Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant-StB dPhShIB Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DRI603LA /Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program /ES80107 Lb! Pre School-Grinds Record of Environmental Consideration See 44 Code of Federal Regulation Part 10. Project Name/Number: Arabi Pre School-Grounds / PW 11056 Project Location: 100 Llama Drive, Arabi, Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish 70032 (N29 96451 W-89.9914) Project Description: Project activities include replacing the following: seesaw back supports, 1 molded bucket swing seat with belt, 5belt swing seats, 12 pipe beam swing chain hangers with clevis, swing chains, 4tiles safety surfacing at 6seat swing set, an American flag sign, 12 traffic control devices, chain link fences and gates, and astorage shed. Hazard mitigation will be achieved through compliance with current codes and standards for new construction. Documentation Requirements • No Documentation Required (Review Concluded) • (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 andnootherlaws apply. (Review Concluded) M (Long version) All applicable laws and executive orders were reviewed. Additional information for compliance is attached to this REC. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Determination • Statutorily excluded from NEPA review. (Review Concluded) • Programmatic Categorical Exclusion -Category (Review Concluded) LJ Categorical Exclusion -Category [J No Extraordinary Circumstances exist. Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Extraordinary Circumstances exist (See Section IV). • Extraordinary Circumstances mitigated. (See Section IV comments) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) |_J Environmental Assessment D Supplemental Environmental Assessment (Reference EA or PEA in comments) [K] 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. Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 1 07/19/06 Reviewer Name: L*tha Dawson Applicant: &Bemard Parjsh Schoo, Board Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA /Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program / ESB0107 Arabi Pre School-Grounds Reviewer and Approvals • Project is Non-Compliant (See attached documentation justifying selection). FEMA Environmental Reviewer. Name: Letha Dawson, Environmental Specialist Signature ftUMlUXj^WC^ £>^ " . Date 07/19/2006 FEMA Regional Environmental Officer or delegated approving official. Name: Donald Fairley, ELO Signature /=^> /,S-^ Date 07/19/2006 !• Compliance Review for Environmental Laws (other than NEPA^ A. National Historic Preservation Act • Not type of activity with potential to affect historic properties. (Review Concluded) H Applicable executed Programmatic Agreement (12/03/2004) Otherwise, conduct standard Section 106 review. IXI Activity meets Programmatic Allowance #Appendix A, Section II, Hand Section I, E. Are project conditions required? g| Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES £3 No historic properties that are listed or 45/50 years or older in project area. (Review Concluded) • Building or structure listed or 45/50 years or older in project area and activity not exempt from review. • Determination of No Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Determination of Historic Properties Affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Property aNational Historic Landmark and National Park Service was provided early notification during theconsultation process. Ifnot, explain incomments • No Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOAon file) Are project conditions required [j Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12Project affects only previously disturbed ground. (Review Concluded) [J Project affects undisturbed ground. • Project area has no potential for presence of archeological resources • Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence or consultation on file). (Review Concluded) • Project area has potential for presence ofarcheological resources • Determination of no historic properties affected (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) fj Determination ofhistoric properties affected • NR eligible resources not present (FEMA finding/SHPO/THPO concurrence on file). Are project conditions required DYes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • NR eligible resources present in project area. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) • No Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Are project conditions required? fj Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Adverse Effect Determination. (FEMA finding/ SHPO/THPO concurrence on file) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 2 07/19/06 Reviewer Name: Letha Dawson Applicant: St. Bernard Parish School Board Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA / Hurricane Katrina / Public Assistance Program / ESB0107 Arabi Pre School-Grounds • Resolution of Adverse Effect completed. (MOA on file) Are project conditions required? D Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) Comments: 7/19/2006 -Historic review complete: regarding the storage shed: the structure does not meet the 50-yearcriterion, nor does itpossess the level ofexceptional importance required by Criteria consideration Gofthe National Register guidelines to be considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, the proposed work will have no effect on historic properties. Additionally this is afree-standing pre-fabricated building without utilities that is installed above ground therefore no ground disturbing activities will take place regarding the replacement of this structure. Regarding the replacement ofplayground equipment, this action meets Programmatic Agreement (12/3/2004) allowance, Appendix A, Section II, H. Regarding