Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Facility Planning and Control 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 2594 Francis E. Cook Building. 
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Record of Environmental Consideration 


See 44 Code ofFederal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: Francis E. Cook Building #10 I PW 11320 

Project Location: 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA, Orleans Parish 70119 (N29.98725, 
W -90.10349) 

Project Description: Project activities include removing and replacing four 15 HP motors, rebuilding 
2 chilled water pumps and 2 hot water pumps, repairing the energy management system, and replacing 
6 double metal fire rated doors, 2 single metal fire rated doors and 27 wood doors. A hazard mitigation 
proposal is included to install two 3 'x 8' and one 6'x 8' watertight pedestrian doors and raising a 51" 
wide x 36" high screened vent in the exterior wall of the building. This would mitigate damage to the 
four pump motors as well as the damaged mechanical and electrical equipment in the three rooms 
covered in this project worksheet. 

Documentation Reg uirements 

o No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) 
o (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) 


(gI (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 

o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 

o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded) 
~'--o Categorical Exclusion -Category----·--······ ..' 

o No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). 


o Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 

o Environmental Assessment 
o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 
(gI Environmental Impact Statement 


IComments: Covered under the Alternative Arrangements. 


Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Facility Planning and Control 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 2594 Francis E. Cook Building, 
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Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 

Name: Letha 
Signature.-\:--,u...J.~~u...L-:L...I..,.~~~J...>.JI.-+-__~' Date _~12=:./~19~/=-20~O~6:...-____----,


FEMA Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO 


. Date _~12=.:../-,-,19",-,/2=O=O=6_____-.:.

Signature~~ 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEP A) 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

C8J Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. <Review Concluded) 

o Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/03/2004) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 

o Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # ___ 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 


HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
C8J 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. 

o Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
o Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file)
o Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification 
during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments 
o No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
o Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file)






o Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
-----~--___Areprojeekenditionsrequired-8-¥esisee-section-v)-El No (Review Conchiiledr---


ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 
C8J Project affects only previously disturbed ground. <Review Concluded) 

o Project affects undisturbed ground. 

o Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
o Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findinglSHPOITHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 


o Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources 
o Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Determination of historic properties affected 






D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 

o NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA findingl SHPOrrHPO concurrence on 
file) 

o No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 


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D Adverse Effect Detennination. (FEMA rmding! SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) r; 

D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
t 
! 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No if 
(Review Concluded) 

Comments: Built in 1974. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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


D No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) 

Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 
detenninationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) 


Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat 
D Fonnal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 

~Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). 
D Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA detenninationlUSFWS consultation on 


file) 
D Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) 
D Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. 


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

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

D. Clean Water Act 

~Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) 

o Project would affect ' ..,raters, including-wetlands, ,,{the U.S. ------~~-------------~ 
D Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) 
D Project requires Section 404/401l0r Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) pennit, including qualification 

under Nationwide Penn its. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 


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

E. Coastal Zone Management Act 

D Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) 
~Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 

~State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 

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

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Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Facility Planning and Control 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR I603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program I EOR 2594 Francis E. Cook Building, 
Bldg. 10 

Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA DNR has detennined that 
receipt offederal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects within the Coastal 
Zone may still require a Coastal Use Pennit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by 
contacting LA DNR at 1-800-267-4019. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (Review Concluded)
D Project affects, controls or modifies a waterwaylbody of water. 

D Coordination with USFWS conducted 
D No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) 
D Recommendations provided by USFWS. 


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

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

G. Clean Air Act 

181 Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 
D Project is located in an attainment area. (Review Concluded) 
D Project is located in a non-attainment area. 


