[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 134 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37786-37789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18723]


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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

44 CFR Part 67


Final Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Base (1% annual chance) flood elevations and modified base 
flood elevations are made final for the communities listed below. The 
base flood elevations and modified base flood elevations are the basis 
for the floodplain management measures that

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each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being 
already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for 
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

EFFECTIVE DATE: The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map 
(FIRM) showing base flood elevations and modified base flood elevations 
for each community. This date may be obtained by contacting the office 
where the FIRM is available for inspection as indicated in the table 
below.

ADDRESSES: The final base flood elevations 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: Matthew B. Miller, P.E., Chief, 
Hazards Study Branch, Mitigation Directorate, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3461.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
makes final determinations listed below of base flood elevations and 
modified base flood elevations for each community listed. The proposed 
base flood elevations and proposed modified base flood elevations were 
published in newspapers of local circulation and an opportunity for the 
community or individuals to appeal the proposed determinations to or 
through the community was provided for a period of ninety (90) days. 
The proposed base flood elevations and proposed modified base flood 
elevations were also published in the Federal Register.
    This final rule is issued in accordance with Section 110 of the 
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 
67.
    FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone 
areas in accordance with 44 CFR Part 60.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to 
review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the 
address cited below for each community.
    The base flood elevations and modified base flood elevations are 
made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected 
locations in each community are shown.

National Environmental Policy Act

    This rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR 
Part 10, Environmental Consideration. No environmental impact 
assessment has been prepared.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Associate Director for Mitigation certifies that this rule is 
exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because 
final or modified base flood elevations are required by the Flood 
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and are required to 
establish and maintain community eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory 
flexibility analysis has been prepared.

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 12612, Federalism

    This rule involves no policies that have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, dated October 26, 1987.

Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets the applicable standards of Section 2(b)(2) of 
Executive Order 12778.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

    Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, 44 CFR Part 67 is amended to read 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. 67.11  [Amended]

    2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.11 are 
amended as follows:

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                                                               #Depth in
                                                              feet above
                                                              ground.  *
               Source of flooding and location                 Elevation
                                                                in feet 
                                                                (NGVD). 
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                          ARKANSAS                                      
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   West Memphis (City), Crittenden County (FEMA Docket No.              
                            7242)                                       
                                                                        
Fifteen Mile Bayou:                                                     
  Approximately 1.6 miles downstream of U.S. Highways 70 and            
   79.......................................................        *209
  At confluence with Ten Mile Bayou Diversion Ditch.........        *211
  At Missouri Pacific Railroad..............................        *212
Ten Mile Bayou Diversion Ditch:                                         
   At confluence with Fifteen Mile Bayou....................        *211
  Approximately 850 feet downstream of North Frontage Road..        *214
  At confluence with Ten Mile Bayou.........................        *215
Ten Mile Bayou:                                                         
  At confluence with Ten Mile Bayou Diversion Ditch.........        *215
  At Missouri Pacific Railroad..............................        *215
  Approximately 1 mile upstream of Missouri Pacific Railroad        *215
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at 205 South Redding, West            
 Memphis, Arkansas.                                                     
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                         CALIFORNIA                                     
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  Firebaugh (City), Fresno and Madera Counties (FEMA Docket             
                          No. 7242)                                     
                                                                        
San Joaquin River:                                                      
  Approximately 2.1 miles downstream of 7 1/2 Avenue........        *141
  Approximately 1.9 miles upstream of 7 1/2 Avenue..........        *146
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Firebaugh              
 City Hall, 1575 11th Street, Firebaugh, California.                    
                                                                        
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 Fresno County (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No. 7242)            
                                                                        
San Joaquin River:                                                      
  Approximately 5.6 miles downstream of confluence of                   
   Firebaugh Wasteway.......................................        *138
  0.2 mile upstream of confluence of Firebaugh Wasteway with            
   San Joaquin River........................................        *147
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the Fresno County                  
 Office, 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno, California.                        
                                                                        
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 Madera County (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No. 7242)            
                                                                        
San Joaquin River:                                                      
  Approximately 5.6 miles downstream of confluence of                   
   Firebaugh Wasteway.......................................        *138
  Approximately 0.2 mile upstream of confluence of Firebaugh            
   Wasteway with San Joaquin River..........................        *147
Maps are available for inspection at the Madera County                  
 Engineering Department, 135 West Yosemite Avenue, Madera,              
 California.                                                            
                                                                        
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     Winters (City), Yolo County (FEMA Docket No. 7242)                 
                                                                        
Dry Creek:                                                              
  Approximately 1,900 feet downstream of private road                   
   (wooden bridge)..........................................        *121

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  Approximately 450 feet downstream of private road (wooden             
   bridge)..................................................        *121
  Approximately 5,010 feet (0.95 mile) upstream of State                
   Highway 128..............................................        *150
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Winters                
 Department of Public Works, 318 First Street, Winters,                 
 California.                                                            
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   Warren County (and Incorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No.              
                            7242)                                       
                                                                        
North River:                                                            
  Approximately 1,000 feet downstream of Chicago, Rock                  
   Island and Pacific Railroad..............................        +780
  Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of 33rd Avenue..........        +832
Plug Run:                                                               
  Approximately 500 feet downstream of Summerset Road.......        +796
  Approximately 3,700 feet upstream of Chicago, Rock Island             
   and Pacific Railroad.....................................        +845
Unnamed Tributary No. 1:                                                
  Approximately 160 feet downstream of 165th Place..........        +782
  Approximately 400 feet downstream of South Fifth Street...        +802
Unnamed Tributary No. 2:                                                
  Approximately 800 feet downstream of Chicago, Rock Island             
   and Pacific Railroad.....................................        +780
  Approximately 1,300 feet upstream of South Fifth Street...        +800
Middle Creek:                                                           
  Approximately 1,900 feet downstream of 50th Avenue........        +859
  Just upstream of 20th Avenue..............................        +948
Cavitt Creek:                                                           
  Approximately 1,200 feet downstream of Grimes Street......        +802
  Just upstream of West Iowa Avenue.........................        +868
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the Warren County                  
 Courthouse Annex, 217 West Salem, Indianola, Iowa.                     
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Carlisle               
 City Hall, 195 North First Street, Carlisle, Iowa.                     
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Norwalk                
 City Hall, 705 North Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa.                            
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Indianola              
 City Hall, 110 North First Street, Indianola, Iowa.                    
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Ackworth               
 City Hall, 104 Main Street, Ackworth, Iowa.                            
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Cumming                
 City Hall, 607 Station Street, Cumming, Iowa.                          
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                          LOUISIANA                                     
                                                                        
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 Acadia Parish (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No. 7242)            
Bayou Queue de Tortue:                                                  
  Approximately 2,400 feet downstream of State Route 719....         *27
  Approximately 50 feet downstream of State Route 719.......         *28
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at 568 Court Circle,                  
 Crowley, Louisiana.                                                    
                                                                        
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   Ville Platte (Town), Evangeline Parish (FEMA Docket No.              
                            7238)                                       
                                                                        
Tributary No. 1:                                                        
  Approximately 5,000 feet above confluence with Bayou Joe              
   Marcel (at the downstream corporate limit)...............         *65
  Approximately 7,000 feet above confluence with Bayou Joe              
   Marcel...................................................         *67
Tributary No. 2:                                                        
   Approximately 900 feet above confluence with Bayou Joe               
   Marcel...................................................         *64
   Approximately 400 feet upstream of Reed Street...........         *73
Tributary No. 3:                                                        
  Approximately 500 feet above confluence with Bayou Joe                
   Marcel...................................................         *65
  Approximately 100 feet downstream of Northeast Avenue.....         *74
Coulee de Manuel:                                                       
   Approximately 70 feet downstream of the Louisiana Highway            
   10 bridge................................................         *68
   Approximately 170 feet upstream of the Louisiana Highway             
   10 bridge................................................         *68
Maps are available for inspection at 342 West Main Street,              
 Ville Platte, Louisiana.                                               
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                           NEVADA                                       
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  Lyon County (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No. 7242)             
                                                                        
