Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board 
DiusterlEmel'leacylProgramIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance Program/EOR 1908 Tubman Elementary -Side 
Building 


Record of Environmental Consideration 

See 44 Code ofFederal Regulation Part 10. 

Project NamelNumber: EOR 1908 Tubman Elementary -Side Building I PW 12827 

Project Location: 2013 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish 70114 
(N29.94422, W-90.03598) 


Project Description: Project activities include replacing 36 SQ FT of shingles on the south side ofthe 
roof, approximately 40 FT along the roof (from main school end), 243 SQ FT ofshingles (total) at the 
three roof vents, and 576 SQ FT ofdrywall (5/8 inch) ceiling and paint. Hazard Mitigation will be 
achieved by compliance ofcurrent codes and standards and good construction practices. 

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) 

[81 (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for 
compliance is attached to this REC. 

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl Determination 

o Statutorily excluded from NEP A review. (Review Concluded) 
o Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category <Review Concluded) 
o Categorical Exclusion -Category


o No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 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) 0 No (Review Concluded) 

o Environmental Assessment 
o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) 
[81 Environmental Impact Statement 


IComments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement for (permanent Schools) type ofproject. 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applluot: Orleans Parish School Board 
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Reviewer and Approvals 

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


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FEMA Re na1 Environmental lcer or delegated approving official. 
Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO 

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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act 

181 Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) 
D Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement . Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. 
D Activity meets Programmatic Allowances __. 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 
181 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 fmdingiSHPOITHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOITHPO 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 fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO 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. 

D Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources 
D Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). (Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
D Determination ofno historic properties affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 findingiSHPOffHPO 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 Determination. (FEMA fmding! SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) 

Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 2 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board 
DisasterlEmel'lencyJPrognmiProject Title: DR 1603l.A I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramlEOR 1908 Tubman Elementary -Side 
Building 

o Adverse Effect Detennination. (FEMA finding! SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file)

o Resolution ofAdverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 0 No 
(Review CODcluded) 

Comments: Building constructed in the 1960's. 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

B. Endangered Species Act 

f8I No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
eview Co eluded 
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 


detenninationlUSFWSINMFS 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 Fonnal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

IComments: None 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 

f8I 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 detenninationlUSFWS consultation on 
file) 

o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) 
oProposed action not excepted under Section 350S.a.6. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

D. Clean Water Act 

f8I Project would not affect any waters of the U.S. (Review Concluded) 

o Project would affect waters, including wetlands, of the U.S. 

o Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) 
o Project requires Section 404/40I/or Section 9110 (Rivers and Harbors Act) pennit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Pennits. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 


Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe U.S. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

E. Coastal Zone Management Act 

o Project is not located in a coastal zone area and does not affect a coastal zone area (Review concluded) 

f8I Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
f8I 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: FEMA has detennined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act and the Louisiana 
Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffm Applicant: Orleans Parish School Board 
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F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

[81 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (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: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe U.S. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

G. Clean Air Act 

[81 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: Project will not result in permanent air emissions. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

[81 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: None 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
[81 Project located within a flyway zone. 
[81 Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) [81 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) D NO (Review Concluded) 

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


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin ApplicaDt: Orleans Parish School Board 
DisalterlEmergeDcylProgramIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramIEOR 1908 Tubman Elementary -Side 
Building 

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 detenninationlUSFWS/NMFS 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 
Co"espondenceiConsultationiReferences: 

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 
Co"espondenceiConsuitationiReferences: 

L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 

A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 

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

181 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) 181 No (Review Concluded) 

o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded). 
o Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification offloodplain 
environment 


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

Comments: 07128/2006-The City ofNew Orleans/Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 
(NFIP), as of8/311 970. Per 44 CFR Part 9.5 (C) (13), project is exempt from Floodplain Management Review. K. Roof, 
Floodplain Management Specialist. Correspondence/ConsultationiReferences: 


Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applitllat: Orleans Parish School Board 
DisuttrlEmergeDcylProgramIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hunicane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramlEOR 1908 Tubman Elementary -Side 
Building 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

~No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wedand(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 offloodplain review 
o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation 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 

~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 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: 

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

Yes 

o (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action 
o (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy 
o (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental 
conditions; 


D (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving 
unique or unknown environmental risks; 


o (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, 
cultural, historical or other protected resources; 
o (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 


regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 


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o (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; 


o (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and 
o (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the 
protection ofthe environment. 
o (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: None 
Monitoring Requirements: None