[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56256-56258]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25618]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2017-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1757]


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard 
determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any 
Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area 
(SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the 
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the 
supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities 
listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek 
general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and 
where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and 
FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the 
community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in 
effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the 
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS 
report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to 
calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings 
and the contents of those buildings.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before February 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report 
for each community are available for inspection at both the online 
location https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the 
respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below. 
Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each 
community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at 
https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1757, to 
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance 
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering 
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 
400 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) 
[email protected]; or visit the FEMA Map Information 
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard 
determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with 
section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed flood hazard determinations, 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 flood 
hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management 
requirements of the NFIP and also are used to calculate the appropriate 
flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after the FIRM 
and FIS report become effective.
    The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are 
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the 
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS 
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) 
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard 
determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report 
become effective.
    Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to 
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are 
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other 
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and 
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the 
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been

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engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days 
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional 
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf.
    The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables 
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each 
community are available for inspection at both the online location 
https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the respective 
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities 
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be 
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date 
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS 
report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map 
Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: November 2, 2017.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department 
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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           Las Animas County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas
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        Project: 13-08-0163S Preliminary Date: February 17, 2017
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City of Trinidad.......................  City Government Office, 135
                                          North Animas Street, Trinidad,
                                          CO 81082.
Town of Aguilar........................  Las Animas County Land Use
                                          Office, 200 East 1st Street,
                                          Room 102, Trinidad, CO 81082.
Town of Starkville.....................  Town Hall, 8531 Pinon Street,
                                          Starkville, CO 81082.
Unincorporated Areas of Las Animas       Las Animas County Land Use
 County.                                  Office, 200 East 1st Street,
                                          Room 102, Trinidad, CO 81082.
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              Dixie County, Florida and Incorporated Areas
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        Project: 12-04-7915S Preliminary Date: November 30, 2016
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Town of Cross City.....................  Town Hall, 99 Northeast 210th
                                          Avenue, Cross City, FL 32628.
Town of Horseshoe Beach................  Town Hall, 18 5th Avenue East,
                                          Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648.
Unincorporated Areas of Dixie County...  Dixie County Building and
                                          Zoning Department, 387
                                          Southeast 22nd Avenue, Cross
                                          City, FL 32628.
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               Levy County, Florida and Incorporated Areas
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         Project: 12-04-7915S Preliminary Date: August 12, 2016
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City of Cedar Key......................  City Hall, 490 2nd Street,
                                          Cedar Key, FL 32625.
Town of Inglis.........................  Town Hall, 135 Highway 40 West,
                                          Inglis, FL 34449.
Town of Yankeetown.....................  Town Hall, 6241 Harmony Lane,
                                          Yankeetown, FL 34498.
Unincorporated Areas of Levy County....  Levy County Development
                                          Department, 622 East Hathaway
                                          Avenue, Bronson, FL 32621.
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              Taylor County, Florida and Incorporated Areas
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        Project: 12-04-7915S Preliminary Date: December 23, 2016
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City of Perry..........................  City Hall, 224 South Jefferson
                                          Street, Perry, FL 32347.
Unincorporated Areas of Taylor County..  Taylor County Courthouse Annex,
                                          201 East Green Street, Perry,
                                          FL 32347.
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              Caldwell County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
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          Project: 16-06-1113S Preliminary Date: April 7, 2017
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City of Luling.........................  City Hall, 509 East Crockett
                                          Street, Luling, TX 78648.
City of Martindale.....................  City Hall, 409 Main Street,
                                          Martindale, TX 78655.
City of San Marcos.....................  City Hall, 630 East Hopkins
                                          Street, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Unincorporated Areas of Caldwell County  Caldwell County Courthouse, 110
                                          South Main Street, Lockhart,
                                          TX 78644.
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              Gonzales County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
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          Project: 16-06-1113S Preliminary Date: April 7, 2017
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City of Gonzales.......................  City Hall, 820 St. Joseph
                                          Street, Gonzales, TX 78629.
Unincorporated Areas of Gonzales County  Gonzales County Courthouse, 414
                                          St. Joseph Street, Suite 200,
                                          Gonzales, TX 78629.
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             Guadalupe County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
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          Project: 16-06-1113S Preliminary Date: April 7, 2017
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City of Luling.........................  City Hall, 509 East Crockett
                                          Street, Luling, TX 78648.

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City of Staples........................  Civic Center, 9615 FM 621,
                                          Staples, TX 78670.
Unincorporated Areas of Guadalupe        Guadalupe County Environmental
 County.                                  Health Department, 2605 North
                                          Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX
                                          78155.
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                Hays County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
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          Project: 16-06-1113S Preliminary Date: April 7, 2017
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City of Austin.........................  Watershed Engineering Division,
                                          505 Barton Springs Road, 12th
                                          Floor, Austin, TX 78704.
City of Buda...........................  City Hall, 121 Main Street,
                                          Buda, TX 78610.
City of Dripping Springs...............  Public Works Department, 511
                                          Mercer Street, Dripping
                                          Springs, TX 78620.
City of Hays...........................  Hays City Hall, 520 Country
                                          Lane, Buda, TX 78610.
City of Kyle...........................  Engineering Department, 100
                                          West Center Street, Kyle, TX
                                          78640.
City of Mountain City..................  City Hall, 101 Mountain City
                                          Drive, Mountain City, TX
                                          78610.
City of San Marcos.....................  City Hall, 630 East Hopkins
                                          Street, San Marcos, TX 78666.
City of Wimberley......................  Public Works Department, 221
                                          Stillwater, Wimberley, TX
                                          78676.
City of Woodcreek......................  City Hall, 41 Champions Circle,
                                          Woodcreek, TX 78676.
Unincorporated Areas of Hays County....  Hays County Development
                                          Services Department, 2171
                                          Yarrington Road, San Marcos,
                                          TX 78666.
Village of Bear Creek..................  Bear Creek Community Map
                                          Repository, 8600 North Madrone
                                          Trail, Austin, TX 78737.
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[FR Doc. 2017-25618 Filed 11-27-17; 8:45 am]
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