[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 221 (Friday, November 14, 2008)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 67416-67419] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: E8-27037] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 0 Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows: PART 65--[AMENDED] 0 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] 0 2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended as follows: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date and name of State and county Location and case newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modication Community No. notice was published of community No. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alabama: Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Birmingham June 20, 2008; June The Honorable Larry P. July 28, 2008.................. 010116 7797). (08-04-2759P). 27, 2008; The Langford, Mayor, City of Birmingham News. Birmingham, 710 North 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203. Madison (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Huntsville May 9, 2008; May 16, The Honorable Loretta September 15, 2008............. 010153 7789). (08-04-1222P). 2008; Madison Spencer, Mayor, City of County Record. Huntsville, P.O. Box 308, Huntsville, AL 35804. Tuscaloosa (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Tuscaloosa June 11, 2008; June The Honorable Walter October 16, 2008............... 010203 7793). (08-04-1080P). 18, 2008; The Maddox, Mayor, City of Northport Gazette. Tuscaloosa, P.O. Box 2089, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. Arizona: Mohave (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Kingman (08- May 14, 2008; May The Honorable Lester September 18, 2008............. 040060 7788). 09-0713P). 21, 2008; Kingman Byram, Mayor, City of Daily Miner. Kingman, 310 North Fourth Street, Kingman, AZ 86401. [[Page 67417]] Mohave (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 14, 2008; May The Honorable Pete Byers, September 18, 2008............. 040058 7788). of Mohave County (08- 21, 2008; Kingman Chairman, Mohave County, 09-0713P). Daily Miner. Board of Supervisors, 700 West Beale Street, Kingman, AZ 86401. Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-7793) City of Tucson (08-09- June 6, 2008; June The Honorable Bob Walkup, May 23, 2008................... 040076 0001P). 13, 2008; The Daily Mayor, City of Tucson, Territorial. P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726. California: Placer (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Lincoln (07- May 21, 2008; May The Honorable Primo September 25, 2008............. 060241 7789). 09-0934P). 28, 2008; Roseville Santini, Mayor, City of Press-Tribune. Lincoln, 640 Fifth Street, Lincoln, CA 95648. Placer (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 21, 2008; May The Honorable Jim Holmes, September 25, 2008............. 060239 7789). of Placer County (07- 28, 2008; Roseville Chairman, Placer County, 09-0934P). Press-Tribune. Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603. Shasta (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 21, 2008; May The Honorable Mark September 25, 2008............. 060358 7789). of Shasta County (08- 28, 2008; Valley Cibula, Supervisor, 09-0622P). Post. District Two, Shasta County, 1450 Court Street, Suite 308 B, Redding, CA 96001. Colorado: Adams (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Thornton (08- June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Erik October 10, 2008............... 080007 7797). 08-0377P). 12, 2008; Hansen, Mayor, City of Northglenn-Thornton Thornton, 9500 Civic Sentinel. Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229. Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Castle Rock May 15, 2008; May The Honorable Randy Reed, September 19, 2008............. 080050 7788). (08-08-0159P). 22, 2008; Douglas Mayor, Town of Castle County News-Press. Rock, 100 North Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Routt (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas June 8, 2008; June The Honorable Nancy May 30, 2008................... 080156 7793). of Routt County (08- 15, 2008; Steamboat Stahoviak, Chairperson, 08-0085P). Pilot. Routt County Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 3598, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Routt (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Steamboat June 8, 2008; June The Honorable Paul May 30, 2008................... 080159 7793). Springs (08-08- 15, 2008; Steamboat Antonucci, City Council 0085P). Pilot. President, City of Steamboat Springs, P.O. Box 775088, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Florida: Orange (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Richard T. October 10, 2008............... 120179 7793). of Orange County (05- 12, 2008; Orlando Crotty, Mayor, Orange 04-1535P). Weekly. County, 201 South RosaLind Avenue, Fifth Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. Seminole (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Winter June 18, 2008; June The Honorable John F. October 23, 2008............... 120295 7797). Springs (08-04- 25, 2008; Orlando Bush, Mayor, City of 4157P). Sentinel. Winter Springs, 21 Tarpon Circle, Winter Springs, FL 32708. Idaho: Madison (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas July 3, 2008; July The Honorable Ralph June 16, 2008.................. 160217 7797). of Madison County 10, 2008; Standard Robison, Chairman, (08-10-0206P). Journal. Madison County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 389, Rexburg, ID 83440. Lake (FEMA Docket No.: B-7797) Unincorporated areas June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Suzi October 10, 2008............... 170357 of Lake County (08- 12, 2008; Lake Schmidt, Chair, Lake 05-1098P). County News-Sun. County Board, 18 North County Street, Room 1001, Waukegan, IL 60085. Illinois: Lake (FEMA Docket No.: B-7797) Village of Lake June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Kevin October 10, 2008............... 170372 Barrington (08-05- 12, 2008; Lake Richardson, President, 1098P). County News-Sun. Village of Lake Barrington, 23860 Old Barrington Road, Lake Barrington, IL 60010. Lake (FEMA Docket No.: B-7797) Village of North June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Bruce J. October 10, 2008............... 170383 Barrington (08-05- 12, 2008; Lake Sauer, President, 1098P). County News-Sun. Village of North Barrington, 111 Old Barrington Road, North Barrington, IL 60010. McHenry (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas June 12, 2008; June The Honorable Kenneth D. October 17, 2008............... 170732 7793). of McHenry County 19, 2008; Northwest Koehler, Chairman, (08-05-1169P). Herald. McHenry County Board, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. McHenry (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Woodstock (08- June 12, 2008; June The Honorable Brian October 17, 2008............... 170488 7793). 05-1169P). 19, 2008; Northwest Sager, Mayor, City of Herald. Woodstock, 121 West Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098. Will County (FEMA Docket No.: Village of Frankfort June 12, 2008; June The Honorable Jim July 17, 2008.................. 170701 B-7793). (07-05-5331P). 19, 2008; Daily Holland, Mayor, Village Southtown. of Frankfort, 432 West Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL 60423. Will County (FEMA Docket No.: Unincorporated areas June 18, 2008; June The Honorable Lawrence M. October 23, 2008............... 170695 B-7793). of Will County (08- 25, 2008; Herald Walsh, Will County 05-1175P). News. Executive, 302 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Indiana: Allen (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Wayne June 13, 2008; June The Honorable Tom Henry, June 3, 2008................... 180003 7793). (08-05-1821P). 20, 2008; The Mayor, City of Fort Journal Gazette. Wayne, One Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. [[Page 67418]] Marion (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Indianapolis July 8, 2008; July The Honorable Gregory A. June 25, 2008.................. 180159 1001). (08-05-2727P). 15, 2008; Ballard, Mayor, City of Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Kansas: Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No.: City of Goddard (08- May 29, 2008; June The Honorable Marcey May 21, 2008................... 200500 B-7789). 07-0155P). 6, 2008; Wichita Gregory, Mayor, City of Eagle. Goddard, P.O. Box 667, Goddard, KS 67052. Maryland: Washington (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas June 4, 2008; June The Honorable John Barr, October 9, 2008................ 240070 No.: B-1001). of Washington County 11, 2008; The President, Washington (08-03-0660P). Herald-Mail. County Commissioners, 100 West Washington Street, Room 226, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Minnesota: Anoka (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Blaine (08-05- June 6, 2008; June The Honorable Thomas October 13, 2008............... 270007 7797). 1446P). 13, 2008; Blaine- Ryan, Mayor, City of Spring Lake Park Blaine, 10801 Town Life. Square Drive Northeast, Blaine, MN 55449. St. Louis (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Duluth (07-05- June 12, 2008; June The Honorable Don Ness, October 17, 2008............... 270421 7793). 3554P). 19, 2008; Duluth Mayor, City of Duluth, News Tribune. 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802. Missouri: St. Louis (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Huntleigh (08- May 17, 2008; May The Honorable Paul Von September 19, 2008............. 290359 7788). 07-0367P). 24, 2008; The Gontard, Mayor, Town of Countian. Huntleigh, One City Center, Suite 1500, 2845 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63101. St. Louis (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Ladue (08-07- May 17, 2008; May The Honorable Irene September 19, 2008............. 290363 7788). 0367P). 24, 2008; The Holmes, Mayor, City of Countian. Ladue, 9345 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124. Montana: Flathead (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas June 13, 2008; June The Honorable Gary D. June 2, 2008................... 300023 No.: B-7797). of Flathead County 20, 2008; Daily Hall, Chairman, Flathead (08-08-0430P). Inter Lake. County Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901. Nevada: Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Henderson (08- May 22, 2008; May The Honorable James B. September 17, 2008............. 320005 7789). 09-0980X). 29, 2008; Las Vegas Gibson, Mayor, City of Review-Journal. Henderson, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015. Pennsylvania: Dauphin (FEMA Docket Township of West June 12, 2008; June The Honorable Larry October 17, 2008............... 