Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District DiSlsferlEmergencylProgramIProjec:t Title: DRI603LA I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramlEOR 2154 -Wbeatley Elementary SchoolBuildingB Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project NamelNumber: EOR 2154 -Wheatley Elementary School-Building B / PW 13284 Project Location: 2300 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, Orleans Parish 70119 (N29.96933, W-90.07751) Project Description: Project activities include removing and replacing (4) 3' X 7' metal doors with metal door frames and kick plate, (2) 3' X 7' metal double doors with metal door frames and 6" X 48" lite, (1) 3' X 7' wood door with wood door frame and 30" X 36" screened opening; 8,447 SF of 12" X 12" vinyl tile, 4,982 SF ofpainted drywall on 2 X 4 framing, (1) 1 ton, single zone, split ductless (floor mounted) AC Unit, and (134) convenience duplex receptacles including conduit system, boxes and wiring for all areas. Hazard Mitigation will be achieved by compliance with codes and standards and good construction practices. 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) C8J (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 NEPA 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) o Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section N). 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) C8J 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 ofCritical Infrastructure (Permanent Schools) under the Alternative Arrangements for NEP A 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 ofwork 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 offederal funding. .... FEMA Regi Environmental Offic aelegated approving official. Reviewer Name: June R. Griffin Applicant: Recovery School District DisasterlEmergencylProgramIProject Tide: DR 1603LA I Hurricane Katrina !Public Assistance ProgramIEOR 2154 -Wheatley Elementary School - BuildingB Reviewer and Approvals o Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection) . 9/7/06 Name: Howard R. Bush, ELO Signature~a-~,;e:::::? . Date _---"9-'-'/7:...:..../0:::...:6~___---=. I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws