Record of Environmental Consideration 

See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: St. Roch Fire Station I PW 10680 

Project Location: 1421 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana Orleans Parish 70119 
(N29.97233, W-90.05238) 

ProjeCt Description: Project activities include removing ana replacing 12x12 garage door and opener, 
50 gallon electric water heater, underlayment and wood sheathing on roof, 4,947 square feet of asphalt 
shingles, and 154 linear feet ofnew gutter system. Hazard mitigation will be accomplished by 
elevating the 50 gallon electric water heater one foot above the Advisory Base Flood Elevation and to 
replace the 30 year shingles with 50 year shingles. 

Documentation Requirements 

D No Documentation Required <Review Concluded) 

D (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) 

[8] (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for 
compliance is attached to this REC. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl Determination 

D Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category <Review Concluded) 
D Categorical Exclusion -Category


D No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 

D Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV).

D Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
D Environmental Assessment 
D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 

[8] Environmental Impact Statement 

Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (permanent Police and Fire Stations) type of 
project. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other EHP laws. 


Reviewer and Approvals 

D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). 

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 
Name: Perry J. Boudreaux, Environmental Specialist 


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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Don Fairley, ELO 

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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

o Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. <Review Concluded)

I8J Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement December 3, 2004 
I8J Activity meets Programmatic Allowance, Appendix A, Sections II.A.I; II.A.2; II.B.I; II.C.I and II.E.I 
Are project conditions required? I8J Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 

mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
D No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. <Review Concluded)

o Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. 
D Determination of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 

o Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification 
during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments 
o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
o Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 


o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 

ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 

[8] Project affects only previously disturbed ground. <Review Concluded) 

o Project affects undisturbed ground. 
D Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources 

D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmding/SHPOrrHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). <Review Concluded) 

o Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources 

o Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
o Determination ofhistoric properties affected 


o NR eligible resources not present (FEMA fmding/SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). 

Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding/ SHPOffHPO concurrence on 
file) 

o No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmding/ SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 

o Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
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D Resolution ofAdverse Effect coD1£!eted. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? U Yes (see section V) D No 
<RevIew Coaeluded) 

Comments: 7.24.06 -All plaster cleaning shall be done in accordance with the recommendations laid out in the US 
Department ofthe Interior's Preservation Brief6: Dangers ofAbrasive Cleaning to Historic Buildings 
(http://www.cr.nps.govlbpsltps/briefs/brief06.htm) and Preservation Brief28: Painting Historic Interiors 
(http://www.cr.nps.govlbpsltpslbriefs/brief28.htm) by qualified personnel with experience working on historic buildings. 
Every effort shall be made to minimize the loss ofadditional historic fabric through the use ofthe gentelest means ofrepair 
possible and through adequate protection of undamaged areas. Failure to comply with these stipUlations may jeopardize 
receipt ofFEMA funding. 
FEMA's Programmatic Agreement (pA), dated December 3, 2004, provides for expedited project review under section 106 
ofthe National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The scope of work as submitted in this PW has been reviewed and 
meets the criteria outlined in Appendix A, Programmatic Allowances, Sections II.A.I; II.A.2; II.B.I; II.C.I and II.E.I ofthe 
document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer 
(SHPO) for review where the work performed meets these allowances. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA, all 
proposed repair activities should be done in-kind to match existing materials and form. Any change to the approved scope 
ofwork will require resubmission for re-evaluation under section 106 and consultation with the SHPO. Non-compliance 
may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. This concludes the section 106 review for this project. James Crouch, 
Historic Preservation Specialist 
Co"espondence/Consultation/References: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
181 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 


eview Concluded 
Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 

o No effect to species or designated critical habitat (See comments for justification) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 


determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) <Review Coacluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Coacluded) 


o Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat 

o Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO <Review Coacluded) 

IComments: None 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
181 Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area <Review Concluded). 


o Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determinationlUSFWS consultation on 
file) 

o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? <Review Concluded) 
o Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

D. Clean Water Act 
181 Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. <Review Concluded) 


o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, of the U.S. 

o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. <Review Concluded) 
o Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9110 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 


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Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 
Correspondence/ConsultatloniReferences: 

E. Coastal Zone Management Act 

o Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) 

I8J Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
I8J State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded), 

o State administering agency requires consistency review. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the 
Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). 

