Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spedalist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School 
FEMA-160l/1607-DR-LA PW#13117 
Parish: Orleans 

Record of Environmental Consideration 

REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 
See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part to 

Project NamelNumber: Gregory Middle School/ PW# 13117 
FIPS#071-UFTI3-00 

Project Location: 1700 Pratt Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122 
Latitude: 30.00327, Longitude: -90.07188 

Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-I 603) caused significant exterior 
and interior damage to Gregory Middle School ofthe Orleans Parish School Board. This pw reimburses the eligible 
applicant for repair/replacement of campus fencing and canopy decking/columns. The new material will be replaced 
according to codes and standards upgrades. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no indication of 
nearby waterways or other bodies of water. 

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) 

~ (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 (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) 
~ Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: Although this project would have qualified as a catex (xv) under 44 CFR part 10.8 (d)(2), this project meets 
the definition of critical infrastructure (Permanent Schools) under the alternative arrangements for NEPA compliance. This 
project has conditions and requires mitigation under the other Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) laws which 
are listed under the NEPA level ofenvironmental review in the project worksheet. Any changes to this approved scope of 
work will require submission to, and evaluation and approval by, the state and FEMA prior to initiation ofany work, for 
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The applicant is required to obtain and comply with all local, state 
and federal permits and requirements. Non-compliance with the requirements noted above may jeopardize the receipt of 
federal fundin . 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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

FEMA Environmental Reviewer: 
Record ofEnvironmental Consideration (Version 09/5/06) 



Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamclEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School 
FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PWIIlJ1l7 
Parish: Orleans 

pecialist 

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FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: 
Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer 

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I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl 

A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHP A) 

D Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. 
181 Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: I, A, and E 
Are project conditions required? 181 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 of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) 0 No <Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 findingiSHPOffHPO concurrence on file). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No <Review Concluded) 
D Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA findingiSHPOffHPO 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 of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO concurrence or 
consultation on file). <Review Concluded) 
D Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources 
D Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA fmdingiSHPOffHPO 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 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 fmdingl SHPOffHPO 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 SHPOffHPO concurrence on file) 

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


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spedalist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle Scbool 
FEMA·160J/1607·DR-LA PW#lJ1l7 
Parisb: Orleans 

Comments: Scope ofwork indicates ground disturbing activities associated with replacing fence and fence gate posts. 
Upon consultation of data provided by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), there are no known archaeological 
sites within .25 miles of the project area and all work will occur within a previously disturbed area. Therefore, the scope of 
work as submitted meets the criteria outlined in the programmatic agreement dated December 3, 2004, appendix A, Section 
I, A, and E. In accordance with this document, FEMA is not required to submit projects to the SHPO for review where the 
work perfonned meets these allowances. If during the course ofwork, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or 
human remains are discovered, the applicant shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and take all reasonable 
measures to avoid or minimize harm to the finds. The applicant shall infonn 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 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. 
Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. 

Correspondence/ConsultatlonIReferences: 

B. Endangered Species Act 

1:8:1 No listed species andlor designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 
<Review Concluded)

o Listed species andlor 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) 

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 

1:8:1 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 detenninationJUSFWS consultation on 
file) 

o Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6 <Review Concluded) 
oProposed 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 09/5/06. 


D. Clean Water Act 

1:8:1 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 404/401l0r Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) pennit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Penn its. 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO <Review Concluded) 



al waters ofthe U.S., including wetlands, occur in or near the project area. 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name/Env. Database No: Gregory Middle Scbool 
FEMA·160J/1607·DR·LA PW#1J1I7 
Parisb: Orleans 

Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory map (http://www.fws.gov/nwil) queried 
on 09/5/06. 

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) 

[8j Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
[8j 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: 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/ConsultationIReferences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 

[8j Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. (Review Concluded)
D Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody of water. 

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) 


ts: No streams or water bodies are located in or near the project area. 
ndenceiConsultation/References: Louisiana Map (htt,p://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 09/5/06. 


G. Clean Air Act 

D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 
[8j 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 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: EPA Region 6 Non-attainment Map. 

