Reviewer Name: Karyn Harrison, Environmental Specialist Applicant: Mount Carmel Academy 'DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR-1603/ P NEaR1183 Danos Administration Parish: Orleans Parish Building-Permanent Repairs ABBREVIATED RECORD OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project NamelNumber: EOR1183 Danos Administration Building-Permanent RepairslPW# 114471 PA ID: 071-UGZFF-OO Project Location: 7027 Milne Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70124, Orleans Parish, Latitude: 30.01929, Longitude: -90.11029 Project Description: On August 29,2005, Hurricane Katrina generated high winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge induced flooding, causing extensive damage to New Orleans, Louisiana. Mount Carmel Academy was inundated with 10 feet ofbrackish floodwaters, which remained for approximately two weeks. The standing waters created a 'greenhouse effect' which encouraged widespread mold growth and left behind a thick layer ofblack sludge. This project scope of work is to repair or replace rough carpentry, steel doors, wood doors, windows, drywall, paint damaged door and wall surfaces, carpet and tile flooring, ceiling tiles, fire extinguishers, fire alarm and intercom systems, clean ductwork, electrical system, carpeting, OH&P, and general clean-up. The Hazard Mitigation Proposal seeks to mitigate damage in a future flood event by relocating! elevating the elevator controls which were submerged in corrosive waters for at least ten days. Docunlentation Requirements [8J (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) (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC andlor included in project files, as applicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -(Review Concluded) Categorical Exclusion -Category No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) No (Review Concluded) Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) No (Review Concluded) Environmental Assessment Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) Environmental Impact Statement Comments: The scope of work for this project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement' Pennanent Schools' type of project. Any changes to the scope of work will require resubmission to, and evaluation and approval by, the state and FEMA prior to initiation ofany work, for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Reviewer Name: Karyn Harrison, Environmental Specialist Applicant: Mount Carmel Academy • DisasterlEmergency/ProgramlProjed Title: DR-1603! PNEOR 1183 Danos Administration Parish: Orleans Parish Building-Permanent Repairs HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES D No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area, (Review Conclnded) IZ1 Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. IZ1 Detennination of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) IZ1 No (Review Concluded) D Detennination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO concurrence on file) D Property a National Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during the consultation process. If not, explain in comments D No Adverse Effect Detennination (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) Adverse Effect Detennination (FEMA findinglSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: The mother house has been determined by FEMA to be not eligible for listing in the National Register or located within the boundaries of a National Register District. Concurrence with this detennination was received from the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) dated 10/23/06 (see attached). In keeping with this detennination, the proposed Central Plant project will have no effect on historic resources. Correspondence/Cons ultationiReferences: NHPA effect determinations made by V. Gomez, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist. ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES D Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) IZ1 Project affects undisturbed ground. IZ1 Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources IZ1 Detennination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO 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 findinglSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) Detennination of historic properties affected D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA findinglSHPO/THPO 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 SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Detennination. (FEMA findingl SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) • Reviewer Nllme: Karyn Harrison, Environmental Specialist Applicllnt: Mount Cannel Academy DislIsterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR·1603! PAlEORI183 Danos Administration Pllrish: Orleans Parish Building.Permanent Repairs Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding! SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) D Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: The scope of work indicates new ground disturbing activities associated with building the Central Plant. Upon consultation ofdata provided by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), there are no known archeological sites within .25 miles of the project area. Attached SHPO consultation dated 10/20/2006 determined that no historic properties were affected as a result of this undertaking. Correspondence/Cons ultation/References: Katherine Zeringue, Historic Preservation Specialist! Archaeologist THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES [8J 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. 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) 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) 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. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letter dated September 15, 2005. E.O. 11988 -FLOODPLAINS D No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) [8J Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels [8J No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? [8J Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded), 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? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Reviewer Name: Karyn Harrison, Environmental Specialist Applicant: Mount Carmel Academy 'DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DR-1603/ P NEOR 1183 Danos Administration Parish: Orleans Parish Building-Permanent Repairs Comments: The site is located in Zone "A3", area of 1OO-yr floodplain, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors determined. Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. 225203 0095E, revised 03/0111984. E.O. 11990 -WETLANDS [gJ No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) D Located in Wetland or effects WetIand(s) Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland D Review completed as part offloodplain review D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No wetlands were observed during site visit or determined 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) 08/28/2006. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority PopUlations [gJ 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: Project scope of work is repair/replacement to pre-disaster footprint and thus is not likely to have disproportionately high or adverse effect on low-income or minority populations. Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at htto://factfinder.census.goV referenced 0812812006. OTHER RELEVANT LA WS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS D No impacts to other substantive laws/Executive Orders identified. Review concluded. [gJ Other applicable substantive lawslExecutive Orders. (Identify Jaw/E.O. and conditions if any below). Comments: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: 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. Correspondence/Consultation/Reference: Reviewer Name: Karyn Harrison, Environmental Specialist Applicant: Mount Cannel Academy "DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: DR-I 603/ PAfEORI183 Danos Administration Parish: Orleans Parish Building-Permanent Repairs V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT CONDITIONS Project Conditions: • This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). Any change to the approved scope of work will require re-submission to FEMA for re-evaluation for consistency with LCMP. Projects within the Coastal Zone may stilI require a Coastal Use Permit from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1800- 267-4019. • This project involves the demolition or renovation of a public structure. Regardless of the 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 "Fifth 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.m.SlSt 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. • In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 through 3391.13) the Louisiana Parishes of CaIcasieu, 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 salvage 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). • Building materials and furnishings that are contaminated with mold growth and are not salvageable should be double-bagged using 6-mil polyethylene sheeting. These materials can then usually be discarded as ordinary construction waste. It is important to package mold-contaminated materials in sealed bags before removal from the contaminated area to minimize the dispersion of mold spores throughout the building. Large items that have heavy mold growth should be covered with polyethylene sheeting and sealed with duct tape before they are removed from the contaminated area. No extraordinary circumstances as described in 44 CFR lO.8(d)(3) were identified during project review. REVIEWER AND APPROVALS FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Karyn Harrison Signature tAUJ~.)i:kL~-€j'v, . Date _l\--,l-,--IL..;.....Ld---"?_oO_(.t~ FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: William Fa~gan / .I' Signature ~ . Date 10~/-.L~cq ) 7