[Federal Register: May 28, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 102)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-B-7436]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency
Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Interim rule.
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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the
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Base (1-percent-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 Base Flood
Elevations 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 in effect
prior to this determination for each listed community.
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 Division
Director for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate
reconsider the changes. The modified elevations 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: Mary Jean Pajak, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-
2831.
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 elevations, together with the floodplain management
criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are 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 in are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This rule is categorically
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR Part 10, Environmental
Consideration. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared.
Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Mitigation Division Director for
the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate certifies that this
rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
because modified base flood elevations are required by the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S, C. 4105, and are required to
maintain community eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory flexibility
analysis has been prepared.
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 12612, Federalism. This rule involves no policies
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 12612,
Federalism, dated October 26, 1987.
Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the
applicable standards of Section 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.
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 CFR 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 notice Chief executive officer of Effective date of Community No.
was published community modification
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Arizona:
Cochise........................ City of Sierra Vista.. Dec. 26, 2002, Jan. 2, The Honorable Thomas J. Jul. 31, 2001......... 040017
(01-09-019P).......... 2003, Sierra Vista Hessler, Mayor, City of
Herald. Sierra Vista, 1011 North
Coronado Drive, Sierra
Vista, Arizona 85635.
Cochise........................ City of Sierra Vista.. Dec. 26, 2002, Jan. 2, The Honorable Thomas J. Apr. 24, 2001......... 040017
(00-09-1071P)......... 2003, Sierra Vista Hessler, Mayor, City of
Herald. Sierra Vista, 1011 North
Coronado Drive, Sierra
Vista, Arizona 85635.
Cochise........................ Unincorporated Areas Jan. 17, 2001, Jan. The Honorable Mike Palmer, Apr. 24, 2001......... 040012
(00-09-1071P)......... 24, 2001, Arizona Chairman, Cochise County
Range News. Board of Supervisors, 1415
West Melody Lane, Bisbee,
Arizona 85603.
Cochise........................ City of Willcox Feb. 19, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Marlin Jan. 27, 2003......... 040018
(02-09-726P).......... 26, 2003, Arizona Easthouse, Mayor, City of
Range News. Willcox, 101 South
Railroad Avenue, Willcox,
Arizona 85643.
Coconino....................... Unincorporated Areas Feb. 13, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Deb Hill, Jan. 30, 2003......... 040019
(02-09-1336P)......... 20, 2003, Arizona Chairperson, Coconino
Daily Sun. County Board of
Supervisors, 219 East
Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff,
Arizona 86001.
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Maricopa....................... City of Avondale Feb. 20, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Ronald J. Feb. 12, 2003......... 040038
(03-09-0278P)......... 27, 2003, Arizona Drake, Mayor, City of
Republic. Avondale, 525 North
Central Avenue, Avondale,
Arizona 85323.
Maricopa....................... City of El Mirage Feb. 6, 2003, Feb. 13, The Honorable Robert May 15, 2003.......... 040041
(01-09-017P).......... 2003, Arizona Robles, Mayor, City of El
Republic. Mirage, P.O. Box 26, El
Mirage, Arizona 85335.
Maricopa....................... City of Glendale Feb. 6, 2003, Feb. 13, The Honorable Elaine M. May 15, 2003.......... 040045
(01-09-017P).......... 2003, Arizona Scruggs, Mayor, City of
Republic. Glendale, 5850 West
Glendale Avenue, Glendale,
Arizona 85301.
Maricopa....................... City of Mesa Jan. 9, 2003, Jan. 16, The Honorable Keno Hawker, Apr. 17, 2003......... 040048
(02-09-950P).......... 2003, Arizona Mayor, City of Mesa, P.O.
Business Gazette. Box 1466, Mesa, Arizona
85211-1466.
Maricopa....................... City of Peoria Feb. 6, 2003, Feb. 13, The Honorable John C. May 15, 2003.......... 040050
(01-09-017P).......... 2003, Arizona Keegan, Mayor, City of
Republic. Peoria, 8401 West Monroe
Street, Peoria, Arizona
85345.
Maricopa....................... City of Phoenix Apr. 10, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Skip Rimzsa, Jul. 17, 2003......... 040051
(02-09-943P).......... 17, 2003, Arizona Mayor, City of Phoenix,
Business Gazette. 200 West Washington
Street, 11th Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-
1611.
Maricopa....................... City of Tolleson Apr. 10, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Adolfo F. Jul. 17, 2003......... 040055
(02-09-943P).......... 17, 2003, Arizona Gamez, Mayor, City of
Business Gazette. Tolleson, 9555 West Van
Buren Street, Tolleson,
Arizona 85353.
