[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 239 (Friday, December 12, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69323-69327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-30769]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65


Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency 
Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

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 elevations 
will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new 
buildings and their contents.

EFFECTIVE 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: Doug Bellomo, P.E., Hazard 
Identification Section, Mitigation Division, Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2903.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Emergency Management Agency makes 
the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs for each 
community listed. These modified elevations have been published in 
newspapers of local 2 circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed 
since that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of the 
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate has resolved any 
appeals resulting from this notification.
    The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice. 
However, this rule includes the address of the Chief Executive Officer 
of the community where the modified BFEs determinations are available 
for inspection.
    The modifications 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

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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 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.
    These modified elevations 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 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 Mitigation Division Director of the Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate certifies that this rule is exempt from the 
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because modified BFEs 
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 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 implication 
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.

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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                                           number
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Arizona:
    Gila (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438)  City of Globe (03-09-  June 18, 2003; June    The Honorable Stanley      September 24, 2003.............      040029
                                     0187P).                25, 2003; Arizona      Gibson, Mayor, City of
                                                            Silver Belt.           Globe, 150 North Pine
                                                                                   Street, Globe, Arizona
                                                                                   85501.
    Gila (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438)  Unincorporated Areas   June 18, 2003; June    The Honorable Cruz Salas,  September 24, 2003.............      040028
                                     (03-09-0187P).         25, 2003; Arizona      Chairman, Gila County
                                                            Silver Belt.           Board of Supervisors,
                                                                                   1400 East Ash Street,
                                                                                   Globe, Arizona 85501.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Avondale (02-  May 29, 2003; June 5,  The Honorable Ronald J.    May 22, 2003...................      040038
     7438).                          09-190P).              2003; Arizona          Drake, Mayor, City of
                                                            Republic.              Avondale, 525 North
                                                                                   Central Avenue,
                                                                                   Avondale, Arizona 85323.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Town of Buckeye (03-   June 19, 2003; June    The Honorable Dusty Hull,  May 20, 2003...................      040039
     7438).                          09-0245P).             26, 2003; Buckeye      Mayor, Town of Buckeye,
                                                            Valley News.           100 North Apache Road,
                                                                                   Suite A, Buckeye,
                                                                                   Arizona 85326.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Chandler (03-  May 29, 2003; June 5,  The Honorable Boyd Dunn,   May 7, 2003....................      040040
     7438).                          09-0353P).             2003; Arizona          Mayor, City of Chandler,
                                                            Business Gazette.      55 North Arizona Place,
                                                                                   Suite 301, Chandler,
                                                                                   Arizona 85225.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of El Mirage (02- May 22, 2003; May 29,  The Honorable Robert        August 28, 2003...............      040041
     7438).                          09-945P).              2003; Arizona          Robles, Mayor, City of
                                                            Republic.              El Mirage, P.O. Box 26,
                                                                                   El Mirage, Arizona 85335.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Town of Gila Bend (02- July 3, 2003; July     The Honorable Chuck        October 9, 2003................      040043
     7438).                          09-858P).              10, 2003; Arizona      Turner, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Business Gazette.      Gila Bend, P.O. Box A,
                                                                                   Gila Bend, Arizona 85337.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Phoenix (03-   June 12, 2003; June    The Honorable Skip         May 29, 2003...................      040051
     7438).                          09-0290P).             19, 2003; Arizona      Rimsza, Mayor, City of
                                                            Business Gazette.      Phoenix, 200 West
                                                                                   Washington Street, 11th
                                                                                   Floor, Phoenix, Arizona
                                                                                   85003-1611.

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    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Surprise (02-  May 22, 2003; May 29,  The Honorable Joan H.      August 28, 2003................      040053
     7438).                          09-945P).              2003; Arizona          Shafer, Mayor, City of
                                                            Republic.              Surprise, 12425 West
                                                                                   Bell Road, Suite D-100,
                                                                                   Surprise, Arizona 85374.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated Areas   May 22, 2003; May 29,  The Honorable R. Fulton     August 28, 2003...............      040037
     7438).                          (02-09-945P).          2003; Arizona          Brock, Chairman,
                                                            Republic.              Maricopa County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, 301 West
                                                                                   Jefferson, 10th Floor,
                                                                                   Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated Areas   July 3, 2003; July     The Honorable Don          October 9, 2003................      040037
     7438).                          (02-09-858P).          10, 2003; Arizona      Stapley, Chairman,
                                                            Business Gazette.      Maricopa County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, 301 West
                                                                                   Jefferson, 10th Floor,
                                                                                   Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Town of Youngtown (03- May 22, 2003; May 29,  The Honorable Bryan        August 28, 2003................      040057
     7438).                          09-1014X).             2003; Arizona          Hackbarth, Mayor, Town
                                                            Republic.              of Youngtown, 12030
                                                                                   Clubhouse Square,
                                                                                   Youngtown, Arizona 85363.
    Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438)  City of Tucson (02-09- July 17, 2003; July    The Honorable Bob Walkup,  October 23, 2003...............      040076
                                     873P).                 24, 2003; Daily        Mayor, City of Tucson,
                                                            Territorial.           City Hall, 255 West
                                                                                   Alameda Street, Tucson,
                                                                                   Arizona 85701.
    Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438)  Unincorporated Areas   June 19, 2003; June    The Honorable Ray          September 25, 2003.............      040073
                                     (03-09-0541P).         26, 2003; Arizona      Carroll, Republican
                                                            Daily Star.            County Supervisor, Pima
                                                                                   County District Four,
                                                                                   130 West Congress
                                                                                   Street, 11th Floor,
                                                                                   Tucson, Arizona 85701.
California:
    Contra Costa (FEMA Docket No.:  City of Clayton (03-   May 29, 2003; June 5,  The Honorable Gregory J.   May 9, 2003....................      060027
     B-7438).                        09-0387P).             2003; Contra Costa     Manning, Mayor, City of
                                                            Times.                 Clayton, City Hall, 6000
                                                                                   Heritage Trail, Clayton,
                                                                                   California 94517.
    Los Angeles (FEMA Docket No.:   Unincorporated Areas   May 22, 2003; May 29,  The Honorable Yvonne B.    April 21, 2003.................      065043
     B-7438).                        (02-09-404P).          2003; Los Angeles      Burke, Chair, Los
                                                            Times.                 Angeles County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, 500 West
                                                                                   Temple Street, Los
                                                                                   Angeles, California
                                                                                   90012.
    Placer (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Rocklin (02-   May 7, 2003; May 14,   The Honorable Kathy Lund,  August 13, 2003................      060242
     7438).                          09-810P).              2003; The Rocklin.     Mayor, City of Rocklin,
                                                                                   3970 Rocklin Road,
                                                                                   Rocklin, California
                                                                                   95677-2720.
    Placer (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated Areas   May 7, 2003; May 14,   The Honorable Rex          August 13, 2003................      060239
     7438).                          (02-09-810P).          2003; The Rocklin.     Bloomfield, Chairman,
                                                                                   Placer County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, 175
                                                                                   Fulweiler Avenue,
                                                                                   Auburn, California 95603.
    Sacramento (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas   May 8, 2003; May 15,   The Honorable Illa         August 14, 2003................      060262
     7438).                          (03-09-0080P).         2003; Daily Recorder.  Collin, Chair,
                                                                                   Sacramento County Board
                                                                                   of Supervisors, 700 H
                                                                                   Street, Room 2450,
                                                                                   Sacramento, California
                                                                                   95814.
    San Diego (FEMA Docket No.: B-  City of San Diego (03- June 26, 2003; July    The Honorable Richard M.   June 9, 2003...................      060295
     7438).                          09-0578P).             3, 2003; San Diego     Murphy, Mayor, City of
                                                            Union-Tribune.         San Diego, 202 C Street,
                                                                                   11th Floor, San Diego,
                                                                                   California 92101.
    San Diego (FEMA Docket No.: B-  San City of San        April 24, 2003; May    The Honorable F.H.         July 31, 2003..................      060296
     7438).                          Marcos (03-09-0123P).  1, 2003; The Paper.    ``Corky'' Smith, Mayor,
                                                                                   City of San Marcos, One
                                                                                   Civic Center Drive, San
                                                                                   Marcos, California 92069-
                                                                                   2949.
    Santa Barbara (FEMA Docket      City of Solvang (02-   May 29, 2003; June 5,  The Honorable Beverly      May 7, 2003....................      060756
     No.: B-7438).                   09-1302P).             2003 Santa Barbara     Russ, Mayor, City of
                                                            News Press.            Solvang, P.O. Box 107,
                                                                                   Solvang, California
                                                                                   93464-0107.
    Santa Barbara (FEMA Docket      Unincorporated Areas   July 3, 2003; July     The Honorable Naomi        October 9, 2003................      060331
     No.: B-7438).                   (02-09-179P).          10, 2003; Santa        Schwartz, Chair, Santa
                                                            Barbara News Press.    Barbara County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, 105 East
                                                                                   Anapamu Street, Santa
                                                                                   Barbara, California
                                                                                   93101.
    Santa Cruz (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas   May 8, 2003; May 15,   The Honorable Ellen        August 14, 2003................      060353
     7438).                          (03-09-0475P).         2003; Register-        Pirie, Chair, Santa Cruz
                                                            Pajaronian.            County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, 701 Ocean
                                                                                   Street, Room 500, Santa
                                                                                   Cruz, California 95060.

