~~lNoeffecttospeciesordesignatedcriticalhabitat. (Seecommentsforjustification) 

Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No(Review Concluded) 
n Mayaffect,butnotlikelytoadverselyaffectspeciesordesignatedcriticalhabitat (FEMA 
determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) 


Are project conditions required? d Yes (see section V) fj No(Review Concluded) 
n Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat 
Q Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO(Review Concluded) 


Comments: Endangered species within Plaquemines Parish include the Bald Eagle, Brown Pelican, West Indian Manatee, 
PipingPlover,GreenSeaTurtle,HawksbillSeaTurtle,Kemp's RidleySeaTurtle,LeatherbackSeaTurtle,Loggerhead Sea 
Turtle, Gulf Sturgeon, and Pallid Sturgeon. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: www.fws.gov/southeast/es/louisiana.htm US Fish and WildlifeServiceletter 
dated September 12,2005, andSeptember 19. 2005 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
Ex] Projectisnotonor connectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea (ReviewConcluded). 
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Projectisonor connectedtoCBRAUnitorOtherwiseProtectedArea.(FEMAdetermination/USFWSconsultationon 
file) 
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Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) 
O 
Proposed action notexcepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None | 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: j 
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D. Clean Water Act 
^ ProjectwouldnotaffectanywatersoftheU.S. (Review Concluded) 
l~lProjectwouldaffectwaters, includingwetlands,oftheU.S. 
O 
Projectexemptedasinkindreplacementorotherexemption. (Review Concluded) 

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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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

£. Coastal Zone Management Act 

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Project is not located ina coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) I 
E3Projectislocatedina coastalzoneareaand/oraffectsthecoastalzone ! 
E3Stateadministering agency doesnot require consistency review. (Review Concluded). J 

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State administering agency requires consistency review. I 
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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

Are project conditions required? O YES (see section V) O NO(ReviewConcluded) 

Comments: 02/13/2006 -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 RE-EVALUATION FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE LCMP. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THIS 
REQUIREMENT MAY JEOPARDIZE THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS. NO FURTHER REVIEW IS 
REQUIRED. STEPHANIE EVERFIELD, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 
E3 Projectdoesnotaffect,control,ormodifyawaterway/bodyofwater. (Review Concluded) 
[~1 Project affects, controls or modifies a waterway/body of water. 
I~l Coordination with USFWS conducted 
l~~l NoRecommendations offered byUSFWS. (Review Concluded) 
l~l Recommendations provided byUSFWS. 


Are project conditions required? \Z\ YES (see section V) Q NO (ReviewConcluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


G. Clean Air Act 
[>3 Projectwillnotresultinpermanentairemissions. (Review Concluded) 
O Project islocated inan attainment area. (Review Concluded) 
O Project is located in a non-attainment area. 
I~lCoordination required with applicable state administering agency.. 
Are project conditions required? [j] YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None j 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: I 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 
£<] Projectdoesnotaffectdesignatedprimeoruniquefarmland. (Review Concluded) 
C3 Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. 
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Coordination withNaturalResource Conservation Commission required. 

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Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) O NO (Review Concluded) 
Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 
[~1 Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
E3 Project located within a flyway zone. 
E3 Projectdoes nothave potential totake migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) O No(Review Concluded) 
l~lProjecthaspotential totakemigratory birds. 


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Contactmade with USFWS 
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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

Are project conditions required? DYES (see section V) Q NO(ReviewConcluded) 

Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/14/2005. Specifically, FEMA has 
determinedthatrestorationprojects fundedwithfederalresourceswillnot haveadverse impactson migratorybirdsorother 
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://pQCificflyway.qov/bocurnents/Mississippi map.pdf 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
^ Projectnotlocatedinor nearEssentialFishHabitat. (Review Concluded) 
O Project located inor near Essential Fish Habitat. 
I~~l Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? Q Yes(see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) 
l~~l Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence onfile) 
I INOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? \Z\ Yes (see section V) \Z\ No(Review Concluded) 
l~l NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 
[~1 Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? \Z\ YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
^ ProjectisnotalonganddoesnotaffectWildorScenicRiver(WSR)-(Review Concluded) 
O Project is along or affects WSR 
O 
ProjectadverselyaffectsWSRasdeterminedbyNPS/USFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 

• 
ProjectdoesnotadverselyaffectWSR. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLMconsultationonfile) 
Are project conditions required? d YES (see section V) \Z\ 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 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains 
l~lNoEffect onFloodplains/Flood levels andproject outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
D>3 LocatedinFloodplainorEffectsonFloodplains/Flood levels 
O No adverse effecton floodplain andnot adversely affected bythe floodplain. (Review Concluded). 

