[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
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are
finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be
used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and
their contents.
DATES: The effective dates for these modified BFEs are indicated on the
following table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in
effect for the listed communities prior to this date.
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 Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs
for each community listed. These modified BFEs have been published in
newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since
that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of FEMA resolved any
appeals resulting from this notification.
The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice.
However, this final rule includes the address of the Chief Executive
Officer of the community where the modified BFEs determinations are
available for inspection.
The modified BFEs are made pursuant to section 206 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 other
Federal, State, or regional entities.
These modified BFEs are used to meet the floodplain management
requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the appropriate
flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these
elevations are made final, and for the contents in these buildings. The
changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This final 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 final 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 final rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final 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:
Madison, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Huntsville September 21, 2007; The Honorable Loretta October 1, 2007................ 010153
7750). (06-04-BY84P). September 28, 2007; Spencer, Mayor, City of
Madison County Huntsville, P.O. Box
Record. 308, Huntsville, AL
35804.
Madison, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 21, 2007; The Honorable Mike October 1, 2007................ 010151
7750). of Madison County September 28, 2007; Gillespie, Chairman,
(06-04-BY84P). Madison County Madison County
Record. Commission, 6994
Courthouse 700, 100
North Side Square,
Huntsville, AL 35801.
Arizona: Coconino, (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas September 13, 2007; The Honorable Elizabeth September 27, 2007............. 040019
No: B-7750). of Coconino County September 20, 2007; Archuleta, Chairperson,
(07-09-0172P). Arizona Daily Sun. Coconino County, Board
of Commissioners, 2500
North Fort Valley Road,
Building One, Flagstaff,
AZ 86001.
California:
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Sacramento, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas August 30, 2007; The Honorable Don December 6, 2007............... 060262
7738). of Sacramento County September 6, 2007; Nottoli, Chairman,
(06-09-B222P). The Daily Recorder. Sacramento County, Board
of Supervisors, 700 H
Street, Suite 2450,
Sacramento, CA 95814.
San Joaquin, (FEMA Docket No: City of Lathrop (07- September 20, 2007; The Honorable Apolinar August 31, 2007................ 060738
B-7750). 09-0844P). September 27, 2007; Sangalang, Mayor, City
The Record. of Lathrop, 16775
Howland Road, Suite One,
Lathrop, CA 95330.
Yuba, (FEMA Docket No: B-7750) Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007; Mr. Robert Bendorf, August 31, 2007................ 060427
of Yuba County (07- September 27, 2007; County Administrator,
09-1090P). Marysville Appeal- Yuba County, 915 Eighth
Democrat. Street, Suite 115,
Marysville, CA 95901.
Colorado:
Boulder, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Longmont (07- September 6, 2007; The Honorable Julia December 13, 2007.............. 080027
7750). 08-0506P). September 13, 2007; Pirnack, Mayor, City of
The Daily Camera. Longmont 864 Fourth
Avenue, Longmont, CO
80501.
Boulder, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007; The Honorable Ben December 13, 2007.............. 080023
7750). of Boulder County September 13, 2007; Pearlman, Chairman,
(07-08-0506P). The Daily Camera. Boulder County, Board of
Commissioners, P.O. Box
471, Boulder, CO 80306.
Delaware:
Kent, (FEMA Docket No: B-7738) Unincorporated areas August 22, 2007; The Honorable P. Brooks November 28, 2007.............. 100001
of Kent County (07- August 29, 2007; Banta, President, Kent
03-1056P). Dover Post. County, Board of
Commissioners, 555 Bay
Road, Dover, DE 19901.
New Castle, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas August 31, 2007, The Honorable Christopher December 7, 2007............... 105085
7738). of New Castle County September 7, 2007, Coons, County Executive,
(07-03-0845P). Newark Post. New Castle County, 87
Reads Way Corporate
Commons, New Castle, DE
19801.
Georgia:
Athens-Clarke, (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas October 5, 2007; The Honorable Heidi September 14, 2007............. 130040
No: B-7754). of Athens-Clarke October 12, 2007; Davison, Mayor, Athens-
County (07-04-1274P). Athens Banner- Clarke County, 235 Wells
Herald. Drive, Athens, GA 30606.
Barrow, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007; The Honorable Douglas H. December 19, 2007.............. 130497
7750). of Barrow County (07- September 19, 2007; Garrison, Chairman,
04-2937P). The Barrow County Barrow County, Board of
News. Commissioners, 233 East
Broad Street, Winder, GA
30680.