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    Santa Cruz (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Watsonville    May 8, 2003; May 15,   The Honorable Richard de   August 14, 2003................      060357
     7438).                          (03-09-0475P).         2003; Register-        la Paz, Jr., Mayor, City
                                                            Pajaronian.            of Watsonville,
                                                                                   Administration Building,
                                                                                   Second Floor, 215 Union
                                                                                   Street, Watsonville,
                                                                                   California 95076.
Colorado:
    Adams (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated Areas   May 14, 2003; May 21,  The Honorable Elaine T.    August 20, 2003................      080001
     7438).                          (03-08-0104P).         2003;  Brighton        Valente, Chairman, Adams
                                                            Standard-Blade.        County Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 450 South
                                                                                   Fourth Avenue, Brighton,
                                                                                   Colorado 80601.
    Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Littleton (03- May 22, 2003; May 29,  The Honorable Susan M.     August 28, 2003................      080017
     7438).                          08-0030P).             2003; Littleton        Thornton, Mayor, City of
                                                            Independent.           Littleton, 2255 West
                                                                                   Berry Avenue, Littleton,
                                                                                   Colorado 80165.
    Broomfield (FEMA Docket No.: B- City and County of     June 19, 2003; June    The Honorable Karen        September 25, 2003.............      085073
     7438).                          Broomfield (03-08-     26, 2003; Boulder      Stuart, Mayor, City and
                                     0061P).                Daily Camera.          County of Broomfield,
                                                                                   One DesCombes Drive,
                                                                                   Broomfield, Colorado
                                                                                   80020.
    Broomfield (FEMA Docket No.: B- City and County of     July 16, 2003; July    The Honorable Karen        June 27, 2003..................      085073
     7438).                          Broomfield (03-08-     23, 2003; Broomfield   Stuart, Mayor, City and
                                     0270P).                Enterprise.            County of Broomfield,
                                                                                   One DesCombes Drive,
                                                                                   Broomfield, Colorado
                                                                                   80020.
    Denver (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City and County of     May 15, 2003; May 22,  The Honorable John W.      April 24, 2003.................      080046
     7438).                          Denver (03-08-0210P.   2003; Denver Post.     Hickenlooper, Mayor,
                                                                                   City and County of
                                                                                   Denver, 1437 Bannock
                                                                                   Street, Suite 350,
                                                                                   Denver, Colorado 80202.
    Adams Arapahoe Denver (FEMA     City of Aurora (03-08- May 15, 2003; May 22,  The Honorable Paul E.      April 24, 2003.................      080002
     Docket No.: B-7438).            0210P).                2003; Denver Post.     Tauer, Mayor, City of
                                                                                   Aurora, 15151 East
                                                                                   Alameda Parkway, Fifth
                                                                                   Floor, Aurora, Colorado
                                                                                   80012.
    Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Town of Parker (02-08- April 23, 2003; April  The Honorable Gary         July 30, 2003..................      080310
     7438).                          186P).                 30, 2003; Douglas      Lasater, Mayor, Town of
                                                            County News-Press.     Parker, 20120 East Main
                                                                                   Street, Parker, Colorado
                                                                                   80138-7334.
    Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated Areas   April 23, 2003; April  The Honorable James R.     July 30, 2003..................      080049
     7438).                          (02-08-186P).          30, 2003; Douglas      Sullivan, Chairman,
                                                            County News-Press.     Douglas County, Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 100 Third
                                                                                   Street, Castle Rock,
                                                                                   Colorado 80104.
     Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated Areas   April 23, 2003; April  The Honorable James R.     July 30, 2003..................      080049
     7438).                          (03-08-0096P).         30, 2003; Douglas      Sullivan, Chairman,
                                                            County News-Press.     Douglas County Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 100 Third
                                                                                   Street, Castle Rock,
                                                                                   Colorado 80104.
     El Paso, (FEMA Docket No.: B-  City of Colorado       June 5, 2003; June     The Honorable Lionel       May 13, 2003...................      080060
     7438).                          Springs (03-08-        12, 2003; The          Rivera, Mayor, City of
                                     0223P).                Gazette.               Colorado Springs, P.O.
                                                                                   Box 1575, Colorado
                                                                                   Springs, Colorado 80901.
     Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas   March 19, 2003; March  The Honorable Richard M.   June 26, 2003..................      080087
     7438).                          (03-08-0099P) (03-08-  26, 2003; Canyon       Sheehan, Chairman,
                                     0456P).                Courier.               Jefferson County Board
                                                                                   of Commissioners, 100
                                                                                   Jefferson County
                                                                                   Parkway, Golden,
                                                                                   Colorado 80419.
Hawaii:
     Hawaii (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Hawaii County (02-09-  July 10, 2003; July    The Honorable Harry Kim,   October 16, 2003...............      155166
     7438).                          368P).                 17, 2003; Hawaii       Mayor, County of Hawaii,
                                                            Tribune Herald.        25 Aupuni Street, Hilo,
                                                                                   Hawaii 96720.
     Maui (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Maui County (03-09-    May 29, 2003; June 5,  The Honorable Alan M.      May 6, 2003....................      150003
     7438).                          0116P).                2003; Maui News.       Arakawa, Mayor, Maui
                                                                                   County, 200 South High
                                                                                   Street, Wailuku, Hawaii
                                                                                   96793.
    Maui (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438)  Maui County (03-09-    July 3, 2003; July     The Honorable Alan M.      June 13, 2003..................      150003
                                     0107P).                10, 2003; Maui News.   Arawaka, Mayor, Maui
                                                                                   County, 200 South High
                                                                                   Street, Wailuku, Hawaii
                                                                                   96793.
Idaho:

