Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Sp«ialist Project NamtlEnv. Database No: New Orleans Center for the Education ofAdults FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PWN13l01 Parish: Orleans Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 Project NamelNumber: New Orleans Center for the Education of Adults I PW# 13101 FIPS#07 I -UFTI3-00 Project Location: 1815 St Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 Latitude: 29.96829, Longitude: ·90.06082 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to New Orleans Center for the Education ofAdults of the Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for removal and replacement of campus fencing. Mitigation will be achieved through codes and standards upgrades on replacement equipment. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication of nearby waterways or other bodies ofwater. Documentation Reg uirements 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) [8J (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 (NEPA) 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) D No (Review Concluded) D 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 D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) [gJ Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for the alternative arrangement, permanent school, type of project. This project has conditions and re uires miti ation under the other EHP laws. Reviewer and Approvals D Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Bord , EMA-Specialist Signature --4.~~=-4-l...c~~~~--Date -=&_-_1...:.5'----=o~~~_...!. Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08115/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: New Orleans Center ror the Education or Adults FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PWN1JIOI Parish: Orleans FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature __~..J./~~~~,-'iS;..r:..=====::z~~~__Date __8"._._1_5:_._0_""'__...... I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. 181 Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3,2004. Appendix A: Section I, E Are project conditions required? 181 Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. 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 findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO 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 findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findinglSHPOffHPO 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 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 findinglSHPOffHPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdinglSHPOffHPO 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 fmdinglSHPOffHPO 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 SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) D No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA findingl SHPOffHPO 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: Historic review complete: scope of work indicates ground disturbing activities associated with fence removal and replacement. Upon consultaiton ofSHPO data, there are mUltiple archaeological sites within the vicinity ofthe project area. However, all work will take place within the footprint ofthe existing fenceline and thus occur in a previously disturbed area. Therefore, scope ofwork meets Programmatic Agreement (12/3/2004) allowance, appendix A, section I, E. If during the course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the applicant Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08115106) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden. Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: New Orleans Center for the Education of Adults FEMA-I60J/1607-DR-LA PWtllJIOl Parish: Orleans shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize hann 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 have 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 of the discovery. The applicant shall also notify FEMA and the Louisiana Unmarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division of Archeology at 225-342-8170) within seventy-two hours ofthe discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. If the fenceline repair occurs outside ofits original footprint, this project will need to be resubmitted for further historic review. Correspondence/Consultation/References: NHPA effect determinations made by Katherine Zeringue, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist! Archaeologist B. Endangered Species Act [81 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 . 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 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 1-800-276-4019. Correspondence/Consultation/References: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act t8J 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: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. Correspondence/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08115106. G. Clean Air Act o Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) t8J Project is located in an attainment area. (Review Concluded) o Project is located in a non-attainment area. oCoordination required with applicable state administering agency. Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see section V) 0 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 Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. H. Farmland Protection Policy Act I:8J 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. o Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-l 006, 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 farmland present. Correspondence/Consultation/References: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey i (htto:llwebsoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.20v/aool )referenced 08115106. I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) t8J Project located within a flyway zone. I:8J Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) t8J 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) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 08/15106) 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. Reviewer Name: Adam Borden. Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: New Orleans Center Cor tbe Education oC Adults FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW#I3101 Parish: Orleans Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15, 2005 for Katrina J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act I8l Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) oProject 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? 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/Consultation/References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 08/15/06. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act I8l Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) oProject is along or affects WSR o Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSIBLM consultation on file)