Keviewermme: Iimothy Soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign Record of Environmental Consideration See44CodeofFederal Regulation Part 10. Project Name/Number: Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign Project Location: 2056 2nd Street, Slidell, Louisiana 70458 Project Description: This project includes: Demolition and removal ofexisting Slidell Municipal Auditorium Light-emitting diode (LED) Electronic Message Center Sign damaged by Hurricane Katrinastormsurgeandresultingfloodwaters,andtheinstallationofa newLEDsign. Existingsignis toberemoved from theexistingconcrete slab, andnewleg sections will befabricated tohouse two steelsupportpoles. Poleswillbeanchoredviadirectburialintosub-gradeconcretefoundation. The elevation ofthis site is seven feet. This elevation will place the sign above the Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE). ABFE for this site as per ABFE map panel MM40 isten feet. The sign elevation places the sign above this elevation. Documentation Requirements 0 NoDocumentation Required (Review Concluded) \_J (Short version) Allconsultation andagreements implemented to comply with theNational Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 12898 are completedandnootherlawsapply. (Review Concluded) EK] (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 (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) [~~l Categorical Exclusion -Category [H No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) O Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). • Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) 1 I Environmental Assessment Q Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) E3 Environmental Impact Statement Comments: Project isconsistent with Alternative ArrangementsforNEPA Compliance. I Record of Environmental Consideration (06/27/05) 1 01/12/07 neviewer mme: Iimothy soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign Reviewer and Approvals • Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Timothy Soileau. Signature^^yV l^ , Date /-H~*? FEMA Regional Environmental Officer ordelegated approving official. Name: £>W WA "Z*\tV\fvrt Signatureg^^^ga^^g^^ / Date / ~/9' D? I. CompliancV^eview for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act • Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) ^ Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement December 3. 2004 Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. S Activity meets Programmatic Allowance #Appendix ASection IA and D Are project conditions required? ^ Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES EJ No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) • Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. • Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Property aNational Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification duringtheconsultation 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) • Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOAon file) Are project conditions required Q Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ^ Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) • Project affects undisturbed ground. • Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) • Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) O Determination ofhistoric properties affected • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required QYes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • 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? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (06/27/05) 2 01/12/07 Reviewer mme: 1imotny Soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) Comments: Ifduring the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and take allreasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to thefinds. The applicant shall inform their public assistance (PA) contacts atFEMA, who will in turn contactFEMAhistoricpreservationstaff TheapplicantwillnotproceedwithworkuntilFEMAhistoricpreservationstaff has completed consultation with the 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 enforcement agency ofthejurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four hours ofthe discovery. 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 ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. Ifthis scope ofwork and/or thefootprint/location ofthe new building changes, this project will need to be resubmittedforfurther section 106 reviewprior to ground disturbing activities takingplace outside ofthe pre-disasterfootprint ofthe building. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Dana Linck, Historic Preservation Specialist/Archeologist B. Endangered Species Act • No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) ^ Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. ^3 No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) ^ 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) • Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat • Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments:. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Endangered Species Summary and letter to Don Fairley dated September 15 2005 C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 13 Project is not on orconnected to CBRA Unit orOtherwise 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: Project is outside ofCBRA protected areas. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced January 11, D. Clean Water Act M Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) • Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. • 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. Record of Environmental Consideration (06/27/05) 01/12/07 Keviewermme: Iimothy Soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project will not affect waters of the U.S. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage description and scope ofwork from Project Worksheet 14912. E. Coastal Zone Management Act • Project is not located in acoastal zone area and does not affect acoastal zone area (Review concluded) ^ Projectislocatedina coastalzoneareaand/oraffectsthecoastalzone ^ State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). LJ State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments:ThisprojectislocatedwithintheLouisianaCoastalManagementZone. LADNRhasdeterminedthat receiptoffederal assistanceisconsistent with theLouisianaCoastalResource Program. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Zone Maps referencedJanuary 11, 2007. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ^ Project does not affect, control, or modify awaterway/body ofwater. (Review Concluded) O Project affects, controls or modifies awaterway/body ofwater. • Coordination with USFWS conducted • No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) CD Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project doesnotaffect any water bodies. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage description and scope ofworkfrom Project Worksheet 14912. G. Clean Air Act El Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) • Projectislocatedinanattainmentarea. (Review Concluded) O Projectislocatedina non-attainmentarea. O Coordination required with applicable state administering agency.. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project will result inonlytemporary and negligibleairemissions. Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act El Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) • Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. • Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. • Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project takesplaceinpreviously developedarea. Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://websoilsurvev. nrcs. usda. gov/app/ referenced January 11, 2007. RecordofEnvironmental Consideration (06/27/05) 01/12/07 ueviewerwame: iimothysoileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) [X] Project located within a flyway zone. 03 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Project has potential to take migratory birds. • Contact madewithUSFWS Are project conditions required? HJYES (see section V) HNo (Review Concluded) Comments: Project willnottake any migratory birds. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage description and scope ofworkfrom Project Worksheet 14912. J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act £3 Project not located inornear Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) • Project located inornear Essential Fish Habitat. • 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? • Yes (see section V) • No(Review Concluded) • NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) ED Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project Correspondence/Consultation/References Damage description andscope ofworkfrom Project Worksheet 14912. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 13Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR)-(ReviewConcluded) • Project is along oraffects WSR • Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPS/USFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation onfile)(ReviewConcluded) • 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: Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www. nps. sov/rivers/wildriverslist. html referenced January 11. 2007 L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations Formosan Termite Initiave Act Comments: In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisianaparishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington are under quarantine. The movement Record of Environmental Consideration (06/27/05) 5 01/12/07 Reviewer iName: Iimothy soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign ofwood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other woodsalvagedfromastructure) maynotleave thequarantinedparisheswithoutwrittenauthorizationfrom the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). Correspondence: Damage description and scope ofworkfrom Project Worksheet 14912. II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains KI No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) • Located in Floodplain or Effects on Floodplains/Flood levels • 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) P Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). • Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment • 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The city ofSlidell is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as of12/16/1980. Site is locatedwithinan "AE"zone,areaof100-yearflooding,basefloodelevationdetermined,asperFloodInsuranceRate Map(FIRM)panelnumber22020400IOC,dated4/21/1999. ProjectisreplacementofSlidellAuditoriumsign. Perthe attachedmitigationproposal,thesignistobeelevatedabovetheadvisorybasefloodelevation(ABFE). Theseactionsare notlikely tohave any affect onthefloodplain. Correspondence/Consultation/References: KaraKnott, CFM, Panel Number 220204 0010Cdated4/21/1999. B. E.0.11990-Wetlands Kl No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) • Located in Wetland oreffects Wetland(s) • Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) • Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland • Review completed as part offloodplain review • 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Elevation ofthesignwillnotaffectwetlands. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage description and scope ofworkfrom Project Worksheet 14912. C. E.0.12898-EnvironmentalJusticeForLowIncomeandMinorityPopulations ^ No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) CJLow income orminority population inornear project area U No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income orminority population-(Review Concluded) • Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Elevation ofthe sign will not affect low income or minority populations. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Damage description and scope ofworkfrom Project Worksheet 14912. III. Other Environmental Issues Record of Environmental Consideration (06/27/05) 01/12/07 Kev.eweriName: limothy Soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign Identify other potentialenvironmental concerns in the comment box notclearly falling underalaw or executive order (see environmental concerns scoping checklist for guidance). Comments: Correspondence/Consultation/References: IV. Extraordinary Circumstances Based on the review of compliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in consideration ofother 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. Ifthe circumstance can be mitigated, pleaseexplainin comments. Ifno,leaveblank. Yes • (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for aparticular category ofaction • (ii) Actions with ahigh level ofpublic controversy • (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental conditions; • (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknownenvironmentalrisks; • (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, cultural,historicalor otherprotectedresources; • (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local regulations or standardsrequiringactionor attention; U (vii) Actions with the potential toaffect special status areas adversely orother critical resources such aswetlands, coastal zones, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, sole or principaldrinkingwateraquifers; • (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and • (ix) Potential to violate afederal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection ofthe environment. • (x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed action is combined with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, even though the impacts ofthe proposed action may not be significant by themselves. Comments: Record of Environmental Consideration (06/27/05) 7 01/12/07 Reviewer Name: Timothy Soileau Applicant: Slidell Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR-1603/Hurricane Katrina/Public Buildings/Slidell Municipal Auditorium Sign V. Environmental Review Project Conditions Project Conditions: 1) Ifduring the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric orhistoric) orhuman remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work inthe vicinity ofthe discovery and take all reasonable measures toavoid orminimize harm tothe finds. The applicant shall inform their public assistance (PA) contacts atFEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA historic preservation staff. The applicant will notproceed with work until FEMA historic preservation staffhas completed consultation with the SHPO. Inaddition,ifunmarkedgravesarepresent,compliancewiththeLouisianaUnmarkedHuman Burial Sites Preservation Act (r.s. 8:671 etseq.) isrequired. The applicant shall notify the law enforcementagencyofthejurisdictionwheretheremainsare locatedwithintwenty-fourhoursofthe discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. Ifthis scope of workand/orthefootprint/locationofthenewbuildingchanges,thisprojectwill needtoberesubmitted for further section 106 review prior toground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe predisasterfootprint of the building. 2) Thisprojectis locatedwithintheLouisianaCoastalManagementZone. LADNRhasdeterminedthat receiptoffederalassistanceisconsistentwiththeLouisianaCoastalResourceProgram. Projects withinthecoastalzonemaystillrequireaCoastalUsePermitorotherauthorization from DNR. Projectsmaybecoordinated bycontactingLADNRat 1-800-267-4019. 3) Inaccordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington are under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). 4) Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event significant items (orevidence thereof) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicantshall handle, manage, anddisposeofpetroleumproducts, hazardousmaterialsand/ortoxic waste inaccordance tothe requirements and tothesatisfaction ofthe governing local, state and federal agencies. 5) Removal and disposal of debris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must beperformed inaccordance with allapplicable federal andstate laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC Title 33 Part VII requires thatspecified items, including lead acidbatteries,usedoil filters, usedmotoroil,scraptires,CFCs(refrigerants),radioactivewasteor regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from non-hazardous debris collection,staging,processinganddisposalsites. Failuretocomplywithapplicablelegalrequirements indebris collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up or restoration/repair of sites damaged as a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. Applicants managing debris staging, processing, burning ordisposal sites (other than previously permitted landfills) thathave been permitted byLDEQ must also complete anemergencydebris management sitecertification form (selfcertification) regarding compliance with allapplicable substantive laws and executive orders. Record of Environmental Consideration (06/27/05) 8 01/12/07