Maricopa....................... Unincorporated Areas Feb. 6, 2003, Feb. 13, The Honorable Don Stapley, May 15, 2003.......... 040037
(01-09-017P).......... 2003, Arizona Chairman, Maricopa County
Republic. Board of Supervisors, 301
West Jefferson, 10th
Floor, Phoenix, Arizona
85003.
Pima........................... City of Tucson Feb. 27, 2003, Mar. 6, The Honorable Robert Feb. 12, 2003......... 040076
(02-09-1252P)......... 2003, Daily Walkup, Mayor, City of
Territorial. Tucson, P.O. Box 27210,
Tucson, Arizona 85726.
California:
Kern........................... City of Arvin Apr. 17, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Juan Jul. 17, 2003......... 060076
(02-09-866P).......... 24, 2003, Bakersfield Olivares, Mayor, City of
Californian. Arvin, 200 Campus Drive,
Arvin, California 93203.
Kern........................... City of Bakersfield... Apr. 17, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Harvey L. Jul. 17, 2003......... 060077
(02-09-866P).......... 24, 2003, Bakersfield Hall, Mayor, City of
Californian. Bakersfield, City Hall,
1501 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, California
93301.
Kern........................... Unincorporated Areas Apr. 17, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Pete H. Jul. 17, 2003......... 060075
(02-09-866P).......... 24, 2003, Bakersfield Parra, Chair, Kern County
Californian. Board of Supervisors, 1115
Truxton Avenue, Fifth
Floor, Bakersfield,
California 93301-4617.
Los Angeles.................... City of Los Angeles... Feb. 13, 2003, Feb. The Honorable James Hahn, May 15, 2003.......... 060137
(03-09-0035P)......... 20, 2003, Los Angeles Mayor, City of Los
Times. Angeles, City Hall, 200
North Spring Street, Room
303, Los Angeles,
California 90012.
Orange......................... City of Buena Park.... Mar. 12, 2003, Mar. The Honorable Steve Berry, Jun. 18, 2003......... 060215
(02-01323P)........... 19, 2003, Buena Park Mayor, City of Buena Park,
Independent. 6650 Beach Boulevard,
Buena Park, California
90622-5009.
Orange......................... City of Orange........ Feb. 13, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Mark A. May 22, 2003.......... 060228
(02-09-910P).......... 20, 2003, Orange Murphy, Mayor, City of
County Register. Orange, 300 East Chapman
Avenue, Orange, Calfornia
92866.
Placer......................... City of Roseville Feb. 19, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Rocky May 28, 2003.......... 060243
(02-09-1258P)......... 26, 2003 Roseville Rockholm, Mayor, City of
Press-Tribune. Roseville, 311 Vernon
Street, Roseville,
California 95678.
Riverside...................... City of Riverside Mar. 20, 2003, Mar. The Honorable Ronald O. Jun. 26, 2003......... 060260
(01-09-652P).......... 27, 2003, Press Loveridge, Mayor, City of
Enterprise. Riverside, 3900 Main
Street, Riverside,
California 92522.
San Diego...................... City of Escondido..... Jan. 16, 2003, Jan. The Honorable Lori Holt Apr. 24, 2003......... 060290
(02-09-714P).......... 23, 2003, North Pfeiler, Mayor, City of
County Times. Escondido, 201 North
Broadway, Escondido,
California 92025.
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San Diego...................... City of Poway......... Feb. 20, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Mickey May 29, 2003.......... 060702
(03-09-0026P)......... 27, 2003, Poway News Cafagna, Mayor, City of
Chieftain. Poway, P.O. Box 789,
Poway, California 92074-
0789.
San Diego...................... City of San Diego..... Jan. 23, 2003, Jan. The Honorable Richard M. May 1, 2003........... 060295
(02-09-1505P)......... 30, 2003, San Diego Murphy, Mayor, City of San
Union Tribune. Diego, 202 C Street, 11th
Floor, San Diego,
California 92101.
San Diego...................... Unincorporated Areas.. Jan. 16, 2003, Jan. The Honorable Ron Roberts, Apr. 24, 2003......... 060284
(02-09-714P).......... 23, 2003, North Chairman, San Diego County
County Times. Board of Supervisors, 1600
Pacific Highway, Room 335,
San Diego, California
92101.
San Diego...................... Unincorporated Areas Apr. 17, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Greg Cox, Jul. 24, 2003......... 060284
(03-09-0198P)......... 24, 2003, San Diego Chairman, San Diego County
Union-Tribune. Board of Supervisors, 1600
Pacific Highway, Room 335,
San Diego, California
92101.
