[Federal Register: June 3, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 105)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1052]
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 in 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 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]
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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:
Calhoun....................... City of Anniston (09- April 6, 2009, April The Honorable Gene D. August 11, 2009................ 010020
04-1158P). 13, 2009, The Robinson, Mayor, City of
Anniston Star. Anniston, P.O. Box 2168,
Anniston, AL 36202.
Tuscaloosa.................... City of Tuscaloosa April 13, 2009, The Honorable Walter August 18, 2009................ 010203
(08-04-6875P). April 20, 2009, The Maddox, Mayor, City of
Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa, P.O. Box
2089, Tuscaloosa, AL
35403.
Tuscaloosa.................... Unincorporated areas April 13, 2009, The Honorable W. Hardy August 18, 2009................ 010201
of Tuscaloosa County April 20, 2009, The McCollum, Tuscaloosa
(08-04-6875P). Tuscaloosa News. County Probate Judge,
714 Greensborough
Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL
35401.
Arizona:
Maricopa...................... Town of Cave Creek February 11, 2009, The Honorable Vincent June 18, 2009.................. 040129
(09-09-0129P). February 18, 2009, Francia, Mayor, Town of
Sonoran News. Cave Creek, 37622 North
Cave Creek Road, Cave
Creek, AZ 85331.
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Maricopa...................... Town of Cave Creek April 8, 2009, April The Honorable Vincent July 14, 2009.................. 040129
(09-09-0431P). 15, 2009, Sonoran Francia, Mayor, Town of
News. Cave Creek, 37622 North
Cave Creek Road, Cave
Creek, AZ 85331.
Maricopa...................... Town of Cave Creek April 8, 2009, April The Honorable Vincent August 13, 2009................ 040129
(09-09-0432P). 15, 2009, Sonoran Francia, Mayor, Town of
News. Cave Creek, 37622 North
Cave Creek Road, Cave
Creek, AZ 85331.
Arkansas: Benton.................. City of Rogers (08-06- March 31, 2009, The Honorable Steve August 5, 2009................. 050013
1043P). April 7, 2009, The Womack, Mayor, City of
Morning News. Rogers, 301 West
Chestnut Street, Rogers,
AR 72756.
California:
Orange........................ City of Huntington April 9, 2009, April The Honorable Keith Bohr, March 30, 2009................. 065034
Beach (08-09-1428P). 16, 2009, Mayor, City of
Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, 2000
Independent. Main Street, Huntington
Beach, CA 92648.
San Diego..................... City of Escondido (08- April 3, 2009, April The Honorable Ron August 10, 2009................ 060290
09-1101P). 10, 2009, North Roberts, Chairman, San
County Times. Diego County Board of
Supervisors, County of
San Diego Administration
Center, 1600 Pacific
Highway, Room 335, San
Diego, CA 92101.
San Diego..................... City of San Diego (09- April 9, 2009, April The Honorable Jerry August 14, 2009................ 060295
09-0601P). 16, 2009, San Diego Sanders, Mayor, City of
Transcript. San Diego, 202 C Street,
11th Floor, San Diego,
CA 92101.
San Diego..................... Unincorporated areas April 9, 2009, April The Honorable Dianne August 14, 2009................ 060284
of San Diego County, 16, 2009, San Diego Jacob, Chairwoman, San
(09-09-0601P). Transcript. Diego County Board of
Supervisors, 1600
Pacific Highway, Room
335, San Diego, CA 92101.
Shasta........................ City of Redding (08- March 9, 2009, March The Honorable Rick March 30, 2009................. 060360
09-0964P). 16, 2009, Record Bosetti, Mayor, City of
Searchlight. Redding, P.O. Box
496071, Redding, CA
96001.
Colorado:
Weld.......................... Town of Severance (08- February 20, 2009, The Honorable Pierre De June 29, 2009.................. 080317
08-0702X). February 27, 2009, Milt, Mayor, Town of
Greeley Tribune. Severance, 231 West
Fourth Avenue,
Severance, CO 80546.
Weld.......................... Unincorporated areas February 20, 2009, The Honorable David E. June 29, 2009.................. 080266
of Weld County (08- February 27, 2009, Long, Chairman, Weld
08-0702X). Greeley Tribune. County Board of
Commissioners, P.O. Box
758, Greeley, CO 80632.
Florida:
Lee........................... Unincorporated areas April 1, 2009, April The Honorable Ray Judah, March 19, 2009................. 125124
of Lee County (09-04- 8, 2009, Fort Myers Chairman, Lee County
1718P). News Press. Board of Commissioners,
P.O. Box 398, Fort
Myers, FL 33902.
Sumter........................ City of Wildwood (08- April 9, 2009, April The Honorable Ed Wolf, March 30, 2009................. 120299
04-1977P). 16, 2009, Sumter Mayor, City of Wildwood,
County Times. 100 North Main Street,
Wildwood, FL 34785.
Georgia: Walton................... Unincorporated areas April 9, 2008, April The Honorable Kevin August 15, 2008................ 130185
of Walton County (08- 16, 2008, Walton Little, Chairman, Walton
04-1976P). Tribune. County Board of
Commissioners, 1269 Good
Hope Road, Monroe, GA
30655.
Hawaii: Hawaii.................... Unincorporated areas April 6, 2009, April The Honorable William August 11, 2009................ 155166
of Hawaii County (08- 13, 2009, Hawaii Kenoi, Mayor, Hawaii
09-0823P). Tribune-Herald. County, 25 Aupuni
Street, Hilo, HI 96720.
Illinois: DuPage.................. Unincorporated areas April 1, 2009, April The Honorable Robert J. March 18, 2009................. 170197
of DuPage County (09- 8, 2009, Daily Schillerstorm, Chairman,
05-0307P). Herald. DuPage County Board, 421
North County Farm Road,
Wheaton, IL 60187.
Louisiana: Catahoula.............. Unincorporated areas September 10, 2008, The Honorable Jackie August 27, 2008................ 220047
of Catahoula Parish September 17, 2008, Paulk, President,
(08-06-1686P). Catahoula News Catahoula Parish, P.O.
Booster. Box 258, Harrisonburg,
LA 71340.
Maryland: Allegany................ Unincorporated areas January 9, 2009, The Honorable James J. January 30, 2009............... 240001
of Allegany County January 16, 2009, Stakem, President,
(08-03-1580P). Cumberland Times Allegany County Board of
News. Commissioners, 701 Kelly
Road, Fourth Floor,
Cumberland, MD 21502.
Mississippi:
Rankin........................ City of Brandon (08- April 8, 2009, April The Honorable Carlo August 13, 2009................ 280143
04-5371P). 15, 2009, Rankin Martella, Mayor, City of
County News. Brandon, P.O. Box 1539,
Brandon, MS 39043.
Rankin........................ Unincorporated areas April 8, 2009, April The Honorable Richard August 13, 2009................ 280142
of Rankin County (08- 15, 2009, Rankin Wilson, Prosecutor,
04-5371P). County News. Rankin County, 211 East
Government Street,
Brandon, MS 39042.
Nebraska: Sarpy................... City of Papillion (08- April 2, 2009, April The Honorable James E. August 7, 2009................. 315275
07-1022P). 9, 2009, Papillion Blinn, Mayor, City of
Times. Papillion, 122 East 3rd
St., Papillion, NE 68046.
Nevada: Douglas................... Unincorporated areas April 10, 2009, Nancy McDermid, Chair, August 17, 2009................ 320008
of Douglas County April 17, 2009, The Douglas County Board of
(09-09-0026P). Record-Courier. Commissioners, P.O. Box
218, Minden, NV 89423.
Pennsylvania:
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Chester....................... Township of West April 8, 2009, April The Honorable Diane April 27, 2009................. 420295
Whiteland (09-03- 15, 2009, Daily Snyder, Chairman, West
0246P). Local News. Whiteland Board of
Supervisors, 222 North
Pottstown Pike, Exton,
PA 19341.