Bryan, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Richmond Hill September 12, 2007; The Honorable Richard R. December 19, 2007.............. 130018
7750). (07-04-5472P). September 19, 2007; Davis, Mayor, City of
Bryan County News. Richmond Hill, P.O. Box
250, Richmond Hill, GA
31324.
Bryan, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007; The Honorable Jimmy December 19, 2007.............. 130016
7750). of Bryan County (07- September 19, 2007; Burnsed, Chairman, Bryan
04-5472P). Bryan County news. County, Board of
Commissioners, 116
Lanier Street, Pembroke,
GA 31321.
Cherokee, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 14, 2007; The Honorable Buzz August 30, 2007................ 130424
7750). of Cherokee County September 21, 2007; Ahrens, Chairman,
(07-04-3183P). Cherokee Tribune. Cherokee County, Board
of Commissioners, 90
North Street, Suite 310,
Canton, GA 30114.
Gwinnett, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Sugar Hill September 20, 2007; The Honorable Gary December 27, 2007.............. 130474
7750). (07-04-3458P). September 27, 2007; Pirkle, Mayor, City of
Gwinnett Daily Post. Sugar Hill, 4988 West
Broad Street, Sugar
Hill, GA 30518.
Gwinnett, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007; The Honorable Charles December 27, 2007.............. 130322
7750). of Gwinnett County September 27, 2007; Bannister, Chairman,
(07-04-3458P). Gwinnett Daily Post. Gwinnett County, Board
of Commissioners, 75
Langley Drive,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045.
Maine: Waldo, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Belfast (07- August 11, 2007; Mr. Terrence St. Peter, July 23, 2007.................. 230129
7754). 01-0609P). August 16, 2007; City Manager, City of
The Republican Belfast, 131 Church
Journal. Street, Belfast, ME
04915.
Maryland:
Anne Arundel, (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas August 23, 2007; The Honorable John R. November 29, 2007.............. 240008
B-7738). of Anne Arundel August 30, 2007; Leopold, County
County (07-03-0081P). The Capital. Executive, Anne Arundel
County, 44 Calvert
Street, Annapolis, MD
21404.
Carroll, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 13, 2007; Ms. Julia W. Gouge, August 28, 2007................ 240015
7750). of Carroll County September 20, 2007; President, Carroll
(07-03-0510P). Carroll County County Board of
Times. Commissioners, Carroll
County Office Building,
225 North Center Street,
Westminster, MD 21157.
Massachusetts:
Barnstable, (FEMA Docket No: B- Town of Falmouth (07- August 23, 2007; The Honorable Kevin November 29, 2007.............. 255211
7738). 01-1028P). August 30, 2007; Murphy, Chairman,
Cape Cod Times. Falmouth Board of
Selectmen, Falmouth Town
Hall, 59 Town Hall
Square, Falmouth, MA
02540.
Plymouth, (FEMA Docket No: B- Town of Hanover (07- September 19, 2007; The Honorable R. Alan December 26, 2007.............. 250266
7750). 01-0795P). September 26, 2007; Rugman, Chairman, Board
Hanover Mariner. of Selectmen, 550
Hanover Street, Hanover,
MA 02339.
Minnesota:
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Polk, (FEMA Docket No: B-7750) City of East Grand September 29, 2007; The Honorable Lynn January 2, 2008................ 275236
Forks (07-05-2270P). October 3, 2007; Stauss, Mayor, City of
The Exponent. East Grand Forks, City
Hall, 600 Demers Avenue,
East Grand Forks MN
56721.
Polk, (FEMA Docket No: B-7750) Unincorporated areas September 29, 2007; The Honorable Warren January 2, 2008................ 270503
of Polk County (07- October 3, 2007; Affeldt, Chairman, Polk
05-2270P). The Exponent. County, Board of
Commissioners, 612 North
Broadway, Suite 215,
Crookston, MN 56716.
Mississippi:
Rankin, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Brandon (07- September 12, 2007; The Honorable Carlo August 24, 2007................ 280143
7750). 04-3666P). September 19, 2007; Martella, Mayor, City of
Rankin County News. Brandon, P.O. Box 1539,
Brandon, MS 39043.
Rankin, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Pearl (07-04- September 12, 2007; The Honorable Jimmy August 24, 2007................ 280145
7750). 3666P). September 19, 2007; Foster, Mayor, City of
Rankin County News. Pearl, P.O. Box 5948,
Pearl, MS 39288-5948.
