FR Doc 04-6180

[Federal Register: March 19, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 54)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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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 (FEMA), Emergency
Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

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 elevations
will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings and their contents.

EFFECTIVE 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: Doug Bellomo, P.E., Hazard
Identification Section, Mitigation Division, Emergency Preparedness and
Response Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street
SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2903.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Emergency Management Agency makes
the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs for each
community listed. These modified elevations have been published in
newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since
that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of the Emergency
Preparedness and Response Directorate has resolved any appeals
resulting from this notification.
The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice.
However, this rule includes the address of the Chief Executive Officer
of the community where the modified BFEs determinations are available
for inspection.
The modifications 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 elevations, 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 elevations 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 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 of the
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate certifies that this
rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
because modified BFEs 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 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 12612, Federalism. This rule involves no policies
that have federalism implication under Executive Order 12612,
Federalism, dated October 26, 1987.
Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the
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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 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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Arizona:
Gila (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438) City of Globe (03-09- June 18, 2003, June The Honorable Stanley September 24, 2003............. 040029
0187P). 25, 2003, Arizona Gibson, Mayor, City of
Silver Belt. Globe, 150 North Pine
Street, Globe, Arizona
85501.
Gila (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438) Unincorporated Areas June 18, 2003, June The Honorable Cruz Salas, September 24, 2003............. 040028
(03-09-0187P). 25, 2003, Arizona Chairman, Gila County
Silver Belt. Board of Supervisors,
1400 East Ash Street,
Globe, Arizona 85501.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Avondale (02- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Ronald J. May 22, 2003................... 040038
7438). 09-190P). 5, 2003, Arizona Drake, Mayor, City of
Republic. Avondale, 325 North
Central Avenue,
Avondale, Arizona 85323.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Buckeye (03- June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Dusty Hull, May 22, 2003................... 040039
7438). 09-0245P). 26, 2003, Arizona Mayor, Town of Buckeye,
Republic. 100 North Apache Road,
Suite A, Buckeye,
Arizona 85326.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Chandler (03- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Boyd Dunn, May 7, 2003.................... 040040
7438). 09-0353P). 5, 2003, Arizona Mayor, City of Chandler,
Business Gazette. 55 North Arizona Place,
Suite 301, Chandler,
Arizona 85225.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of El Mirage (02- May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Robert August 28, 2003................ 040041
7438). 09-945P). 29, 2003, Arizona Robles, Mayor, City of
Republic. El Mirage, P.O. Box 26,
El Mirage, Arizona 85335.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Gila Bend (02- July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Chuck October 9, 2003................ 040043
7438). 09-858P). 10, 2003, Arizona Turner, Mayor, Town of
Business Gazette. Gila Bend, P.O. Box A,
Gila Bend, Arizona 85337.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Phoenix (03- June 12, 2003, June The Honorable Skip May 29, 2003................... 040051
7438). 09-0290P). 19, 2003, Arizona Rimsza, Mayor, City of
Business Gazette. Phoenix, 200 West
Washington Street, 11th
Floor, Phoenix, Arizona
85003-1611.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Surprise (02- May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Joan H. August 28, 2003................ 040053
7438). 09-945P). 29, 2003, Arizona Shafer, Mayor, City of
Republic. Surprise, 12425 West
Bell Road, Suite D-100,
Surprise, Arizona 85374.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas May 22, 2003, May The Honorable R. Fulton August 28, 2003................ 040037
7438). (02-09-945P). 29, 2003, Arizona Brock, Chairman,
Republic. Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors, 301 West
Jefferson, 10th Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Don October 9, 2003................ 040037
7438). (02-09-858P). 10, 2003, Arizona Stapley, Chairman,
Business Gazette. Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors, 301 West
Jefferson, 10th Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Youngtown (03- May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Bryan August 28, 2003................ 040057
7438). 09-1014X). 29, 2003, Arizona Hackbarth, Mayor, Town
Republic. of Youngtown, 12030
Clubhouse Square,
Youngtown, Arizona 85363.
Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438) City of Tucson (02-09- July 17, 2003, July The Honorable Bob Walkup, October 23, 2003............... 040076
873P). 24, 2003, Daily Mayor, City of Tucson,
Territorial. City Hall, 255 West
Alameda Street, Tucson,
Arizona 85701.
Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438) Unincorporated Areas June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Ray Carroll September 25, 2003............. 040073
(03-09-0541P). 26, 2003, Arizona Republican County
Daily Star. Supervisor, Pima County
District Four, 130 West
Congress Street, 11th
Floor, Tucson, Arizona
85701.
California:

