Reviewer Nlme: Adlm Borden, Env. Spedllist Project NlmtlEnv.: Centrll Services, Transportldon Dept Bldg. FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWfl12761 Parisb: Orlnna Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -WUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Central Services, Transportation Dept Bldg. I PW# 12761 FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 Proiect Location: 4300 Almonaster Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70126 Latitude: 29.99963, Longitude: -90.0369 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I 603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Central Services, Transportation Dept Bldg. ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement ofroofing/components, fascia, siding, drywall, doors, electrical system, windows/frames, generator, condensing unit, fuel dispensing unit/system, truck lift, and a compressor unit. There are two U!ldergrJlund..S.tm:age~.(I.!£Ts; fiberglass-reinfurced plastic..[frpJ•. 1O,OOO.galIon apacity}with associated fill.ports, piping and vent lines. As soon as practical, the applicant should evaluate the condition ofthe UST system per the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) guidance document "plan for evaluating Underground Storage Tank sites impacted by Hurricane Katrina" (September 2005). If the applicant later identifies that the USTs are damaged, they should contact the grantee and a version pw may be prepared. Cleaning/sanitizing work will also be associated with this project. The new building material will be replaced according to codes and standards upgrades. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication of nearby 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) rgj (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? DYes (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) rgj Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type of project. This project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws which are listed under the NEPA level of environmental review in the project worksheet. Any changes to this approved scope of . work will require submission to, and evaluation and approval by, the state and FEMA prior to initiation of any work, for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The applicant is required to obtain and comply with all local, state and federal permits and requirements. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above may jeopardize the receipt of ifederal fundin . Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/25/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv.: Central Services, Trausportation Dept Bldg. FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#11761 Parisb: Orleans Signature __£t~~::::_~~~~~=-___ Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). f).., )-5 ~() {, Date _~_______-' FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature ~=;:? ; z.c:::;:? Date _-,P,--'..;;..;!_)._,_o_,-"--_----' 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. [8J Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: II-El, II-A2, II-Ct, 11-81, II-C2, II-B2, IIDl, I-Et Are project conditions required? [8J Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES D 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 ofNo Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOtfHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 Determination (FEMA fmdingiSHPOtfHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOtfHPO 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 . [8J 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 findingiSHPOtfHPO 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 fmdingiSHPOtfHPO 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 findingiSHPOtfHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA fmding! SHPOtfHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA fmding! SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOtfHPO concurrence on file) D Resolution ofAdverse Effect c leted. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/25/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv.: Central Services, Transportation Dept Bldg. FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PWII12761 Parish: Orleans Comments: FEMA'S Programmatic Agreement (PA), dated December 3, 2004, provides for expedited project review under Section 106 of the 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-El, II-A2, II-CI, II-BI, 11C2, II-B2, 11-01, I-EI}, ofthe document. In accordance with the PA, FEMA is not required to determine the National Register eligibility ofproperties or 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 of work 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. Correspondence/Consultation/References: NHPA effect determinations made by V.Gomez, Historic Preservation Specialist B. Endangered Species Act 181 No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. {Re¥iew-Geneluded) --- o Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. oNo 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 determination/USFWSINMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) oLikely 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 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 letters dated September 15,2005 for Katrina. 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 determination/USFWS 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: Project is not within a CBRA zone. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/24/06. D. Clean Water Act 181 Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) o Project requires Section 404/40 1lor Section 9110 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No jurisdictional waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. Correspondence/ConsultationlReferences: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fWs.gov/nwil) queried on 08/25106. E. Coastal Zone Management Act Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08125106) o Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEav.: Central Services. Transportation Dept Bldg. FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW#1l761 Parish: Orleans 181 Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 181 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: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) has detennined that receipt of federal 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 1-800-276-4019. Correspondence/Consultation/References: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterway/body of water. (Review Concluded) o Project affects controls or modifies a waterway/body ofwater. o Coordination with USFWS conducted ------'DNo'Recomm;nd~tions'offer;dby USFWS. (Review Concluded) o Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. Correspondence/ConsultationiReferences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08125/06. G. Clean Air Act D Project will not result in pennanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 181 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: This project involves the demolition or renovation of a 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.lII.5I51 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 181 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) o Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. o Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. o Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Fonn AD-I006, completed. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 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 fannland present. CorrespondenceiConsultationiReferences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey (htto:llwebsoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.!!ov/aool )referenced 08/25/06. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 181 Project located within a flyway zone. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/25/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv.: Central Services, Transportation Dept Bldg. FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWII12761 Parish: Orleans 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 (Review Concluded) Comments: The site is an existing disturbed area with little value to migratory birds and would not be included in the USFWS migratory bird management program. Correspondence/ConsultationlRe!erences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act t8J 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) B PffiJecraaverselyaff'ectSE"sseoIiiifFfsli Habitaf ~(FEMA-a:etermmatioti7tJSFWS7NM:FSconcurrence 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) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. Correspondence!ConsultationlRe!erences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 08125/06. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [8J 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 determined 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/Re!erences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/riversiwildriverslist.html. referenced 08125/06 . L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Re2ulations State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:339Ll thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes ofCalcasieu, 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 salvaged 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). -Removal and disposal of debris 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 of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/25/06) -Lead-Based paint -this project involves the demolition of a public structure that may contain surfaces coated with leadbased paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of29 CFR parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -worker safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA -hazardous waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that project activities are coordinated with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for abatement activities and is also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamtlEnv.: Central Services, Transportation Dept Bldg. FEMA·1603/1607·DR·LA PWII12761 Parisb: OrleaDs II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.O.11988 -Floodplains o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) ~Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainsIFlood levels o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain.