U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA 415 N 15th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 FEMA September 6, 2006 Johnny Gonzales GOHSEPPAO FEMA-1603-DR-LA 415 N. 15th Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 RE: Alternative Arrangements, Reconstruction ofCritical Infrastructure in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, Salman High School Demolition, St. Tammany Parish School Board, PW#: 10567, DR-1603-LA, PA ID: 103UH910- 00 Dear Mr. Gonzales: The purpose ofthis letter is to notify you that the Public Assistance project for Salman High School Demolition, 4040 Berkley Street, Slidell, La, 70458, 30.24887N, 89.79022W, qualifies for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Alternative Arrangements for the Reconstruction of Critical Infrastructure in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Under the regular Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NEPA review process; this project would have qualified for categorical exclusion in accordance with 44 CFR Part 10.8(d)(2)(xv) & (xvi). However, due to the unprecedented number of grants requested that need to be processed in a short time, the potential cumulative effects, and potential environmentally-related socio-economic effects ofFEMA's funding in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, FEMA has determined that this type ofaction may have significant impacts that cannot be reviewed under the normal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. FEMA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) have adopted the Alternative Arrangements to address the basic elements ofNEPA under these circumstances. For more information visit www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/nomaJindex.shtm. While the use ofAlternative Arrangements meets NEPA compliance requirements, there are requirements of other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws and executive orders that must be individually complied with. For the work described in this Project Worksheet (PW) the following conditions relating to those requirements apply: • 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 ofEnvironmental Quality (LDEQ) 10 accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration ofEmergency and Administrative order" dated June 29, 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 • Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event significant items (or evidence thereot) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicant shaH handle, manage, and dispose ofpetroleum products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the satisfaction ofthe governing local, state and federal agencies. Johnny Gonzales September 6, 2006 Page 2 • This project is located within the Louisiana coastal management zone. La 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. Please note that this transmittal is a notification that this project has been cleared under NEPA only. This is not a notice of final approval or eligibility. Any change beyond the approved scope of work for this project will require additional environmental review by FEMA. Sincerely, Environmental Liaison Officer FEMA-16031l607-DR-LA Enclosures: Cc: Oliver Mack, FEMA DPAO for Grants