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Contra Costa (FEMA Docket No.: City of Clayton (03- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Gregory J. May 9, 2003.................... 060027
B-7438). 09-0387P). 5, 2003, Contra Manning, Mayor, City of
Costa Times. Clayton, City Hall, 6000
Heritage Trail, Clayton,
California 94517.
Los Angeles (FEMA Docket No.: Unincorporated Areas May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Yvonne B. April 21, 2003................. 065043
B-7438). (02-09-404P). 29, 2003, Los Burke, Chair, Los
Angeles Times. Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, 500 West
Temple Street, Los
Angeles, California
90012.
Placer (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Rocklin (02- May 7, 2003, May 14, The Honorable Kathy Lund, August 13, 2003................ 060242
7438). 09-810P). 2003, The Rocklin. Mayor, City of Rocklin,
3970 Rocklin Road,
Rocklin, California
95677-2720.
Placer (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas May 7, 2003, May 14, The Honorable Rex August 13, 2003................ 060239
7438). (02-09-810P). 2003, The Rocklin. Bloomfield, Chairman,
Placer County Board of
Supervisors, 175
Fulweiler Avenue,
Auburn, California 95603.
Sacramento (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas May 8, 2003, May 15, The Honorable Illa August 14, 2003................ 060262
7438). (03-09-0080P). 2003, Daily Collin, Chair,
Recorder. Sacramento County Board
of Supervisors, 700 H
Street, Room 2450,
Sacramento, California
95814.
San Diego (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of San Diego (03- June 26, 2003, July The Honorable Richard M. June 9, 2003................... 060295
7438). 09-0578P). 3, 2003, San Diego Murphy, Mayor, City of
Union-Tribune. San Diego, 202 C Street,
11th Floor, San Diego,
California 92101.
San Diego (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of San Marcos April 24, 2003, May The Honorable F. H. July 31, 2003.................. 060296
7438). (03-09-0123P). 1, 2003, The Paper. ``Corky'' Smith, Mayor,
City of San Marcos, One
Civic Center Drive, San
Marcos, California 92069-
2949.
Santa Barbara (FEMA Docket City of Solvang (02- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Beverly May 7, 2003.................... 060756
No.: B-7438). 09-1302P). 5, 2003, Santa Russ, Mayor, City of
Barbara News Press. Solvang, P.O. Box 107,
Solvang, California
93464-0107.
Santa Barbara (FEMA Docket Unincorporated Areas July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Naomi October 9, 2003................ 060331
No.: B-7438). (02-09-179P). 10, 2003, Santa Schwartz, Chair, Santa
Barbara News Press. Barbara County Board of
Supervisors, 105 East
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, California
93101.
Santa Cruz (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas May 8, 2003, May 15, The Honorable Ellen August 14, 2003................ 060353
7438). (03-09-0475P). 2003, Register- Pirie, Chair, Santa Cruz
Pajaronian. County Board of
Supervisors, 701 Ocean
Street, Room 500, Santa
Cruz, California 95060.
Santa Cruz (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Watsonville May 8, 2003, May 15, The Honorable Richard de August 14, 2003................ 060357
7438). (03-09-0475P). 2003, Register- la Paz, Jr., Mayor, City
Pajaronian. of Watsonville,
Administration Building,
Second Foor 215 Union
Street, Watsonville,
California 95076.
Colorado
Adams (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas May 14, 2003, May The Honorable Elaine T. August 20, 2003................ 080001
7438). (03-08-0104P). 21, 2003, Brighton Valente, Chairman, Adams
Standard-Blade. County Board of
Commissioners, 450 South
Fourth Avenue, Brighton,
Colorado 80601.
Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Littleton (03- May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Susan M. August 28, 2003................ 080017
7438). 08-0030P). 29, 2003, Littleton Thornton, Mayor, City of
Independent. Littleton, 2255 West
Berry Avenue, Littleton,
Colorado 80165.
Broomfield (FEMA Docket No.: B- City and County of June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Karen September 25, 2003............. 085073
7438). Broomfield (03-08- 26, 2003, Boulder Stuart, Mayor, City and
0061P). Daily Camera. County of Broomfield,
One DesCombes Drive,
Broomfield, Colorado
80020.
Broomfield (FEMA Docket No.: B- City and County of July 16, 2003, July The Honorable Karen June 27, 2003.................. 085073
7438). Broomfield (03-08- 23, 2003, Stuart, Mayor, City and
0270P). Broomfield County of Broomfield,
Enterprise. One DesCombes Drive,
Broomfield, Colorado
80020.