 Overflow Area North of Truckee Canal:                                  
  Approximately 100 feet downstream of Southern Pacific                 
   Railroad.................................................      *4,133
   Approximately 6,350 feet upstream of Main Street.........      *4,193
Overflow Area North of Truckee Canal (Unnamed Ditch):                   
  At confluence with Overflow Area North of Truckee Canal...      *4,158
  Approximately 5,020 feet upstream of confluence with                  
   Overflow Area North of Truckee Canal.....................      *4,193
Maps are available for inspection at Lyon County Community              
 Development, 16 South Center Street, Yerington, Nevada.                
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Ector County (and Incorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No. 7242)            
                                                                        
                       Monahans Draw:                                   
Approximately 6,200 feet downstream of Grandview Road.......      *2,834
Approximately 100 feet downstream of Crane Avenue...........      *2,876
At intersection of Tripp Avenue and 23rd Street.............      *2,940
Approximately 50 feet upstream of State Route 866...........      *3,042
                 Monahans Draw Tributary 1:                             
At confluence with Monahans Draw............................      *2,930
Just downstream of Cypress Road.............................      *2,963
                 Monahans Draw Tributary 2:                             
At confluence with Monahans Draw Tributary 2................      *2,977
Approximately 350 feet upstream of Damascus Drive...........      *2,985
Approximately 300 feet upstream of Westcliff Drive..........      *3,000
Approximately 3,500 feet upstream of Westcliff Drive, just              
 downstream of an unnamed road..............................      *3,015
                       Muskingum Draw:                                  
At confluence with Monahans Draw............................      *2,868
At 57th Street..............................................      *2,942
Just upstream of Loop 338, located just upstream of Sprague             
 Avenue.....................................................      *2,967
               Muskingum Draw-South Tributary:                          
At confluence with Muskingum Draw...........................      *2,955
At divergence from Muskingum Draw at Sprague Avenue.........      *2,963
           Muskingum Draw-South Overflow Channel:                       
At Stoner Road..............................................      *2,960
                 West Side Drainage Channel:                            
At confluence with Monahans Draw............................      *2,896
Just upstream of Park Boulevard.............................      *2,905
Approximately 200 feet upstream of Santa Monica Drive.......      *2,914
                       Stream WSDC-D:                                   
At intersection of Third and Edison Streets.................      *2,896
At Harless Avenue near the intersection of West 13th Street.      *2,906
                       Stream WSDC-DD:                                  
At intersection of Third Street and Kelly Avenue............      *2,895
Just east of West County Road near its intersection with                
 Park Boulevard.............................................      *2,901
East Side Channel:                                                      
  At confluence with Far East Channel.......................      *2,855
  Approximately 500 feet upstream of U.S. 80 Frontage Road..      *2,888

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  Just downstream of Custer Avenue..........................       2,910
East Side Channel Split Flow:                                           
  Approximately 800 feet upstream of confluence with East               
   Side Channel.............................................      *2,888
  Approximately 600 feet upstream of Pueblo Avenue..........      *2,905
Stream ESC-1:                                                           
  At confluence with East Side Channel......................      *2,888
  Approximately 780 feet upstream of Pagewood Avenue........      *2,895
Far East Channel:                                                       
  Approximately 670 feet upstream of confluence of East Side            
   Channel..................................................      *2,856
  Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of U.S. 80 Frontage Road      *2,878
  Approximately 150 feet upstream of Maple Avenue...........      *2,906
Stream FEC-1:                                                           
  At confluence with Far East Channel.......................      *2,887
  Approximately 300 feet downstream of 42nd Street (or 2,800            
   feet upstream of confluence with Far East Channel).......      *2,899
Stream FEC-1A:                                                          
  At confluence with Stream FEC-1...........................      *2,892
  At divergence from Far East Channel.......................      *2,905
Stream FEC-S:                                                           
  At confluence with Far East Channel.......................      *2,900
  At divergence from Stream FEC-1A..........................      *2,903
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the Public Works                   
 Department, County Annex Building, 1010 East Eighth Street,            
 Odessa, Texas.                                                         
                                                                        
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Maps are available for inspection at the City of Odessa City            
 Hall, 411 West Eighth, Odessa, Texas.                                  
                                                                        
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   Gonzales County (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No.              
                            7242)                                       
San Marcos River:                                                       
  Approximately 1,600 feet downstream of the confluence of              
   Plum Creek at the County boundary........................        *340
  Approximately 200 feet upstream of U.S. Highway 10 at the             
   County boundary..........................................        *356
Maps are available for inspection at the Gonzales County                
 Courthouse, 1709 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, Texas.                  
                                                                        