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

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

181 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded)
D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. 
D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 
D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-IOO6, completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
181 Project located within a flyway zone. 
181 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 181 No (Review Concluded)
D Project has potential to take migratory birds. 
D Contact made with USFWS 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/14/2005. 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. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: http://pacificflyway.gov/Documents/Mississippi map.pdf, 


Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Appliunt: Facility Planning and Control 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProjed Title: DRI603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program I EOR 2594 Francis E. Cook Building. 
Bldg. 10 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
18J Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 

o Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. 

o Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA detenninationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file)
o NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
o NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 






o Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
18J Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) • (Review Concluded) 


o Project is along or affects WSR 

o Project adversely affects WSR as detennined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
o Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 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 

o No Effect on FloodplainsIFlood levels and project outside Floodplain • (Review Concluded) 
18J Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 
18J No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 18J Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) 
____.._~~._..._ 0 Beneficial Effect on FloodpIain..QccupancyL\lalues:-:(Rl!!!e:!v~ie:!w~C:!!o!!n!:!cI!!..!!d£!ed~)!:--------D 
Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 
environment 

D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: 0711812006· The City ofNew Orleans/Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
8/311970. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map 2252030095 E, dated 3/1/1984 project is located in zone "A3" project is repair of 
building, and water pumps. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (d){9), the replacement of building contents, materials and equipment, where 
possible, disaster proofing of the building and/or elimination ofsuch future losses by relocation ofthose building contents, 
materials and equipment outside or above the base elevation. T. Magilke FP Specialist. 

12/18/06 -A review ofthe revision ofthis PW was conducted on this date. Based on the infonnation contained therein, the 
floodplain recommendations identified on 07/18/2006, are unchanged and as such, are applicable to this revision. Revision 
was for change ofapplicant. No further floodplain review will be forthcoming unless there should be a change in the scope 
ofwork. Kara Knott, CFM 
Correspondence/consultation/references: 


Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Facility Planning and Control 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR 1603 LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 2594 Francis E. Cook Building, 
Bldg. 10 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

181 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) 

o Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) 

o Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) 
o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 
o Review completed as part of floodplain review 
o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 






Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

C. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 

IZI No 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 

o No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-<Review Concluded)
o Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

III. 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 <:;ircumstance may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exc;:epti()Q..(}[-{iijwbicB--should 
be applied in conjunction with controversy on an environmental issue. If the circumstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. Ifno, leave blank. 

Yes 

o (i) Greater scope or size than nonnally experienced for a particular category of action 
o (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
o (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already 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 of hazardous 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, wildlife refuge and wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, 


sole or principal drinking water aquifers; 
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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 

General comments: None 

Project Conditions: 

1. Per 44 CFR 9.11 (D)(9), the replacement of building contents, materials and equipment, where 
possible, disaster proofing of the building and/or elimination of such future losses by relocation 
ofthose building contents, materials and equipment outside or above the base elevation. 
2. Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and 
location. In the event significant items (or evidence thereof) are discovered during 
implementation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose of petroleum 
products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the 
satisfaction of the governing local, state and federal agencies. 
3. Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of 
liquid 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 or regulated 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 a result 
ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to 
de-obligation ifa determination ofineligibility is made. Applicants managing debris s~i!!&~~..~. 
processing,burnmg or-rusposalslfes(ofuer dian previously permitted landfills) that have been 
permitted by Louisiana Department ofEnvironmental Quality must also complete an 
Emergency Debris Management Site Certification (self certification) regarding compliance with 
all applicable substantive laws and executive orders. 
4. In accordance 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 ofwood 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 ofthe 
Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his Designee(s). 
5. This project potentially involves the disposal of metallic mercury containing electronic devices. 
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that these devices are recovered, recycled, reused or 
sequestered in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) 


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Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: Facility Planning and Control 
DlsasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: OR I603 LA I Hurricanr,: Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 2594 Francis E. Cook Building, 
Bldg. 10 

"Declaration of Emergency; Mercury-Containing Devices and Electronic Equipment as 
Universal Waste" letter dated October 3, 2005. 

6. In order to comply with the NEPA process, and because ofthe potential for this project to have 
an adverse impact on the environment, including the social and economic environments, prior 
to initiating the project, the applicant must prepare a public involvement plan and conduct a 
public involvement process. FEMA's EHP staff can provide guidance to determine how much 
and what type ofpublic involvement is appropriate for a given project. If needed, the public 
outreach group can assist you in designing and implementing a public involvement program. 
Copies ofany articles, public notices, meeting minutes, and public comments should be 
provided to FEMA to become part ofthe project record. 

Monitoring Requirements: None