FR Doc E7-5615

[Federal Register: March 28, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 59)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14447-14449]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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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 Section, Mitigation Division, 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,

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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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Arkansas:
Pulaski (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Jacksonville December 21, 2005; The Honorable Tommy March 29, 2006................. 050180
7467). (05-06-1464P). December 28, 2005; Swaim, Mayor, City of
Jacksonville Jacksonville, One
Patriot. Municipal Drive,
Jacksonville, Arkansas
72076.
California:
Alameda (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Livermore (06- September 21, 2006; The Honorable Marshall December 28, 2006.............. 060008
7474). 09-BE71P). September 28, 2006; Kamena, Mayor, City of
Alameda Times Star. Livermore, 1052 South
Livermore Avenue,
Livermore, CA 94550.
Georgia:
Jackson (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas September 20, 2006; The Honorable Pat Bell, December 27, 2006.............. 130345
7474). of Jackson County September 27, 2006; Chairman, Jackson County
(06-04-BQ92P). The Jackson Herald. Board of Commissioners,
67 Athens Street,
Jefferson, GA 30549.
Illinois:
Will (FEMA Docket No.: B-7467) Village of July 14, 2006; July The Honorable Roger C. September 28, 2006............. 170812
Bolingbrook (06-05- 21, 2006; The Claar, Mayor, Village of
B595P). Bolingbrook Sun. Bolingbrook, 375 West
Briarcliff Road,
Bolingbrook, Illinois
60440.
Nevada:
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Henderson (05- December 1, 2005; The Honorable James B. March 9, 2006.................. 320005
7466). 09-A069P). December 8, 2005; Gibson, Mayor, City of
Las Vegas Review- Henderson, 240 South
Journal. Water Street, Fourth
Floor, Henderson, Nevada
89009-5050.
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 1, 2005; The Honorable Rory Reid, March 9, 2006.................. 320003
7466). of Clark County (05- December 8, 2005; Chair, Clark County
09-A069P). Las Vegas Review- Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89106.
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas March 16, 2006; The Honorable Rory Reid, June 22, 2006.................. 320003
7466). of Clark County (06- March 23, 2006; Las Chair, Clark County
09-B083P). Vegas Review- Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 Grand Central
Parkway, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89106.
Texas:
Lampasas (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Lampasas (06- August 15, 2006; The Honorable Jack August 21, 2006................ 480430
7466). 06-B513P). September 5, 2006; Calvert, Mayor, City of
Lampasas Dispatch Lampasas, 312 East Third
Record. Street, Lampasas, Texas
76550.
Montgomery (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas May 10, 2006; May The Honorable Alan B. April 24, 2006................. 480483
7466). of Montgomery County 17, 2006; Humble/ Sadler, Montgomery
(05-06-A477P). Kingwood Observer. County Judge, 301 North
Thompson, Suite 210,
Conroe, Texas 77301.
Parker (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Weatherford May 18, 2006; May The Honorable Joe M. August 24, 2006................ 480522
7466). (05-06-0653P). 25, 2006; Tison, Mayor, City of
Weatherford Weatherford, P.O. Box
Democrat. 255, Weatherford, Texas
76086.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Bedford (05- April 27, 2006; May The Honorable James August 3, 2006................. 480585
7466). 06-A515P). 4, 2006; Fort Worth Story, Mayor, City of
Star-Telegram. Bedford, 2000 Forest
Ridge Drive, Bedford,
Texas 76021.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Blue Mound October 19, 2006; The Honorable Jace January 25, 2007............... 480587
7474). (06-06-BE05P). October 26, 2006; Preston, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Blue Mound, 301 Blue
Telegram. Mound Road, Fort Worth,
Texas 76131.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth July 20, 2006; July The Honorable Michael J. October 26, 2006............... 480596
7466). (05-06-0916P). 27, 2006; Fort Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, 10000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth June 22, 2006; June The Honorable Michael J. September 28, 2006............. 480596
7466). (05-06-1252P). 29, 2006; Fort Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, 10000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth April 20, 2006; The Honorable Michael J. July 27, 2006.................. 480596
7466). (06-06-B004P). April 27, 2006; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 10000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth July 13, 2006; July The Honorable Michael J. October 19, 2006............... 480596
7466). (06-06-B065P). 20, 2006; Fort Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, 10000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

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Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth April 20, 2006; The Honorable Michael J. July 27, 2006.................. 480596
7466). (06-06-B068P). April 27, 2006; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 10000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth June 15, 2006; June The Honorable Michael J. September 21, 2006............. 480596
7466). (06-06-B169P). 22, 2006; Fort Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Worth Star Telegram. Fort Worth, 10000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth June 22, 2006; June The Honorable Michael J. September 28, 2006............. 480596
7466). (06-06-B536P). 29, 2006; Fort Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, 10000
Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth October 19, 2006; The Honorable Michael J. January 25, 2007............... 480596
7474). (06-06-BE05P). October 26, 2006; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 10000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas April 20, 2006; The Honorable Tom July 27, 2006.................. 480582
7466). of Tarrant County April 27, 2006; Vandergriff, Tarrant
(06-06-B004P). Fort Worth Star- County Judge, 100 East
Telegram. Weatherford Street,
Suite 502A, Fort Worth,
Texas 76196.
Washington (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Brenham (06- September 21, 2006; The Honorable Milton August 28, 2006................ 480648
7474). 06-B038P). September 28, 2006; Tate, Mayor, City of
Brenham Banner- Brenham, P.O. Box 1059,
Press. Brenham, Texas 77833.
Williamson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Round Rock February 23, 2006; The Honorable Nyle March 8, 2006.................. 481048
7466). (05-06-0490P). March 2, 2006; Maxwell, Mayor, City of
Round Rock Leader. Round Rock, 221 East
Main Street, Round Rock,
Texas 78664.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Dated: March 20, 2007.
David I. Maurstad,
Director, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
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