[Federal Register: March 10, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 47)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-B-7766]
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
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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 changed 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 modification Community No.
No. notice was published of community
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Alabama: Talladega............... Unincorporated areas December 14, 2007; The Honorable James G. March 21, 2008................ 010297
of Talladega December 21, 2007; Hilber, Administrator,
County, (07-04- The Daily Home. Talladega County, P.O.
6542P). Box 6170, Talladega, AL
35161.
Arizona:
Maricopa..................... Town of Buckeye, (07- December 7, 2007; The Honorable Bobby December 19, 2007............. 040039
09-1734P). December 14, 2007; Bryant, Mayor, Town of
West Valley View. Buckeye, 100 North
Apache Road, Suite A,
Buckeye, AZ 85326.
Yavapai...................... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Chip Davis, March 20, 2008................ 040093
of Yavapai County, December 20, 2007; Chairman, Yavapai County
(07-09-1369P). Prescott Daily Board of Supervisors,
Courier. 1015 Fair Street,
Prescott, AZ 86305.
California:
Santa Barbara................ Unincorporated areas December 20, 2007; The Honorable Brooks December 6, 2007.............. 060331
of Santa Barbara December 27, 2007; Firestone, Chair, Santa
County, (06-09- Santa Barbara News- Barbara County Board of
BF87P). Press. Supervisors, 105 East
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, CA 93101.
Riverside.................... City of Corona, (07- November 1, 2007; The Honorable Eugene February 7, 2008.............. 060250
09-1194P). November 8, 2007; Montanez, Mayor, City of
The Press- Corona, 400 South
Enterprise. Vincentia Avenue,
Corona, CA 92882.
Colorado:
El Paso...................... Unincorporated areas December 5, 2007; The Honorable Dennis March 12, 2008................ 080059
of El Paso County, December 12, 2007; Hisey, Chairman, El Paso
(07-08-0324P). El Paso County County Board of
Advertiser and News. Commissioners, 27 East
Vermijo Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903-2208.
El Paso...................... Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; The Honorable Dennis November 30, 2007............. 080059
of El Paso County, December 19, 2007; Hisey, Chairman, El Paso
(07-08-0475P). El Paso County County Board of
Advertiser and News. Commissioners, 27 East
Vermijo Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO 80903.
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Jefferson.................... City of Arvada, (07- December 13, 2007; The Honorable Ken March 20, 2008................ 085072
08-0940P). December 20, 2007; Fellman, Mayor, City of
The Golden Arvada, 8101 Ralston
Transcript. Road, Arvada, CO 80002.
Mesa......................... City of Grand December 6, 2007; Mr. Jim Doody, Mayor, March 13, 2008................ 080117
Junction, (07-08- December 13, 2007; City of Grand Junction,
0859P). The Daily Sentinel. 250 North Fifth Street,
Grand Junction, CO 81501.
Mesa......................... Unincorporated areas December 6, 2007; The Honorable Craig J. March 13, 2008................ 080115
of Mesa County, (07- December 13, 2007; Meis, Chairman, Mesa
08-0859P). The Daily Sentinel. County Board of
Commissioners, P.O. Box
20000, Grand Junction,
CO 81502-5010.
Florida:
Manatee...................... Unincorporated areas December 6, 2007; The Honorable Amy E. March 13, 2008................ 120153
of Manatee County, December 13, 2007; Stein, Chairman, Manatee
(07-04-4406P). The Bradenton County Board of
Herald. Commissioners, P.O. Box
1000, Bradenton, FL
34206-1000.
Polk......................... City of Winter December 6, 2007; The Honorable Nathaniel March 13, 2008................ 120271
Haven, (07-04- December 13, 2007; Birdsong, Mayor, City of
5471P). News Chief. Winter Haven, P.O. Box
2277, Winter Haven, FL
33883.
Polk......................... Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; Mr. Bob English, March 19, 2008................ 120261
of Polk County, (07- December 19, 2007; Chairman, Polk County
04-5883P). The Polk County Board of Commissioners,
Democrat. P.O. Box 9005, Drawer
BC01, Bartow, FL 33831.
Georgia: Columbia................ Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; The Honorable Ron C. March 19, 2008................ 130059
of Columbia County, December 19, 2007; Cross, Chairman,
(07-04-4973P). Columbia County Columbia County Board of
News-Times. Commissioners, P.O. Box
498, Evans, GA 30809.
Illinois:
Cook......................... City of Hickory December 13, 2007; The Honorable Michael November 30, 2007............. 170103
Hills, (07-05- December 20, 2007; Howley, Mayor, City of
6033P). The Reporter. Hickory Hills, 8652 West
95th Street, Hickory
Hills, IL 60457.