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     Bonneville (FEMA Docket No.:   City of Ammon (03-10-  July 3, 2003; July     The Honorable Bruce Ard,   June 13, 2003..................      160028
     B-7438).                        0229P).                10, 2003; Post         Mayor, City of Ammon,
                                                            Register.              2135 South Ammon Road,
                                                                                   Ammon, Idaho 83406.
     Bonneville (FEMA Docket No.:   Unincorporated Areas   July 3, 2003; July     The Honorable Lee Stake,   June 13, 2003..................      160027
     B-7438).                        (03-10-0229P).         10, 2003; Post         Chairman, Bonneville
                                                            Register.              County Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 605 North
                                                                                   Capital Avenue, Idaho
                                                                                   Falls, Idaho 83402.
Nevada:
     Independent City (FEMA Docket  City of Carson City    June 19, 2003; June    The Honorable Ray          May 29, 2003...................      320001
     No.: B-7438).                   (01-09-592P).          26, 2003; Nevada       Masayko, Mayor, City of
                                                            Appeal.                Carson City, 201 North
                                                                                   Carson Street, Suite 2,
                                                                                   Carson City, Nevada
                                                                                   89701.
     Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Henderson (03- May 1, 2003; May 8,    The Honorable James        April 21, 2003.................      320005
     7438).                          09-0861X) (03-09-      2003; Las Vegas        Gibson, Mayor, City of
                                     980X).                 Review-Journal.        Henderson, 240 South
                                                                                   Water Street, Henderson,
                                                                                   Nevada 89015.
     Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated Areas   April 24, 2003; May    The Honorable Mary J.      July 31, 2003..................      320003
     7438).                          (02-09-1071P).         1, 2003; Las Vegas     Kincaid-Chauncey, Chair,
                                                            Review-Journal.        Clark County Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 500 South
                                                                                   Grand Central Parkway,
                                                                                   Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.
     Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated Areas   May 1, 2003; May 8,    The Honorable Mary J.      April 21, 2003.................      320003
     7438).                          (03-09-0861X) (03-09-  2003; Las Vegas        Kincaid-Chauncey, Chair,
                                     980X).                 Review-Journal.        Clark County Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 500 South
                                                                                   Grand Central Parkway,
                                                                                   Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.
     Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated Areas   July 10, 2003; July    The Honorable Mary J.      June 19, 2003..................      320003
     7438).                          (02-09-718P).          17, 2003; Las Vegas    Kincaid Chauncey, Chair,
                                                            Review-Journal.        Clark County Board of
                                                                                   Commissioners, 500 South
                                                                                   Grand Central Parkway,
                                                                                   Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.
Texas:
     Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Dallas (00-06- January 31, 2002;      The Honorable Ron Kirk,    November 8, 2000...............      480171
     7438).                          248P).                 February 7, 2002;      Mayor, City of Dallas,
                                                            Dallas Morning News.   1500 Marilla Street,
                                                                                   Dallas, Texas 75201.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: December 5, 2003.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Mitigation Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response 
Directorate.
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