[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68752-68756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23689]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67


Final Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

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DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 
showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be 
obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for 
inspection as indicated on the table below.

ADDRESSES: The final 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: William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering 
Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3151.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified 
BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations have been 
published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have 
elapsed since that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of 
FEMA has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.
    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 BFEs and modified BFEs are made final in the communities listed 
below. Elevations at selected locations in each community are shown.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This final rule is categorically 
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental 
Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not been 
prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are 
not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
    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 13132, Federalism. This final rule involves no 
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets 
the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

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

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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

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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]

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

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                                                                        *Elevation in
                                                                         feet (NGVD)
                                                                        +Elevation in
          Flooding source(s)               Location of referenced        feet (NAVD)       Communities affected
                                                 elevation              Depth
                                                                        in feet  above
                                                                       ground  Modified
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                               Washington County, Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-B-7472
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Brush Creek..........................  At intersection with                       +1304  City of Springdale.
                                        Interstate 540.                           +1334
                                       Approximately 150 feet
                                        downstream of Gutensohn.
    Tributary........................  Approximately 125 feet                     +1317  City of Springdale.
                                        upstream of Force-Main                    +1326
                                        Crossing.
                                       At intersection with
                                        Gutensohn Road.
Mud Creek............................  Approximately 50 feet                      +1183  City of Fayetteville,
                                        upstream of Gregg Street.                 +1203   City of Johnson.
                                       At intersection with College
                                        Avenue.
West Fork White River................  Approximately 0.5 miles                    +1173  City of Fayetteville.
                                        upstream from confluence                  +1173
                                        with White River.
                                       Approximately 1500 feet
                                        downstream from the
                                        intersection with Harvey Owl
                                        Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
                                                    ADDRESSES
City of Fayetteville
Maps are available for inspection at 113 West Mountain, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
City of Johnson
Maps are available for inspection at 2904 Main Dr., Johnson, AR 72741.
City of Springdale
Maps are available for inspection at 201 North Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764.
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                                 Hopkins County, Kentucky and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-B-7710
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Clear Creek..........................  Approximately 1450 feet                     +399  City of Earlington
                                        downstream of KY 2171.                     +418   Hopkins County,
                                       Approximately 140 feet                             (Unincorporated
                                        upstream of West Thompson                         Areas).
                                        Avenue.
    Tributary........................  Confluence with Clear Creek..               +405  City of Earlington.
                                       Approximately 50 feet                       +422
                                        downstream of Loch Mary
                                        Reservoir.

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Elk Creek............................  Confluence with Pond River...               +387  Hopkins County,
                                       Approximately 8600 feet                     +387   (Unincorporated
                                        downstream of Brown Road.                         Areas).
                                       Approximately 750 feet                      +406
                                        downstream of Island Ford
                                        Road.
                                       Approximately 320 feet                      +412
                                        downstream of Fowler Road.
    Tributary 10.5...................  Approximately 100 feet                      +403  City of Madisonville
                                        upstream of confluence with                +425   Hopkins County,
                                        Elk Creek Tributary 5.1.                          (Unincorporated
                                       Approximately 450 feet                             Areas).
                                        upstream of Island Park
                                        Drive.
    Tributary 4......................  Confluence with Elk Creek....               +412  City of Madisonville
                                       Approximately 120 feet                      +439   Hopkins County,
                                        downstream of Stagecoach                          (Unincorporated
                                        Road.                                             Areas).
    Tributary 5.1....................  Approximately 1660 feet                     +400  City of Madisonville
                                        downstream of McGrew Lane.                 +426   Hopkins County,
                                       Approximately 170 feet                             (Unincorporated
                                        upstream of Edward T.                             Areas).
                                        Breathitt Parkway.
Otter Creek..........................  Confluence with Pond River...               +387  Hopkins County,
                                       Approximately 5300 feet                     +387   (Unincorporated
                                        upstream of Vandetta Road.                        Areas).
Pleasant Run.........................  Approximately 580 feet                      +406  City of Nortonville.
                                        downstream of North                        +411
                                        Hopkinsville Street.
                                       Approximately 1550 feet
                                        upstream of Seaboard System
                                        Railroad.
Pond River...........................  Confluence with Otter Creek..               +387  Hopkins County,
                                       Approximately 14,570 feet                   +387   (Unincorporated
                                        upstream of Anton Road.                           Areas).
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
                                                    ADDRESSES
City of Earlington
Maps are available for inspection at 56 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431.
City of Madisonville
Maps are available for inspection at 56 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431.
City of Nortonville
Maps are available for inspection at 56 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431.
 
