[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7476-7479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2380]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-B-7761]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
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 below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
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 Mitigation Assistant
Administrator of FEMA reconsider the changes. The modified BFEs 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: 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 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 on knowledge of
changed conditions or 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 BFEs, 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 the
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes BFEs are in
accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This interim 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 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 13132, Federalism. This interim rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This interim rule
meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
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 newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of Community No.
No. notice was published of community modification
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Arizona: Pinal................... City of Casa Grande November 14, 2007; The Honorable Robert M. December 5, 2007.............. 040080
(07-09-1769P). November 21, 2007; Jackson, Mayor, City of
Copper Basin News. Casa Grande, 510 East
Florence Boulevard, Casa
Grande, AZ 85222.
Arizona: Yavapai................. City of Prescott (07- November 15, 2007; The Honorable Rowle February 21, 2008............. 040098
09-1688P). November 22, 2007; Simmons, Mayor, City of
Prescott Daily Prescott, 201 South
Courier. Cortez Street, Prescott,
AZ 86303.
California: Alameda.............. City of Hayward (08- November 21, 2007; The Honorable Michael February 27, 2008............. 065033
09-0157P). November 28, 2007; Sweeney, Mayor, City of
The Daily Review. Hayward, 777 B Street,
Hayward, CA 94541.
California: Riverside............ City of Perris (07- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Daryl R. February 14, 2008............. 060258
09-0955P). November 15, 2007; Busch, Mayor, City of
The Press- Perris, 101 North D
Enterprise. Street, Perris, CA 92570.
California: Riverside............ Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable John F. February 14, 2008............. 060245
of Riverside County November 15, 2007; Tavaglione, Chairman,
(07-09-0955P). The Press- Board of Supervisors,
Enterprise. Riverside County, 4080
Lemon Street, Fifth
Floor, Riverside, CA
92501.
Colorado: Jefferson.............. City of Lakewood (07- November 15, 2007; The Honorable Steve February 21, 2008............. 085075
08-0666P). November 22, 2007; Burkholder, Mayor, City
The Golden of Lakewood, Lakewood
Transcript. Civic Center South, 480
South Allison Parkway,
Lakewood, CO 80226.
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Connecticut: New Haven........... Town of Branford (07- October 4, 2007; The Honorable Cheryl September 19, 2007............ 090073
01-0657P). October 11, 2007; Morris, First
New Haven Register. Selectwoman, Town of
Branford, 1019 Main
Street, Branford, CT
06405.
Florida: Duval................... City of Jacksonville November 12, 2007; The Honorable John February 19, 2008............. 120077
(07-04-2369P). November 19, 2007; Peyton, Mayor, City of
Jacksonville Daily Jacksonville, City Hall
Record. at Saint James, Fourth
Floor, 117 West Duval
Street, Jacksonville, FL
32202.
Florida: Okaloosa................ Unincorporated areas November 15, 2007; Mr. James D. Curry, February 21, 2008............. 120173
of Okaloosa County November 22, 2007; County Administrator,
(07-04-4369P). Northwest Florida Okaloosa County, 1804
Daily News. Lewis Turner Boulevard,
Suite 400, Fort Walton
Beach, FL 32547.
Florida: Polk.................... City of Davenport November 7, 2007; The Honorable Peter Rust, October 29, 2007.............. 120410
(07-04-5360P). November 14, 2007; Mayor, City of
The Polk County Davenport, P.O. Box 125,
Democrat. Davenport, FL 33836-0125.
Georgia: Columbia................ Unincorporated areas November 14, 2007; The Honorable Ron C. October 30, 2007.............. 130059
of Columbia County November 21, 2007; Cross, Chairman,
(07-04-4563P). Columubia County Columbia County Board of
News-Times. Commissioners, P.O. Box
498, Evans, GA 30809.
Georgia: Coweta.................. City of Newnan (07- November 15, 2007; The Honorable Keith February 21, 2008............. 130062
04-4787P). November 22, 2007; Brady, Mayor, City of
The Times-Herald. Newnan, City Hall, 25
LaGrange Street, Newnan,
GA 30263.
Georgia: DeKalb.................. City of Atlanta (07- November 14, 2007; The Honorable Shirley February 20, 2008............. 135157
04-3101P). November 21, 2007; Franklin, Mayor, City of
The Atlanta Journal Atlanta, 55 Trinity
and Constitution. Avenue, Suite 2500,
Atlanta, GA 30303.