DuPage....................... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Robert J. March 20, 2008................ 170197
of DuPage County, December 20, 2007; Schillerstorm, Chairman,
(07-05-2642P). Daily Herald. DuPage County Board, 505
North County Farm Road,
Wheaton, IL 60187.
Kansas:
Marshall..................... City of Marysville, December 6, 2007; The Honorable Bernie March 13, 2008................ 200212
(07-07-0767P). December 13, 2007; Krug, Mayor, City of
The Marysville Marysville, 209 North
Advocate. Eighth Street,
Marysville, KS 66508.
Marshall..................... Unincorporated areas December 6, 2007; The Honorable Michael J. March 13, 2008................ 200210
of Marshall County, December 13, 2007; Keating, Head
(07-07-0767P). The Marysville Commissioner, Marshall
Advocate. County, 1201 Broadway,
Marysville, KS 66508.
Kentucky: Jefferson.............. Metropolitan December 13, 2007; The Honorable Jerry E. March 20, 2008................ 210120
Government of December 20, 2007; Abramson, Mayor,
Louisville- The Courier Journal. Metropolitan Government
Jefferson County, of Louisville-Jefferson
(07-04-4634P). County, 527 West
Jefferson Street,
Louisville, KY 40202.
Maryland:
Frederick.................... Town of Emmitsburg, December 13, 2007; The Honorable James E. December 31, 2007............. 240029
(07-03-0468P). December 20, 2007; Hoover, Mayor, Town of
The Frederick News- Emmitsburg, 300A-1 South
Post. Seton Avenue,
Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
Frederick.................... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; Ms. Jan Gardner, December 31, 2007............. 240027
of Frederick December 20, 2007; President, Board of
County, (07-03- The Frederick News- Commissioners, Frederick
0468P). Post. County, 12 East Church
Street, Frederick, MD
21701.
Missouri: St. Charles............ Unincorporated areas December 12, 2007; The Honorable Steve December 21, 2007............. 290315
of St. Charles December 19, 2007; Ehlmann, County
County, (07-07- St. Charles Journal. Executive, St. Charles
1738P). County, 201 North Second
Street, St. Charles, MO
63301.
New Jersey: Monmouth............. Township of Neptune, December 13, 2007; The Honorable James November 28, 2007............. 340317
(07-02-0634P). December 20, 2007; Manning, Jr., Mayor,
Asbury Park Press. Township of Neptune,
P.O. Box 1125, Neptune,
NJ 07754.
North Carolina: Mecklenburg...... Unincorporated areas January 14, 2008; Mr. Harry Jones, Sr., April 20, 2008................ 370158
of Mecklenburg January 21, 2008; Mecklenburg County
County, (07-04- The Charlotte Manager, 600 East Fourth
6546P). Observer. Street, Charlotte, NC
28202.
Ohio:
Greene....................... City of Xenia, (07- November 3, 2007; The Honorable Phyllis February 11, 2008............. 390197
05-5432P). November 10, 2007; Pennewitt, Mayor, City
Xenia Daily Gazette. of Xenia, 101 North
Detroit Street, Xenia,
OH 45385.
Greene....................... Unincorporated areas November 3, 2007; The Honorable Ralph February 11, 2008............. 390193
of Greene County, November 10, 2007; Harper, President,
(07-05-5432P). Xenia Daily Gazette. Greene County Board of
Commissioners, 35 Greene
Street, Xenia, OH 45385.
Oregon: Clackamas................ City of Wilsonville, December 12, 2007; The Honorable Charlotte December 31, 2007............. 410025
(07-10-0469P). December 19, 2007; Lehan, Mayor, City of
Wilsonville Wilsonville, 29786
Spokesman. Southwest Lehan Court,
Wilsonville, OR 97070.
South Carolina:
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Greenville................... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Butch March 20, 2008................ 450089
of Greenville December 20, 2007; Kirven, Chairman,
County, (07-04- The Greenville News. Greenville County
4899P). Council, 213 League
Road, Simpsonville, SC
29681.
Greenville................... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; Mr. Joseph Kernell, March 20, 2008................ 450089
of Greenville December 20, 2007; County Administrator,
County, (07-04- The Greenville News. Greenville County, 301
5198P). University Ridge, Suite
2400, Greenville, SC
29601.
Greenville................... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Butch March 20, 2008................ 450089
of Greenville December 20, 2007; Kirven, Chairman,
County, (07-04- The Greenville News. Greenville County
5413P). Council, 213 League
Road, Simpsonville, SC
29681.
