[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69564-69567]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27492]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-B-1019]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Interim rule.
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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the
Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because
of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates
will be calculated from the modified BFEs for new buildings and their
contents.
DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed
in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
From the date of the second publication of these changes in a
newspaper of local circulation, any person has ninety (90) days in
which to request through the community that the Mitigation Assistant
Administrator of FEMA reconsider the changes. The modified BFEs may be
changed during the 90-day period.
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 modified BFEs are not listed for each
community in this interim rule. However, the address of the Chief
Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFE
determinations are available for inspection is provided.
Any request for reconsideration must be based on knowledge of
changed conditions or new scientific or technical data.
The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 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 the
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes BFEs are in
accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This interim 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
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Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not
required.
Regulatory Classification. This interim 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 interim rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This interim 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]
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: Tuscaloosa............... Unincorporated areas October 15, 2008; The Honorable W. Hardy February 19, 2009.............. 010201
of Tuscaloosa County October 22, 2008; McCollum, Tuscaloosa
(08-04-3997P). The Northport County Probate Judge,
Gazette. 714 Greensboro Avenue,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Arizona:
Maricopa...................... City of El Mirage (08- October 16, 2008; The Honorable Fred February 20, 2009.............. 040041
09-1516P). October 23, 2008; Waterman, Mayor, City of
Arizona Business El Mirage, P.O. Box 26,
Gazette. El Mirage, AZ 85335.
Maricopa...................... Unincorporated areas October 16, 2008; The Honorable Andrew W. February 20, 2009.............. 040037
of Maricopa County October 23, 2008; Kunasek, Chairman,
(08-09-1516P). Arizona Business Maricopa County Board of
Gazette. Supervisors, 301 West
Jefferson Street, 10th
Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Maricopa...................... City of Phoenix (06- December 27, 2007; The Honorable Phil April 3, 2008.................. 040051
09-B582P). January 3, 2008; Gordon, Mayor, City of
Arizona Business Phoenix, 200 West
Gazette. Washington Street, 11th
Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003-
1611.
Maricopa...................... City of Surprise (08- October 16, 2008; The Honorable Lyn Truitt, February 20, 2009.............. 040053
09-1516P). October 23, 2008; Mayor, City of Surprise,
Arizona Business 12425 West Bell Road,
Gazette. Surprise, AZ 85374.
California: San Luis Obispo....... City of Atascadero October 22, 2008; The Honorable Tom October 6, 2008................ 060700
(08-09-0724P). October 29, 2008; O'Malley, Mayor, City of
Atascadero News. Atascadero, 6907 El
Camino Real, Atascadero,
CA 93422.
Colorado:
Douglas....................... Unincorporated areas October 2, 2008; The Honorable Melanie A. February 6, 2009............... 080049
of Douglas County October 9, 2008; Worley, Chairman,
(08-08-0553P). Douglas County News- Douglas County Board of
Press. Commissioners, 100 Third
Street, Castle Rock, CO
80104.
Douglas....................... Town of Parker (08-08- October 2, 2008; The Honorable David February 6, 2009............... 080310
0553P). October 9, 2008; Casiano, Mayor, Town of
Douglas County News- Parker, 20120 East Main
Press. Street, Parker, CO 80138-
7334.
El Paso....................... Unincorporated areas October 8, 2008; The Honorable Dennis September 24, 2008............. 080059
of El Paso County October 15, 2008; Hisey, Chairman, El Paso
(08-08-0630P). El Paso County County Board of
Advertiser. Commissioners, 27 East
Vermijo Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903-2208.
Connecticut: Fairfield............ City of Stamford (08- June 20, 2008; June The Honorable Dannel P. May 30, 2008................... 090015
01-0709P). 27, 2008; The Malloy, Mayor, City of
Advocate. Stamford, 888 Washington
Boulevard, Stamford, CT
06904.
Delaware: Kent.................... Unincorporated areas October 17, 2008; The Honorable P. Brooks February 23, 2009.............. 100001
of Kent County (08- October 24, 2008; Banta, President, Board
03-1557P). The News Journal. of Commissioners, 555
Bay Road, Dover, DE
19901.
Florida: Polk..................... City of Lakeland (08- October 10, 2008; The Honorable Ralph L. February 16, 2009.............. 120267
04-5418P). October 17, 2008; Fletcher, Mayor, City of
The Ledger. Lakeland, 228 South
Massachusetts Avenue,
Lakeland, FL 33801.
Georgia: Columbia................. Unincorporated areas October 19, 2008; The Honorable Ron C. February 23, 2009.............. 130059
of Columbia County October 26, 2008; Cross, Chairman,
(08-04-3896P). The Columbia County Columbia County Board of
News Times. Commissioners, P.O. Box
498, Evans, GA 30809.
Illinois:
Cook.......................... Village of Barrington May 22, 2008; May The Honorable Robert G. April 30, 2008................. 170058
Hills (08-05-2649P). 29, 2008; Abboud, President,
Barrington Courier Village of Barrington
Review. Hills, 112 Algonquin
Road, Barrington Hills,
IL 60010.
Cook.......................... Unincorporated areas October 14, 2008; The Honorable Todd H. November 7, 2008............... 170054
of Cook County (08- October 21, 2008; Stroger, President, Cook
05-2074P). Southtown Star. County Board of
Commissioners, 118 North
Clark Street, Room 537,
Chicago, IL 60602.
Cook.......................... Village of Ford October 14, 2008; The Honorable Saul L. November 7, 2008............... 170084
Heights (08-05- October 21, 2008; Beck, Mayor, Village of
2074P). Southtown Star. Ford Heights, 1343 Ellis
Avenue, Ford Heights, IL
60411.
