Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisasterlEmergencylPrognmIProjut Tide: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR1913 Mahalia Jackson 
Administration/Storage Complex Building E 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

See 44 Code ofFederal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: EOR1913 Mahalia Jackson Administration /Storage Complex Building E / 
PW 12797 

Project Location: 2101 Freret Street New Orleans, Louisiana Orleans Parish 70113 (N29.994193 
W-90.08593) 

Project Description: Project activities include replacing exterior doors (8), interior screen doors (2), 
interior solid wood doors (10), wood cabinets (120 LF), metal door thresholds (160 LF), toilets (2), 
exterior wood paneling (280 SF), hardboard paneling (100 SF), plaster walls (1,660 SF), computer 
outlets (8), duplex electrical outlets (8), light switches (4), metal conduits and electrical wiring (70 LF). 
Hazard mitigation will be achieved by compliance with codes and standards. 

Documentation Requirements 

D No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) 

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. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A) Determination 

D Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) 
D Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (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) 
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 ofproject. This project . 
has conditions and re uires mid ation under the other EHP laws. 

Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 08/08/06 


Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District 
DlsasterlEmel'leneylProgramIProjeet Tide: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR1913 Mahalia Jackson 
AdministrationlStorage Complex Building E 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer. 

Name: Catherine Jones, Environmental Specialist 
Signature.~".--~'--L.:'Jttf-7"-~-"-'f-_____---=-' Date _-=8/=08=1=20=0=6_______=_ 


FEMA Regional Enviro tal Officer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R Bush, ELO 

Signature ~tj:? ,/7 . Date __8=/..:::..;08"",/2=0;..:.0..:;..6____-" 

I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

D Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) 
cgj Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement 12/03/04 Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 
~Activity meets Programmatic Allowance # {II-Cl. II-A2. II-H. II-Bl. II-Cl, II-El, II-A4. I-E. I-K} 
Are project conditions required? cgj Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

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 findingiSHPOrrHPO 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. Ifnot, explain in comments 
D No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file), 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 
D 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 ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPO/THPO 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 findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 SHPOrrHPO concurrence on 
file) 

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


Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones AppHcaat: Recovery School District 
DisuterlEmergeacylProgramIProJeet Tide: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR1913 Mahalia Jackson 
AdministrationlStorage Complex Building E 

o Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No 
<Review Concluded) 

Comments: 08/0412006 -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-CI, II-A2, II-H, IIBI, 
II-CI, II-El, II-A4, I-E, I-K}, 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 ofthe 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 of federal funding. This concludes the Section 106 review for this project. V.Gomez, Historic Preservation 
Specialist 

Co"espondencelConsu/tationiRejerences: 

B. Endangered Species Act 
181 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 <Review Concluded)
o May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA 


determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) <Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded)


o Likely 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: None 
Co"espondencelConsultationiRejerences: 

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 determinationlUSFWS 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: None 
Co"espondencelConsultationiRejerences: 

D. Clean Water Act 
181 Project would not affect any waters ofthe 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 404/40l/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 
Co"espondenceiConsultationiRejerences: 


Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisasterlEmergencylPrognmlProject Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR1913 Mahalia Jaclcson 
Administration/Storage Complex Building E 

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: FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Louisiana 
Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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 ro'ect conditions re uired? YES see section V eview Concluded 
Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

G. Clean Air Act 

~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 

~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. 

o Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-I 006, completed. 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
~Project located within a flyway zone. 
~Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) ~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) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Reviewer Nlme: Catherine Jones ApplicaDt: Recovery School District 
DisasterlEmergeDcylPrognmIProject Tide: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EORI913 Mahalia Jackson 
AdminisU:ationlStorage Complex Building E 

Comments: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 0911412005. Specifically, FEMA has 
detennined that restoration projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impacts on migratory birds or other 
fish and wildlife reserves. These detenninations are based on the understanding that the conditions outlined in the Louisiana 
Endangered Species Summary are met. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: httD:lloacificflvwaV.1!ov/DocumentslMississiDDi mew.pdf, 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

181 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) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

181 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 -F'loodplains 

o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -<Review Concluded)
181 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels 

o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. <Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No <Review Concluded)
o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues <Review Concluded).
181 Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain 
environment 


181 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 181 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District 
DlsuterlEmtl'ltaeylProgramIProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR1913 Mahalia Jackson 
Administration/Storage Complex Building E 

08/0512006~ The City ofNew Orleans I Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 
08/03/1970. Facility is located within an "A4" zone, area of 100~yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors 
as determined per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel nwnber 2252030115 E, dated 03/0111984. Project is repair of 
building and replacement ofequipment and components. In compliance with EO11988, an 8~step process was completed 
and is attached. As Per 44 CFR 9.11, mitigation or minimization standards must be applied. Where possible, building 
contents, materials, components and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be elevated to or above advisory base flood 
elevations. Per 44 CFR 9.12, a final public notice is to be published 15 days prior to the start of any construction activities. 
docwnentation of completed public notice is to be forwarded to FEMA and LA GOHSEP for inclusion in the permanent 
project files. A.C. Clark, Floodplain Specialist 

Co"espondencelConsultationlRe!erences: 

B. E.O.11990 -Wetlands 

[8j 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 -docwnentation 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 

[8j 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 
Co"espondence/Consultation/Re!erences: 

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 circwnstance may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) with the exception of (ii) which 
should be applied in conjunction with controversy on an environmental issue. If the circwnstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. 

o (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category ofaction 


Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District 
DisasterlEmergencylProgramlProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EORI913 Mahalia Jackson 
Administration/Storage Complex Building E 

D (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental 
conditions; 
D (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 
D (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
D (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
D (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; 
D (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
D (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 


protection ofthe environment. 
D (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 

Project Conditions: 

1. Per 44 CFR 9.11, mitigation or minimization standards must be applied. Where possible, 
building contents, materials, components and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be 
elevated to or above advisory base flood elevations. Per 44 CFR 9.12, a final public notice 
is to be published 15 days prior to the start of any construction activities. Documentation of 
completed public notice is to be forwarded to FEMA and LA GOHSEP for inclusion in the 
permanent project 
2. In keeping with the stipulations of the PA, all proposed repair activities should be done inkind 
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. 


Monitoring Requirements: None