[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 250 (Thursday, December 30, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 82275-82277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32903]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket ID FEMA-2010-0003; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1150]
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 Deputy Federal
Insurance and Mitigation Administrator 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: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (e-mail) [email protected].
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 either to 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. 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
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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]
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: Houston.................. City of Dothan (10-04- July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Mike November 15, 2010.............. 010104
5284P). 16, 2010; Dothan Schmitz, Mayor, City of
Eagle. Dothan, P.O. Box 2128,
Dothan, AL 36302.
Arizona:
Navajo........................ City of Show Low (09- July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Rick June 28, 2010.................. 040069
09-2789P). 16, 2010; White Fernau, Mayor, City of
Mountain Show Low, 550 North 9th
Independent. Place, Show Low, AZ
85901.
Arizona:
Yavapai....................... Unincorporated areas July 9, 2010; July Mr. Chip Davis, Chairman, November 15, 2010.............. 040093
of Yavapai County 16, 2010; The Daily Yavapai County Board of
(10-09-2672P). Courier. Supervisors, 1015 Fair
Street, Prescott, AZ
86305.
California:
Merced........................ City of Merced (10-09- July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Bill November 15, 2010.............. 060191
0548P). 16, 2010; Merced Spriggs, Mayor, City of
Sun-Star. Merced, 678 West 18th
Street, Merced, CA 95340.
Sacramento.................... City of Sacramento July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Kevin November 15, 2010.............. 060266
(10-09-0525P). 16, 2010; The Johnson, Mayor, City of
Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, 915 I
Street, 5th Floor,
Sacramento, CA 95814.
San Bernardino................ City of Colton (09-09- July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Kelly J. November 15, 2010.............. 060273
2788P). 16, 2010; San Chastain, Mayor, City of
Bernardino Bulletin. Colton, 650 North La
Cadena Drive, Colton, CA
92324.
San Bernardino................ City of San July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Patrick J. November 15, 2010.............. 060281
Bernardino (09-09- 16, 2010; San Morris, Mayor, City of
2788P). Bernardino Bulletin. San Bernardino, 300
North D Street, San
Bernardino, CA 92418.
Santa Barbara................. Unincorporated areas July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Janet Wolf, June 29, 2010.................. 060331
of Santa Barbara 16, 2010; Santa Chair, Santa Barbara
County (10-09-1185P). Barbara News-Press. County Board of
Supervisors, 105 East
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, CA 93101.
Santa Clara................... Unincorporated areas June 30, 2010; July The Honorable Ken Yeager, June 23, 2010.................. 060337
of Santa Clara 7, 2010; Santa Chairperson, Santa Clara
County (09-09-2556P). Clara Weekly. County Board of
Supervisors, 70 West
Hedding Street, 10th
Floor, San Jose, CA
95110.
Ventura....................... City of Simi Valley July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Paul November 15, 2010.............. 060421
(10-09-2783P). 16, 2010; The Miller, Mayor, City of
Ventura County Star. Simi Valley, 2929 Tapo
Canyon Road, Simi
Valley, CA 93063.
Florida:
Miami-Dade.................... City of Sunny Isles July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Norman S. June 30, 2010.................. 120688
Beach (10-04-4666P). 16, 2010; Miami Edlecup, Mayor, City of
Daily Business Sunny Isles Beach, 18070
Review. Collins Avenue, Sunny
Isles Beach, FL 33160.
Orange........................ City of Orlando (10- May 20, 2010; May The Honorable Buddy Dyer, September 24, 2010............. 120186
04-0789P). 27, 2010; Orlando Mayor, City or Orlando,
Weekly. P.O. Box 4990, Orlando,
FL 32802.
Polk.......................... City of Winter Haven June 4, 2010; June The Honorable Jeff October 12, 2010............... 120271
(10-04-1058P). 11, 2010; News Potter, Mayor, City of
Chief. Winter Haven, 451 3rd
Street Northwest, Winter
Haven, FL 33881.
Sumter........................ Unincorporated areas July 22, 2010; July Mr. Doug Gilpin, November 26, 2010.............. 120296
of Sumter County (10- 29, 2010; Sumter Chairman, Sumter County
04-1900P). County Times. Board of Commissioners,
910 North Main Street,
Bushnell, FL 33513.
Nevada: Clark..................... City of Las Vegas (10- July 1, 2010; July The Honorable Oscar B. June 22, 2010.................. 325276
09-1223P). 8, 2010; Las Vegas Goodman, Mayor, City of
Review-Journal. Las Vegas, City Hall,
10th Floor, 400 Stewart
Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
89101.
New York: Niagara................. Town of Cambria (07- October 18, 2007; The Honorable Wright H. January 24, 2008............... 360499
02-0919P). October 25, 2007; Ellis, Cambria Town
The Niagara Gazette. Board Supervisor, 4160
Upper Mountain Road,
Sanborn, NY 14132.
North Carolina:
Catawba....................... City of Conover (10- July 7, 2010; July The Honorable Lee E. July 30, 2010.................. 370053
04-2641P). 14, 2010; The Moritz, Jr., Mayor, City
Observer News- of Conover, P.O. Box
Enterprise. 549, Conover, NC 28613.
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Catawba....................... City of Newton (10-04- July 7, 2010; July The Honorable Robert A. July 30, 2010.................. 370057
2641P). 14, 2010; The Mullinax, Mayor, City of
Observer News- Newton, 401 North Main
Enterprise. Avenue, Newton, NC 28658.
Tennessee:
Knox.......................... Unincorporated areas July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Mike June 30, 2010.................. 475433
of Knox County (10- 16, 2010; Knoxville Ragsdale, Knox County
04-1555P). News-Sentinel. Mayor, 400 Main Street,
Suite 615, Knoxville, TN
37902.
Shelby........................ Town of Collierville June 24, 2010; July The Honorable Stan June 17, 2010.................. 470263
(10-04-1188P). 1, 2010; The Joyner, Mayor, Town of
Collierville Herald. Collierville, 500 Poplar
View Parkway,
Collierville, TN 38017.
Utah: Washington.................. City of Washington July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Kenneth November 15, 2010.............. 490182
(10-08-0519P). 16, 2010; The Neilson, Mayor, City of
Spectrum. Washington, 111 North
100 East, Washington, UT
84780.
Wisconsin: Dane................... City of Madison (10- July 9, 2010; July The Honorable Dave July 30, 2010.................. 550083
05-3876P). 16, 2010; Wisconsin Cieslewicz, Mayor, City
State Journal. of Madison, 210 Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Boulevard, City-County
Building, Room 403,
Madison, WI 53703.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: December 3, 2010.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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