Reviewer Name: Adam BordeD, EDV. Speclali.t Project NamtlEnv. Database No: New Orleans Hllh School SigDature Center FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PWNl1533 Parish: Orlean. Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part to Project NamelNumber: New Orleans High School Signature Center I PW# 12533 FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 Project Location: 2600 Rocheblave St., New Orleans, LA 70125 Latitude: 29.94945, Longitude: -90.9729 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I 603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to New Orleans High School Signature Center ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for repair and/or removaVreplacement of (720) square feet (sf) corrugated roofmg material covering the walkway between building a and building b, (60) linear feet (If) top rail of chain-link fence, 1-5/8" outer diameter (o.d.), 300 If three-strand barbed-wire at top of south fence, (12) gate frame and post hinge, and (6) gate fork latch. Hazard mitigation will be achieved through replacement material upgrades to according to codes and standards. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication ofnearby waterways or other bodies of water. Documentation Requirements 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) IZI (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 (NEP A) Determination o Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Reference PCE in comments) (Review Concluded) o Categorical Exclusion -Category o No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? 0 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? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Environmental Assessment o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) IZI Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent school, type ofproject. 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). pecialist Signature -4~=~~~~======--Date --L.2_--=-3.....:(:..--_O~lbC:J--.....:. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 07/31106) Reviewer Na..e: Ada.. Borde., Env. Spedalist Project NamtlE.v. Database No: New Orlea.s Hlgb School Sig.ahlre Center FEMA·160311flO7·DR·LA PW#Il533 Parisb: Orlea •• FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Don Fairley, Environmental Liason Officer Signature ::z?:?~ Z~ Date __,...!..:....=..'..::..:'.:...O..L.4(e~_---:. 7 I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) D Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. 181 Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: II·EI, I-E, 11-01 Are project conditions required? 181 Yes (see Section V) D No o Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. mSTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES D No historic properties that are listed or 45150 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) D Building or structure listed or 45150 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. D Determination ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) D Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOrrHPO 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 findinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) D Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 181 Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) D Project affects undisturbed ground. o Project area has no potential for presence ofarcheological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination ofhistoric properties affected D NR eligible resources not present (FEMA fmdinglSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmdingl SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) D Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Comments: 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 ofwork as submitted in this pw has been reviewed and meets the criteria outlined in Appendix A, programmatic allowances, section {II-E!, I·E, II-DI}, ofthe document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to determine the National Register eligibility ofproperties or Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 07/31106) Reviewer Nlme: Adlm Borden, Eav. Specillist Project Nlme/Eav. Dltabase No: Ncw OrlClns Higb Scbool Signlture Ceater FEMA·I603I1607·DR·LA rwtll1533 Plrish: OrielD to submit projects to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) for review where the work performed meets these allowances. In keeping with the stipulations of the 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 of federal funding. This concludes tt,e Section 106 review for this project. V.Gomez, Historic Preservation Specialist Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: NHPA effect determinations made by Valerie Gomez, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist. B. Endangered Species Act \81 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 Comments: The site is located in Zone A8. http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servletlFemaWelcomeView?storeld= 1 000 l&catalogId= 1 0001&langId=-1, Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 07/31106) The city ofNew Orleans and Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 08/03/1970. Project is less than 55,000 and per 44 CFR 9.5(cXI3) project is exempt from flood plain review. Dana Mehbnan, Env. Spec. Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, EDV. Speeialist Project NamelEDv. Databue No: New Orlea.. Higb Sellool Signature Center FEMA-16031l607·DR·LA PW#11533 larlsb: Orleans CorrespondencelCoIISultatlolllRejerences: B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands IZI No Effects on WetJand(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) o Located in Wetland or effects WetJand(s) o Beneficial Effect on Wetland· (Review Concluded) o 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? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO