FR Doc E8-13210

[Federal Register: June 12, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 114)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are
finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be
used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and
their contents.

DATES: The effective dates for these modified BFEs are indicated on the
following table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in
effect for the listed communities prior to this date.

ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for
inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each
community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering
Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3151.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs
for each community listed. These modified BFEs have been published in
newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since
that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of FEMA resolved any
appeals resulting from this notification.
The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice.
However, this final rule includes the address of the Chief Executive
Officer of the community where the modified BFEs determinations are
available for inspection.
The modified BFEs are made pursuant to section 206 of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.,
and with 44 CFR part 65.
For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
The modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management
measures that the community is required to either adopt or to show
evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or to remain
qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP).
These modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management
criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required.
They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any
existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain
management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter
requirements of its own, or pursuant to policies established by other
Federal, State, or regional entities.
These modified BFEs are used to meet the floodplain management
requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the appropriate
flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these
elevations are made final, and for the contents in these buildings. The
changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This final rule is categorically
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental
Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not been
prepared.
Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are
not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR
51735.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This final rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets
the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65

Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.

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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows:

PART 65--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp., p. 376.

Sec. 65.4 [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended
as follows:

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Date and name of
State and county Location and case No. newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community
notice was published of community No.
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Alabama: Talladega (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas December 14, 2007; The Honorable James G. March 21, 2008................. 010297
No.: B-7766). of Talladega County December 21, 2007; Hilber, Administrator,
(07-04-6542P). The Daily Home. Talladega County, P.O.
Box 6170, Talladega, AL
35161.
California:
Riverside (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Corona (07-09- November 1, 2007; The Honorable Eugene February 7, 2008............... 060250
7766). 1194P). November 8, 2007; Montanez, Mayor, City of
The Press- Corona, 400 South
Enterprise. Vincentia Avenue,
Corona, CA 92882.
Santa Barbara (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas December 20, 2007; The Honorable Brooks December 6, 2007............... 060331
No.: B-7766). of Santa Barbara December 27, 2007; Firestone, Chair, Santa
County (06-09-BF87P). Santa Barbara News- Barbara County Board of
Press. Supervisors, 105 East
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, CA 93101.
Colorado:
El Paso (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 5, 2007; The Honorable Dennis March 12, 2008................. 080059
7766). of El Paso County December 12, 2007; Hisey, Chairman, El Paso
(07-08-0324P). El Paso County County Board of
Advertiser and News. Commissioners, 27 East
Vermijo Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903-2208.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; The Honorable Dennis November 30, 2007.............. 080059
7766). of El Paso County December 19, 2007; Hisey, Chairman, El Paso
(07-08-0475P). El Paso County County Board of
Advertiser and News. Commissioners, 27 East
Vermijo Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903.
Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Arvada (07-08- December 13, 2007; The Honorable Ken March 20, 2008................. 085072
7766). 0940P). December 20, 2007; Fellman, Mayor, City of
The Golden Arvada, 8101 Ralston
Transcript. Road, Arvada, CO 80002.
Florida: Polk (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; Mr. Bob English, March 19, 2008................. 120261
7766). of Polk County (07- December 19, 2007; Chairman, Polk County
04-5883P). The Polk County Board of Commissioners,
Democrat. P.O. Box 9005, Drawer
BC01, Bartow, FL 33831.
Georgia: Columbia (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; The Honorable Ron C. March 19, 2008................. 130059
No.: B-7766). of Columbia County December 19, 2007; Cross, Chairman,
(07-04-4973P). Columbia County Columbia County Board of
News-Times. Commissioners, P.O. Box
498, Evans, GA 30809.
Illinois:
Cook (FEMA Docket No.: B-7766) City of Hickory Hills December 13, 2007; The Honorable Michael November 30, 2007.............. 170103
(07-05-6033P). December 20, 2007; Howley, Mayor, City of
The Reporter. Hickory Hills, 8652 West
95th Street, Hickory
Hills, IL 60457.
Morgan (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Jacksonville January 10, 2008; The Honorable Ron December 12, 2007.............. 170516
7772). (07-05-0512P). January 17, 2008; Tendick, Mayor, City of
Jacksonville Jacksonville, 200 West
Journal-Courier. Douglas Avenue,
Jacksonville, IL 62650.
Kentucky: Jefferson (FEMA Docket Metropolitan December 13, 2007; The Honorable Jerry E. March 20, 2008................. 210120
No.: B-7766). Government of December 20, 2007; Abramson, Mayor,
Louisville-Jefferson The Courier Journal. Metropolitan Government
County (07-04-4634P). of Louisville-Jefferson
County, 527 West
Jefferson Street,
Louisville, KY 40202.
Missouri:
Jackson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Lee's Summit November 23, 2007; The Honorable Karen December 10, 2007.............. 290174
7761). (07-07-1867P). November 30, 2007; Messerli, Mayor, City of
Lee's Summit Lee's Summit, 220
Journal. Southeast Green Street,
Lee's Summit, MO 64063.
St. Charles (FEMA Docket No.: Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; The Honorable Steve December 21, 2007.............. 290315
B-7766). of St. Charles December 19, 2007; Ehlmann, County
County (07-07-1738P). St. Charles Journal. Executive, St. Charles
County, 201 North Second
Street, St. Charles, MO
63301.
Nevada: Washoe (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 14, 2007; The Honorable Robert November 30, 2007.............. 320019
7761). of Washoe County (07- November 21, 2007; Larkin, Chair, Washoe
09-1314P). Reno Gazette- County Board of
Journal. Commissioners, P.O. Box
11130, Reno, NV 89520.
South Carolina:
Greenville (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Butch March 20, 2008................. 450089
7766). of Greenville County December 20, 2007; Kirven, Chairman,
(07-04-4899P). The Greenville News. Greenville County
Council, 213 League
Road, Simpsonville, SC
29681.
Greenville (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; Mr. Joseph Kernell, March 20, 2008................. 450089
7766). of Greenville County December 20, 2007; County Administrator,
(07-04-5198P). The Greenville News. Greenville County, 301
University Ridge, Suite
2400, Greenville, SC
29601.
Greenville (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Butch March 20, 2008................. 450089
7766). of Greenville County December 20, 2007; Kirven, Chairman,
(07-04-5413P). The Greenville News. Greenville County
Council, 213 League
Road, Simpsonville, SC
29681.
South Dakota: Pennington (FEMA City of Hill City (07- December 12, 2007, The Honorable Don November 30, 2007.............. 460116
Docket No.: B-7766). 08-0906P). December 19, 2007; Voorhees, Mayor, City of
Hill City Prevailer- Hill City, City Hall,
News. 324 Main Street, Hill
City, SD 57745.
Texas:
Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of McKinney (08- December 6, 2007; The Honorable Bill November 21, 2007.............. 480135
7766). 06-0334P). December 13, 2007; Whitfield, Mayor, City
McKinney Courier- of McKinney, 222 North
Gazette. Tennessee Street,
McKinney, TX 75069.
Collin and Dallas (FEMA Docket City of Sachse (07-06- December 14, 2007; The Honorable Mike Felix, March 21, 2008................. 480186
No.: B-7766). 2553P). December 21, 2007; Mayor, City of Sachse,
The Rowlett 5109 Peachtree Lane,
Lakeshore Times. Sachse, TX 75048.