H. Farmland Protection Policy Act 

[8j 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. 
CorrespondenceiConsultationIReferences: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 
(httn:llwebsoilsurvev .nrcs. usda. {!ov!app! )referenced 09/5/06. 


I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

D Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
[8j Project located within a flyway zone. 
[8j Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spedalist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School 
FEMA-J6OJ/1607-DR-LA rwlHl1l7 
Parish: Orleans 

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. 
Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15,2005 for Katrina 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

~Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
D Project located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. 
D Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded)
D Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWSINMFS concurrence on file) 
D NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 
D Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. 
Are project conditions required? D 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/ConsultatlonIRe/erences: Louisiana Map Orttp:llwwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 0911106. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 

~Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded)
D Project is along or affects WSR 
D Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPSIUSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPSIUSFSIUSFWSfBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 
D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPSIUSFSIUSFWSfBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/ConsultationIRe/erences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/riversiwildriverslist.html. 
referenced 0915/06 . 


L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations 


State Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 
Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes of CaIcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, st. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist, st. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washinglon are under quarantine. The movement of wood or cellulose material, 
temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave 
the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department ofAgriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-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 ofsites damaged as 
a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation ifa 
determination of ineligibility is made. 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamclEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School 
FEMA-160J/1607 -DR-LA PW#1J117 
Parish: Orleans 

II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders 
A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains 


oNo Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded)
t8:I Located in Floodplain or Effects on Floodplains/Flood levels 

t8:I No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) t8:I No (Review Concluded)

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


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

Comments: The site is located in Zone A2. 

http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servletiFema Welcome View?storeId= 1 000 1 &catalogId= 1 000 l&langId=-l, 
The city ofNew Orleans / Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of08-03-70, as 
determined per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030095E, dated 03-01-84. Facility is located within 
an "A5" zone, area of IOO-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors .. The project is repair of fencing and 
school grounds to pre-disaster footprint which is not likely to affect the floodplain. A. Cramer FPM Specialist 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030095E, 
dated 03-01-84 

B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands 

t8:I 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 of floodplain review 


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

Comments: No wetlands were observed during site visit or determined to be present by checking the USFWS National 
Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
(http://wetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 09/5/06. 


c. E.O. 12898 -Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations 

oNo Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded)

t8:I Low income or minority population in or near project area 
t8:I No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-<Review Concluded) 
D Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population 

Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) D NO <Review Concluded) 

Comments The percent populations of70122 are: 73.2% Black, 23.0% White, and 3.2% Hispanic. The median household 
income in 1999 was $ 31,104 and 19.9% of families are below poverty level. 
Correspondence/Consultation/References: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at http://factfinder.census.gov, referenced 
09/5/06. 


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). 
IState Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Laws 


Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Gregory Middle School 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13117 
Parish: Orleans 

Comments: -In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana 
parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the 
Baptist, st. Tanunany. 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 not leave 
the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture 
and forestry or his designee(s). 

-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 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 ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a 
determination of ineligibility is made. 

Correspondence/ConsultationIRelerence: 

IV. Extraordinary Circumstances 

Based on tbe review of compliance witb otber environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in 
consideration of otber environmental factors, review tbe 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. If the circumstance can be mitigated, 
please explain in comments. (fno, leave blank. 

Yes 
D (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action 
D (ii) Actions with a high level of public controversy 
D (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already 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 ofhazardous 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 of the 
proposed action may not be significant by themselves. 


IComments: None 

V. Environmental Review Project Conditions 
Project Conditions: 

The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbursement: 
Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 09/5/06) 


Rni~wcrNam~: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name!Env. Databas~ No: Gregory Middl~ School 
FEMA·I603/1607·DR·LA PWN13117 
Parish: Orleans 

• In accordance with the Fonnosan Tennite 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 of wood or cellulose 
material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a 
structure) may not leave the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe 
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and forestry or his designee(s). 
• Removal and disposal ofdebris containing household hazardous waste and certain categories of liquid wastes must 
be perfonned 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 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 ofsites damaged as a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. 
Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a detennination of ineligibility is made. 
• If during the course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the 
applicant shall stop work in the vicinity ofthe discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize 
harm to the fmds. The applicant shall infonn 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 ofthe 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 of 
FEMA funding.