the fence line: scope ofwork indicates ground disturbing activities associated with fence line replacement. Upon consultation ofSHPO data, there are no known archaeological sites within .25 miles ofthe project area. Therefore this part ofthe scope ofwork meets Programmatic Agreement (12/3/2004) allowance, Appendix A, Section I, E. Ifduring 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 inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts atFEMA, 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, ifunmarked 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-fourhours 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 of the discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt of FEMA funding. -Katherine Zeringue, Historic Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist Correspondence/Consultation/References: B. Endangered Species Act ^ No listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. (Review Concluded) • Listed species and/or designated critical habitat present in the areas affected directly or indirectly by the Federal action. • No effect to species or designated critical habitat. (See comments for justification) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • May affect, but not likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) • No (Review Concluded) • Likely to adversely affect species or designated critical habitat • Formal consultation concluded. (Biological Assessment and Biological Opinion on file) Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. Coastal Barrier Resources Act ^ Project is not on or connected to CBRA Unit orOtherwise Protected Area (Review Concluded). • Project is on or connected to CBRA Unit or Otherwise Protected Area. (FEMA determination/USFWS consultation on file) • Proposed action an exception under Section 3505.a.6? (Review Concluded) • Proposed action not excepted under Section 3505.a.6. Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: D. Clean Water Act IS Project would not affect any waters ofthe U.S. (Review Concluded) • Project would affect waters, including wetlands, ofthe U.S. • Project exempted as in kind replacement or other exemption. (Review Concluded) Record of Environmental Consideration 3 07/19/06 KeviewerName: LethaDawson ... , _ D »-^-gency/rOT^ DProject requires Section 404/401/or Section 9/10 (Rivers and Harbors Act) permit, including qualification under Nationwide Permits. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: E. Coastal Zone Management Act H !!rq!eCt is "0t located in acoastal zone area ™d does not affect acoastal zone area (Review concluded) £J Project islocated ina coastal zone area and/or affects the coastal zone " £3 State administering agency does not require consistency review. (Review Concluded) |_J State administering agency requires consistency review. Are project conditions required? [~1 YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: FEMA has determined that this project is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and the Louisiana Coastal Management Plan (LCMP). Correspondence/Consultation/References: F. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act 13 Project does not affect, control, or modify awaterway/body of water. (Review Concluded) |_] Project affects, controls or modifies awaterway/body ofwater. • Coordination with USFWS conducted D No Recommendations offered by USFWS. (Review Concluded) • Recommendations provided by USFWS. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: Project is not in or adjacent to any waterways ofthe US. Correspondence/Consultation/References: G. Clean Air Act p3 Project will not result in permanent air emissions. (Review Concluded) • Project is located in an attainment area. (Review Concluded) LJ Project is located in a non-attainment area. • Coordination required with applicable state administering agency- Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) QNO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: H. Farmland Protection Policy Act E3 Project does not affect designated prime or unique farmland. (Review Concluded) U Project causes unnecessary or irreversible conversion of designated prime or unique farmland. D Coordination with Natural Resource Conservation Commission required. • Farmland Conversion Impact Rating, Form AD-1006, completed. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: I. Migratory Bird Treaty Act • Project not located within aflyway zone. (Review Concluded) £3 Project located within aflyway zone. Kl Project does not have potential to take migratory birds. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) @No (Review Concluded) Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 4 07/19/06 reviewer name: Letna Dawson .. 0 „ D Project has potential to take migratory birds. D Contact made with USFWS Are project conditions required? QYES (see section V) D NO (Review Concluded) Comments. See letter from Don Fairley to Mr. Russ Watson with USF&WS, dated 09/14/2005. Specifically FEMA has determined that restorat.on projects funded with federal resources will not have adverse impactsSSS^orSw BS2SSSSKS*1-1"arebased on the understanding that the conditions5CSS5SS C0rrgJp0«^ce/C0A;TO/ra//0^?e/-grgA7c^:httP://Dacificflvwav.gov/nocuments/MiSSiSsinPi m.ppHf J. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 03 Project not located in or near Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) |_| Project located inor near Essential Fish Habitat. • Project does not adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? • Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) U Project adversely affects Essential Fish Habitat (FEMA determination/USFWS/NMFS concurrence on file) |_|NOAA Fisheries provided no recommendation(s) (Review Concluded). Are project conditions required? Q Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) |_| NOAA Fisheries provided recommendation(s) • Written reply to NOAA Fisheries recommendations completed. Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: K. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act g Project is not along and does not affect Wild or Scenic River (WSR) -(Review Concluded) |_J Project is along or affects WSR • Project adversely affects WSR as determined by NPS/USFS. FEMA cannot fund thP ar,inn (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) (Review Concluded) • Project does not adversely affect WSR. (NPS/USFS/USFWS/BLM consultation on file) Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: L. Other Relevant Laws and Environmental Regulations II. Compliance Review for Executive Orders A. E.0.11988 -Floodplains D No Effect on Floodplains/Flood levels and project outside Floodplain -(Review Concluded) L>Sl Located in Floodplain orEffects on Floodplains/Flood levels H No adverse effect on floodplain and not adversely affected by the floodplain. (Review Concluded) Are project conditions required? g] Yes (see section V) Q No (Review Concluded) U Beneficial Effect on Floodplain Occupancy/Values (Review Concluded). • Possible adverse effects associated with investment in floodplain, occupancy or modification of floodplain environment • 8Step Process Complete -documentation onfile Are project conditions required? Q YES (see section V) Q NO (Review Concluded) ™3o™ » ?° "ThC St Bemard Parish is enrolled in the National Fl00d In™ce Program (NFIP) as of 08/03/1970. Per Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel number 2252040280 Cdated 03/04/1987 project is located withm an 'A3" zone, area of 100-yr flooding, base flood elevations and flood hazard factors as determined. Project is Record of Environmental Consideration 5 07/19/06 Si«DrName:U^aDaWS0™ • , Applicant: St. Bernard Parish School Board Disaster/Emergency/Program/Project Title: DR1603LA /Hurricane Katrina /Public Assistance Program / ESB0107 Arabi Pre School-Grounds replacement of building, equipment, and components. Applicant is required to coordinate with local floodplain administrator regarding floodplain permit(s) prior to the start of any activities. Applicant is responsible for complying with all requirements ofthe permit(s). Aaron Clark, Floodplain Specialist Correspondence/consultation/references: B. E.0.11990-Wetlands P|No Effects on Wetland(s) and project located outside Wetland(s) -(Review Concluded) • Located in Wetland or effects Wetland(s) • Beneficial Effect on Wetland -(Review Concluded) • Possible adverse effect associated with constructing in or near wetland Q Review completed as part of floodplain review • 8StepProcessComplete-documentationonfile Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: C. E.0.12898 -Environmental Justice For Low Income and Minority Populations Eg No Low income or minority population in, near or affected by the project -(Review Concluded) • Low income or minority population in or near project area D No disproportionately high and adverse impact on low income or minority population-(Review Concluded) • Disproportionately high or adverse effects on low income or minority population Are project conditions required? • YES (see section V) • NO (Review Concluded) Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: III. Other Environmental Issues Identify other potential environmental concerns in the comment box not clearly falling under alaw or executive order (see environmental concerns scoping checklist for guidance). Comments: None Correspondence/Consultation/References: IV. Extraordinary Circumstances Based on the review ofcompliance with other environmental laws and Executive Orders, and in consideration ofother 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. If the circumstance can be mitigated, please explain in comments. If no, leave blank. Yes • (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for aparticular category of action • (ii)Actionswithahighlevelofpubliccontroversy • (iii) Potential for degradation, even though slight, of already existing poor environmental conditions; • (iv) Employment of unproven technology with potential adverse effects or actions involving uniqueor unknown environmental risks; • (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat, or archaeological, cultural, historical orotherprotected resources; Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 6 07/19/06 Keviewer Name: Letha Dawson Ar »cD j n • •. Disaster/Emergency/Progra-n/Project Tit.e: DR.603LA/Hurricane Katrina/Public Assistance i^^SS^^SSS^L D (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal, state or local regulations orstandards requiring action orattention; U (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; U (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety; and • (ix) Potential to violate afederal, state, local or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection of the environment. • (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 besignificant bythemselves. Comments: None V. Environmental Review Project Conditions General comments: None Project Conditions: 1. Applicant is required to coordinate with local floodplain administrator regarding floodplainpermit(s) prior to the start of any activities. Applicant is responsible for complying with all requirements of the permit(s). 2. Ifduring 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 inform their Public Assistance (PA) contacts atFEMA, who will inturncontact FEMAHistoric 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, ifunmarked 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 of the discovery. Failure to comply with these stipulations may jeopardize receipt of FEMA funding. Monitoring Requirements: None Record ofEnvironmental Consideration 7 07/19/06