Federal Register, Volume 74 Issue 75 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)

[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 75 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18152-18154]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9063]

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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-1046]

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: Autauga.................. City of Prattville February 28, 2009; The Honorable Jim Byard, February 20, 2009.............. 010002
(07-04-6309P). March 7, 2009; Jr., Mayor, City of
Prattville Progress. Prattville, 101 West
Main Street, Prattville,
AL 36067.
Arizona:
Coconino...................... Unincorporated areas February 20, 2009; The Honorable Deb Hill, June 29, 2009.................. 040019
of Coconino County February 27, 2009; Chairman, Coconino
(08-09-1418P). Arizona Daily Sun. County Board of
Supervisors, 219 East
Cherry Avenue,
Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Maricopa...................... City of Avondale (08- March 5, 2009; March The Honorable Marie July 10, 2009.................. 040038
09-0655P). 12, 2009; Arizona Lopez, Mayor, City of
Business Gazette. Avondale, 11465 West
Civic Center Drive,
Suite 280, Avondale, AZ
85323.
Maricopa...................... Unincorporated areas March 5, 2009; March The Honorable Andrew July 10, 2009.................. 040037
of Maricopa County 12, 2009; Arizona Kunasek, Chairman,
(08-09-0655P). Business Gazette. Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors, 301 West
Jefferson Street, 10th
Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

