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Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spedalist Project NamdEnv. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
FEMA-160J/1607·DR·LA PW#1J494 
Parish: Orleans 

Record of Environmental Consideration 


REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA --1006 
See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10 

Project Name!Number: Osborne Elementary School I PW# 13494 
FlPS#033·UA9M2-00 

Project Location: 6701 Curran Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126 
Latitude: 30.0346, Longitude: ·90.01514 

Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR·1603) caused significant exterior 
and interior damage to Osborne Elementary School ofthe Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the eligible 
applicant for replacement ofthe school's fencing, playground, benches, lighting, and canopies. The new materials will be 
replaced according to codes and standards upgrades. All work will be performed in a previously disturbed area with no 
indication ofnearby waterways or other bodies of water. 

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) 

~ (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) 
I:8J Environmental Impact Statement 


Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (Permanent Schools) type of project. 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 of any 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 funding. 

Reviewer and Approvals 

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

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
FEMA·I60J/I607·DR·LA PWI#IJ494 
Parish: Orleans 

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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: Section I A, E and I 
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 
181 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 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 fmding!SHPOITHPO concurrence on file) 
Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) 
D Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA fmding!SHPOITHPO 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 finding!SHPOITHPO 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) 

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 finding!SHPOITHPO 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 fmding!SHPOITHPO 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 fmding!SHPOITHPO 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 finding! SHPOITHPO 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) 

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Comments: SCOpe ofwork indicates ground disturbing activities associated with removing and replacing playground 
equipment and playbround fill and replacing fencing and gate posts. Upon consultation of data provided by the State 
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), there is one known archaeological sites within .25 miles ofthe project area. 

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However all work will occur within a previously disturbed area. Therefore, the scope of work as submitted meets the 

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criteria outlined in the programmatic agreement dated December 3,2004, Appendix A, Section I A, E and I. In accordance 
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with this document, FEMA is not required to submit projects to the SHPO for review where the work performed meets these 

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allowances. Any fill or borrow material used in the repair activities must be sourced from sites that do not contain any 

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buried cultural materials (i.e. wells, cisterns, foundations, basements, prehistoric Indian artifacts, human burials, and the 

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like). If during the course of work, archaeological artifacts (prehistoric or historic) or human remains are discovered, the 

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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 inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts at FEMA, who will in tum contact FEMA Historic 

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Preservation staff. The applicant will not proceed with work until FEMA Historic Preservation staff have completed 

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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 
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 of the discovery. Failure to comply with these 
stipulations may jeopardize receipt ofFEMA funding. 
Correspondence!ConsultationIReferences: NHPA effect determinations made by Katherine Zeringue, Historic Preservation 
Specialist! Archaeologist 

B. Endangered Species Act 
12l No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. 


eview Concluded 
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 


determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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 Formal 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 fmds there will be no effect to threatened or endangered species. 
CorrespondencelConsultationIReferences: USFWS emergency consultation provisions determined in letters dated 
September 15,2005 for Katrina. 

C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act 
12l 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 determinationlUSFWS 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. 
CorrespondencelConsultationIReferences: Louisiana Coastal Barrier Resource System Maps referenced 08/31/06. 


D. Clean Water Act 
181 Project would not affect any waters of the 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 404/40 1lor Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification 
under Nationwide Permits. 


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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
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Parish: Orleans 

Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) D 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/nwil) queried 
on 08/31/06. 

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) 

[81 Project is located in a coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone 
[81 State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded). 

o 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/Consultation!Re/erences: LDNR Louisiana Coastal Zone map 2002. 

F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 
[81 Project does not affect, control, or modify a waterwaylbody of water. (Review Concluded) 
D Project affects controls or modifies a waterwaylbody 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. 
Correspondence/Consultatlon!References: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD queried 08131106. 

G. Clean Air Act 
D Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) 
[81 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) 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 
[81 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!References: National Resource Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey 

I(htto://websoilsurvev.nrcs.usda.gov/aDD/ )referenced 08/31/06. 

I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamflEnv. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#I3494 
Parish: Orleans 

o Project not located within a flyway zone. (Review Concluded) 
t8J Project located within a flyway zone. 
t8J Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. <Review Concluded) 

Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see section V) [8J 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) 

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/ConsultatlonIReferences: USFWS guidance letter dated September 15, 2005 for Katrina 

J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 

t8J Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. <Review Concluded)

o 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) D 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) 
D NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) 

D 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/ConsultationIReferences: Louisiana Map <http://wwwlamap.doa.louisiana.govD referenced 08/31106. 