Correspondenqe/ConsuitationiReferences: 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

I8J Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (Review Concluded) 

o Project affects, controls or modifies a waterwaylbody of water. 

o Coordination with USFWS conducted 

o No Recommendations offered by USFWS. <Review Concluded)
o Recommendations provided by USFWS. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 
Co"espondence/ConsuitationiRejerences: 

G. Clean Air Act 

I8J Project will not result in pennanent air emissions. <Review Concluded)

o Project is located in an attainment area. <Review Concluded) 
o Project is located in a non-attainment area. 


o Coordination required with applicable state administering agency.. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: Project will not result in pennanent air emissions. 
Co"espondence/ConsultationiReferences: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

I8J Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) 

o Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. 

o Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 

o Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Fonn AD-I 006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. <Review Concluded)
I8J Project located within a flyway zone. 

I8J Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) IZI No (Review Concluded) 

o Project has potential to take migratory birds. 

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D Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO <Review CODcluded) 

Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/1412005. Specifically, FEMA has 
determined that restoration projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impacts on migratory birds or other 
fish and wildlife reserves. These determinations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana 
Endangered Species Summary are met. 
Co"espondence/Consultation/Rejerences: http://pacificflyway.govlDocumentsIMississip,pi map.pdf, 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

~Project nofTocated in or near Essential Fish Habifaf.CRevlewCoildildedl 
D Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. 
D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. E:ivlew C:;c1Uded! 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) No <ReVIew cODclydedlD Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file)
D NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) <Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V)D No <Review Concluded)
D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 
D Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Co"espondence/Consuitation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

181 Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -<Review Concluded)
D Project is along or affects WSR 
D Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) <Review Concluded)
D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 

A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 

D No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -<Review Concluded)
181 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 
D No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. <Review Concluded). 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded)

D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues <Review Concluded).

I:8J Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 

environment 

181 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 

Are project conditions required? I:8J YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments 07120f2006 -The City ofNew Orleans and Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP) 08/03/1970. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 225203 0095e, dated 03/0111984, project is loeated in Zone 
"AI", area of lOO-year flood; base flood elevations and flood hazard factors determined. Project is for building repair and 
Rp8ir ofmechanical components. Hazard mitigation proposals are attached. Project is repair ofa potentially historic 
facility, for which alternatives may be limited due to its historic nature. Applicant shall follow all applicable local, state and 
federal laws, regulations and requirements. In compliance with E.O. 11988, an 8-step process has been completed and is 
attached. Per 44 CFR 9.11(dX9), for the replacement ofbuilding contents, materials, and equipment, where possible, the 
building shall be disaster proofed and/or such future losses shall be eliminated by relocation ofthese building contents, 
materials, and equipment outside or above the advisory base floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a tinaI 
public notice 15 days prior to the start ofconstruction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the La OHSIOEP 
and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files. Dana Mehlman, Env. Spec. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. E.O.11990 -Wetlands 
181 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 


oLocated in Wetland or effects Wetland(s)
D Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) 
D Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 

o Review completed as part offloodplain review 
o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 
181 No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 
D Low income or minority population in or near project area 

D No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) 
D Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

DI. 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. 

• 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. Ifno, leave blank. 


Yes 

o (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category ofaction 
o (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy 
o (ill) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 
conditions; 
o (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
o (v) Presence ofendangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural. historical or other protected resources; 
o (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
o (vii) Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely or other critical resources 
such as wetlands, cOastal zOnes~ WilaIife refuge and Wilderness areas. \Vild and scenic rivers, 
sole or principal drinking water aquifers; 


o (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
o (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state. local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 
protection ofthe environment. 
o (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. 

IComments: None 

v. Environmental Review Project Conditions 

Project Conditions: 

1. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (d)(9), for the replacement ofbuilding contents, materials, and 
equipment, where possible, the building shall be disaster proofed and/or such future 
losses shall be eliminated by relocation ofthese building contents, materials, and 
equipment outside or above the advisory base floodplain. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant 
must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start of construction activities. 
Final public notice is to be forwarded to the La GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the 
permanent project files. 
2. All plaster cleaning shall be done in accordance with the recommendations laid out in the 
US Department ofthe Interior's Preservation Brief 6: Dangers ofAbrasive Cleaning to 
Historic Buildings (http://www.cr.nps.govlhps/tps/briefs/brief06.htm) and Preservation 
Brief28: Painting Historic Interiors (http://www.cr.nps.govlhps/tps/briefslbrief28.htm) by 
qualified personnel with experience working on historic buildings. Every effort shall be 
made to minimize the loss ofadditional historic fabric through the use ofthe gentelest 
means ofrepair possible and through adequate protection ofundamaged areas. 
3. In keeping with the stipulations ofthe PA, all proposed repair activities should be done 
in-kind to match existing materials and form. Any change to the approved scope ofwork 
will require resubmission for re-evaluation under section 106 and consultation with the 
SHPO. Non-compliance may jeopardize the receipt offederal funding. 


Monitoring Requirements: None