Are project conditions required? O Yes (see section V) • No(ReviewConcluded) 
[~1 Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). 
f~l Possibleadverseeffectsassociatedwithinvestmentinfloodplain, occupancyormodificationoffloodplain 

environment 

l~l8StepProcess Complete -documentation onfile 

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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

Are project conditions required? \Z\ YES (see section V) \Z\ NO (ReviewConcluded) 

Comments: 02/10/2006 -THE PARISH OF PLAQUEMINES ENROLLED IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE 
PROGRAM 05/01/1985. PER FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP 220139 0910C, PROJECT IS LOCATED IN ZONE 
A99, AREA OF 100-YR FLOOD TO BE PROTECTED BY FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM UNDER 
CONSTRUCTION; BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONS AND FLOOD HAZARD FACTORS NOT DETERMINED. 
PROJECT IS REPLACEMENT OF A PUBLIC BUILDING IN A SFHA. THE APPLICANT MUST COMPLY WITH 
EOl 1988, COMPLETING THE 8-STEP PROCESS; FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL 
LAWS, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; OBTAIN AND COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIRED PERMITS AND 
APPROVALS PRIOR TO INITIATING WORK ON THIS PROJECT. PER 44 CFR 9.12, APPLICANT MUST 
PUBLISH A FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. 

DOCUMENTION OF COMPLETED 8-STEP PROCESS AND FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE IS TO BE FORWARDED TO 

THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND FEDERAL 
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR INCLUSION IN THE PERMANENT PROJECT FILES. A.SPANN, 

FPM 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. E.0.11990-Wetlands 
^ NoEffects onWetland(s) andproject located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 
l~l Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) 
O BeneficialEffectonWetland-(Review Concluded) 

fj Possibleadverseeffectassociatedwithconstructinginornearwetland 

I IReview completed aspartof floodplain review 

I I8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile 

Are project conditions required? [] YES (see section V) \Z\ NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 
E3NoLow income orminoritypopulation in,nearoraffected bytheproject-(Review Concluded) 
l~lLow income orminority population inornearprojectarea 
|~| Nodisproportionately high andadverse impactonlowincome orminority population-(ReviewConcluded) 
[~1 Disproportionately high oradverse effects onlow income orminority population 
Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) 

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. 

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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

* 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 

[U (i)Greater scope orsizethannormally experienced fora particular category ofaction 
l~l (ii)Actions with ahighlevel ofpublic controversy 
Q (iii)Potentialfordegradation,eventhoughslight,ofalreadyexistingpoorenvironmental 


conditions; 
n (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
O (v) Presence ofendangered orthreatened species ortheircritical habitat, orarchaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 


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(vi) PresenceofhazardousortoxicsubstancesatlevelswhichexceedFederal,stateor local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
|~| (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; 
fj (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
O (ix)Potentialtoviolateafederal,state,localortriballaworrequirementimposedforthe 


protection of the environment. 
O (x)Potentialforsignificantcumulativeimpactwhentheproposedactioniscombinedwith 
otherpast,presentandreasonablyforeseeable futureactions,eventhoughtheimpactsofthe 
proposed action may not be significant by themselves. 

Comments: None 

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Reviewer Name: Stephanie Everfield Applicant: Plaquemines Parish 
Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603-LA/Public Building/PW 1983 

V. Environmental Review Proiect Conditions 
Project Conditions: 

1. 
This project must comply with all conditions ofthe attached Programmatic Categorical Exclusion. 
2. 
THE APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE AN 8-STEP PROCESS; FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE 
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; OBTAIN AND 
COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIRED PERMITS AND APPROVALS PRIOR TO INITIATING WORK 
ON THIS PROJECT. PER 44 CFR 9.12, APPLICANT MUST PUBLISH A FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE 
15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. DOCUMENTATION OF 
COMPLETED 8-STEP PROCESS AND FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE 
LOUISIANA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND 
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR INCLUSION IN THE PERMANENT 
PROJECT FILES. 
Monitoring Requirements: None 

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