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Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Highland Park December 13, 2007; The Honorable William D. March 20, 2008................. 480178
7766). (07-06-1969P). December 20, 2007; White, Jr., Mayor, Town
The Park Cities of Highland Park, 4700
News. Drexel Drive, Highland
Park, TX 75205.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of El Paso (07- December 13, 2007; The Honorable John Cook, November 30, 2007.............. 480214
7766). 06-2364P). December 20, 2007; Mayor, City of El Paso,
El Paso Times. Two Civic Center Plaza,
Tenth Floor, El Paso, TX
79901.
Johnson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Burleson (07- December 12, 2007; The Honorable Kenneth March 19, 2008................. 485459
7766). 06-2685P). December 19, 2007; Shetter, Mayor, City of
Burleson Star. Burleson, 141 West
Renfro Street, Burleson,
TX 76028.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of North December 13, 2007; The Honorable T. Oscar March 20, 2008................. 480607
7766). Richland Hills (07- December 20, 2007; Trevino, Jr., P.E.,
06-2421P). Fort Worth Star- Mayor, City of North
Telegram. Richland Hills, 7301
Northeast Loop 820,
North Richland Hills, TX
76180.
Virginia:
Fauquier (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 5, 2007; The Honorable Harry March 12, 2008................. 510055
7766). of Fauquier County December 12, 2007; Atherton, Chairman,
(07-03-1209P). Fauquier Times Fauquier County Board of
Democrat. Supervisors, 10 Hotel
Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
Fauquier (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 31, 2007; The Honorable Harry February 7, 2008............... 510055
7766). of Fauquier County November 7, 2007; Atherton, Chairman,
(07-03-1250P). Fauquier Times Fauquier County Board of
Democrat. Supervisors, 10 Hotel
Street, Suite 208
Warrenton, VA 20186.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Dated: May 28, 2008.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance
Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
[FR Doc. E8-13210 Filed 6-11-08; 8:45 am]

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