Georgia: DeKalb.................. City of Decatur (07- November 14, 2007; The Honorable Bill Floyd, February 20, 2008............. 135159
04-3101P). November 21, 2007; Mayor, City of Decatur,
Dunwoody Crier. P.O. Box 220, Decatur,
GA 30031.
Georgia: DeKalb.................. Unincorporated areas November 14, 2007; The Honorable Burrell February 20, 2008............. 130065
of DeKalb County November 21, 2007; Ellis, Chairman, DeKalb
(07-04-3101P). Dunwoody Crier. County, Board of
Commissioners, 1300
Commerce Drive, Decatur,
GA 30030.
Georgia: Murray.................. Unincorporated areas November 16, 2007; The Honorable Jim Welch, February 22, 2008............. 130366
of Murray County November 23, 2007; Murray County
(07-04-2594P). The Dalton Daily Commissioner, P.O. Box
Citizen. 1129, Chatsworth, GA
30705.
Iowa: Linn....................... City of Marion (07- November 21, 2007; The Honorable John February 27, 2008............. 190191
07-1087P). November 28, 2007; Nieland, Mayor, City of
Cedar Rapids Marion, 195 35th Street,
Gazette. Marion, IA 52302.
Iowa: Linn....................... Unincorporated areas November 21, 2007; The Honorable Linda February 27, 2008............. 190829
of Linn County (07- November 28, 2007; Langston, Chairperson,
07-1087P). Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of
Gazette. Supervisors, 930 First
Street, Southwest, Cedar
Rapids, IA 52404.
Maine: Lincoln................... Town of Bristol (07- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Chad Hanna, October 23, 2007.............. 230215
01-0799P). November 15, 2007; Chairman, Board of
The Lincoln County Selectmen, Town of
News. Bristol, P.O. Box 147,
Bristol, ME 04539.
Massachusetts: Bristol........... Town of Easton (07- November 9, 2007; The Honorable Colleen A. February 15, 2008............. 250053
01-0531P). November 16, 2007; Corona, Chairman, Board
The Easton Journal. of Selectmen, Town of
Easton, 136 Elm Street,
North Easton, MA 02356.
Missouri: Greene................. Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable David February 14, 2008............. 290782
of Greene County November 15, 2007; Coonrod, Presiding
(07-07-1448P). Springfield News- Commissioner, Greene
Leader. County, 933 North
Robberson, Springfield,
MO 65802.
Missouri: Jackson................ City of Lee's Summit November 23, 2007; The Honorable Karen December 10, 2007............. 290174
(07-07-1867P). November 30, 2007; Messerli, Mayor, City of
Lee's Summit Lee's Summit, 220
Journal. Southeast Green Street,
Lee's Summit, MO 64063.
Nebraska: Lancaster.............. City of Lincoln (07- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Chris October 24, 2007.............. 315273
07-0628P). November 15, 2007; Beutler, Mayor, City of
Lincoln Journal Lincoln, 555 South 10th
Star. Street, Second Floor,
Room 208, Lincoln, NE
68508.
Nevada: Clark.................... Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable Rory Reid, February 14, 2008............. 320003
of Clark County (07- November 15, 2007; Chair, Clark County
09-1179P). Las Vegas Review- Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 South Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
89106.
Nevada: Washoe................... Unincorporated areas November 14, 2007; The Honorable Robert November 30, 2007............. 320019
of Washoe County November 21, 2007; Larkin, Chair, Washoe
(07-09-1314P). Reno Gazette- County Board of
Journal. Commissioners, P.O. Box
11130, Reno, NV 89520.
New York: Rockland............... Town of Clarkstown November 1, 2007; The Honorable Alexander April 16, 2008................ 360679
(07-02-0757P). November 8, 2007; J. Gromack, Supervisor,
Rockland County Town of Clarkstown, 10
Times. Maple Avenue, New City,
NY 10956.
North Carolina: Wake............. Unincorporated areas December 10, 2007; Mr. David C. Cooke, December 3, 2007.............. 370368
of Wake County (06- December 17, 2007; Manager, Wake County,
04-C341P). The News and 337 South Salisbury
Observer. Street, Suite 1100,
Raleigh, NC 27602.
Oklahoma: Cleveland.............. City of Moore (07-06- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Glenn February 14, 2008............. 400044
1082P). November 15, 2007; Lewis, Mayor, City of
The Norman Moore, 301 North
Transcript. Broadway, Moore, OK
73160.
Oklahoma: Payne.................. City of Stillwater November 15, 2007; The Honorable Roger L. November 30, 2007............. 405380
(07-06-0679P). November 22, 2007; McMillan, Mayor, City of
Stillwater Stillwater, 723 South
NewsPress. Lewis Street,
Stillwater, OK 74076.
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Oklahoma: Payne.................. Unincorporated areas November 15, 2007; The Honorable Gloria A. November 30, 2007............. 400493
of Stillwater November 22, 2007; Hesser, County
County (07-06- Stillwater Commissioner, District
0679P). NewsPress. No. 2, Stillwater, 315
West Sixth Street, Suite
203, Stillwater, OK
74074.
Oklahoma: Tulsa.................. City of Sand Springs November 15, 2007; The Honorable Robert L. November 30, 2007............. 400211
(07-06-2114P). November 22, 2007; Walker, Mayor, City of
Tulsa World. Sand Springs, P.O. Box
338, Sand Springs, OK
74063.
Oklahoma: Tulsa.................. Unincorporated areas November 15, 2007; The Honorable Randi November 30, 2007............. 400462
of Tulsa County (07- November 22, 2007; Miller, Chair, Tulsa
06-2114P). Tulsa World. County Board of
Commissioners, 500 South
Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK
74103.
Pennsylvania: Chester............ Township of West November 15, 2007; The Honorable Robert February 21, 2008............. 420293
Goshen (07-03- November 22, 2007; White, Chairman, Board
1259P). Daily Local News. of Supervisors, West
Goshen Township, 1025
Paoli Pike, West
Chester, PA 19380-4699.
Pennsylvania: Montgomery......... Township of Lower November 8, 2007; The Honorable Kurt G. October 24, 2007.............. 420702
Moreland (07-03- November 15, 2007; Mayer, President, Lower
0583P). The Globe. Moreland Township
Commissioners, 640 Red
Lion Road, Huntingdon
Valley, PA 19006.
Pennsylvania: Montgomery......... Township of Plymouth November 14, 2007; The Honorable Alexander February 20, 2008............. 420955
(07-03-1103P). November 21, 2007; Fazzini, Chair, Plymouth
The Times Herald. Township Council, 700
Belvoir Road, Plymouth
Meeting, PA 19462.
Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico......... Commonwealth of November 15, 2007; The Honorable Anibal February 21, 2008............. 720000
Puerto Rico (07-02- November 22, 2007; Acevedo-Vila, Governor
0993P). The San Juan Star. of Puerto Rico, P.O. Box
82, La Fortaleza, San
Juan, PR 00901.
South Carolina: Lexington........ Town of Springdale November 8, 2007; The Honorable Pat G. October 31, 2007.............. 450138
(07-04-5295P). November 15, 2007; Smith, Mayor, Town of
The Lexington Springdale, 2915 Platt
County Chronicle. Springs Road,
Springdale, SC 29170.
Texas: Collin.................... City of McKinney (07- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Bill February 14, 2008............. 480135
06-1687P). November 15, 2007; Whitfield, Mayor, City
McKinney Courier- of McKinney, 222 North
Gazette. Tennessee Street,
McKinney, TX 75069.
Texas: Collin.................... City of Plano (07-06- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Pat Evans, October 31, 2007.............. 480140
0629P). November 15, 2007; Mayor, City of Plano,
Plano Star Courier. 1520 Avenue K, Plano, TX
75074.
Texas: Collin.................... Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable Keith Self, February 14, 2008............. 480130
of Collin County November 15, 2007; Collin County Judge,
(07-06-1687P). McKinney Courier- Collin County Government
Gazette. Center, 210 South
McDonald Street, Suite
626, McKinney, TX 75069.
Texas: Harris.................... Unincorporated areas November 15, 2007; The Honorable Ed Emmett, February 20, 2008............. 480287
of Harris County November 22, 2007; Harris County Judge,
(07-06-1886P). Houston Chronicle. 1001 Preston, Suite 911,
Houston, TX 77002.
