Reviewfr NIDlf: Catherine Jones Appliclnt: Recovery School District Disl.tulEDlfrgfDcylProgramIProjut Tidf: DR 1603 LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1911 Louis D. Armstrong Elementary, Lodge 1 Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code ofFederal Regulation Part 10. Project NamelNumber: EOR 1911 Louis D. Armstrong Elementary School, Lodge 11 PW 12940 Project Location: 5909 st. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana Orleans Parish 70117 (N29.96059 W-90.01241) Project Description: Project activities include replacing 150 LF of metal pipe handrail, one ale condenser, transformer, 2 breakers, wood handicap ramp, 10 windows, 3 metal doors, 7 wood doors, toilet, wall mounted sink, security system, gas water heater, 140 Lfofwall molding, 190 LF ofwood wallmold.in& 5 b]ackboar~.2,ODo..s.EpJaster.wall,200..sF.~vinyifloOItile, 23.electrical outlets,. J,590 SF ofsuspended ceiling tile, 16 recessed light fixtures, 1,190 SF ofwood floor, 7 light fixtures, 45 LF ofcopper gutter, 12 LF ofgalvanized downspout, 2 wood louver vents, 1,620 SF ofshingle roof, and 2,500 ofwood siding. Hazard mitigation will be achieved by compliance with codes and standards. Documentation Requirements D No Documentation Required . 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: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: Record of Environmental Consideration 3 09/01l06 Rtviewer Name: Catherine Jones Appliuat: Recovery School District Di.a.terlEmergeacylProgramlProject Title: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1911 Louis D. Annstrong Elementary. Lodge I D. Clean Water Act 181 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 404/40l/or 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: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. 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) 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). BState1ldmtnIster1ngligencyrequ1resc-onsfstmeyrevlew. 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 DNR has determined that receipt of federal 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 1800- 267-4019.). Correspondence/Consultation/References: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 181 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody ofwater. (Review Concluded) o Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody ofwater. o Coordination with USFWS conducted o No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) o Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways of the US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act 181 Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) o 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 of the 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 "third amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order" dated June 30, 2006, incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.III.5151 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 order. Correspondence/Consultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 181 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) o Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion ofdesignated prime or unique farmland. o Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. 09/01106 Record of Environmental Consideration 4 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1911 Louis D. Armstrong Elementary. Lodge I o Fannland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 181 Project located within a flyway zone. 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) D 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) ~~~~~~==~=====:~~~~~==~===-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=-~~~--~I . 'CommentS: See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ WatSon with USF&WS, dated 09/14/2005. 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: htto:IIDacificflvwav.l!ov/DocumentslMississiooi mao.odf, J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 181 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) D 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 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) 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 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) D 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 -Floodplains D No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 5 09/01106 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones ApplicaDt: Recovery School District msasterlEmergencylPrognmIProject Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1911 Louis D. Armstrong Elementary, Lodge I [81 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainslFlood levels D No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) D No (Review Concluded) o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). [81 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? ~YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: 07/18/2006 -The City ofNew OrleanS/Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program 08/03nO. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map 2252030 lISe, dated 03/01184, project is located in Zone B, area protected from the 100-)'1' flood by levee, dike or other structure subject to failure or overtopping during larger floods. Project is repair of a building and replacement ofcomponents to pre-disaster footprint, which per flood recovery guidance, dated 04/1212006, all equipment and contents should be elevated at least 3 ft. above the highest grade elevation. In compliance with EO 11988, a completed 8-step process showing considered alternatives is attached. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start ofconstruction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the La GOHSEP ..F&MA for Hu:IY&ie&m4he-pemlaaeot pFojeetfiles.-A.--G-€lafk-FloodpIain£pecialist;---.. Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 181 No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) o Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) D Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland D Review completed as part offloodplain review D 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? D YES (see section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None ondence/Consultation/References: C. E.O.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations 181 No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) D Low income or minority population in or near project area D 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. Record of Environmental Consideration 6 09/01106 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District Dba.terlEmergencylProgramIProJect Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1911 Louis D. Armstrong Elementary. Lodge I • 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, D D D D D D D D D D please explain in comments. Ifno, leave blank:. (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action (ii) Actions with a high level ofpublic controversy (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, ofalready existing poor environmental conditions; (iv) Employment ofunproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, cultural, historical or other protected resources; (vi) Presence ofhazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local regulations or standards requiring action or attention; (vii) Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely or other critical resources ·-sUGh-as-wetlands,-eeastal·zenes,-wildHfe-refuge1lftd-wildemess-areas;-wiJd-1lnd seenie rivers, sole or principal drinking water aquifers; (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and (ix) Potential to violate a federal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection ofthe environment. (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. All equipment and contents should be elevated at least 3 ft. above the highest grade elevation. In compliance with EO 11988, a completed 8-step process showing considered alternatives is attached. Per 44 CFR 9.12, applicant must publish a final public notice 15 days prior to the start of construction activities. Final public notice is to be forwarded to the La GOHSEP and FEMA for inclusion in the permanent project files 2. Demolition must follow the low impact demolition stipulations & additional protocols which are attached. The stipulations and protocols should be explicit in the demolition contract. Failure to comply with these stipulations & additional protocols will jeopardize receipt of federal funding. Any fill or borrow material used in the repair activities must be sourced from sites that do not contain any buried cultural materials (i.e. wells, cisterns, foundations, basements, prehistoric Indian artifacts, human burials, and the like). 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 reasonable measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in tum contact FEMA historic preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA historic preservation staff has 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 of the 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. If this scope of work and/or the footprint/location of the Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 7 09/01/06 Reviewer Name: Catherine Jones Applicant: Recovery School District DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProjed Title: DR1603LA I Hurricane Katrina I Public Assistance Program I EOR 1911 Louis D. Armstrong Elementary, Lodge 1 new building changes, this project will need to be resubmitted for further Section 106 review prior to ground disturbing activities taking place outside ofthe pre-disaster footprint ofthe building 3. Unusable equipment, debris and material shall be disposed of in an approved manner and location. In the event significant items (or evidence thereof) are discovered during implementation ofthe project applicant shall handle, manage, and dispose ofpetroleum products, hazardous materials and/or toxic waste in accordance to the requirements and to the satisfaction ofthe governing local, state and federal agencies. 4. In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana Parishes of Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, st. Bernard, St. Charles, st. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington are under quarantine. The movement ofwood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may ..notleaveJhe...quarantined-parishes .withOllt.written 811tborization.from the commissioner..oL-... the Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and Forestry or his designee(s). 5. 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 "third amended Declaration ofEmergency and Administrative Order" dated June 30, 2006, incorporating the provisions of EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33.111.5151 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 order. 6. This project involves the demolition or renovation of a public structure that may contain surfaces coated with Lead-Based Paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of 29 CFR parts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -Worker Safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA-Hazardous Waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that renovation or demolition 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. 7. 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 of sites 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. Monitoring Requirements: None Record of Environmental Consideration 8 09/01106