Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson A , Record of Environmental Consideration See44 Code ofFederal Regulation Part10. Project Name/Number: WSmith Jr. Elementary School (Grounds) / PW 11914 Project Location: 6755 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Violet, Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish 70092 (N29 89191 W-89.89847) Project Description: Project activities include removing and replacing chain link perimeter fence; repairing chain link fence; cleaning metal pipe supports; and replacing aluminum sign posts, swing rope chains, athletic/recreational screening, soccer goal posts, concrete wheel stops in parking lots, reinforced concrete driveway, and concrete curb. Hazard mitigation will be achieved through compliance with current codes and standards. Documentation Requirements • No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) • (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 completedandnootherlaws apply. (Review Concluded) IEI (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 • Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) • Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded) [J Categorical Exclusion -Category • No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). • Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) Environmental Assessment D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 13 Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type of project. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Laws. Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 1 08/02/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson . Reviewer and Approvals • Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Letha Dawson, Environmental Specialist Signature ft >dW iCfl A1 llftx^ Date 08/02/2006 i FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO Signature,^^ ^ /<^_ gDate 08/02/2006 L Compliance Review for Environmental Laws fother than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act D Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) IS Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/03/2004) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review [>Sl Activity meets Programmatic Allowance #Appendix A, Items (I-D), (I-E), (I-J), AND (II-D-3) Are project conditions required? g| Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES E3 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) U Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review U Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded^ U Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) U Property aNational Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain incomments • No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) U Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOAon file) Are project conditions required jj Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded^ ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES [3Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) • Project affects undisturbed ground. • Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources • Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) • 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 Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) |_| Determination ofhistoric properties affected • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded^ LI NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) U Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Record of Environmental Consideration 2 08/02/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson ... „ _, _ ._ Disaste^ergency/ProgranvProjec, Title: DR,^ D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) Comments: 08/02/2006-This scope ofwork has been reviewed and meets the criteria in Appendix A, Programmatic Allowances (PA), Items (I-D), (I-E), (I-J), and (II-D-3) in accordance with the PA, dated December 3, 2004 No known archaeological sites or historic properties will be affected by this undertaking. The surveyed areas do not require Section 106 review This determination could change should new information come to the Louisiana SHPO's Office Any change to theapprovedscopeofworkwillrequireresubmissionforre-evaluationunderSection 106.Ifduringthecourseofwork archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA Historic Preservation staff has completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, ifunmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 ET SEQ.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcementagencyofthejurisdictionwheretheremainsarelocatedwithintwenty-fourhoursofthediscovery The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division of Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours of the discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. Chelsea Klein, Historic Preservation Specialist Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act 13 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action (Review Concluded) • Listedspecies and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. U 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) Q No (Review Concluded^ • Likely to adversely affect species ordesignated critical habitat • 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 S3 Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). • Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determination/USFWS consultation on file) • Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded^ • 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 E]Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) • Project would affect waters, including wetlands, of the U.S. M Project exempted as in kind replacement or other 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) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 3 08/02/06 Reviewer Name: LethaDawson ... , „, D .„ .. Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. \Correspondence/Consultation/References: E. Coastal Zone Management Act • Project is not located in acoastal zone area and does not affect acoastal zone area (Review concluded> I2