[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 514-516]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-161]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket No. FEMA-D-7549]


Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

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

ACTION: Interim rule.

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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the 
Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because 
of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates 
will be calculated from the modified BFEs for new buildings and their 
contents.

DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed 
in the table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMs) 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 Director reconsider the 
changes. The modified elevations may be changed during the 90-day 
period.

ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for 
inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each 
community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Bellomo, P.E., Hazard 
Identification Section, Emergency Preparedness and Response 
Directorate, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-
2903.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The modified BFEs are not listed for each 
community in this interim rule. However, the address of the Chief 
Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFE 
determinations are available for inspection is provided.
    Any request for reconsideration must be based 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 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.
    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 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.


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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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                                                             Dates and name of
         State and county                  Location           newspaper where     Chief executive officer of    Effective date of       Community No.
                                                            notice was published           community               modification
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Delaware:
  Kent............................  City of Dover........  Nov. 24, 2003,         Mr. Anthony J. DePrima,     Dec. 26, 2003........  100006 H
                                                            Delaware State News.   AICP, City of Dover
                                                                                   Manager, P.O. Box 4751,
                                                                                   Dover, Delaware 19903-
                                                                                   0475.
  New Castle......................  Unincorporated areas.  Nov. 10, 2003, Nov.    Mr. Thomas P. Gordon, New   Oct. 30, 2003........  105085 G
                                                            17, 2003, The News     Castle County Executive,
                                                            Journal.               New Castle County
                                                                                   Government Center, 87
                                                                                   Reads Way, New Castle,
                                                                                   Delaware 19720.
Florida:
  Duval...........................  City of Jacksonville.  Nov. 21, 2003, Nov.    The Honorable John Peyton,  Nov. 10, 2003........  120077 E
                                                            28, 2003, The          Mayor of the City of
                                                            Florida Times-Union.   Jacksonville, 4th Floor,
                                                                                   City Hall at St. James,
                                                                                   117 West Duval Street,
                                                                                   Suite 400, Jacksonville,
                                                                                   Florida 32202.
  Orange..........................  Unincorporated areas.  Nov. 5, 2003, Nov.     M. Krishnamurthy, Ph.D.,    Feb. 11, 2004........  120179 E
                                                            12, 2003, Orlando      P.E., Orange County
                                                            Sentinel.              Stormwater Management
                                                                                   Manager, 4200 South John
                                                                                   Young Parkway, Orlando,
                                                                                   Florida 32839.
Georgia:
  Fulton..........................  City of Alpharetta...  Oct. 10, 2003, Oct.    The Honorable Arthur        Oct. 3, 2003.........  130084 E
                                                            17, 2003, Fulton       Letchas, Mayor of the
                                                            County Daily Report.   City of Alpharetta, Two
                                                                                   South Main Street,
                                                                                   Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.
  Fulton..........................  City of Roswell......  Oct. 10, 2003, Oct.    The Honorable Jere Wood,    Oct. 3, 2003.........  130088 E
                                                            17, 2003, Fulton       Mayor of the City of
                                                            County Daily Report.   Roswell, 38 Hill Street,
                                                                                   Suite 115, Roswell,
                                                                                   Georgia 30075.
  Oconee..........................  City of Watkinsville.  Dec. 4, 2003, Dec.     The Honorable W. B.         May 20, 2003.........  130369 A
                                                            11, 2003, Oconee       Hardigree, Mayor of the
                                                            Enterprise.            City of Watkinsville,
                                                                                   P.O. Box 27,
                                                                                   Watkinsville, Georgia
                                                                                   31827.
Kentucky:
  Jefferson.......................  Unincorporated areas.  Oct. 27, 2003, Nov.    The Honorable Jerry         Oct. 17, 2003........  210120 D
                                                            3, 2003, The Courier-  Abramson, Mayor of Metro
                                                            Journal.               Louisville/Jefferson
                                                                                   County, 527 West
                                                                                   Jefferson Street, Suite
                                                                                   400, Louisville, Kentucky
                                                                                   40202.
                                    Lexington-Fayette      Oct. 10, 2003, Oct.    The Honorable Teresa        Jan. 16, 2004........  210067 C
                                     Urban County           17, 2003, Lexington    Isaac, Mayor of the
                                     Government.            Herald-Leader.         Lexington-Fayette Urban
                                                                                   County Government, 200
                                                                                   East Main Street, 12th
                                                                                   Floor, Lexington,
                                                                                   Kentucky 40507.
  Pike............................  Unincorporated areas.  Nov. 5, 2003, Nov.     The Honorable William M.    Oct. 29, 2003........  210298 F
                                                            12, 2003,              Deskins, Pike County
                                                            Appalachian News-      Judge/Executive, Pike
                                                            Express.               County Courthouse, 146
                                                                                   Main Street, Pikeville,
                                                                                   Kentucky 41501.
Mississippi:
  Hinds, Rankin, and Madison......  City of Jackson......  Oct. 7, 2003, Oct.     The Honorable Harvey        Jan. 13, 2004........  280072 F,G
                                                            14, 2003, The          Johnson, Jr., Mayor of
                                                            Clarion-Ledger.        the City of Jackson, P.O.
                                                                                   Box 17, 219 South
                                                                                   President Street,
                                                                                   Jackson, Mississippi
                                                                                   39205-0017.
  Madison.........................  Unincorporated areas.  Oct. 7, 2003, Oct.     Mr. David H. Richardson,    Jan. 13, 2004........  280228 D
                                                            14, 2003, The          President of the Madison
                                                            Clarion-Ledger.        County Board of
                                                                                   Supervisors, P.O. Box
                                                                                   608, 146 West Center
                                                                                   Street, Canton,
                                                                                   Mississippi 39046.
  Madison.........................  City of Ridgeland....  Oct. 7, 2003, Oct.     The Honorable Gene F.       Jan. 13, 2004........  280110 D
                                                            14, 2003, The          McGee, Mayor of the City
                                                            Clarion-Ledger.        of Ridgeland, P.O. Box
                                                                                   217, Ridgeland,
                                                                                   Mississippi 39158.
  Madison.........................  City of Ridgeland....  Oct. 13, 2003, Oct.    The Honorable Gene F.       Oct. 6, 2003.........  280110 D
                                                            20, 2003, The          McGee, Mayor of the City
                                                            Clarion-Ledger.        of Ridgeland, P.O. Box
                                                                                   217, Ridgeland,
                                                                                   Mississippi 39158.
New Jersey:
  Union...........................  Borough of Roselle...  Nov. 14, 2003, Nov.    The Honorable Joseph E.     Feb. 20, 2004........  340472 A
                                                            21, 2003, Home News    Croteau, Mayor of the
                                                            Tribune.               Borough of Roselle, 210
                                                                                   Chestnut Street, Roselle,
                                                                                   New Jersey 07203.