Greene........................ Township of Franklin April 10, 2009, The Honorable T. Reed August 17, 2009................ 422595
(09-03-0260P). April 17, 2009, Kiger, Chairman,
Observer Reporter. Township of Franklin,
568 Rolling Meadows
Road, Waynesburg, PA
15370.
South Carolina:
Charleston.................... City of Charleston April 9, 2009, April The Honorable Joseph P. August 14, 2009................ 455412
(09-04-1604P). 16, 2009, The Post Riley, Jr., Mayor, City
and Courier. of Charleston, P.O. Box
652, Charleston, SC
29402.
Charleston.................... City of Charleston April 9, 2009, April The Honorable Joseph P. August 14, 2009................ 455412
(09-04-1605P). 16, 2009, The Post Riley, Jr., Mayor, City
and Courier. of Charleston, P.O. Box
652, Charleston, SC
29402.
Tennessee:
Wilson........................ City of Lebanon (08- October 15, 2008, The Honorable Donald W. February 19, 2009.............. 470208
04-4560P). October 22, 2008, Fox, Mayor, City of
The Wilson Post. Lebanon, 200 North
Castle Heights Avenue,
Suite 100, Lebanon, TN
37087.
Wilson........................ City of Mount Juliet April 11, 2008, The Honorable Linda Elam, April 9, 2008.................. 470290
(08-04-1366P). April 18, 2008, The Mayor, City of Mount
Wilson Post. Juliet, 2425 North Mt.
Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet,
TN 37122.
Wilson........................ Unincorporated areas April 10, 2009, The Honorable Robert August 17, 2009................ 470207
of Wilson County (09- April 17, 2009, The Dedman, County Mayor,
04-0257P). Wilson Post. Wilson County, 228 East
Main Street, Lebanon, TN
37087.
Texas:
Bell.......................... City of Temple (08-06- March 9, 2009, March The Honorable Bill Jones July 14, 2009.................. 480034
1223P). 16, 2009, Temple III, Mayor, City of
Daily Telegram. Temple, Two North Main
Street, Temple, TX 76501.
Bexar......................... Unincorporated areas March 9, 2009, March The Honorable Nelson W. July 14, 2009.................. 480035
of Bexar County (08- 16, 2009, San Wolff, Bexar County
06-1717P). Antonio Express Judge, 100 Dolorosa
News. Street, Suite 120, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio March 9, 2009, March The Honorable Phil July 14, 2009.................. 480045
(08-06-1717P). 16, 2009, San Hardberger, Mayor, City
Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio March 9, 2009, March The Honorable Phil July 14, 2009.................. 480045
(08-06-3192P). 16, 2009, San Hardberger, Mayor, City
Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio April 3, 2009, April The Honorable Phil March 24, 2009................. 480045
(09-06-0610P). 10, 2009, San Hardberger, Mayor, City
Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Collin........................ City of Wylie (07-06- June 18, 2008, June The Honorable John Mondy, October 23, 2008............... 480759
2304P). 25, 2008, Wylie Mayor, City of Wylie,
News. 2000 State Highway 78
North, Wylie, TX 75098.
Dallas........................ City of Dallas (09-06- April 8, 2009, April The Honorable Tom August 13, 2009................ 480171
0918P). 15, 2009, Dallas Leppert, Mayor, City of
Morning News. Dallas, 1500 Marilla
Street, Room 5EN,
Dallas, TX 75201.
Dallas........................ City of Farmers April 10, 2009, The Honorable Tim O'Hare, August 17, 2009................ 480174
Branch (08-06-0532P). April 17, 2009, Mayor, City of Farmers
Dallas Morning News. Branch, P.O. Box 819010,
Farmers Branch, TX 75381.
Dallas........................ City of Garland (09- April 10, 2009, The Honorable Ronald E. August 17, 2009................ 485471
06-0830P). April 17, 2009, Jones, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Garland, P. O. Box
469002, Garland, TX
75046-9002.
