Rniewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Abrams Elementary School FEMA·lfiOJ/1607·DR-LA PWfll2840 Parish: OrlelDs Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: Abrams Elementary School 1 PW# 12840 FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 Project Location: 6519 Virgillian St, New Orleans, LA 70126 Latitude: 30.02042, Longitude: -90.01714 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Abrams Elementary School ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for removal and replacement of campus fencing, playground equipment, and canopy sections. Mitigation will be achieved through codes and standards upgrades on replacement equipment. All work will be perfonned in a previously disturbed area with no indication ofnearby waterways or other bodies ofwater. 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) [gI (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional infonnation for compliance is attached to this REC and/or included in project files, as applicable. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPAl 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) [gI Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, pennanent school, type of project. 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). FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam LA~r7talSpecia);" Signature c:r • Date -=-8_-J>_-O--c;.;;:;:...'k----!. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/15/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Abrams Elementary School FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW##12840 Parish: Orleans FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature ~~ Date __~_-_'..:,.1_:;'_,.=O....!"'=--_---' I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA) A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) D Not type ofactivity with potential to affect historic properties. ~Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: Section I. A and E and I; Section II, Hand Are project conditions required? ~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 fmding/SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? DYes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmding/SHPOrrHPO 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 fmding/SHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA fmding/SHPOITHPO 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) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ~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 of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmding/SHPO/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 finding/SHPOITHPO 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 finding/SHPO/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 fmding/ SHPOITHPO 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 finding/ SHPOITHPO 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: All proposed above ground repair activities to the canopies should be done in-kind to match existing materials and form. Under these conditions, the scope of work meets Programmatic Agreement (l2/3/2004) allowances, appendix A, Section I, A and E and I; Section II, Hand D.3. If during the course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity of the discovery and take all Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08115/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Abrams Elementary School FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWII1l840 Parish: Orleans reasonable measures to avoid or minimize hann to the finds. The applicant shall infonn their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in turn contact FEMA Historic Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA Historic Preservation staffhave completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (R.S. 8:671 et seq.) is required. The applicant shall notify the law enforcement agency ofthe jurisdiction where the remains are located within twenty-four hours ofthe discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division ofArcheology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. Correspondence/Consultation/References: NHPA effect detenninations made by Katherine Zeringue, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist! Archaeologist B. Endangered Species Act 18l No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) o 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) oLikely 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) 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 detennined in letters dated September 15,2005 for Katrina. C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 18l 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) 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 08/15/06. D. Clean Water Act 18l Project would not affect any waters ofthe 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) oProject requires Section 404/401/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) pennit, including qualification under Nationwide Pennits. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: No jurisdictional waters of the U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwif) queried on 08/15/06. 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) 18l Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 18l State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/15/06) Reviewtr Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Abrams Elementary School FEMA-J603/1607-DR-LA PWIII2840 Parish: Orluns D State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: This project is located within the Louisiana Coastal Management Zone. LA Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) has determined that receipt offederal assistance is consistent with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program. Projects within the coastal zone may still require a coastal use permit or other authorization from DNR. Projects may be coordinated by contacting LA DNR at 1-800-2764019. Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act ~Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterway/body of water. (Review Conduded) D Project affects controls or modifies a waterway/body 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: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. C01'1'espondence/ConsultationiRe/erences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08115/06. G. Clean Air Act D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) ~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: The proposed project includes activities that would produce a minor, temporary, and localized impact on air quality. No long-term air quality impact is anticipated C01'1'espondence/Consultation/Re/erences: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act r8j 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-I006, completed. Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) D 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 farmland present. Correspondence/Consultation/Re/erences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey ! {http://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.20v/ann/)referenced 08115/06. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act D 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) D 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. Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/15106) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Abrams Elementary School FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PWNl2840 Parish: Orleans ICorrespondence/ConsultationlRe!erences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [gI Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) o Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determinationlUSFWSINMFS concurrence on file) o NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) o Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not located in or near any surface waters with the potential to affect EFH species. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (htt.p:/lwwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 08115/06. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [gI 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) D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Wild and Scenic Rivers htt.p://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. referenced 08/15/06. L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws Comments: 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, efc's (refrigerants), radioactive waste or regulated infectious wastes must be segregated from and excluded from nonhazardous 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 of sites damaged as a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to deobligation ifa determination of ineligibility is made. II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains oNo Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) [gI Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels [gI No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) [gI No (Review Concluded) D Beneficial Effect on Floodplain OccupancyNalues (Review Concluded), o Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/15/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Proj«t NamelEnv. Database No: Abrams Elementary School FEMA-l~J/1607-DR-LA PW#12840 Parish: Orkaas Comments: The site is located in Zone A4. http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servletlFema Welcome View?storeld= I 000 1 &catalogId= I 000 l&langld=-l. The city ofNew Orleans 1Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 08-03-70, as determined per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030 115E, dated 03-01-84. Facility is located within an "A4" zone, area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors. The project is the repair of fencing, canopies, and playground equipment, which is not likely to affect any floodplain. A. Cramer FPM Specialist Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030 115E, dated 03-01-84. B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands [81 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) oPossible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland o Review completed as part of floodplain review o 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO