[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 12, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46809-46811]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18530]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-B-7797]
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.
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For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
The modified 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 No. newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community
notice was published of community No.
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Alabama: Jefferson................ City of Birmingham June 20, 2008; June The Honorable Larry P. July 28, 2008.................. 010116
(08-04-2759P). 27, 2008; The Langford, Mayor, City of
Birmingham News. Birmingham, 710 North
20th Street, Birmingham,
AL 35203.
Colorado: Adams................... City of Thornton (08- June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Erik October 10, 2008............... 080007
08-0377P). 12, 2008; Hansen, Mayor, City of
Northglenn-Thornton Thornton, 9500 Civic
Sentinel. Center Drive, Thornton,
CO 80229.
Connecticut: Hartford............. City of Bristol (08- June 25, 2008; July The Honorable Arthur June 11, 2008.................. 090023
01-0505P). 2, 2008; The Ward, Mayor, City of
Hartford Courant. Bristol, City Hall, 111
North Main Street,
Bristol, CT 06010.
Florida: Seminole................. City of Winter June 18, 2008; June The Honorable John F. October 23, 2008............... 120295
Springs (08-04- 25, 2008; Orlando Bush, Mayor, City of
4157P). Sentinel. Winter Springs, 21
Tarpon Circle, Winter
Springs, FL 32708.
Hawaii: Maui...................... Unincorporated areas February 21. 2008; The Honorable Charmaine February 12, 2008.............. 150003
of Maui County (07- February 28, 2008; Tavares, Mayor, Maui
09-1848P). Maui News. County, 200 South High
Street, Wailuku, HI
96793.
Idaho: Madison.................... Unincorporated areas July 3, 2008; July The Honorable Ralph June 16, 2008.................. 160217
of Madison County 10, 2008; Standard Robison, Chairman,
(08-10-0206P). Journal. Madison County, Board of
Commissioners, P.O. Box
389, Rexburg, ID 83440.
Illinois:
Lake.......................... Unincorporated areas June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Suzi October 10, 2008............... 170357
of Lake County (08- 12, 2008; Lake Schmidt, Chair, Lake
05-1098P). County News-Sun. County Board, 18 North
County Street, Room
1001, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Lake.......................... Village of Lake June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Kevin October 10, 2008............... 170372
Barrington (08-05- 12, 2008; Lake Richardson, President,
1098P). County News-Sun. Village of Lake
Barrington, 23860 Old
Barrington Road, Lake
Barrington, IL 60010.
Lake.......................... Village of North June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Bruce J. October 10, 2008............... 170383
Barrington (08-05- 12, 2008; Lake Sauer, President,
1098P). County News-Sun. Village of North
Barrington, 111 Old
Barrington Road, North
Barrington, IL 60010.
Minnesota: Anoka.................. City of Blaine (08-05- June 6, 2008; June The Honorable Thomas October 13, 2008............... 270007
1446P). 13, 2008; Blaine- Ryan, Mayor, City of
Spring Lake Park Blaine, 10801 Town
Life. Square Drive Northeast,
Blaine, MN 55449.
Missouri:
St. Charles County............ Unincorporated areas June 25, 2008; July The Honorable Steve October 30, 2008............... 290315
of St. Charles 2, 2008; St. Ehlmann, County
County (08-07-0068P). Charles Journal. Executive, St. Charles
County, St. Charles
County Courthouse, 100
North Third Street, St.
Charles, MO 63301.
St. Charles County............ City of St. Peters June 25, 2008; July The Honorable Len Pagano, October 30, 2008............... 290319
(08-07-0068P). 2, 2008; St. Mayor, City of St.
Charles Journal. Peters, One St. Peters
Centre Boulevard, St.
Peters, MO 63376.
Montana: Flathead................. Unincorporated areas June 13, 2008; June The Honorable Gary D. June 2, 2008................... 300023
of Flathead County 20, 2008; Daily Hall, Chairman, Flathead
(08-08-0430P). Inter Lake. County, Board of
Commissioners, 800 South
Main Street, Kalispell,
MT 59901.