Rankin, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007; The Honorable Ken Martin, August 24, 2007................ 280142
7750). of Rankin County (07- September 19, 2007; Chairman, Rankin County,
04-3666P). Rankin County News. Board of Supervisors,
211 East Government
Street, Suite A,
Brandon, MS 39042.
Missouri:
Lincoln, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas August 22, 2007; The Honorable Sean November 28, 2007.............. 290869
7750). of Lincoln County August 29, 2007; O'Brien, Presiding
(06-07-BA52P). The Troy Free Press. Commissioner, Lincoln
County, Lincoln County
Courthouse, 201 Main
Street, Troy, MO 63379.
St. Louis, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Valley Park September 13, 2007; The Honorable Jeffery August 29, 2007................ 290391
7750). (07-07-1587P). September 20, 2007; Whitteaker, Mayor, City
The St. Louis Daily of Valley Park, 320
Record. Benton Street, Valley
Park, MO 63088.
Montana: Lincoln, (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas August 2, 2007; The Honorable Rita July 10, 2007.................. 300157
B-7750). of Lincoln County August 9, 2007; Windom, Chairwoman,
(07-08-0447P). Tobacco Valley News. Lincoln County, Board of
Commissioners, 512
California Avenue,
Libby, MT 59923.
Nevada: Clark, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007; The Honorable Rory Reid, December 13, 2007.............. 320003
7750). of Clark County (06- September 13, 2007; Chair, Clark County
09-BG37P). Las Vegas Review- Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 South Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
89106.
New Mexico: Bernalillo, (FEMA City of Albuquerque October 4, 2007; The Honorable Martin J. September 18, 2007............. 350002
Docket No: B-7750). (07-06-1449P). October 11, 2007; Chavez, Mayor, City of
The Albuquerque Albuquerque, P.O. Box
Journal. 1293, Albuquerque, NM
87103.
New York: Jefferson, (FEMA Docket Town of Pamelia (07- June 21, 2007; June The Honorable Lawrence December 27, 2007.............. 360346
No: B-7727). 02-0466P). 28, 2007; Watertown Longway, Town
Daily Times. Supervisor, Town of
Pamelia, 25859 State
Route 37, Watertown, New
York 13601.
Oklahoma:
Carter, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Ardmore (07- September 6, 2007; The Honorable John Moore, December 13, 2007.............. 400031
7750). 06-0167P). September 13, 2007; Mayor, City of Ardmore,
Daily Ardmoreite. P.O. Box 249, Ardmore,
OK 73402.
Cleveland, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Moore (07-06- August 30, 2007; The Honorable Glenn December 6, 2007............... 400044
7738). 1613P). September 6, 2007; Lewis, Mayor, City of
The Norman Moore, 301 North
Transcript. Broadway, Moore, OK
73160.
Pennsylvania: York, (FEMA Docket Township of Dover (07- September 13, 2007; The Honorable Shane December 20, 2007.............. 420920
No: B-7754). 03-0878P). September 20, 2007; Patterson, Chairman,
The York Dispatch. Board of Supervisors,
Dover Township Municipal
Building, 2480 West
Canal Road, Dover, PA
17315.
Rhode Island: Providence, (FEMA City of Cranston (07- August 23, 2007; The Honorable Michael July 31, 2007.................. 445396
Docket No: B-7750). 01-0910P). August 30, 2007; Napolitano, Mayor, City
Cranston Herald. of Cranston, Cranston
City Hall, 869 Park
Avenue, Cranston, RI
02910.
South Carolina: Aiken, (FEMA City of North Augusta September 13, 2007; The Honorable Lark W. August 27, 2007................ 450007
Docket No: B-7750). (07-04-2732P). September 20, 2007; Jones, Mayor, City of
Aiken Standard. North Augusta, P.O. Box
6400, North Augusta, SC
29861.
Texas:
Austin, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Sealy (07-06- September 18, 2007; The Honorable Russell L. December 26, 2007.............. 480017
7750). 2014P). September 25, 2007; Koym, Mayor, City of
The Sealy News. Sealy, P.O. Box 517,
Sealy, TX 77474.