Dallas........................ City of Sachse (07-06- June 18, 2008, June The Honorable Mike Felix, October 23, 2008............... 480186
2304P). 25, 2008, Daily Mayor, City of Sachse,
Commercial Recorder. 5560 State Highway 78,
Sachse, TX 75048.
Fort Bend..................... Unincorporated areas April 16, 2009, The Honorable Robert E. August 21, 2009................ 480228
of Fort Bend County April 23, 2009, Hebert, Ph.D., Fort Bend
(08-06-2236P). Fort Bend Sun. County Judge, 301
Jackson Street,
Richmond, TX 77469.
Fort Bend..................... City of Sugar Land April 16, 2009, The Honorable James A. August 21, 2009................ 480234
(08-06-2236P). April 23, 2009, Thompson, Mayor, City of
Fort Bend Sun. Sugar Land, P.O. Box
110, Sugar Land, TX
77487.
Hays.......................... Unincorporated areas March 25, 2009, The Honorable Elizabeth July 30, 2009.................. 480321
of Hays County (08- April 1, 2009, San Sumter, Judge, Hays
06-2257P). Marcos Daily Record. County, 111 East San
Antonio Street, Suite
300, San Marcos, TX
78666.
Hays.......................... City of San Marcos March 25, 2009, The Honorable Susan July 30, 2009.................. 485505
(08-06-2257P). April 1, 2009, San Narvaiz, Mayor, City of
Marcos Daily Record. San Marcos, 630 East
Hopkins Street, San
Marcos, TX 78666.
Kendall....................... City of Boerne (08-06- March 13, 2009, The Honorable Dan July 20, 2009.................. 480418
3123P). March 20, 2009, The Heckler, Mayor, City of
Boerne Star. Boerne, P.O. Box 1677,
Boerne, TX 78006.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth March 3, 2009, March The Honorable Michael J. February 23, 2009.............. 480596
(09-06-0411P). 10, 2009, Fort Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Worth Star Telegram. Fort Worth, 1000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
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Tarrant....................... City of Southlake (09- March 3, 2009, March The Honorable Andy February 20, 2009.............. 480612
06-0528P). 10, 2009, Fort Wambsganss, Mayor, City
Worth Star Telegram. of Southlake, 1400 Main
Street, Suite 270,
Southlake, TX 76092.
Williamson.................... City of Round Rock April 2, 2009, April The Honorable Alan August 7, 2009................. 481048
(09-06-1098P). 9, 2009, Round Rock McGraw, Mayor, City of
Leader. Round Rock, 221 East
Main Street, Round Rock,
TX 78664.
Williamson.................... Unincorporated areas April 2, 2009, April The Honorable Dan A. August 7, 2009................. 481079
of Williamson County 9, 2009, Round Rock Gattis, Williamson
(09-06-1098P). Leader. County Judge, 710 Main
Street, Suite 101,
Georgetown, TX 78626.
Virginia:
Albemarle..................... Unincorporated areas April 8, 2009, April The Honorable David August 13, 2009................ 510006
of Albemarle County 15, 2009, The Daily Slutzky, Chairman,
(08-03-1578P). Progress. Albemarle County Board
of Supervisors, 401
McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA
22902.
Fauquier...................... Unincorporated areas April 9, 2009, April The Honorable R. Holder August 14, 2009................ 510055
of Fauquier County 16, 2009, Fauquier Trumbo, Jr., Chairman,
(09-03-0367P). Times Democrat. Fauquier County, 10
Hotel Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
Washington: Pierce................ Town of Steilacoom April 13, 2009, The Honorable Ron Lucas, March 31, 2009................. 530146
(08-10-0544P). April 20, 2009, The Mayor, Town of
News Tribune. Steilacoom, 1030 Roe
Street, Steilacoom, WA
98388.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: May 21, 2009.
Deborah S. Ingram,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Mitigation
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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