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New York:
  Ulster..........................  Town of Woodstock....  Nov. 13, 2003, Nov.    Mr. Jeremy Wilbur,          May 3, 2004..........  360868 B
                                                            20, 2003, Woodstock    Supervisor of the Town of
                                                            Times.                 Woodstock, 45 Comeau
                                                                                   Drive, Woodstock, New
                                                                                   York 12498.
  Ulster..........................  Town of Woodstock....  Nov. 21, 2003, Nov.    Mr. Jeremy Wilbur,          May 17, 2004.........  360868 B
                                                            28, 2003, Woodstock    Supervisor of the Town of
                                                            Times.                 Woodstock, 45 Comeau
                                                                                   Drive, Woodstock, New
                                                                                   York 12498.
North Carolina:
  Durham..........................  City of Durham.......  Oct. 21, 2003, Oct.    The Honorable William V.    Jan. 27, 2004........  370086 G
                                                            28, 2003, The Herald-  Bell, Mayor of the City
                                                            Sun.                   of Durham, 101 City Hall
                                                                                   Plaza, Durham, North
                                                                                   Carolina 27701.
  Puerto Rico.....................  Commonwealth.........  Nov. 7, 2003, Nov.     The Honorable Sila M.       Feb. 13, 2004........  720000 C
                                                            14, 2003, The San      Calderon, Governor of the
                                                            Juan Star.             Commonwealth of Puerto
                                                                                   Rico, Office of the
                                                                                   Governor, P.O. Box
                                                                                   9020082, San Juan, Puerto
                                                                                   Rico 00902-0082.
South Carolina:
  Charleston......................  City of Isle of Palms  Nov. 6, 2003, Nov.     The Honorable F. Michael    Oct. 30, 2003........  455416 E
                                                            13, 2003, Post and     Sottile, Mayor of the
                                                            Courier.               City of Isle of Palms,
                                                                                   P.O. Box 508, Isle of
                                                                                   Palms, South Carolina
                                                                                   29451.
West Virginia:
  Mingo...........................  City of Williamson...  Nov. 6, 2003, Nov.     The Honorable Charles S.    Oct. 29, 2003........  540138 D
                                                            13, 2003, The          West, Mayor of the City
                                                            Williamson Daily       of Williamson, 107 East
                                                            News.                  4th Avenue, P.O. Box
                                                                                   1517, Williamson, West
                                                                                   Virginia 25661.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')
    Dated: December 18, 2003.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Mitigation Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 04-161 Filed 1-5-04; 8:45 am]
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