K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
[8J 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 NPS/uSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. 
(NPS/uSFS/uSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) 

D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPS/uSFS/uSFWSIBLM consultation on file) 
Are project conditions required? 0 YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) 

Comments: None 
Correspondence/ConsultationIReferences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. 
referenced 08131/06 . 


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 ofsites 
damaged as a result of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to deobligation 
if a determination of ineligibility is made. 


-In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes of 
Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes ofCalcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, 
Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, S1. 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 not leave the quarantined parishes without written 
authorization from the commissioner of the Louisiana Department ofAgriculture and forestry or his designee(s). 

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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
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Parish: Orleans 

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


o No Effect on FloodplainslFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) 
181 Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainsIFlood levels 

181 No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), 
Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) [81 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 


o 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 A7. 

ht1;p:lIstore.msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servletiFemaWelcomeView?storeld= I 000 I &catalogId= 1 0001&langId=-l, 
The city ofNew Orleans and Orleans Parish is enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of 08/03/1970. 
Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 225203 0115E, dated 03/0111984, project is located in zone "VI 6", area of lOO-year 
coastal flood with velocity (wave action); base flood elevations and flood hazard factors determined. Project is for repair to 
perimeter fence, playground and canopies to pre-disaster footrpint, which is not likely to adversely affect the floodplain. 
Dana Mehlman, Env. Spec. 
Correspondence/ConsullalioniRe/erences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Conununity Panel No. # 225203 0115E, 
dated 03/0111984 


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) 

o Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) 
o Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland 


o Review completed as part of floodplain review 

08 Step Process Complete -documentation on file 
Are project conditions required? 0 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/Consullal;oniRejerences: USFWS NWI map accessed on-line 
(ht1;p:!lwetlandsfws.er.usgs.gov/wtlnds/launch.html) 08131/06. 


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

o No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) 

[81 Low income or minority popUlation in or near project area 
181 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 The percent populations of70126 are: 87.1% Black, 10.3% White, and 1.6% Hispanic. The median household 
income in 1999 was $ 30,627 and 18.8% offamilies are below poverty level. 
Correspondence/ConsullalioniRe/erences: U.S. Census bureau 2000 data at ht1;p:llfactfinder.census.gov, referenced 
08/31106. 


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). 
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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project Name!Env. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
FEMA-160311607-DR-LA PWIIIJ494 
Parish: Orleans 

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, 
cfc'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 ofsites 
damaged as a result ofsuch operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to deobligation 
ifa determination of ineligibility is made. 


-In accordance with the Formosan Termite Initiative Act, (LA R.S. 3:3391.1 thru 3391.13) the Louisiana parishes of 
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. 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 not leave the quarantined parishes without written 
authorization from the commissioner ofthe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and forestry or his designee(s). 


CorrespondenceiConsultatlonIReference: 

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. 


• 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, 
please explain in comments. If no, 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 ofpublic controversy 


o (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; 


o (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local 
regulations or standards requiring action or attention; 
o (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 of the 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 ofthe 
proposed action may not be significant by themselves. 


IComments: None 

V. Environmental Review Project Conditions 

Project Conditions: 
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Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Osborne Elementary School 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA PW#13494 
Parish: Orleans 

The following conditions apply as a condition of FEMA funding reimbunement: 

• Removal and disposal of debris 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, 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 if a detennination of ineligibility is made. 
• Any fill or borrow material used in the repair activities must be sourced from sites that do not contain any buried 
cultural materials (Le. 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 ofthe discovery and take all reasonable measures to avoid 
or minimize harm to the fmds. The applicant shall inform 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 staff have completed consultation with the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer 
(SHPO). In addition, if unmarked graves are present, compliance with the Louisiana Urunarked 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 of the discovery. The applicant shall also notify 
FEMA and the Louisiana Urunarked Burial Sites Board (call the Louisiana Division of Archeology at 225-3428170) 
within seventy-two hours of the discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt 
of FEMA funding. 
• 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, 8t. John the 
Baptist, 8t. 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). 


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