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Nevada: Clark..................... Unincorporated areas July 8, 2008; July The Honorable Rory Reid, November 12, 2008.............. 320003
of Clark County (07- 15, 2008; Las Vegas Chair, Clark County
09-1612P). Review-Journal. Board of Commissioners,
500 South Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
89106.
Pennsylvania:
Lackawanna.................... City of Scranton (07- April 28, 2008; May The Honorable Christopher September 2, 2008.............. 420538
03-0177P). 5, 2008; The A. Doherty, Mayor, City
Scranton Times of Scranton, 340 North
Tribune. Washington Avenue,
Scranton, PA 18503.
Lackawanna.................... Borough of Taylor (07- April 28, 2008; May The Honorable Richard September 2, 2008.............. 420539
03-0177P). 5, 2008; The Bowen, Mayor, Borough of
Scranton Times Taylor, 122 Union
Tribune. Street, Taylor, PA 18517.
Tennessee:
Coffee........................ City of Tullahoma (07- May 14, 2008; May The Honorable Troy Bisby, September 18, 2008............. 470036
04-5627P). 21, 2008; The Mayor, City of
Tullahoma News. Tullahoma, 201 West
Grundy Street,
Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Wilson........................ City of Lebanon (08- May 28, 2008; June The Honorable Robert May 16, 2008................... 270208
04-1439P). 4, 2008; The Wilson Dedman, Mayor, Wilson
Post. County, 228 East Main
Street, Room 104,
Lebanon, TN 37087.
Texas:
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio June 26, 2008; July The Honorable Phil October 31, 2008............... 480045
(07-06-0823P). 3, 2008; San Hardberger, Mayor, City
Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Collin........................ City of McKinney (07- June 26, 2008; July The Honorable Bill October 31, 2008............... 480135
06-1407P). 3, 2008; McKinney Whitfield, Mayor, City
Courier Gazette. of McKinney, 222 North
Tennessee Street,
McKinney, TX 75069.
Ellis......................... City of Waxahachie May 28, 2008; June The Honorable Joe October 2, 2008................ 480211
(08-06-0662P). 4, 2008; Waxahachie Jenkins, Mayor, City of
Daily Light. Waxahachie, P.O. Box
757, Waxahachie, TX
75165.
Harris....................... Unincorporated areas July 2, 2008; July The Honorable Ed Emmett, October 30, 2008............... 480287
of Harris County (07- 9, 2008; Houston Harris County Judge,
06-2077P). Chronicle. 1001 Preston Street,
Suite 911, Houston, TX
77002.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth May 30, 2008; June The Honorable Michael J. September 29, 2008............. 480596
(07-06-2613P). 6, 2008; Fort Worth Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, 1000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Virginia: Independent City........ City of Winchester May 8, 2008; May 15, The Honorable Elizabeth September 12, 2008............. 510173
(08-03-0801P). 2008; The Minor, Mayor, City of
Winchester Star. Winchester, 231 East
Piccadilly Street, Suite
310, Winchester, VA
22601.
Wisconsin:
Dodge......................... Unincorporated areas June 19, 2008; June The Honorable Russell E. October 24, 2008............... 550094
of Dodge County (07- 26, 2008; Watertown Kottke, Chairman, Dodge
05-4832P). Daily Times. County, Board of
Supervisors, 127 East
Oak Street, Beaver Dam,
WI 53039.
Dodge......................... City of Watertown (07- June 19, 2008; June The Honorable Ron October 24, 2008............... 550107
05-4832P). 26, 2008; Watertown Krueger, Mayor, City of
Daily Times. Watertown, P.O. Box 477,
Watertown, WI 53094.
Ozaukee....................... Unincorporated areas June 5, 2008; June The Honorable Robert October 10, 2008............... 550310
of Ozaukee County 12, 2008; Ozaukee Brooks, Chairman,
(08-05-1362P). Press. Ozaukee County Board,
P.O. Box 994, Port
Washington, WI 53074-
0994.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: July 25, 2008.
Edward L. Connor,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Insurance, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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