[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 172 (Tuesday, September 8, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46074-46079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-21472]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 67
[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1072]
Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance)
Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the
communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to
seek general information and comment regarding the proposed regulatory
flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream and upstream
locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are a part of
the floodplain management measures that the community is required
either to adopt or show evidence of having in effect in order to
qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once
finalized, will be used by insurance agents, and others to calculate
appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the
contents in those buildings.
DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before December 7, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The corresponding preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) for the proposed BFEs for each community is available for
inspection at the community's map repository. The respective addresses
are listed in the table below.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1072, to
Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2820, or (e-mail) [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief,
Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472,
(202) 646-2820, or (e-mail) [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for
each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR
67.4(a).
These proposed BFEs and 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 proposed
elevations 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.
Comments on any aspect of the Flood Insurance Study and FIRM, other
than the proposed BFEs, will be considered. A letter acknowledging
receipt of any comments will not be sent.
National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed 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.
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. This
proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria
of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This proposed rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This proposed rule
meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67
Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.
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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 67--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 67 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. 67.4 [Amended]
2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.4 are
proposed to be amended as follows:
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* Elevation in feet
(NGVD) + Elevation in
feet (NAVD)
Location of referenced Depth in feet above
Flooding source(s) elevation** ground [caret] Elevation Communities affected
in meters (MSL)
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Effective Modified
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Napa County, California, and Incorporated Areas
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Napa Creek.......................... At the confluence with +22 +18 City of Napa.
Napa River.
Approximately 100 feet +35 +34
upstream of Jefferson
Street.
Napa River (With Levee)............. Approximately 715 feet +28 +27 City of Napa,
west of intersection Unincorporated Areas
of State Route 121 and of Napa County.
East Avenue.
Approximately 1,530 +32 +29
feet southwest of
intersection of State
Route 121 and Woodland
Drive.
Napa River (Without Levee).......... Approximately 0.5 mile +13 +12 City of Napa,
downstream of Imola Unincorporated Areas
Avenue. of Napa County.
Approximately 1,230 +47 +46
feet downstream of
confluence of Soda
Creek.
Napa River Oxbow Overflow........... At the confluence with +18 +16 City of Napa,
Tulucay Creek. Unincorporated Areas
of Napa County.
Approximately 0.39 mile +22 +19
upstream of Soscol
Avenue.
Ponding Areas with elevations Extensive ponding None +76
determined (AH Zones). areas, in roadways
south of Salvador
creek (lowest
elevation).
Salvador Creek...................... At the confluence with +33 +31 City of Napa,
Napa River. Unincorporated Areas
of Napa County.
Approximately 100 feet None +75
upstream of State
Highway 29.
Salvador Creek North Branch......... At the confluence with None +75 City of Napa,
Salvador Creek. Unincorporated Areas
of Napa County.
Approximately 0.8 mile None +93 Unincorporated Areas of
upstream of confluence Napa County.
with Salvador Creek.
Salvador Creek South Branch......... At the confluence with None +75 City of Napa.
Salvador Creek.
Approximately 1,365 None +76
feet upstream of
Salvador Creek.
Shallow Flooding (AO Zone).......... Shallow flooding area, +15 1 City of Napa.
approximately 425 feet
northeast of
intersection of Imola
Avenue and Gasser
Drive.
Shallow flooding area, +17 2
approximately 1,400
feet northeast of
intersection of Imola
Avenue and Gasser
Drive.
Tulucay Creek....................... At the confluence with +18 +15 City of Napa.
Napa River.
Approximately 560 feet +37 +38 Unincorporated Areas of
upstream of Shurtleff Napa County.
Avenue.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Certical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BEFs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Napa
Maps are Available for inspection at the City of Napa Public Works Department, 1600 1st Street, Napa, CA 94559.
Unincorporated Areas of Napa County
Maps are available for inspection at the Napa County Public Works Department, 1195 3rd Street, Suite 201, Napa,
CA 94559.
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New London County, Connecticut (All Jurisdictions)
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Four Mile River..................... Approximately 200 feet +11 +10 Town of Old Lyme.
downstream of Breached
Dam.
Approximately 1,200 +51 +52
feet upstream of I-95.
Long Island Sound................... Approximately 3,100 None +14 Town of East Lyme,
feet south of the ........... ........... Borough of Stonington,
intersection of +13 +15 City of Groton, City
Dimmock Road and Great of New London Noank
Neck Road. Fire District, Town of
Approximately 375 feet Groton, Town of Old
southwest of the Lyme, Town of
intersection of Stonington, Town of
Lindberg Road and Oak Waterford.
