RevieWff Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Projett NamelEnv. Database No: Edward H. Pbillips Jr. Higb Stbool-Building B FEMA-I603/1607-DR-LA PW#13574 Parisb: Orleans Record of Environmental Consideration REVISED FOR FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL -LOUISIANA -2006 See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part to Project NamelNumber: Edward H. Phillips Jr. High School-Building B 1PW#13574 FIPS#033-UA9M2-00 Project Location: 1200 Senate Street, New Orleans, LA 70122 Latitude: 29.99893, Longitude: -90.08277 Project Description: Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) caused significant exterior and interior damage to Edward H. Phillips Jr. High School-Building B ofthe Recovery School District. This pw reimburses the eligible applicant for replacement of lighting, roofmg/components, windowlframes, wallboard, doors, soffit, ceiling tiles, flooring, molding, electrical systems, HVAC systems, interior contents, lavatory components, and alarm systems. Cleaning aetivities suell-es-pewer W85hing Me also associated with this PW.The new building material will be1'eplaced 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) t8l (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 Environntental 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). D Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Environmental Assessment o Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) t8l Environmental Impact Statement Comments: This project meets the criteria for an Alternative Arrangement (permanent Schools) type ofproject. 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). Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/26/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Spedalist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Edward H. Phillips Jr. High School-Building B FEMA-160J/lli07-DR-LA PWII13S74 Parisb: Orleans FEMA Environmental Reviewer: Name: Adam Borden, FI!lJ~-~eciali~ Signature ___-:;AL-=:..;::;....::::'---L~_--=-""""'-'''''''--___Date g":1 ~-() R> FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or Delegated Approving Official: Name: Howard R. Bush, Environmental Liason Officer Signature ~---;;;.-~ ,Ie? Date __1"'-----"_;1._"_"_0...:;"'--_-' I. Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPAl A. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) . 0 Nonyp~oract1vttywttlrtJotentta1 t(raffe~lImme'pfopenl'es~ [8J Activity meets Programmatic Agreement, December 3, 2004. Appendix A: II-B 1, II-E1, II-C1, II-F2, Il-D2, II-A2, 11A4, II-B2, II-Dl, I-D, II-H Are project conditions required? [8J Yes (see Section V) D No D Programmatic Agreement not applicable, must conduct standard Section 106 Review. IDSTORIC 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 fmdingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No (Review Concluded) D Determination ofHistoric Properties Affected (FEMA findingiSHPOrrHPO 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 fmdingiSHPOrrHPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? D Yes (see Section V) D No ToJeClcon11ifiOfis-teqiIireo?[jYES (see SectiorlVlD NO (ReviewConcludedl 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. Co"espondence/ConsultationlRejel'ences: USFWS guidance letter dated September IS, 2005 for Katrina J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [8l 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 determinationlUSFWSINMFS 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. COI'I'espondence/ConsullationIRejel'ences: Louisiana Map (http://wwwlamap.doaJouisiana.govD referenced 08/26/06. K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act [8l Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) o Project is along or affects WSR D Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPS/uSFS. FEMA cannot fund the action. (NPS/uSFSlUSFWSIBLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) D Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPS/uSFS/uSFWSIBLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? D YES (see Section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None COI'I'espondence/ConsullationlRejel'ences: National Wild and Scenic Rivers http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html. referenced 08/26/06 . L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Re ulations 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 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 of wood or cellulose material, temporary housing or architectural components (e.g. beams, doors and other wood salvaged from a structure) may not leave Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/26/06) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden, Env. Specialist Projed Name/Env. Database No: Edward H. Pbillips Jr. High School-Building B FEMA-160J/1607-DR-LA PW#IJ574 Parish: Orleans the quarantined parishes without written authorization from the commissioner ofthe 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, 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 of such operations are ineligible for federal funding. Previously obligated funding is subject to de-obligation if a determination of ineligibility is made. -Lead-Based paint -this project involves the demolition ofa public structure that may contain surfaces coated with leadbased paint (LBP). Activities involving abrading (sanding, scraping, etc.), heating, stripping, or otherwise concentrating LBP shall comply with applicable provisions of 29 CFRparts 1910 and 1926 (OSHA -worker safety), and 40 CFR 260 through 268 (EPA -hazardous waste). The applicant is responsible for ensuring that project activities are coordinated with the LooisHma DepartmentofEnviromnental Quality for abatement "Bctivitiesandis also responsible for ensuring proper disposal in accordance with the previously referenced regulations. -Mercury containing devices -this project potentially involves the disposal of metallic mercury containing electronic devices. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that these devices are recovered, recycled, reused or sequestered in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) "Declaration of Emergency; MercuryContaining Devices and Electronic Equipment as Universal Waste" letter dated October 3, 2005. -Ensure that ifdamaged AC unit or refrigerator contains refrigerant that is an ozone depleting substance subject to Clean Air Act requirements, that this refrigerant is removed and recovered by certified chlorofluorocarbon (cfc) technician per 40 CFR art 82 and that documentation of a ro riate dis osal is obtained. II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.O. 11988 -Floodplains o No Effect on FloodplainsfFlood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) t8J Located in Floodplain or Effects on FloodplainsfFlood levels o No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded), Are project conditions required? 0 Yes (see Section V) 0 No (Review Concluded) o Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). t8J Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment t8J 8 Step Process Complete -documentation on file Are project conditions required? t8J YES (see Section V) 0 NO (Review Concluded) Comments: The site is located in Zone AS. http://store.msc.fema.gov/webapplwcs/stores/servletfFemaWelcomeView?storeld= 1 000 1 &catalogld= I 000 1&langld=-l. The city ofNew Orleans 1Orleans Parish enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as of08/031l970. Facility is located within an "AS" zone, area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors as determined per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252030095 E, dated 03/0111984. Project is repair of building and replacement of equipment and components. In compliance with EO 11988, an 8-step process was completed and is attached. As per 44 CFR 9.11, mitgation or minimization standards must be applied. Where possible, building contents, materials, components and equipment (mechanical or electrical) must be elevated to or above advisory base flood elevations. Per 44 CFR 9.12, a fmal public notice is to be published 15 days prior to the start ofany construction activities. Documentation of completed public notice is to be forwarded to FEMA and LA GOHSEP for inclusion in the permanent project files. A. C. Clark, Floodplain Specialist CorrespondenceiConsultationIRe/erences: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel No. # 2252030095 E, dated 03/0111984 B. E.O. 11990 -Wetlands Record of Environmental Consideration (Version 08/26/06) I:8l No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) Reviewer Name: Adam Borden. Env. Specialist Project NamelEnv. Database No: Edward H. Phillips Jr. High School-Building B FEMA-I60J/1607-DR-LA PWII1J574 Parish: Orleans D Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) D Beneficial Effect on Wetland -