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Maricopa...................... City of Peoria (08-09- January 22, 2009; The Honorable Bob January 12, 2009............... 040050
1474P). January 29, 2009; Barrett, Mayor, City of
Arizona Business Peoria, City of Peoria
Gazette. Municipal Complex, 8401
West Monroe Street,
Peoria, AZ 85345.
Maricopa...................... City of Tolleson (08- March 5, 2009; March The Honorable Adolfo F. July 10, 2009.................. 040055
09-0655P). 12, 2009; Arizona G[aacute]mez, Mayor,
Business Gazette. City of Tolleson, 9555
West Van Buren Street,
Tolleson, AZ 85353.
California: San Diego............. City of National City March 3, 2009; March The Honorable Ron July 8, 2009................... 060293
(08-09-1802P). 10, 2009; San Diego Morrison, Mayor,
Union Tribune. National City, 1243
National City Boulevard,
National City, CA 91950.
Colorado: Jefferson............... City of Golden (09-08- March 5, 2009; March The Honorable Jacob February 27, 2009.............. 080090
0184P). 12, 2009; Golden Smith, Mayor, City of
Transcript. Golden, 911 10th Street,
Golden, CO 80401.
Florida: Seminole................. Unincorporated areas March 6, 2009; March The Honorable Bob February 25, 2009.............. 120289
of Seminole County 13, 2009; Orlando Dallari, Chairman,
(08-04-6702P). Sentinel. Seminole County Board of
Commissioners, 1101 East
First Street, Sanford,
FL 32771.
Georgia:
Columbia...................... Unincorporated areas March 1, 2009; March The Honorable Ron C. July 6, 2009................... 130059
of Columbia County 8, 2009; Columbia Cross, Chairman,
(07-04-4253P). County News Times. Columbia County Board of
Commissioners, P.O. Box
498, Evans, GA 30809.
Henry......................... Unincorporated areas March 13, 2009; The Honorable Elizabeth July 20, 2009.................. 130468
of Henry County (08- March 20, 2009; ``BJ'' Mathis,
04-5164P). Daily Herald. Chairperson, Board of
Commissioners, Henry
County, 140 Henry
Parkway, McDonough, GA
30253.
Idaho:
Blaine........................ Unincorporated areas March 11, 2009; The Honorable Tom Bowman, February 27, 2009.............. 165167
of Blaine County (09- March 18, 2009; Chairman, Blaine County
10-0141P). Idaho Mountain Board of Commissioners,
Express. 206 First Avenue South,
Suite 300, Hailey, ID
83333.
Blaine........................ City of Hailey (09-10- March 11, 2009; The Honorable Rick Davis, February 27, 2009.............. 160022
0141P). March 18, 2009; Mayor, City of Hailey,
Idaho Mountain 115 Main Street South,
Express. Suite H, Hailey, ID
83333.
Kentucky: Lexington-Fayette Urban Lexington-Fayette December 12, 2008; The Honorable Jim November 28, 2008.............. 210067
County Government. Urban County December 19, 2008; Newberry, Mayor,
Government (08-04- Lexington Herald Lexington-Fayette, Urban
5296P). Leader. County Government, 200
East Main Street, 12th
Floor, Lexington, KY
40507.
Louisiana:
East Baton Rouge.............. Unincorporated areas February 11, 2009; The Honorable Melvin June 18, 2009.................. 220058
of East Baton Rouge February 18, 2009; Holden, Mayor, East
Parish (08-06-2569P). The Advocate. Baton Rouge Parish, 222
Saint Louis Street,
Third Floor, Baton
Rouge, LA 70802.
East Baton Rouge.............. City of Zachary (08- February 12, 2009; The Honorable Henry J. June 18, 2009.................. 220061
06-2569P). February 19, 2009; Martinez, Mayor, City of
Zachary Plainsman. Zachary, 4700 Main
Street, Zachary, LA
70791.
New Hampshire: Grafton............ Town of Waterville September 4, 2008; The Honorable Dave January 9, 2009................ 330077
Valley (08-01-0905P). September 11, 2008; Jenkins, Chair, Board of
Record Enterprise. Selectmen, Town of
Waterville Valley, Town
Office, P.O. Box 500,
Waterville Valley, NH
03215.
North Carolina: Guilford.......... City of Greensboro March 6, 2009; March The Honorable Yvonne J. July 13, 2009.................. 375351
(09-04-0087P). 13, 2009; Johnson, Mayor, City of
Greensboro News & Greensboro, P.O. Box
Record. 3136, Greensboro, NC
27402-3136.
South Carolina: Jasper............ Unincorporated areas March 4, 2009; March The Honorable Dr. George July 9, 2009................... 450112
of Jasper County (08- 11, 2009; Jasper Hood, Chairman, Jasper
04-5295P). County Sun. County Council, P.O. Box
1149, Ridgeland, SC
29936.
Texas:
Bexar......................... Unincorporated areas March 6, 2009; March The Honorable Nelson W. July 13, 2009.................. 480035
of Bexar County (09- 13, 2009; Daily Wolff, Bexar County
06-0762P). Commercial Recorder. Judge, 100 Dolorosa
Street, Suite 120, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
Denton........................ Town of Copper Canyon March 2, 2009; March The Honorable Sue Tejml, February 25, 2009.............. 481508
(09-06-0214P). 9, 2009; Denton Mayor, Town of Copper
Record Chronicle. Canyon, 400 Woodland
Drive, Copper Canyon, TX
75077.
Virginia:
Fauquier...................... Unincorporated areas March 5, 2009; March The Honorable R. Holder July 10, 2009.................. 510055
of Fauquier County 12, 2009; Fauquier Trumbo, Jr., Chairman,
(08-03-1792P). Times Democrat. Board of Supervisors, 10
Hotel Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
Henrico....................... Unincorporated areas March 12, 2009; The Honorable David A. July 17, 2009.................. 510077
of Henrico County March 19, 2009; Kaechele, Chairman,
(09-03-0224P). Richmond Times Board of Supervisors,
Dispatch. Henrico County, P.O. Box
90775, Henrico, VA 23273.
Wisconsin: Dane................... City of Sun Prairie March 12, 2009; The Honorable Joe Chase, February 27, 2009.............. 550573
(08-05-1760P). March 19, 2009; The Mayor, City of Sun
Star. Prairie, 300 East Main
Street, Sun Prairie, WI
53590.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance'')

Dated: April 10, 2009.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. E9-9063 Filed 4-20-09; 8:45 am]
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