                                      Hopkins County (Unincorporated Areas)
 
Maps are available for inspection at 56 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY 42431.
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                                   Greene County, New York (All Jurisdictions)
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-D-7686
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Batavia Kill.........................  At the confluence with                    +1,180  Town of Ashland, Town
                                        Schoharie Creek.                         +2,312   of Prattsville, Town
                                       Approximately 0.44 mile                            of Windham.
                                        upstream of Big Hollow Road.
East Kill............................  Approximately 60 feet                     +1,402  Town of Jewett.
                                        downstream of State Route                +2,063
                                        23A.
                                       At the Colgate Outlet Access
                                        Road.
Gooseberry Creek.....................  At the confluence with                    +1,729  Town of Hunter, Village
                                        Schoharie Creek.                         +1,861   of Tannersville.
                                       Approximately 50 feet
                                        upstream of the confluence
                                        of Sawmill Creek.
Mitchell Hollow Creek................  Approximately 260 feet                    +1,518  Town of Windham.
                                        upstream of the confluence               +1,566
                                        with Batavia Kill.
                                       Approximately 0.54 mile
                                        upstream of State Route 23.
Sawmill Creek........................  At the confluence with                    +1,860  Town of Hunter, Village
                                        Gooseberry Creek.                        +1,973   of Tannersville.
                                       Approximately 320 feet
                                        upstream of Spring Street.
Schoharie Creek......................  At the county boundary.......             +1,143  Town of Hunter, Town of
                                       Approximately 270 feet                    +1,806   Jewett, Town of
                                        upstream of Elka Road.                            Lexington, Town of
                                                                                          Prattsville, Village
                                                                                          of Hunter.
Stony Clove Creek....................  At the county boundary.......             +1,169  Town of Hunter.
                                       Approximately 500 feet                    +1,794
                                        upstream of State Route 214.
West Kill............................  At the confluence with                    +1,318  Town of Lexington.
                                        Scoharie Creek.                          +1,942
                                       Approximately 660 feet
                                        upstream of Ad Van Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
                                                    ADDRESSES
Town of Ashland
Maps are available for inspection at the Ashland Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland, New York.
Town of Hunter
Maps are available for inspection at the Hunter Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville, New York.

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Town of Jewett
Maps are available for inspection at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett, New York.
Town of Lexington
Maps are available for inspection at the Lexington Town Hall, 3542 Route 42, Lexington, New York.
Town of Prattsville
Maps are available for inspection at the Prattsville Town Hall, Supervisor's Office, 14517 Main Street,
 Prattsville, New York.
Town of Windham
Maps are available for inspection at the Windham Town Hall, 371 State Route 296, Hensonville, New York.
Village of Hunter
Maps are available for inspection at the Hunter Village Hall, 6349 Main Street, Hunter, New York.
Village of Tannersville
Maps are available for inspection at the Tannersville Village Hall, 1 Park Lane, Tannersville, New York.
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                              Orange County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-D-7812
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Dry Branch...........................  At the confluence with New                  +286  Town of Chapel Hill.
                                        Hope Creek Tributary.                      +397
                                       Approximately 870 feet
                                        upstream of Silver Creek
                                        Trail.
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 Depth in feet above ground.
* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
                                                    ADDRESSES
Town of Chapel Hill
Maps available for inspection Chapel Hill Town Hall, Stormwater Management Program Office, 209 North Columbia
 Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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                              Montour County, Pennsylvania, and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-B-7473
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Mahoning Creek.......................  Approximately 7345 feet                     +460  Borough of Danville,
                                        downstream of Northumberland               +461   Township of Mahoning.
                                        Street.
                                       Approximately 1310 feet
                                        upstream of Northumberland
                                        Street.
Roaring Creek........................  Approximately 1310 feet                     +470  Township of Mayberry.
                                        downstream of River Drive.                 +470
                                       Approximately 980 feet
                                        upstream of River Drive.
Sechler Run..........................  Approximately 215 feet                      +461  Borough of Danville.
                                        downstream of Rooney Avenue                +461
                                        Bridge.
                                       Approximately at 1210 feet
                                        upstream of Railroad Street..
Susquehanna River....................  Approximately at 9500 feet                  +459  Township of Mayberry,
                                        downstream of Factory                      +471   Borough of Danville,
                                        Street, at the Montour                            Township of Cooper,
                                        County Line.                                      Township of Mahoning.
                                        Approximately 6.4 miles
                                        upstream of Factory Street,
                                        at the Montour County Line.
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 Depth in feet above ground.
* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
                                                    ADDRESSES
Borough of Danville
Maps are available for inspection at 239 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821.
Township of Cooper
Maps are available for inspection at 19 Steltz Road, Danville, PA.
Township of Mahoning
Maps are available for inspection at 1101 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821.
Township of Mayberry
Maps are available for inspection at 53 Sunset Road, Catawissa, PA 17820.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: November 28, 2007.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance 
Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency.
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