[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 108 (Monday, June 5, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35584-35587]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-13999]


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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket No. FEMA-7320]


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-percent-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 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, or (e-mail) [email protected].

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.

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    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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                                                             Dates and name of
         State and county                  Location           newspaper where     Chief executive officer    Effective date of modification   Community
                                                           notice was published         of community                                             No.
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Arizona: Pima.....................  Unincorporated Areas.  January 20, 2000,     The Honorable Sharon       November 2, 1999...............       060344
                                                            January 27, 2000,     Bronson, Chairperson,
                                                            The Arizona Daily     Pima County Board of
                                                            Star.                 Supervisors, 130 West
                                                                                  Congress, 11th Floor,
                                                                                  Tucson, Arizona 85701.
California: Orange................  City of Anaheim......  January 6, 2000,      The Honorable Tom Daly,    December 22, 1999..............       060213
                                                            January 13, 2000,     Mayor, City of Anaheim,
                                                            Anaheim Bulletin.     P.O. Box 3222, Anaheim,
                                                                                  California 92803.
Colorado:
    Arapahoe......................  Unincorporated Areas.  February 3, 2000,     The Honorable Steve Ward,  January 6, 2000................       080011
                                                            February 10, 2000,    Chairman, Arapahoe
                                                            The Villager.         County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, 5334
                                                                                  South Prince Street,
                                                                                  Littleton, Colorado
                                                                                  80166-0060.
    Larimer.......................  City of Fort Collins.  January 26, 2000,     The Honorable Ray          December 22, 1999..............       080102
                                                            February 2, 2000,     Martinez, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Coloradoan.       Fort Collins, P.O. Box
                                                                                  580, Fort Collins,
                                                                                  Colorado 80522-0580.
    El Paso.......................  City of Colorado       January 4, 2000,      The Honorable Mary Lou     December 14, 1999..............       080060
                                     Springs.               January 11, 2000,     Makepeace, Mayor, City
                                                            Gazette Telegraph.    of Colorado Springs,
                                                                                  P.O. Box 1575, Colorado
                                                                                  Springs, Colorado 80901-
                                                                                  1575.
    Jefferson.....................  Unincorporated Areas.  January 19, 2000,     The Honorable Michelle     December 22, 1999..............       080087
                                                            January 26, 2000,     Lawrence, Chairperson,
                                                            Columbine Community   Jefferson County Board
                                                            Charter.              of Commissioners, 100
                                                                                  Jefferson County
                                                                                  Parkway, Suite 5550,
                                                                                  Golden, Colorado 80419.
    Larimer.......................  Unincorporated Areas.  January 26, 2000,     The Honorable Cheryl       December 22, 1999..............       080101
                                                            February 2, 2000,     Olson, Chairperson,
                                                            The Coloradoan.       Larimer County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, P.O. Box
                                                                                  1190, Fort Collins,
                                                                                  Colorado 80522-1190.
Hawaii: Hawaii....................  Hawaii...............  February 2, 2000,     The Honorable Stephen K.   January 6, 2000................       155166
                                                            February 9, 2000,     Yamashiro, Mayor, Hawaii
                                                            West Hawaii Today.    County, 25 Aupuni
                                                                                  Street, Room 202, Hilo,
                                                                                  Hawaii 96720-4252.
Missouri:

