[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 210 (Friday, October 30, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58319-58321]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-29136]
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-7260]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
ACTION: Interim rule.
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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the
base (1% annual chance) flood elevations is appropriate because of new
scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates will be
calculated from the modified base flood elevations for new buildings
and their contents.
DATES: These modified base flood elevations are currently in effect on
the dates listed in the table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate
Map(s) in effect prior to this determination for each listed community.
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 Associate Director for
Mitigation reconsider the changes. The modified elevations may be
changed during the 90-day period.
ADDRESSES: The modified 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 following
table.
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 modified base flood elevations are not
listed for each community in this interim rule. However, the address of
the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified base
flood elevation determinations are available for inspection is
provided.
Any request for reconsideration must be based upon knowledge of
changed conditions, or upon 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 base flood elevations 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 elevations, 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 base flood elevations are in accordance with 44 CFR
65.4.
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
modified base flood elevations are required by the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are required to maintain
community eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory flexibility analysis
has been prepared.
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 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 65
Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
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]
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 newspaper where Chief executive officer of Effective date of Community number
notice was published community modification
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Arizona: Maricopa................. Unincorporated Areas. October 23, 1998..... The Honorable Janice K. September 23, 1998... 040037
October 30, 1998..... Brewer.
Arizona Republic..... Chairman, Maricopa County
Board of Supervisors.
301 Jefferson Street......
Phoenix, Arizona 85003....
Arizona: Maricopa................. City of Phoenix...... October 23, 1998..... The Honorable Skip Rimsza. September 23, 1998... 040051
October 30, 1998..... Mayor, City of Phoenix....
Arizona Republic..... 200 West Washington
Street, 11th Floor.
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-
1611.
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California: Los Angeles........... Unincorporated Areas. October 22, 1998..... The Honorable Yvonne Burke September 18, 1998... 065043
October 29, 1998..... Chairperson, Los Angeles
Daily Commerce....... County Board of
Supervisors.
500 West Temple Street,
Suite 821.
Los Angeles, California
90012.
California: San Diego............. City of San Diego.... September 23, 1998... The Honorable Susan August 24, 1998...... 060295
September 30, 1998... Golding.
San Diego Union- Mayor, City of San Diego..
Tribune. 202 C Street, 11th Floor..
San Diego, California
92101.
Colorado: Jefferson............... City of Lakewood..... October 15, 1998..... The Honorable Linda Morton September 24, 1998... 085075
October 22, 1998..... Mayor, City of Lakewood...
Jefferson Sentinel... 445 South Allison Parkway.
Lakewood, Colorado 80226-
3105.
Iowa: Polk........................ City of Des Moines... October 16, 1998..... The Honorable Preston A. January 21, 1999..... 190227
October 23, 1998..... Daniels.
Des Moines Register.. Mayor, City of Des Moines.
400 East First Street.....
Des Moines, Iowa 50309....
Iowa: Polk........................ City of West Des October 16, 1998..... The Honorable Gene Meyer.. January 21, 1999..... 190231
Moines. October 23, 1998..... Mayor, City of West Des
Western Express...... Moines.
P.O. Box 65320............
West Des Moines, Iowa
50265.
Iowa: Polk........................ City of Windsor October 16, 1998..... The Honorable Donald C. January 21, 1999..... 190687
Heights. October 23, 1998..... Steele.
Western Express...... Mayor, City of Windsor
Heights.
1133 66th Street..........
Windsor Heights, Iowa
50311.
Kansas: Kingman................... City of Kingman...... September 25, 1998... The Honorable Jack D. Ford December 31, 1998.... 200183
October 2, 1998...... Mayor, City of Kingman....
Kingman Leader P.O. Box 168..............
Courier. Kingman, Kansas 67068.....
Kansas: Johnson................... City of Lenexa....... October 2, 1998...... The Honorable Joan Bowman. September 2, 1998.... 200168
October 9, 1998...... Mayor, City of Lenexa.....
Olathe Daily News.... City Hall.................
12350 West 87th Street
Parkway.
Lenexa, Kansas 66215......
Kansas: Johnson................... City of Olathe....... September 23, 1998... The Honorable Larry L. August 24, 1998...... 200173
September 30, 1998... Campbell.
Olathe Daily News.... Mayor, City of Olathe.....
P.O. Box 768..............
Olathe, Kansas 66051-0768.
Nebraska: Sarpy................... City of Papillion.... September 16, 1998... The Honorable Pete Goodman August 14, 1998...... 315275
September 23, 1998... Mayor, City of Papillion..
The Papillion Times.. City Hall.................
122 East Third Street.....
Papillion, Nebraska 68046.
Nevada: Clark..................... Unincorporated Areas. September 23, 1998... The Honorable Yvonne August 28, 1998...... 320003
September 30, 1998... Atkinson Gates.
Las Vegas Review Chairperson, Clark County
Journal. Board of Supervisors.
500 Grand Central Parkway.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155...
New Mexico: Bernalillo............ City of Albuquerque.. October 8, 1998...... The Honorable Jim Baca.... September 11, 1998... 350002
October 15, 1998..... Mayor, City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Journal.. P.O. Box 1293.............
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87103.
New Mexico: Bernalillo............ City of Albuquerque.. October 23, 1998..... The Honorable Jim Baca.... September 18, 1998... 350002
October 30, 1998..... Mayor, City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Journal.. P.O. Box 1293.............
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87103.
Texas: Bexar...................... City of Alamo Heights October 8, 1998...... The Honorable Robert January 13, 1999..... 480036
October 15, 1998..... Biechlin.
North San Antonio Mayor, City of Alamo
Times. Heights.
6116 Broadway.............
San Antonio, Texas 78209..
Texas: Brazos..................... City of Bryan........ October 20, 1998..... The Honorable Lonnie September 18, 1998... 480082
October 27, 1998..... Stabler.
Bryan-College Station Mayor, City of Bryan......
Eagle. P.O. Box 1000.............
Bryan, Texas 77805........
Texas: Denton and Dallas.......... City of Carrollton... September 11, 1998... The Honorable Milburn August 19, 1998...... 480167
September 18, 1998... Gravley.
Metrocrest News...... Mayor, City of Carrollton.
P.O. Box 110535...........
Carrollton, Texas 75011-
0535.
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Texas: Denton..................... City of Denton....... September 23, 1998... The Honorable Jack Miller. August 24, 1998...... 480194
September 30, 1998... Mayor, City of Denton.....
Denton Record 215 East McKinney Street..
Chronicle. Denton, Texas 76201.......
Texas: Denton..................... Unincorporated Areas. September 11, 1998... The Honorable Jeff Moseley August 19, 1998...... 480774
September 18, 1998... Denton County Judge.......
Denton Record Courthouse-on-the-Square..
Chronicle. 110 West Hickory Street...
Denton, Texas 76201.......
Texas: Denton..................... City of Highland October 21, 1998..... The Honorable Austin Adams September 21, 1998... 481105
Village. October 28, 1998..... Mayor, City of Highland
Lewisville News...... Village.
City Hall.................
1800 F.M. 407.............
Highland Village, Texas
75077.
Texas: Denton..................... City of Lewisville... September 11, 1998... The Honorable Bobbie J. August 19, 1998...... 480195
September 18, 1998... Mitchell.
Lewisville News...... Mayor, City of Lewisville.
P.O. Box 299022...........
Lewisville, Texas 75029-
9002.
Texas: Denton..................... City of Lewisville... October 21, 1998..... The Honorable Bobbie J. September 21, 1998... 480195
October 28, 1998..... Mitchell.
Lewisville News...... Mayor, City of Lewisville.
P.O. Box 299002...........
Lewisville, Texas 75029-
9002.
Washington: Grays Harbor.......... City of Aberdeen..... October 16, 1998..... The Honorable Chuck Gurrad September 3, 1998.... 530058
October 23, 1998..... Mayor, City of Aberdeen...
The Daily World...... 200 East Market Street....
Aberdeen, Washington 98520
Washington: King.................. City of Bellevue..... October 16, 1998..... The Honorable Don Davidson September 10, 1998... 530074
October 23, 1998..... Mayor, City of Bellevue...
The Eastside Journal. P.O. Box 90012............
Bellevue, Washington 98009-
9102.
Washington: Grays Harbor.......... City of Cosmopolis... October 15, 1998..... The Honorable Jerry Raines September 3, 1998.... 530059
October 22, 1998..... Mayor, City of Cosmopolis.
Montesano Vidette.... P.O. Box G................
Cosmopolis, Washington
98537.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: October 26, 1998.
Michael J. Armstrong,
Associate Director for Mitigation.
[FR Doc. 98-29136 Filed 10-29-98; 8:45 am]
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