Cook.......................... Village of Sauk October 14, 2008; The Honorable Roger G. November 7, 2008............... 170157
Village (08-05- October 21, 2008; Peckham, Mayor, Village
2074P). Southtown Star. of Sauk Village, 21701
Torrence Avenue, Sauk
Village, IL 60411.
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Dupage........................ Village of October 15, 2008; The Honorable John C. September 29, 2008............. 170200
Bensenville (08-05- October 22, 2008; Geils, President,
0178P). Daily Herald. Village of Bensenville,
12 South Center Street,
Bensenville, IL 60106.
Dupage........................ Village of Elk Grove October 15, 2008; The Honorable Craig B. September 29, 2008............. 170088
(08-05-0178P). October 22, 2008; Johnson, Mayor, Village
Daily Herald. of Elk Grove, 901
Wellington Avenue, Elk
Grove Village, IL 60007.
Maine: Waldo...................... Town of Lincolnville September 18, 2008; The Honorable Rosendel August 29, 2008................ 230172
(08-01-0911P). September 25, 2008; Gerry, Selectman, Town
The Republican of Lincolnville, 493
Journal. Hope Road, Lincolnville,
ME 04849.
Mississippi: Madison.............. Unincorporated areas August 14, 2008; The Honorable Timothy L. December 22, 2008.............. 280228
of Madison County August 21, 2008; Johnson, President,
(07-04-5199P). Madison County Madison County Board of
Journal. Supervisors, P.O. Box
608, Canton, MS 39046.
Missouri: Platte.................. Unincorporated areas October 15, 2008; Mr. Tom Pryor, First February 19, 2009.............. 290475
of Platte County (08- October 22, 2008; District Commissioner,
07-1586P). The Landmark. Platte County, Platte
County Administrative
Building, 415 Third
Street, Suite 105,
Platte City, MO 64079.
Nevada:
Clark......................... Unincorporated areas October 10, 2008; The Honorable Rory Reid, September 26, 2008............. 320003
of Clark County (08- October 17, 2008; Chair, Clark County
09-0253P). Las Vegas Review Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 South Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
89106.
Clark......................... Unincorporated areas October 10, 2008; The Honorable Rory Reid, September 30, 2008............. 320003
of Clark County (08- October 17, 2008; Chair, Clark County
09-0919P). Las Vegas Review Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 South Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
89106.
New York: Seneca.................. Town of Seneca Falls October 9, 2008; The Honorable Duane April 2, 2009.................. 360756
(08-02-1344P). October 16, 2008; Moore, Councilman, Town
Reveille Between of Seneca Falls, 32
the Lakes. State Street, Seneca
Falls, NY 13148.
Pennsylvania: York................ Township of Dover (08- October 10, 2008; The Honorable Shane September 30, 2008............. 420920
03-1498P). October 17, 2008; Patterson, Chairman,
York Daily Record. Board of Supervisors,
Dover Township, 2480
West Canal Road, Dover,
PA 17315.
South Carolina: Richland.......... Unincorporated areas October 10, 2008; The Honorable Joseph February 16, 2009.............. 450170
of Richland County October 17, 2008; McEachern, Chairman,
(08-04-5022P). The State. Richland County Council,
Richland County
Administrative Building,
2020 Hampton Street,
Second Floor, Columbia,
SC 29202.
Tennessee:
Williamson.................... City of Brentwood (08- October 16, 2008; The Honorable Joe Reagan, February 20, 2009.............. 470205
04-2646P). October 23, 2008; Mayor, City of
The Tennessean. Brentwood, P. O. Box
788, Brentwood, TN 37024.
Williamson.................... Unincorporated areas October 16, 2008; The Honorable Rogers C. February 20, 2009.............. 470204
of Williamson County October 23, 2008; Anderson, Mayor,
(08-04-2646P). The Tennessean. Williamson County, 1320
West Main Street, Suite
125, Franklin, TN 37064.
Texas:
Bastrop....................... City of Bastrop (08- July 9, 2008; July The Honorable Terry Orr, November 13, 2008.............. 480022
06-0048P). 16, 2008; Elgin Mayor, City of Bastrop,
Courier. P.O. Box 427, Bastrop,
TX 78602.
Bastrop....................... Unincorporated areas July 9, 2008; July The Honorable Ronnie November 13, 2008.............. 481193
of Bastrop County 16, 2008; Elgin McDonald, Bastrop County
(08-06-0048P). Courier. Judge, 804 Pecan Street,
Bastrop, TX 78602.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio October 9, 2008; The Honorable Phil September 24, 2008............. 480045
(08-06-1356P). October 16, 2008; Hardberger, Mayor, City
San Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth October 9, 2008; The Honorable Mike February 13, 2009.............. 480596
(08-06-2295P). October 16, 2008; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant....................... City of Keller (08-06- October 9, 2008; The Honorable Pat February 13, 2009.............. 480602
2436P). October 16, 2008; McGrail, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star Keller, P.O. Box 770,
Telegram. Keller, TX 76244.
Virginia: Independent City........ City of Lynchburg (08- July 18, 2008; July The Honorable Joan F. November 21, 2008.............. 510093
03-0310P). 25, 2008; The Foster, 900 Church
Lynchburg Ledger. Street, Lynchburg, VA
24504.
Wisconsin: Dane................... Village of Waunakee August 14, 2008; Mr. Kim Wilde, Village November 26, 2008.............. 550093
(08-05-1363P). August 21, 2008; Administrator, Village
Waunakee Tribune. of Waunakee, 500 West
Main Street, Waunakee,
WI 53597.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: November 12, 2008.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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