Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEuv. Databa. No: Sberwood Fomt Elementary Scbool FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWII11326 Parisb: OrluM Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -WUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Sherwood Forest Elementary School-Modular Classrooms (2) / PW#11326 FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 Project Location: 4801 Maid Marion, New Orleans, LA 70128 Latitude: 30.02479, Longitude: -89.95495 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I 603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Sherwood Forest Elementary School-Modular Classrooms (2) ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement ofthe building within the existing footprint. The new building will be replaced according to codes and standards upgrades. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication ofnearby waterways or other bodies of water. Documentation Requirements 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) 181 (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC and/or included in project files, as applicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl Determination D Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (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) o Environmental Assessment o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 181 Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent school, type of project. This project has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. Reviewer and Approvals o Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). Signature ----L.-4----=-~---"'-~----=:---Date ~g~_,._L{-,---_O-=-t'f,I.L----" Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Sherwood Forest Elementary School FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA rwflUJ16 Parish: OrleaDs FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature CI2:+~ i ~ Date _...::.f-=.~:::....:..("__-" I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEP A) A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 123 Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. D Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 123 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) D 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 findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. Ifnot, explain in comments D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 123 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) D Project affects undisturbed ground. D Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence of archeological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of historic properties affected D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA findingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D Resolution of Adverse Effect com£!.eted. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? U Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: Historic review complete: the structures do not meet the 50-year-criterion, nor do they possess the level of exceptional importance required by criteria consideration G of the National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register ofhistoric places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on historic properties. Scope of work indicates minor ground disturbing activities associated with the demolition and replacement of the modular structures within their original locations. Upon consultation ofSHPO data, there are no known archaeological sites within .5 miles of Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) the project area. Demolition must follow the lower impact demolition stipulations & additional protocols which are attached. The stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database: No: Sberwood Forest Elementary &:bool FEMA-l603Il607-DR-LA PW#1l316 Parisb: OrIeau stipulations & additional protocols will jeopardize receipt of federal funding. 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 all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize hann to the finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in tum contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA historic preservation staff have completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (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 ofthe jurisdiction 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 ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Ifthis scope of work and/or the location ofthe new buildings change, this project will need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe predisaster footprint of the building. Co"espondence!ConsultaJlonlRe/erences: NHPA effect determinations made by Katherine Zeringue, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist! Archaeologist B. Endangered Species Act t8J 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. 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 determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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 Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is located in an urban or previously developed area. Neither listed species nor their habitat occur in or near this site, thus FEMA finds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. Co"espondenceiConsultationlRe/erences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated September 15,2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act t8J 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 determinationlUSFWS 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: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Co"espondenceiConsultationiRe/erences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/04/06. D. Clean Water Act t8J Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) D Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. D Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) D Project requires Section 404/40l/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) IComments: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Projeet NamelEav. Database No: Sherwood Forest Elemeatary School FEMA·1603Il607·DR·LA PWtll1326 Parish: Orlna. Com!spondence/ConsultatlonIReferences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried on 08104/06. 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). D State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNatural Resources (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. Correspondence/ConsultationIReferences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ~Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. (Review Concluded) D Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. 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: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. Correspondence/ConsultatlonIReferences: Louisiana Map (htt,p:llwwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08/04/06. G. Clean Air Act D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) IZI 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: 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 of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in accordance with the LDEQ "Sixth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated March 31, 2006, and the LESHAP protocol dated March 1,2006, 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. Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act IZI Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) D Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. D Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-I 006, completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The project site is in a developed urbanized area and Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) is precluded. No prime or unique farmland present. Correspondence/ConsultatlonIReferences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey I(httD:llwebsoilsurvev.mcs.usda.e:ov/aool )referenced 08/04/06. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/04/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Sherwood Fortst Elementary School FEMA·1603l1Wl·DR·LA PWfl1l326 Parish: Orleans I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act o 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? 0 Yes (see section V) 181 No (Review Concluded) o Project has potential to take migratory birds. o Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO