Reviewer N»me: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#8529 Parish: St Tammany Record ofEnvironmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 CodeofFederalRegulation Part 10 Project Name/Number: Museum Roof / PW#8529 FIPS#103-UH9IO-00 Project Location: 61115 S. StMary Street, Lacombe, LA 70445, St. Tammany Parish Latitude: 30.31575, Longitude: -89.94334 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to the Bayou Lacombe Museum Roofofthe St. Tammany Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for the removal/replacement ofmain damaged metal roof with new galvulume metal. Hazard mitigationwillbeachieved by replacingthe pitchedtileroofsection with newgalvulume metalroofto matchthat onthe mainbuilding which is an upgrade from it's pre-disaster tile and shingle roof. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area withno indication of nearby waterways or otherbodies of water. Documentation Requirements • (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) K (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attachedtothis REC and/or includedinproject files, asapplicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination • Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) • Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) • Categorical Exclusion -Category O 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)Q No (Review Concluded) IG Environmental Assessment • Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) ^ Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent school, type ofproject. This projecthas conditions and requires mitigation under the other EHP laws. Reviewer and Approvals • Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Borden, FBMA-Environmental Specialist •den,FWA- Signature ^^iM^— f2-+^L— Date 7^-£' O £> RecordofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 07/28/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW08529 Parish: St Tammany FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Don Fairley,EnvironmentalLiasonOfficer Signature /^-^ /^ ~7^ Date ""?'3#'• °^ I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) G3 Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. • Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3,2004. Appendix A: Are project conditions required? • Yes (see Section V) QNo • Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES • No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) IS Building or structure listed or 45/50 years orolder 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) d Property aNational Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments • 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) Are project conditions required • Yes (see Section V) • No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES E3 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) Q Project affects undisturbed ground. l~l 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) Q Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required • Yes (see Section V) • No (Review Concluded) CD Determinationofhistoric properties affected • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required [UYes (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) O Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA onfile) Are project conditions required? O Yes (see Section V) O No (Review Concluded) j| I { I j} } I {j i f j I { jj f i j j J I I I \ \ { j | I f f J { i S I Comments: FEMA,inconsultation withtheStateHistoricPreservationOffice(SHPO),hasdetermined thatnoneofthe structures associatedwith theproposedproject arelisted onor eligible forthe National RegisterofHistoric Places (see attached correspondence dated July 25,2006 and finds thatthis scopeofwork will have noadverse effectonstanding historic properties. RecordofEnvironmentalConsideration(Version 07/28/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#8529 Parish: St Tammany Correspondence/Consultation/References: NHPA effect determinations made by Kathleen Bergeron, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist B. Endangered Species Act 03 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. Seview Concluded) Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly orindirectly by the Federal action. • 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) (ReviewConcluded) 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: Projectislocatedinanurbanorpreviouslydevelopedarea. Neitherlistedspeciesnortheirhabitatoccurinor nearthis site, thus FEMA finds there willbenoeffecttothreatenedorendangeredspecies. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined inletters dated September 15,2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act EH Project isnot onorconnected toCBRA 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 not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 07/28/06. D. Clean Water Act ^ 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. Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur inornear the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwi/) queried on 07/28/06. E. Coastal Zone Management Act • Project is not located ina coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) ^ Projectislocatedina coastalzoneareaand/oraffectsthecoastalzone ^ State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). [H State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: ThisprojectislocatedwithintheLouisianaCoastalManagementZone. LADepartmentofNaturalResources (DNR) has determined that receipt offederal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects withinthecoastalzonemaystillrequireacoastalusepermitorotherauthorizationfromDNR. Projectsmaybecoordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-276-4019. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 07/28/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#8529 Parish: St Tammany Correspondence/Consultation/References: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ^ Projectdoesnotaffect,control,ormodifyawaterway/bodyofwater. (ReviewConcluded) • Projectaffectscontrolsormodifiesawaterway/bodyofwater. • Coordination with USFWS conducted • No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) O Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No streams orwater bodies are located inornear the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.gov/) queried 07/28/06. G. Clean Air Act • Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) [3 Project islocated inanattainment area. (Review Concluded) LJ Projectislocatedinanon-attainmentarea. • Coordination required with applicable state administering agency. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: This project involves the demolition orrenovation ofapublic structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition activities are coordinated with the Louisiana DepartmentofEnvironmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration ofEmergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March 1, 2006, incorporating the provisions ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.111.5151 and Chapter 27. Should Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) be present at the project site, the applicant isalso responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced administrative orders. Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act E3 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? Q YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The project site is in adeveloped urbanized area and Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is precluded. No primeor unique farmland present. Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey (http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.gov/app/ Referenced 07/28/06. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) ^ Project located within a flyway zone. [3 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) £3 No (Review Concluded) • Project has potential to take migratory birds. • Contact madewith USFWS Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The site isan existingdisturbed area with little valuetomigratory birds and would notbeincluded inthe USFWS migratory bird management program. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 07/28/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#8529 Parish: St Tammany J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act E3ProjectnotlocatedinornearEssentialFishHabitat. (ReviewConcluded) • Projectlocatedinor nearEssentialFishHabitat. • 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) • Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Projectisnot locatedinornear any surface waters with the potentialtoaffect EFH species. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.gov/) referenced 07/21/06. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 13 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 the action. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLMconsultationon 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: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. referenced 07/28/06. L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws Comments: Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories ofliquid wastes must beperformed inaccordance with allapplicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC title 33part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oilfilters, used motor oil, scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from nonhazardous debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure tocomply with applicable legal requirements in debriscollectionand/ordisposaloperationswilljeopardizefederalfunding. Theclean-uporrestoration/repairofsites damagedasa resultofsuchoperationsareineligibleforfederalfunding. Previouslyobligatedfundingissubjecttodeobligationifa determinationofineligibility is made. II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains • No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) ^ Located in Floodplain orEffects 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) • Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). • Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment • 8Step Process Complete -documentation onfile Are project conditions required? • YES (see Section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The site is located in Zone C. http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FemaWelcomeView?storeId=10001&catalog!d=10001&langld=-1. RecordofEnvironmental Consideration (Version07/28/06) Reviewer Name: AdamBorden, Environmental Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#8529 Parish: St Tammany The parishofSt. Tammany isenrolledintheNational Flood InsuranceProgram(NFIP) asof12/16/1980.AsperFlood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252050380 C, dated 4/2/1991 project is located within a"C" zone, areas of minimal flooding, project is repair ofroof to pre-disaster footprint, and is generally not regulated by local floodplain ordinance. Rezwan Karim, CFM Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252050380 C dated 4/2/1991 B. E.0.11990-Wetlands 13 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) • Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) • Beneficial Effecton Wetland -(ReviewConcluded) [j 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? Q YES (see Section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No wetlands were observed during site visit ordetermined to be present by checking the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line (http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 07/28/06. C. E.0.12898-EnvironmentalJusticefor LowIncomeandMinorityPopulations [3No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) O Low income or minority population in or near project area • No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority 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: Project hasno environmental justice implications. Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S.Census bureau2000dataathttp://factfinder.census.gov. referenced 07/28/06. III. Other Environmental Issues Identifyotherpotentialenvironmentalconcernsinthecommentboxnotclearly falling underalawor executiveorder(see environmentalconcerns scopingchecklist for guidance). State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws Comments: -Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories ofliquid wastes must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC title 33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste orregulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from nonhazardous debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with applicable legal requirements in debris collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up or restoration/repair ofsites damaged as aresult ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de- obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. Correspondence/Consultation/Reference: 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. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 07/28/06) SSlS^SS,^*" B°rden'EnvironinenU1 Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Museum Roof FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW08529 Parish: St Tammany *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, pleaseexplain incomments. Ifno,leaveblank. Yes • (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for aparticular category ofaction • (ii)Actionswithahighlevelofpubliccontroversy • (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental conditions; • (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; • (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, cultural, historical or otherprotected resources; • (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or 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, soleor principal drinkingwateraquifers; • (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 actionmaynotbesignificant bythemselves. Comments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions Project Conditions: Thefollowing conditions applyasa condition ofFEMAfunding reimbursement: • This project involves the demolition orrenovation ofapublic structure. Regardless ofthe asbestos content, the applicant isresponsible for ensuring that renovation ordemolition activitiesarecoordinated withtheLouisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality (LDEQ) inaccordance with the LDEQ "Fifth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March 1, 2006, incorporating the provisions ofEPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.111.5151 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 withthe previouslyreferencedadministrativeorders. • Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories ofliquid wastes must be performed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, executive orders and guidelines. LAC title 33 part VII requires that specified items, including lead acid batteries, used oil filters, used motor oil, scrap tires, cfc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste orregulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from non-hazardous debris collection, staging, processing and disposal sites. Failure to comply with applicable legal requirements in debris collection and/or disposal operations will jeopardize federal funding. The clean-up or restoration/repair ofsites damaged as aresult ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previouslyobligatedfunding issubjecttode-obligationifa determinationofineligibilityismade. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 07/28/06)