Texas: Kendall................... Unincorporated areas November 16, 2007; The Honorable Eddie John November 29, 2007............. 480417
of Kendall County November 23, 2007; Vogt, Kendall County
(07-06-0875P). The Boerne Star. Judge, Kendall County
Courthouse, 201 East San
Antonio Street, Boerne,
TX 78006.
Texas: Tarrant................... City of Arlington October 11, 2007; The Honorable Robert September 28, 2007............ 485454
(07-06-1545P). October 18, 2007; Cluck, Mayor, City of
Arlington Star- Arlington, 101 West
Telegram. Abram Street, Arlington,
TX 76010.
Texas: Tarrant................... City of Benbrook (07- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Jerry February 14, 2008............. 480586
06-1254P). November 15, 2007; Dittrich, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Benbrook, 911 Winscott
Telegram. Road, Benbrook, TX 76126.
Texas: Tarrant................... City of Fort Worth November 8, 2007; The Honorable Mike J. February 14, 2008............. 480596
(07-06-1254P). November 15, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Texas: Tarrant................... City of Fort Worth November 8, 2007; The Honorable Mike J. February 14, 2008............. 480596
(07-06-1675P). November 15, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Texas: Tarrant................... City of Fort Worth November 8, 2007; The Honorable Michael February 14, 2008............. 480596
(07-06-2141P). November 15, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, City Hall,
Telegram. 1000 Throckmorton
Street, Fort Worth, TX
76102.
Texas: Tarrant................... City of Fort Worth October 11, 2007; The Honorable Michael January 17, 2008.............. 480596
(07-06-2202P). October 18, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, City Hall,
Telegram. 1000 Throckmorton
Street, Fort Worth, TX
76102.
Texas: Tarrant................... Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable Glen February 14, 2008............. 480582
of Tarrant County November 15, 2007; Whitley, Tarrant County
(07-06-1254P). Fort Worth Star- Judge, 100 East
Telegram. Weatherford Street,
Suite 501, Fort Worth,
TX 76196.
Texas: Tarrant................... Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable Glen February 14, 2008............. 480582
of Tarrant County November 15, 2007; Whitley, Tarrant County
(07-06-2141P). Fort Worth Star- Judge, 100 East
Telegram. Weatherford Street,
Suite 501, Fort Worth,
TX 76196.
Virginia: Montgomery............. Unincorporated areas November 8, 2007; The Honorable Steve L. February 14, 2008............. 510099
of Montgomery November 15, 2007; Spradlin, Chair,
County (07-03- Roanoke Times. Montgomery County Board
1077P). of Supervisors, 1553
Oilwell Road,
Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Virginia: Wise................... Town of Wise (07-03- November 8, 2007; The Honorable Clifton February 14, 2008............. 510179
1197P). November 15, 2007; Carson, Mayor, Town of
The Coalfield Wise, P.O. Box 1100,
Progress. Wise, VA 24293.
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Wisconsin: Columbia & Sauk....... City of Wisconsin November 14, 2007; The Honorable Eric November 30, 2007............. 550065
Dells (07-05-4282P). November 21, 2007; Helland, Mayor, City of
Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Dells, P.O.
Events. Box 655, Wisconsin
Dells, WI 53965.
Wisconsin: Milwaukee............. City of West Allis November 1, 2007; The Honorable Jeannette October 18, 2007.............. 550285
(07-05-4106P). November 8, 2007; Bell, Mayor, City of
Milwaukee Journal West Allis, City Hall,
Sentinel. Room 123, 7525 West
Greenfield Avenue, West
Allis, WI 53214.
Wyoming: Sweetwater.............. City of Rock Springs September 22, 2007; The Honorable Timothy A. October 1, 2007............... 560051
(07-08-0796P). September 27, 2007; Kaumo, Mayor, City of
Rock Springs Daily Rock Springs, 212 D
Rocket-Miner. Street, Rock Springs, WY
82901.
Wyoming: Sweetwater.............. Unincorporated areas September 22, 2007; The Honorable Wally October 1, 2007............... 560087
of Sweetwater September 27, 2007; Johnson, Chairman,
County (07-08- Rock Springs Daily Sweetwater County, Board
0796P). Rocket-Miner. of Commissioners, 80
West Flamingo Gorge Way,
Green River, WY 82935.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: January 25, 2008.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance
Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
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