Santa Barbara.................. Unincorporated Areas Apr. 17, 2003, Apr. The Honorable Naomi Mar. 18, 2003......... 060331
(03-09-0009P)......... 24, 2003, Santa Schwartz, Chair, Santa
Barbara News-Press. Barbara County Board of
Supervisors, 105 East
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, California 93101.
Shasta......................... City of Anderson Mar. 18, 2003, Mar. The Honorable Norma R. Jun. 25, 2003......... 060359
(03-09-0704X)......... 25, 2003, The Valley Comnick, Mayor, City of
Post. Anderson, City Hall, 1887
Howard Street, Anderson,
California 96007.
Ventura........................ Unincorporated Areas.. Jan. 23, 2003, Jan. The Honorable William Dec. 19, 2002......... 060421
(02-09-1500P)......... 30, 2003, Ventura Davis, Mayor, City of Simi
County Star. Valley, 2929 Tapo Canyon
Road, Simi Valley,
California 93063.
Ventura........................ Unincorporated Areas Mar. 27, 2003, Apr. 3, The Honorable Judy Mikels, Mar. 5, 2003.......... 060413
(03-09-0007P)......... 2003, Ventura County Chair, Ventura County
Star. Board of Supervisors, 800
South Victoria Avenue,
Ventura, California 93009.
Ventura........................ Unincorporated Areas Mar. 27, 2003, Apr. 3, The Honorable Judy Mikels, Mar. 5, 2003.......... 060413
(03-09-0007P)......... 2003, Ventura County Chair, Ventura County
Star. Board of Supervisors, 800
South Victoria Avenue,
Ventura, California 93009.
Yolo........................... City of Woodland...... Apr. 2, 2003, Apr. 9, The Honorable David Flory, Jul. 9, 2003.......... 060426
(02-09-1469P)......... 2003, Davis Mayor, City of Woodland,
Enterprise. City Hall, 300 First
Street, Woodland,
California 95695.
Yolo........................... Unincorporated Areas Apr. 2, 2003, Apr. 9, The Honorable Lynnel Jul. 9, 2003.......... 060423
(02-09-1469P)......... 2003, Davis Pollock, Chair, Yolo
Enterprise. County Board of
Supervisors, 625 Court
Street, Room 204,
Woodland, California 95695.
Colorado:
Adams.......................... City of Westminster Feb. 20, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Ed Moss, May 29, 2003.......... 080008
(02-08-211P).......... 27, 2003, Westminster Mayor, City of
Window. Westminster, 4800 West
92nd Avenue, Westminster,
Colorado 80031.
Adams.......................... City of Westminster Apr. 3, 2003, Apr. 10, The Honorable Ed Moss, Jul. 10, 2003......... 080008
(03-08-0145P)......... 2003, Westminster Mayor, City of
Window. Westminster, 4800 West
92nd Avenue, Westminster,
Colorado 80031.
Adams.......................... Unincorporated Areas Feb. 20, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Ted May 29, 2003.......... 080001
(02-08-211P).......... 27, 2003, Westminster Strickland, Chairman,
Window. Adams County Board of
Commissioners, 450 South
Fourth Avenue, Brighton,
Colorado 80601.
Douglas........................ Town of Parker Mar. 19, 2003, Mar. The Honorable Gary Lasater, Jun. 25, 2003......... 080310
(02-08-491P).......... 26, 2003, Douglas Mayor, Town of Parker,
County News-Press. 20120 East Mainstreet,
Parker, Colorado 80138-
7334.
Douglas........................ Unincorporated Areas Jan. 16, 2003, Jan. The Honorable Melanie Apr. 24, 2003......... 080049
(01-08-358P).......... 23, 2003, Denver Post. Worley, Chair, Douglas
County Board of
Commissioners, 100 Third
Street, Castle Rock,
Colorado 80104.
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Douglas........................ Unincorporated Areas Mar. 19, 2003, Mar. The Honorable Melanie Jun. 25, 2003......... 080049
(02-08-491P).......... 26, 2003, Douglas Worley, Chair, Douglas
County News-Press. County Board of
Commissioners, 100 Third
Street, Castle Rock,
Colorado 80104.
El Paso........................ City of Colorado Mar. 26, 2003, Apr. 2, The Honorable Mary Lou Jul. 2, 2003.......... 080060
Springs 2003, The Gazette. Makepeace, Mayor, City of
(02-08-490P).......... Colorado Springs, P.O. Box
1575, Colorado Springs,
Colorado 80901.