South Dakota: Pennington......... City of Hill City, December 12, 2007; The Honorable Don November 30, 2007............. 460116
(07-08-0906P). December 19, 2007; Voorhees, Mayor, City of
Hill City Prevailer- Hill City, City Hall,
News. 324 Main Street, Hill
City, SD 57745.
Texas:
Collin....................... City of McKinney, December 13, 2007; The Honorable Bill March 20, 2008................ 480135
(07-06-1354P). December 20, 2007; Whitfield, Mayor, City
McKinney Courier- of McKinney, 222 North
Gazette. Tennessee Street,
McKinney, TX 75070.
Collin....................... City of McKinney, December 6, 2007; The Honorable Bill November 21, 2007............. 480135
(08-06-0334P). December 13, 2007; Whitfield, Mayor, City
McKinney Courier- of McKinney, 222 North
Gazette. Tennessee Street,
McKinney, TX 75069.
Collin and Dallas............ City of Sachse, (07- December 14, 2007; The Honorable Mike Felix, March 21, 2008................ 480186
06-2553P). December 21, 2007; Mayor, City of Sachse,
The Rowlett 5109 Peachtree Lane,
Lakeshore Times. Sachse, TX 75048.
Dallas....................... Town of Highland December 13, 2007; The Honorable William D. March 20, 2008................ 480178
Park, (07-06-1969P). December 20, 2007; White, Jr., Mayor, Town
The Park Cities of Highland Park, 4700
News. Drexel Drive, Highland
Park, TX 75205.
El Paso...................... City of El Paso, (07- December 13, 2007; The Honorable John Cook, November 30, 2007............. 480214
06-2364P). December 20, 2007; Mayor, City of El Paso,
El Paso Times. Two Civic Center Plaza,
Tenth Floor, El Paso, TX
79901.
Johnson...................... City of Burleson, December 12, 2007; The Honorable Kenneth March 19, 2008................ 485459
(07-06-2685P). December 19, 2007; Shetter, Mayor, City of
Burleson Star. Burleson, 141 West
Renfro Street, Burleson,
TX 76028.
Randall...................... City of Canyon, (07- December 16, 2007; The Honorable Quinn March 24, 2008................ 480533
06-1472P). December 23, 2007; Alexander, Mayor, City
The Canyon News. of Canyon, 301 16th
Street, Canyon, TX 79015.
Randall...................... Unincorporated areas December 16, 2007; The Honorable Ernie March 24, 2008................ 480532
of Randall County, December 23, 2007; Houdashell, Randall
(07-06-1472P). The Canyon News. County Judge, 400 16th
Street, Canyon, TX 79015.
Tarrant...................... City of Grapevine, December 6, 2007; The Honorable William D. November 21, 2007............. 480598
(07-06-1696P). December 13, 2007; Tate, Mayor, City of
Northeast Tarrant Grapevine, P.O. Box
Star-Telegram. 95104, Grapevine, TX
76099.
Tarrant...................... City of North December 13, 2007; The Honorable T. Oscar March 20, 2008................ 480607
Richland Hills, (07- December 20, 2007; Trevino, Jr., P.E.,
06-2421P). Fort Worth Star- Mayor, City of North
Telegram. Richland Hills, 7301
Northeast Loop 820,
North Richland Hills, TX
76180.
Travis....................... City of Lakeway, (07- December 6, 2007; The Honorable Steve Swan, December 20, 2007............. 481303
06-1024P). December 13, 2007; Mayor, City of Lakeway,
Austin American- 1102 Lohman's Crossing,
Statesman. Lakeway, TX 78734.
Virginia:
Fauquier..................... Unincorporated areas December 5, 2007; The Honorable Harry March 12, 2008................ 510055
of Fauquier County, December 12, 2007; Atherton, Chairman,
(07-03-1209P). Fauquier Times Fauquier County Board of
Democrat. Supervisors, 10 Hotel
Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
Fauquier..................... Unincorporated areas October 31, 2007; The Honorable Harry February 7, 2008.............. 510055
of Fauquier County, November 7, 2007; Atherton, Chairman,
(07-03-1250P). Fauquier Times Fauquier County Board of
Democrat. Supervisors, 10 Hotel
Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
West Virginia: Jefferson......... Unincorporated areas December 13, 2007; The Honorable Frances March 20, 2008................ 540065
of Jefferson December 20, 2007; Morgan, President,
County, 07-03- The Journal. Jefferson County Board
0824P). of Commissioners, P.O.
Box 250, Charles Town,
WV 25414.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: February 26, 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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