Bexar, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of San Antonio August 16, 2007; The Honorable Phil November 22, 2007.............. 480045
7738). (06-06-BF16P). August 23, 2007; Hardberger, Mayor, City
Daily Commercial of San Antonio, P.O. Box
Recorder. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of San Antonio September 13, 2007; The Honorable Phil August 30, 2007................ 480045
7750). (06-06-B105P). September 20, 2007; Hardberger, Mayor, City
Daily Commercial of San Antonio, P.O. Box
Recorder. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of San Antonio September 27, 2007; The Honorable Phil January 3, 2008................ 480045
7750). (07-06-0793P). October 4, 2007; Hardberger, Mayor, City
Daily Commercial of San Antonio, P.O. Box
Recorder. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas August 16, 2007; The Honorable Nelson W. November 22, 2007.............. 480035
7738). of Bexar County (06- August 23, 2007; Wolff, Bexar County
06-BF16P). Daily Commercial Judge, Bexar County
Recorder. Courthouse, 233 North
Pecos, Suite 420, San
Antonio, TX 78207.
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Brazos, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Bryan (05-06- September 6, 2007; The Honorable D. Mark December 13, 2007.............. 480082
7750). 1677P). September 13, 2007; Conlee, Mayor, City of
The Eagle. Bryan, 300 South Texas
Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803.
Brazos, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007; The Honorable Randy Sims, December 13, 2007.............. 481195
7750). of Brazos County (05- September 13, 2007; Brazos County Judge, 300
06-1677P). The Eagle. East 26th Street, Suite
114, Bryan, TX 77803.
Collin, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Allen (06-06- August 23, 2007; The Honorable Stephen November 29, 2007.............. 480131
7738). BK36P). August 30, 2007; Terrell, Mayor, City of
The Allen American. Allen, 305 Century
Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.
Collin, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Allen (07-06- August 30, 2007; The Honorable Stephen August 16, 2007................ 480131
7750). 0941P). September 6, 2007; Terrell, Mayor, City of
The Allen American. Allen, 305 Century
Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.
Collin, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Anna (07-06- September 13, 2007; The Honorable Kenneth December 20, 2007.............. 480132
7750). 1349P). September 20, 2007; Pelham, Mayor, City of
McKinney Courier- Anna, P.O. Box 776,
Gazette. Anna, TX 75409.
Dallas, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Irving (06-06- September 20, 2007; The Honorable Herbert A. December 27, 2007.............. 480180
7750). BA90P). September 27, 2007; Gears, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Irving, 825 West Irving
Boulevard, Irving, TX
75060.
El Paso, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of El Paso (06- August 23, 2007; The Honorable John Cook, August 6, 2007................. 480214
7738). 06-B807P). August 30, 2007; El Mayor, City of El Paso,
Paso Times. City Hall, 10th Floor,
Two Civic Center Plaza,
El Paso, TX 79901.
Harris, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007; The Honorable Ed Emmett, December 27, 2007.............. 480287
7750). of Harris County (07- September 27, 2007; Harris County Judge,
06-1673P). Houston Chronicle. 1001 Preston, Suite 911,
Houston, TX 77002.
Parker, (FEMA Docket No: B- Town of Annetta North August 23, 2007; The Honorable Ken Hall, November 29, 2007.............. 481664
7738). (07-06-0630P). August 30, 2007; Mayor, Town of Annetta
Weatherford North, P.O. Box 1238,
Democrat. Aledo, TX 76008.
Parker, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas August 23, 2007; The Honorable Mark Riley, November 29, 2007.............. 480520
7738). of Parker County (07- August 30, 2007; Parker County Judge,
06-0630P). Weatherford Parker County
Democrat. Courthouse, One
Courthouse Square,
Weatherford, TX 76086.
Tarrant, (FEMA Docket No: B- City of Fort Worth September 13, 2007; The Honorable Mike J. December 20, 2007.............. 480596
7750). (07-06-0876P). September 20, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Virginia: Chesterfield, (FEMA Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007; The Honorable Kelly E. December 27, 2007.............. 510035
Docket No: B-7750). of Chesterfield September 27, 2007; Miller, Chairman,
County (07-03-1156P). Richmond Times- Chesterfield County,
Dispatch. Board of Supervisors,
P.O. Box 40,
Chesterfield, VA 23832-
0040.
Wisconsin:
Waukesha, (FEMA Docket No: B- Village of Dousman September 27, 2007; The Honorable Jack January 3, 2008................ 550480
7750). (06-05-B016P). October 4, 2007; Nissen, Village
The Freeman. President, Village of
Dousman, 118 South Main
Street, Dousman, WI
53118.
Waukesha, (FEMA Docket No: B- Unincorporated areas September 27, 2007; The Honorable Daniel January 3, 2008................ 550476
7750). of Waukesha County October 4, 2007; Vrakas, County
(06-05-B016P). The Freeman. Executive, Waukesha
County, 1320 Pewaukee
Road, Room 320,
Waukesha, WI 53188.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: February 20, 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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