Fremont........................ Unincorporated Areas Dec. 11, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Joe Rall, Mar. 19, 2003......... 080067
(02-08-269P).......... 18, 2002, Canon City Chair, Fremont County
Daily Record. Board of Commissioners,
615 Macon Avenue, Canon
City, Colorado 81212.
Jefferson...................... City of Lakewood...... Feb. 27, 2003, Mar. 6, The Honorable Steve Jun. 5, 2003.......... 085075
(03-08-0090P)......... 2003, Lakewood Burkholder, Mayor, City of
Sentinel. Lakewood, Lakewood Civic
Center South, 480 South
Allison Parkway, Lakewood,
Colorado 80226-3127.
Larimer........................ City of Fort Collins.. Feb. 13, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Ray Martinez, May 22, 2003.......... 080102
(02-08-499P).......... 20, 2003, Fort Mayor, City of Fort
Collins Coloradoan. Collins, P.O. Box 580,
Fort Collins, Colorado
80522-00580.
Hawaii:
Hawaii......................... Hawaii County Jan. 16, 2003, Jan. The Honorable Harry Kim, Apr. 24, 2003......... 155166
(02-09-1456P)......... 23, 2003, Hawaii Mayor, Hawaii County, 25
Tribune Herald. Aupuni Street, Hilo,
Hawaii 96720.
Maui........................... Maui County Jan. 30, 2003, Feb. 6, The Honorable James H. May 8, 2003........... 150003
(03-09-0144P)......... 2003, Maui News. Apana, Mayor, County of
Maui, 200 South High
Street, Wailuku, Hawaii
96793.
Idaho:
Ada............................ Unincorporated Areas Mar. 13, 2003, Mar. The Honorable Rogers Feb. 20, 2003......... 160002
(03-10-0228P)......... 20, 2003, Idaho Simmons, Chair, Ada County
Statesman. Board of Commissioners,
200 West Front Street,
Boise, Idaho 83702.
Blaine......................... Unincorporated Areas Feb. 12, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Mary Ann Mix, May 21, 2003.......... 165167
(02-10-700P).......... 19, 2003, Wood River Chair, Blaine County Board
Journal. of Commissioners, 206
First Avenue South, Suite
300, Hailey, Idaho 83333.
Bonner......................... City of Clark Fork.... Jan. 3, 2003, Jan. 10, The Honorable Tom Shields, Dec. 18, 2002......... 160132
(02-10-714X).......... 2003, Bonner County Mayor, City of Clark Fork,
Daily Bee. P.O. Box 10, Clark Fork,
Idaho 83811.
Bonner......................... Unincorporated Areas Jan. 3, 2003, Jan. 10, The Honorable Jerry Dec. 18, 2002......... 160206
(02-10-714X).......... 2003, Bonner County Clemons, Chair, Bonner
Daily Bee. County Board of
Commissioners, 215 South
First Avenue, Sandpoint,
Idaho 83864.
Canyon......................... City of Middleton..... Mar. 27, 2003, Apr. 3, The Honorable Frank Jul. 3, 2003.......... 160037
(02-10-391P).......... 2003, Idaho Press McKeever, Mayor, City of
Tribune. Middleton, City Hall, P.O.
Box 176, Middleton, Idaho
83644.
Canyon......................... Unincorporated Areas Mar. 27, 2003, Apr. 3, The Honorable Todd Lakey, Jul. 3, 2003.......... 160208
(02-10-391P).......... 2003, Idaho Press Chair, Canyon County Board
Tribune. of Commissioners, 1115
Albany Street, Caldwell,
Idaho 83605-3522.
Missouri: Clay..................... City of Smithville Jan. 8, 2003, Jan. 15, The Honorable Ron Van Apr. 23, 2003......... 295271
(03-07-0112P)......... 2003, Smithville Winkle, Mayor, City of
Herald. Smithville, 107 West Main
Street, Smithville,
Missouri 64089.
Texas: Denton...................... City of Lewisville Feb. 21, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Gene Carey, Aug. 2, 2001.......... 480195
(00-06-841P).......... 26, 2003, Denton Mayor, City of Lewisville,
County Morning News. P.O. Box 299002,
Lewisville, Texas 75029-
9002.
Washington: King................... Unincorporated Areas Feb. 13, 2003, Feb. The Honorable Ron Sims, May 22, 2003.......... 530071
(02-10-452P).......... 20, 2003, Seattle King County Executive,
Times. King County Courthouse,
516 Third Avenue, Suite
400, Seattle, Washington
98104.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: May 21, 2003.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Mitigation Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Directorate.
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