[Federal Register: November 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 230)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-B-7750]
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
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 Section, 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 changes 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.
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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.................. City of Huntsville September 21, 2007, The Honorable Loretta October 1, 2007................ 010153
(06-04-BY84P). September 28, 2007, Spencer, Mayor, City of
Madison County Huntsville, P.O. Box
Record. 308, Huntsville, AL
35804.
Madison....................... Unincorporated areas September 21, 2007, The Honorable Mike October 1, 2007................ 010151
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................. Unincorporated areas September 13, 2007, The Honorable Elizabeth September 27, 2007............. 040019
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.
Pima.......................... Town of Marana (07-09- September 6, 2007, The Honorable Ed Honea, December 13, 2007.............. 040118
1759P). September 13, 2007, Mayor, Town of Marana,
The Daily Marana Municipal
Territorial. Complex, 11555 West
Civic Center Drive,
Marana, AZ 85653.
Pima.......................... Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007. The Honorable Richard December 13, 2007.............. 040073
of Pima County (07- September 13, 2007, Elias, Chairman, Pima
09-1759P). The Daily County, Board of
Territorial. Supervisors, 130 West
Congress Street, 11th
Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701.
California: San Diego............. City of Carlsbad (07- October 4, 2007, The Honorable Claude A. September 24, 2007............. 060285
09-1622P). October 11, 2007, Lewis, Mayor, City of
San Diego Daily Carlsbad, 1200 Carlsbad
Transcript. Village Drive, Carlsbad,
CA 92008.
San Diego..................... City of San Marcos October 4, 2007, The Honorable James September 24, 2007............. 060296
(07-09-1622P). October 11, 2007, Desmond, Mayor, City of
San Diego Daily San Marcos, One Civic
Transcript. Center Drive, San
Marcos, CA 92069.
San Diego..................... Unincorporated areas October 4, 2007, The Honorable Ron September 24, 2007............. 060284
of San Diego County October 11, 2007, Roberts, Chairman, San
(07-09-1622P). San Diego Daily Diego County, Board of
Transcript. Supervisors, 1600
Pacific Highway, Room
335, San Diego, CA 92101.
San Joaquin................... City of Lathrop (07- September 20, 2007, The Honorable Apolinar August 31, 2007................ 060738
09-0844P). September 27, 2007, Sangalang, Mayor, City
The Record. of Lathrop, 16775
Howland Road, Suite One,
Lathrop, CA 95330.
Yuba.......................... 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................. City of Longmont (07- September 6, 2007, The Honorable Julia December 13, 2007.............. 080027
08-0506P). September 13, 2007, Pirnack, Mayor, City of
The Daily Camera. Longmont, 864 Fourth
Avenue, Longmont, CO
80501.
Boulder....................... Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007, The Honorable Ben December 13, 2007.............. 080023
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.
Georgia: Athens-Clarke............ Unincorporated areas October 5, 2007, The Honorable Heidi September 14, 2007............. 130040
of Athens-Clarke October 12, 2007, Davison, Mayor, Athens-
County (07-04-174P). Athens Banner- Clarke County, 235 Wells
Herald. Drive, Athens, GA 30606.
Barrow........................ Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007, The Honorable Douglas H. December 19, 2007.............. 130497
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......................... City of Richmond Hill September 12, 2007, The Honorable Richard R. December 19, 2007.............. 130018
(07-04-5472P). September 19, 2007, Davis, Mayor, City of
Bryan County News. Richmond Hill, P.O. Box
250, Richmond Hill, GA
31324.
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Bryan......................... Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007, The Honorable Jimmy December 19, 2007.............. 130016
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...................... Unincorporated areas September 14, 2007, The Honorable Buzz August 30, 2007................ 130424
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...................... City of Sugar Hill September 20, 2007, The Honorable Gary December 27, 2007.............. 130474
(07-04-3458P). September 27, 2007, Pirkle, Mayor, City of
Gwinnett Daily Post. Sugar Hill, 4988 West
Broad Street, Sugar
Hill, GA 30518.