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  Guadalupe County (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No.              
                            7242)                                       
                                                                        
San Marcos River:                                                       
  Approximately 175 feet upstream of U.S. Highway 10 at the             
   easternmost County boundary..............................        *355
  Just upstream of U.S. Highway 90..........................        *379
  Just upstream of State Highway 671........................        *409
  Just upstream of State Highway 20.........................        *442
  At Farm Market Road 1977..................................        *485
  Approximately 1.9 miles upstream of Access Road at the                
   northernmost County boundary.............................        *551
                                                                        
   Maps are available for inspection at 415 East Donegan,               
                       Seguin, Texas.                                   
                                                                        
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 Henderson County (and Incorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No.             
                            7242)                                       
                                                                        
Cedar Creek Lake:                                                       
  Along shoreline of Cedar Creek Lake.......................        *323
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Payne                  
 Springs Community Center, Highway 198, Payne Springs,                  
 Texas.                                                                 
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Tool City              
 Hall, Highway 274, Tool, Texas.                                        
 Maps are available for inspection at the City of Log Cabin             
 City Hall, 14387 Alamo Road, Log Cabin, Texas.                         
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Caney City             
 City Hall, 15241 Barron Road, Caney City, Texas.                       
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Seven                  
 Points City Hall, Highway 85, Seven Points, Texas.                     
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Star Harbor            
 City Hall, 99 Sunset Street, Malakoff, Texas.                          
Maps are available for inspection at the Town of Enchanted              
 Oaks Town Hall, 111 Deerwood, Mabank, Texas.                           
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Gun Barrel             
 City City Hall, 1810 West Main, Gun Barrel City, Texas.                
Maps are available for inspection at 102 East Tyler Avenue,             
 Athens, Texas.                                                         
                                                                        
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Hunt County (and Incorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No. 7218)             
                                                                        
Farber Creek:                                                           
  Just downstream of FM 1903................................        *488
  Just upstream of southwestbound Interstate Highway 30.....        *513
  Approximately 200 feet upstream of Shelby Avenue..........        *549
  Approximately 2,750 feet upstream of Shelby Avenue........        *560
Long Branch Creek:                                                      
  Approximately 3,550 feet above mouth......................        *498
  Approximately 6,200 feet above mouth......................        *504
  Approximately 100 feet upstream of Stonewall Street.......        *523
  Just upstream of State Highways 66 and 315 and U.S.                   
   Highway 69...............................................        *560
Mullaney Creek:                                                         
  Approximately 1,600 feet above mouth......................        *498
  At City of Greenville corporate limits....................        *507
  Just upstream of Tracy Street.............................        *546
Mustang Branch:                                                         
  Approximately 1,300 feet downstream of FM 1570............        *505
  Approximately 6,750 feet upstream of County Road 2126.....        *533
Turtle Creek:                                                           
  At confluence with Long Branch Creek......................        *508
  Approximately 400 feet upstream of Moulton Street.........        *518
  Approximately 150 feet downstream of Dent Road............        *529
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the Hunt County                    
 Courthouse, 2500 Lee Street, Greenville, Texas.                        
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the City of Greenville             
 Public Works Department, 2315 Johnson Street, Greenville,              
 Texas.                                                                 
                                                                        
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   Victoria County (Unincorporated Areas) (FEMA Docket No.              
                            7242)                                       
Coleto Creek:                                                           
  Just upstream of FM 466...................................         *66
  Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of Southern Pacific                  
   Railroad.................................................         *86
Whispering Creek:                                                       
  Approximately 830 feet upstream of John Stockbauer Drive..        *111
  Approximately 3,600 feet upstream of Loop 463.............        *118
                                                                        
Maps are available for inspection at the Victoria County                
 Floodplain Administration, 2805A North Navarro, Victoria,              
 Texas.                                                                 
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, Flood Insurance)

    Dated: July 7, 1998.
Michael J. Armstrong,
Associate Director for Mitigation.
[FR Doc. 98-18723 Filed 7-13-98; 8:45 am]
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