[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 75 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18154-18156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9069]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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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.
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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: Tuscaloosa (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas October 15, 2008; The Honorable W. Hardy February 19, 2009.............. 010201
No: B-1019). 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 (FEMA Docket No: B- City of El Mirage (08- October 16, 2008; The Honorable Fred February 20, 2009.............. 040041
1019). 09-1516P). October 23, 2008; Waterman, Mayor, City of
Arizona Business El Mirage, P.O. Box 26,
Gazette. El Mirage, AZ 85335.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas October 16, 2008; The Honorable Andrew W. February 20, 2009.............. 040037
1019). 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.
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Maricopa (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Surprise (08- October 16, 2008; The Honorable Lyn Truitt, February 20, 2009.............. 040053
1019). 09-1516P). October 23, 2008; Mayor, City of Surprise,
Arizona Business 12425 West Bell Road,
Gazette. Surprise, AZ 85374.
Pinal (FEMA Docket No: B-1023) City of Maricopa (07- October 26, 2008; The Honorable Anthony March 3, 2009.................. 040052
09-1819P). November 2, 2008; Smith, Major, City of
Casa Grande Maricopa, P.O. Box 610,
Dispatch. Maricopa, AZ 85239.
Pinal (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas October 26, 2008; The Honorable Lionel D. March 3, 2009.................. 040077
1023). of Pinal County (07- November 2, 2008; Ruiz, Chairman, Pinal
09-1819P). Casa Grande County Board of
Dispatch. Supervisors, P.O. Box
827, Florence, AZ 85232.
Arkansas: Pulaski (FEMA Docket No: City of Little Rock November 4, 2008; The Honorable Mark October 29, 2008............... 050181
B-1019). (08-06-2112P). November 11, 2008; Stodola, Mayor, City of
Arkansas Democrat Little Rock, 500 West
Gazette. Markham Street, Suite
203, Little Rock, AR
72201.
California: Santa Barbara (FEMA Unincorporated areas October 24, 2008; The Honorable Salud March 2, 2009.................. 060331
Docket No: B-1027). of Santa Barbara October 31, 2008; Carbajal, Chairman,
County (08-09-0425P). Santa Barbara News Santa Barbara County
Press. Board of Supervisors,
105 East Anapamu Street,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Colorado:
Douglas (FEMA Docket No: B- Town of Parker (08-08- October 30, 2008; The Honorable David March 6, 2009.................. 080310
1023). 0810P). November 6, 2008; Casiano, Mayor, Town of
Douglas County News Parker, 20120 East Main
Press. Street, Parker, CO 80138-
7334.
Mesa (FEMA Docket No: B-1027). City of Fruita (08-08- November 14, 2008; The Honorable Ken Henry, October 31, 2008............... 080194
0501P). November 21, 2008; Mayor, City of Fruita,
The Daily Sentinel. 325 East Aspen Avenue,
Fruita, CO 81521.
Mesa (FEMA Docket No: B-1027). Unincorporated areas November 14, 2008; The Honorable Craig J. October 31, 2008............... 080115
of Mesa County (08- November 21, 2008; Meis, Commissioner,
08-0501P). The Daily Sentinel. District 1, Mesa County
Board of Commissioners,
P.O. Box 20000, Grand
Junction, CO 81502.
Connecticut: New Haven (FEMA Town of Branford (08- November 13, 2008; The Honorable Anthony October 31, 2008............... 090073
Docket No: B-1023). 01-1042P). November 20, 2008; DaRos, First Selectman,
The Sound. Town of Branford, 1019
Main Street, Branford,
CT 06405.
Delaware:
Kent (FEMA Docket No: B-1019). 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.
New Castle (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas November 12, 2008; The Honorable Christopher October 31, 2008............... 105085
1023). of New Castle County November 19, 2008; Coons, County Executive,
(08-03-0143P). The News Journal. New Castle County, 87
Read's Way, New Castle,
DE 19720.
New Castle (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Wilmington November 12, 2008; The Honorable James M. October 31, 2008............... 100028
1023). (08-03-0143P). November 19, 2008; Baker, Mayor, City of
The News Journal. Wilmington, 800 North
French Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801.
Florida:
Bay (FEMA Docket No: B-1023).. Unincorporated areas October 31, 2008; The Honorable Jerry L. March 9, 2009.................. 120004
of Bay County (08-04- November 7, 2008; Girvin, Chairman, Bay
2649P). The News Herald. County Board of
Commissioners, 810 West
Eleventh Street, Panama
City, FL 32401.
Bay (FEMA Docket No: B-1023).. City of Panama City October 31, 2008; The Honorable Gayle March 9, 2009.................. 120013
Beach (08-04-2649P). November 7, 2008; Oberst, Mayor, City of
The News Herald. Panama City Beach, 110
South Arnold Road,
Panama City Beach, FL
32413.
Polk (FEMA Docket No: B-1019). 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 (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas October 19, 2008; The Honorable Ron C. February 23, 2009.............. 130059
B-1019). 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.
Kansas:
Reno (FEMA Docket No: B-1027). City of Hutchinson November 12, 2008; The Honorable Trish Rose, October 31, 2008............... 200283
(08-07-0175P). November 19, 2008; Mayor, City of
The Hutchinson News. Hutchinson, P.O. Box
1567, Hutchinson, KS
67504.
Reno (FEMA Docket No: B-1027). Unincorporated areas November 12, 2008; Mr. Larry Sharp, Chair, October 31, 2008............... 200567
of Reno County (08- November 19, 2008; Reno County Commission,
07-0175P). The Hutchinson News. Reno County Courthouse,
206 West First Avenue,
Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Minnesota: Olmsted (FEMA Docket City of Oronoco (08- November 12, 2008; The Honorable Scott October 31, 2008............... 270330
No: B-1023). 05-3390P). November 19, 2008; Keigley, Mayor, City of
The News Record. Oronoco, P.O. Box 195,
Oronoco, MN 55960.
Missouri: Platte (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas October 15, 2008; Mr. Tom Pryor, First February 19, 2009.............. 290475
B-1019). 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: Elko (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Elko (08-09- October 24, 2008; The Honorable Michael J. March 2, 2009.................. 320010
1023). 0345P). October 31, 2008; Franzoia, Mayor, City of
Elko Daily Free Elko, 1751 College
Press. Avenue, Elko, NV 89801.
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South Carolina:
Lexington (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas October 29, 2008; The Honorable William C. March 5, 2009.................. 450129
1023). of Lexington County November 5, 2008; Derrik, Chairman,
(08-04-1961P). The State. Lexington County
Council, 2241 Ridge
Road, Leesville, SC
29070.
Richland (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas October 10, 2008; The Honorable Joseph February 16, 2009.............. 450170
1019). 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 (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Brentwood (08- October 16, 2008; The Honorable Joe Reagan, February 20, 2009.............. 470205
1019). 04-2646P). October 23, 2008; Mayor, City of
The Tennessean. Brentwood, P.O. Box 788,
Brentwood, TN 37024.
Williamson (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas October 16, 2008; The Honorable Rogers C. February 20, 2009.............. 470204
1019). 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:
Bell (FEMA Docket No: B-1023). City of Killeen (07- October 30, 2008; The Honorable Timothy L. March 6, 2009.................. 480031
06-1831P). November 6, 2008; Hancock, Mayor, City of
Killeen Daily Killeen, P.O. Box 1329,
Herald. Killeen, TX 76540.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No: B-1023) Unincorporated areas October 31, 2008; The Honorable Nelson W. March 9, 2009.................. 480035
of Bexar County (07- November 7, 2008; Wolff, Bexar County
06-2018P). San Antonio Express Judge, 100 Dolorosa
News. Street, Suite 120, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No: B-1023) City of San Antonio October 31, 2008; The Honorable Phil March 9, 2009.................. 480045
(07-06-2018P). November 7, 2008; Hardberger, Mayor, City
San Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Fort Worth October 9, 2008; The Honorable Mike February 13, 2009.............. 480596
1019). (08-06-2295P). October 16, 2008; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Keller (08-06- October 9, 2008; The Honorable Pat February 13, 2009.............. 480602
1019). 2436P). October 16, 2008; McGrail, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star Keller, P.O. Box 770,
Telegram. Keller, TX 76244.
Travis (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Austin (08-06- November 12, 2008; The Honorable Will Wynn, October 31, 2008............... 480624
1023). 2992P). November 19, 2008; Mayor, City of Austin,
Austin American P.O. Box 1088, Austin,
Statesman. TX 78767.
Wisconsin:
Juneau (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas November 13, 2008; The Honorable Alan December 2, 2008............... 550580
1027). of Juneau County (08- November 20, 2008; Peterson, Chairman,
05-2953P). The Messenger of Juneau County, N3161
Juneau County. Highway G, Mauston, WI
53948.
Juneau (FEMA Docket No: B- Village of Union November 13, 2008; The Honorable Darold December 2, 2008............... 550207
1027). Center (08-05-2953P). November 20, 2008; Minett, Mayor, Village
The Messenger of of Union Center, P.O.
Juneau County. Box 96, Union Center, WI
53962.
Juneau (FEMA Docket No: B- Village of Wonewoc November 13, 2008; The Honorable Kevin December 2, 2008............... 550208
1027). (08-05-2953P). November 20, 2008; Jennings, President,
The Messenger of Village of Wonewoc, P.O.
Juneau County. Box 37, Wonewoc, WI
53968.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: April 13, 2009.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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