[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 43 (Monday, March 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13845-13847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04523]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2319]


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

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).

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before June 5, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report 
for each community are available for inspection at both the online 
location https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload 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-2319, 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 Mapping and Insurance 
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.
    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

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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 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://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload 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.'')

Michael M. Grimm,
Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

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                                             Community map repository
               Community                             address
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             Bullock County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
  Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
                                  2022
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City of Union Springs..................  City Hall, 212 Prairie Street
                                          North, Union Springs, AL
                                          36089.
Unincorporated Areas of Bullock County.  Bullock County Revenue
                                          Commissioner's Office, 217
                                          North Prairie Street, #102,
                                          Union Springs, AL 36089.
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              Elmore County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
  Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
                                  2022
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City of Tallassee......................  City Hall, 3 Freeman Avenue,
                                          Tallassee, AL 36078.
City of Wetumpka.......................  City Hall, 408 South Main
                                          Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
Unincorporated Areas of Elmore County..  Elmore County Highway
                                          Department, 155 County Shop
                                          Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
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               Lee County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
  Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
                                  2022
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City of Auburn.........................  Planning and Development, 171
                                          North Ross Street, Auburn, AL
                                          36830.
City of Opelika........................  Planning Department, 700 Fox
                                          Trail, Opelika, AL 36801.
Town of Notasulga......................  Town Hall, 76 West Main Street,
                                          Notasulga, AL 36866.
Unincorporated Areas of Lee County.....  Lee County Building Inspection,
                                          100 Orr Avenue, Opelika, AL
                                          36801.
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              Macon County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
  Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
                                  2022
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City of Tuskegee.......................  Municipal Complex, 101 Fonville
                                          Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083.
Town of Franklin.......................  Franklin Police Department,
                                          1660 Alabama Highway 49,
                                          Tuskegee, AL 36083.
Town of Notasulga......................  Town Hall, 76 West Main Street,
                                          Notasulga, AL 36866.
Town of Shorter........................  Town Hall, 2427 Old Federal
                                          Road, Shorter, AL 36075.
Unincorporated Areas of Macon County...  Macon County Courthouse, 101
                                          East Rosa Parks Avenue,
                                          Tuskegee, AL 36083.
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            Montgomery County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
  Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
                                  2022
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City of Montgomery.....................  City Hall, 103 North Perry
                                          Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Town of Pike Road......................  Town Hall, 9575 Vaughn Road,
                                          Pike Road, AL 36064.
Unincorporated Areas of Montgomery       Montgomery County Courthouse
 County.                                  Annex, 100 South Lawrence
                                          Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.
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             Russell County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
         Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Date: February 2, 2022
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Unincorporated Areas of Russell County.  Russell County Highway
                                          Department, 97 Poorhouse Road,
                                          Seale, AL 36875.
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            Tallapoosa County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
  Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
                                  2022
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City of Tallassee......................  City Hall, 3 Freeman Avenue,
                                          Tallassee, AL 36078.
Unincorporated Areas of Tallapoosa       Tallapoosa County Courthouse,
 County.                                  125 North Broadnax Street,
                                          Dadeville, AL 36853.
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