421600 No.: B-7793). Hanover (08-03- 19, 2008; The Hartman, Chair, Board of 0651P). Patriot News. Supervisors, West Hanover Township, 7171 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17112. South Carolina: Jasper (FEMA Town of Hardeeville May 9, 2008; May 16, The Honorable A. Brooks September 15, 2008............. 450113 Docket No.: B-7788). (08-04-3462P). 2008; Beaufort Willis, Mayor, Town of Gazette. Hardeeville, 205 East Main Street, Hardeeville, SC 29927. Tennessee: Coffee (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Tullahoma (07- May 14, 2008; May The Honorable Troy Bisby, September 18, 2008............. 470036 7797). 04-5627P). 21, 2008; The Mayor, City of Tullahoma News. Tullahoma, 201 West Grundy Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Davidson (FEMA Docket No.: B- Metropolitan May 12, 2008; May The Honorable Karl Dean, September 15, 2008............. 470040 7788). Government of 19, 2008; The Mayor, Metropolitan Nashville and Tennessean. Government of Nashville Davidson County (08- and Davidson County, 100 04-0256P). Metropolitan Courthouse, Nashville, TN 37201. Wilson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Lebanon (08- May 28, 2008; June The Honorable Don Cox, May 16, 2008................... 270208 7797). 04-1439P). 4, 2008; The Wilson Mayor, City of Lebanon, Post. 200 North Castle Heights Avenue, Suite 100, Lebanon, TN 37087. Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 22, 2008; May The Honorable Nelson W. September 19, 2008............. 480035 7788). of Bexar County (08- 29, 2008; San Wolff, Bexar County 06-0794P). Antonio Express- Judge, 100 Dolorosa News. Street, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78205. Brazos (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 14, 2008; May The Honorable Amanda S. September 16, 2008............. 481195 7789). of Brazos County (07- 21, 2008; Bryan Matzke, Brazos County 06-2185P). College Station Judge, 300 East 26th Eagle. Street, Suite 211, Bryan, TX 77803. Brazos (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Bryan (07-06- May 14, 2008; May The Honorable D. Mark September 16, 2008............. 480082 7789). 2185P). 21, 2008; Bryan Conlee, Mayor, City of College Station Bryan, 300 South Texas Eagle. Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803. Ellis (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Waxahachie May 28, 2008; June The Honorable Joe October 2, 2008................ 480211 7797). (08-06-0662P). 4, 2008; Waxahachie Jenkins, Mayor, City of Daily Light. Waxahachie, P.O. Box 757, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Gillespie (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 28, 2008; June The Honorable Mark October 3, 2008................ 480696 7789). of Gillespie County 4, 2008; Stroeher, Gillespie (08-06-0677P). Fredericksburg County Judge, 101 West Standard-Radio Post. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas July 2, 2008; July The Honorable Ed Emmett, June 25, 2008.................. 480287 1001). of Harris County (08- 9, 2008; Houston Harris County Judge, 06-0795P). Chronicle. 1001 Preston Street, Suite 911, Houston, TX 77002. Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth May 30, 2008; June The Honorable Michael J. September 29, 2008............. 480596 7797). (07-06-2613P). 6, 2008; Fort Worth Moncrief, Mayor, City of Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Grapevine (07- May 30, 2008; June The Honorable William D. September 4, 2008.............. 480598 1001). 06-0439P). 6, 2008; Grapevine Tate, Mayor, City of Courier. Grapevine, P.O. Box 95104, Grapevine, TX 76099. [[Page 67419]] Williamson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Cedar Park May 29, 2008; June The Honorable Bob Lemon, May 16, 2008................... 481282 7789). (08-06-1336P). 5, 2008; Round Rock Mayor, City of Cedar Leader. Park, 600 North Bell Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Williamson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Round Rock May 13, 2008; May The Honorable Nyle September 17, 2008............. 481048 7788). (07-06-2411P). 20, 2008; Round Maxwell, Mayor, City of Rock Leader. Round Rock, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664. Wisconsin: Kenosha (FEMA Docket No.: B- Village of Pleasant May 30, 2008; June The Honorable John May 16, 2008................... 550613 7789). Prairie (08-05- 6, 2008; Kenosha Steinbrink, Village 2135P). News. President, Village of Pleasant Prairie, 8640 88th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Ozaukee (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Robert October 10, 2008............... 550310 7797). of Ozaukee County 12, 2008; Ozaukee Brooks, Chairman, (08-05-1362P). Press. Ozaukee County Board, P.O. Box 994, Port Washington, WI 53074- 0994. Washington (FEMA Docket No.: B- Village of Germantown May 6, 2008; May 13, The Honorable Thomas September 10, 2008............. 550472 7788). (08-05-2438P). 2008; West Bend Kempinski, President, Daily News. Village of Germantown, W169 N11504 Biscayne Drive, Germantown, WI 53022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') Dated: November 5, 2008. Michael K. Buckley, Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8-27037 Filed 11-13-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P