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Denver (FEMA Docket No.: B- City and County of May 15, 2003, May The Honorable John W. April 24, 2003................. 080046
7438). Denver (03-08-0210P). 22, 2003, Denver Hickenlooper, Mayor,
Post. City and County of
Denver, 1437 Bannock
Street, Suite 350,
Denver, Colorado 80202.
Adams Arapahoe Denver (FEMA City of Aurora (03-08- May 15, 2003, May The Honorable Paul E. April 24, 2003................. 080002
Docket No.: B-7438). 0210P). 22, 2003, Denver Tauer, Mayor, City of
Post. Aurora, 15151 East
Alameda Parkway, Fifth
Floor, Aurora, Colorado
80012.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Parker (02-08- April 23, 2003, The Honorable Gary July 30, 2003.................. 080310
7438). 186P). April 30, 2003, Lasater, Mayor, Town of
Douglas County News- Parker, 20120 East
Press. Mainstreet, Parker,
Colorado 80138-7334.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas April 23, 2003, The Honorable James R. July 30, 2003.................. 080049
7438). (02-08-186P). April 30, 2003, Sullivan, Chairman,
Douglas County News- Douglas County Board of
Press. Commissioners, 100 Third
Street, Castle Rock,
Colorado 80104.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas April 23, 2003, The Honorable James R. July 30, 2003................. 080049
7438). (03-08-0096P). April 30, 2003, Sullivan, Chairman,
Douglas County News- Douglas County Board of
Press. Commissioners, 100 Third
Street, Castle Rock,
Colorado 80104.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Colorado April 24, 2003, May The Honorable Lionel July 31, 2003.................. 080060
7438). Springs (02-08-394P). 1, 2003, The Rivera, Mayor, City of
Gazette. Colorado Springs, P.O.
Box 1575, Colorado
Springs, Colorado 80901.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Colorado June 5, 2003, June The Honorable Lionel May 13, 2003................... 080060
7438). Springs (03-08- 12, 2003, The Rivera, Mayor, City of
0223P). Gazette. Colorado Springs, P.O.
Box 1575, Colorado
Springs, Colorado 80901.
Jefferson (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas March 19, 2003, The Honorable Richard M. June 26, 2003.................. 080087
7438). (03-08-0099P) (03-08- March 26, 2003, Sheehan, Chairman,
0456P). Canyon Courier. Jefferson County Board
of Commissioners, 100
Jefferson County
Parkway, Golden,
Colorado 80419.
Hawaii:
Hawaii (FEMA Docket No.: B- Hawaii County (02-09- July 10, 2003, July The Honorable Harry Kim, October 16, 2003............... 155166
7438). 368P). 17, 2003, Hawaii Mayor, County of Hawaii,
Tribune Herald. 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo,
Hawaii 96720.
Maui (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438) Maui County (03-09- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Alan M. May 6, 2003.................... 150003
0116P). 5, 2003, Maui News. Arakawa, Mayor, Maui
County, 200 South High
Street, Wailuku, Hawaii
96793.
Maui (FEMA Docket No.: B-7438) Maui County (03-09- July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Alan M. June 13, 2003.................. 150003
0107P). 10, 2003, Maui News. Arawaka, Mayor, Maui
County, 200 South High
Street, Wailuku, Hawaii
96793.
Idaho:
Bonneville (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Ammon (03-10- July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Bruce Ard, June 13, 2003.................. 160028
7438). 0229P). 10, 2003, Post Mayor, City of Ammon,
Register. 2135 South Ammon Road,
Ammon, Idaho 83406.
Bonneville (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Lee Stake, June 13, 2003.................. 160027
7438). (03-10-0229P). 10, 2003, Post Chairman, Bonneville
Register. County Board of
Commissioners, 605 North
Capital Avenue, Idaho
Falls, Idaho 83402.
Nevada:
Independent City (FEMA Docket City of Carson City June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Ray Masayko May 29, 2003................... 320001
No.: B-7438). (01-09-592P). 26, 2003, Nevada Mayor, City of Carson
Appeal. City 201 North Carson
Street, Suite 2 Carson
City, Nevada 89701.
Clark (FEMA Docket No: B-7438) City of Henderson (03- May 1, 2003, May 8, The Honorable James April 21, 2003................. 320005
09-0861X) (03-09- 2003, Las Vegas Gibson Mayor, City of
980X). Review-Journal. Henderson 240 South
Water Street Henderson,
Nevada 89015.

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Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas April 24, 2003, May The Honorable Mary J. July 31, 2003.................. 320003
7438). (02-09-1071P). 1, 2003, Las Vegas Kincaid-Chauncey Chair,
Review-Journal. Clark County Board of
Commissioners 500 South
Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated Areas May 1, 2003, May 8, The Honorable Mary J. April 21, 2003................. 320003
7438). (03-09-0861X) (03-09- 2003, Las Vegas Kincaid-Chauncey Chair,
980X). Review-Journal. Clark County Board of
Commissioners 500 South
Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unicorporated Areas July 10, 2003, July The Honorable Mary J. June 19, 2003.................. 320003
7438). (02-09-718P). 17, 2003, Las Vegas Kincaid-Chauncey Chair,
Review-Journal. Clark County Board of
Commissioners 500 South
Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.
Texas:
Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Dallas (00-06- January 31, 2002, The Honorable Ron Kirk November 8, 2000............... 480171
7438). 248P). February 7, 2002, Mayor, City of Dallas
Dallas Morning News. 1500 Marilla Street
Dallas, Texas 75201.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: March 9, 2004.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Mitigation Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response
Directorate.
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