Street.
Shunock River....................... Just upstream of None +29 Town of Stonington.
Pendleton Hill Road.
Approximately 400 feet None +30
upstream of Pendleton
Hill Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
Borough of Stonington
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Hall, 26 Church Street, Stonington, CT 06378.
City of Groton
Maps are available for inspection at the City Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT 06340.
City of New London
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 181 State Street, New London, CT 06320.
Noank Fire District
Maps are available for inspection at 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340.
Town of East Lyme
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT 06357.
Town of Groton
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 175 Shennecossett Parkway, Groton, CT 06340.
Town of Old Lyme
Maps are available for inspection at the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
Town of Stonington
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 152 Elm Street, Stonington, CT 06378.
Town of Waterford
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
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McDuffie County, Georgia, and Incorporated Areas
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Boggy Gut Creek..................... Approximately 2.35 None +429 Unincorporated Areas of
miles upstream of McDuffie County.
Harlem Wrens Road.
Approximately 3.13 None +483
miles upstream of
Harlem Wrens Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
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ADDRESSES
Unincorporated Areas of McDuffie County
Maps are available for inspection at 504 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824.
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Murray County, Georgia, and Incorporated Areas
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Holly Creek......................... Approximately 0.77 mile None +717 City of Chatsworth.
downstream of CSX
Railroad.
Approximately 0.4 mile +730 +729
upstream of State
Highway 52/U.S. Route
76.
Mill Creek.......................... Approximately 750 feet None +720 Town of Eton.
downstream of U.S.
Highway 411.
Approximately 1,300 None +733
feet upstream of State
Route 286/Old CCC Camp
Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Chatsworth
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 400 North 3rd Avenue, Chatsworth, GA 30705.
Town of Eton
Maps are available for inspection at Eton City Hall, 3464 Highway 411 North, Eton, GA 30724.
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Troup County, Georgia, and Incorporated Areas
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Shoal Creek......................... Approximately 2,350 None +649 City of Lagrange.
feet upstream of
Youngs Mill Road.
Approximately 100 feet None +661
downstream of Hammett
Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Lagrange
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 200 Ridley Avenue, Lagrange, GA 30240.
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Nantucket County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions)
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Atlantic Ocean...................... Along the shoreline, None +8 Town of Nantucket.
approximately 115 feet
from the intersection
of Bartlett Farm Road
and West Macomet Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
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ADDRESSES
Town of Nantucket
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Building Annex, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554.
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Alcorn County, Mississippi, and Incorporated Areas
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Elam Creek.......................... Approximately 123 feet None +421 City of Corinth.
downstream of South
Harper Road.
Just downstream of None +483
County Road 701.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Corinth
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 300 Childs Street, Corinth, MS 38834.
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Yalobusha County, Mississippi, and Incorporated Areas
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Enid Lake........................... Entire shoreline None +274 Unincorporated Areas of
(within county). Yalobusha County, City
of Water Valley.
Grenada Lake........................ Entire shoreline None +237 Unincorporated Areas of
(within county). Yalobusha County, Town
of Coffeeville.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Water Valley
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 101 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965.
Town of Coffeeville
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 14615 Depot Street, Coffeeville, MS 38922.
Unincorporated Areas of Yalobusha County
Maps are available for inspection at the County Courthouse, 201 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley, MS 38965.
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Chittenden County, Vermont (All Jurisdictions)
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Browns River........................ Approximately 1,500 None +354 Town of Essex, Town of
feet upstream of Brown Jericho, Town of
River Road (Route 128). Underhill, Town of
Westford.
Approximately 100 feet +822 +819
upstream of
Stevensville Road.
Winooski River...................... Approximately 450 feet +284 +286 Town of Bolton, Town of
upstream of Essex Road Essex, Town of
(Park Street) Bridge. Jericho, Town of
Richmond, Town of
Williston, Village of
Essex Junction.
Approximately 1,500 +352 +356
feet upstream from the
Central Vermont
Railroad.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
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+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
**BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
Town of Bolton
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 3045 Theodore Roosevelt Highway, Bolton, VT 05676.
Town of Essex
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
Town of Jericho
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 67 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, VT 05465.
Town of Richmond
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 203 Bridge Street, Richmond, VT 05477.
Town of Underhill
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 12 Pleasant Valley, Underhill Center, VT 05490.
Town of Westford
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Office, 1713 Vermont Route 128, Westford, VT 05494.
Town of Williston
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 7900 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495.
Village of Essex Junction
Maps are available for inspection at Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Deborah S. Ingram,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Mitigation
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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