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    Butler........................  Unincorporated Areas.  January 24, 2000,     The Honorable Joe          January 27, 2000...............       290044
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Humphrey, Commissioner,
                                                            Daily American        Butler County, Butler
                                                            Republic.             County Courthouse, Room
                                                                                  203, Poplar Bluff,
                                                                                  Missouri 63901.
    St. Louis.....................  City of Chesterfield.  January 11, 2000,     The Honorable Nancy        April 17, 2000.................       290896
                                                            January 18, 2000,     Greenwood, Mayor, City
                                                            St. Louis Countian.   of Chesterfield, 16052
                                                                                  Swingley Ridge Road,
                                                                                  Suite 100, Chesterfield,
                                                                                  Missouri 63017.
    Butler........................  City of Poplar Bluff.  January 24, 2000,     The Honorable Reid         December 27, 1999..............       290047
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Forrester, Mayor, City
                                                            Daily American        of Poplar Bluff, City
                                                            Republic.             Hall, 101 Oak Street,
                                                                                  Poplar Bluff, Missouri
                                                                                  63901.
    Pemiscot......................  City of Steele.......  February 3, 2000,     The Honorable Keith        December 20, 1999..............       290279
                                                            February 10, 2000,    Samford, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Steele            Steele, 115 South Walnut
                                                            Enterprise.           Street, Steele, Missouri
                                                                                  63877.
    St. Louis.....................  City of Wildwood.....  January 11, 2000,     The Honorable R. W.        April 17, 2000.................       290922
                                                            January 18, 2000,     Marcantano, Mayor, City
                                                            St. Louis Countian.   of Wildwood, 16962
                                                                                  Manchester Road,
                                                                                  Wildwood, Missouri 63040.
New Mexico:
    Sandoval......................  Town of Bernalillo...  January 24, 2000,     The Honorable Charles      December 14, 1999..............       350056
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Aguilar, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Albuquerque Journal.  Bernalillo, P.O. Box
                                                                                  638, Bernalillo, New
                                                                                  Mexico 87004.
    Sandoval......................  City of Rio Rancho...  January 24, 2000,     The Honorable John         December 14, 1999..............       350146
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Jennings, Mayor, City of
                                                            Albquerque Journal.   Rio Rancho, P.O. Box
                                                                                  15550, Rio Rancho, New
                                                                                  Mexico 87174.
    Sandoval......................  Unincorporated Areas.  January 24, 2000,     Ms. Debbie Hays, County,   December 14, 1999..............       350055
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Manager, Sandoval
                                                            Albuquerque Journal.  County, P.O. Box 40,
                                                                                  Bernalillo, New Mexico
                                                                                  87004.
Texas:
    Dallas........................  City of Dallas.......  December 28, 1999,    The Honorable Ron Kirk,    December 2, 1999...............       480171
                                                            January 4, 2000,      Mayor, City of Dallas,
                                                            Dallas Morning News.  City Hall, 1500 Marilla
                                                                                  Street, Dallas, Texas
                                                                                  75201.
    Dallas........................  City of Dallas.......  January 5, 2000,      The Honorable Ron Kirk,    December 15, 1999..............       480171
                                                            January 12, 2000,     Mayor, City of Dallas,
                                                            Dallas Morning News.  City Hall, 1500 Marilla,
                                                                                  Dallas, Texas 75201.
    Dallas........................  City of Dallas.......  January 17, 2000,     The Honorable Ron Kirk,    December 20, 1999..............       480171
                                                            January 24, 2000,     Mayor, City of Dallas,
                                                            Dallas Morning News.  City Hall, 1500 Marilla,
                                                                                  Dallas, Texas 75201.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Euless.......  January 24, 2000,     The Honorable Mary Lib     December 22, 1999..............       480593
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Saleh, Mayor, City of
                                                            Fort Worth Star-      Euless, 201 North Ector
                                                            Telegram.             Drive, Euless, Texas
                                                                                  76039.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth...  January 24, 2000,     The Honorable Kenneth      December 22, 1999..............       480596
                                                            January 31, 2000,     Barr, Mayor, City of
                                                            Fort Worth Star-      Fort Worth, 1000
                                                            Telegram.             Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
    Harris........................  Unincorporated Areas.  December 28, 1999,    The Honorable Robert       December 15, 1999..............       480287
                                                            January 4, 2000,      Eckels, Harris County
                                                            Houston Chronicle.    Judge, Harris County,
                                                                                  1001 Preston Street,
                                                                                  Suite 911, Houston,
                                                                                  Texas 77002.
    Harris........................  Unincorporated Areas.  December 28, 1999,    The Honorabale Robert      April 3, 2000..................       480287
                                                            January 4, 2000,      Eckels, Harris County
                                                            Houston Chronicle.    Judge, 1001 Preston
                                                                                  Street, Suite 911,
                                                                                  Houston, Texas 77002.
    Bexar.........................  Town of Hollywood      January 5, 2000,      The Honorable Gary         April 11, 2000.................       480040
                                     Park.                  January 12, 2000,     Mercer, Mayor, Town of
                                                            San Antonio Express-  Hollywood Park, Two
                                                            News.                 Mecca Drive, Hollywood
                                                                                  Park, Texas 78232.
    Midland.......................  City of Midland......  January 4, 2000,      The Honorable Robert       December 7, 1999...............       480477
                                                            January 11, 2000,     Burns, Mayor, City of
                                                            Midland Reporter-     Midland, P.O. Box 1152,
                                                            Telegram.             Midland, Texas 79702-
                                                                                  1152.
    Bexar.........................  City of San Antonio..  February 4, 2000,     The Honorable Howard W.    May 11, 2000...................       480045
                                                            February 11, 2000,    Peak, Mayor, City of San
                                                            San Antonio Express-  Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            News.                 839966, San Antonio,
                                                                                  Texas 78282-3966.

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    Bexar.........................  City of San Antonio..  January 5, 2000,      The Honorable Howard W.    April 11, 2000.................       480045
                                                            January 12, 2000,     Peak, Mayor, City of San
                                                            San Antonio Express-  Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            News.                 839966, San Antonio,
                                                                                  Texas 78283-3966.
    Bexar.........................  City of Shavano Park.  January 5, 2000,      The Honorable Tommy        April 11, 2000.................       480047
                                                            January 12, 2000,     Peyton, Mayor, City of
                                                            San Antonio Express-  Shavano Park, 99
                                                            news.                 Saddletree Road, San
                                                                                  Antonio, Texas 78231.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood 
Insurance'')

    Dated: May 17, 2000.
Michael J. Armstrong,
Associate Director for Mitigation.
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