Gwinnett...................... Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007, The Honorable Charles December 27, 2007.............. 130322
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...................... City of Belfast (07- August 11, 2007, Mr. Terrence St. Peter, July 23, 2007.................. 230129
01-0690P). August 16, 2007, City Manager, City of
The Republican Belfast, 131 Church
Journal. Street, Belfast, ME
04915.
Maryland: Carroll................. Unincorporated areas September 13, 2007, Ms. Julia W. Gouge, August 28, 2007................ 240015
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: Plymouth........... Town of Hanover (07- September 19, 2007, The Honorable R. Alan December 26, 2007.............. 250266
01-0795P). September 26, 2007, Rugman, Chairman, Board
Hanover Mariner. of Selectmen, 550
Hanover Street, Hanover,
MA 02339.
Minnesota: Polk................... 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.......................... 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............... City of Brandon (07- September 12, 2007, The Honorable Carlo August 24, 2007................ 280143
04-3666P). September 19, 2007, Martella, Mayor, City of
Rankin County News. Brandon, P.O. Box 1539,
Brandon, MS 39043.
Rankin........................ City of Pearl (07-04- September 12, 2007, The Honorable Jimmy August 24, 2007................ 280145
3666P). September 19, 2007, Foster, Mayor, City of
Rankin County News. Pearl, P.O. Box 5948,
Pearl, MS 39288-5948.
Rankin........................ Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007, The Honorable Ken Martin, August 24, 2007................ 280142
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................. Unincorporated areas August 22, 2007, The Honorable Sean November 28, 2007.............. 290869
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..................... City of Valley Park September 13, 2007, The Honorable Jeffery August 29, 2007................ 290391
(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.................. Unincorporated areas August 2, 2007, The Honorable Rita July 10, 2007.................. 300157
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.
New Mexico: Bernalillo............ City of Albuquerque October 4, 2007, The Honorable Martin J. September 18, 2007............. 350002
(07-06-1449P). October 11, 2007, Chavez, Mayor, City of
The Albuquerque Albuquerque, P.O. Box
Journal. 1293, Albuquerque, NM
87103.
Sandoval...................... Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007, Ms. Debbie Hayes, County August 27, 2007................ 350055
of Sandoval County September 27, 2007, Manager, Sandoval
(07-06-1048P). The Santa Fe New County, P.O. Box 40,
Mexican. Bernalillo, NM 87004.
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Nevada: Clark..................... Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007, The Honorable Rory Reid, December 13, 2007.............. 320003
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.
Oklahoma: Carter.................. City of Ardmore (07- September 6, 2007, The Honorable John Moore, December 13, 2007.............. 400031
06-0167P). September 13, 2007, Mayor, City of Ardmore,
Daily Ardmoreite. P.O. Box 249, Ardmore,
OK 73402.
Rhode Island: Providence.......... City of Cranston (07- August 23, 2007, The Honorable Michael July 31, 2007.................. 445396
01-0910P). August 30, 2007, Napolitano, Mayor, City
Cranston Herald. of Cranston, Cranston
City Hall, 869 Park
Avenue, Cranston, RI
02910.
South Carolina: Aiken............. City of North Augusta September 13, 2007, The Honorable Lark W. August 27, 2007................ 450007
(07-04-2732P). September 20, 2007, Jones, Mayor, City of
Aiken Standard. North Augusta, P.O. Box
6400, North Augusta, SC
29861.
Texas: Austin..................... City of Sealy (07-06- September 18, 2007, The Honorable Russell L. December 26, 2007.............. 480017
2014P). September 25, 2007, Koym, Mayor, City of
The Sealy News. Sealy, P.O. Box 517,
Sealy, TX 77474.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio September 13, 2007, The Honorable Phil August 30, 2007................ 480045
(06-06-B105P). September 20, 2007, Hardberger, Mayor, City
Daily Commercial of San Antonio, P.O. Box
Recorder. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio September 27, 2007, The Honorable Phil January 3, 2008................ 480045
(07-06-0793P). October 4, 2007, Hardberger, Mayor, City
Daily Commercial of San Antonio, P.O. Box
Recorder. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Brazos........................ City of Bryan (05-06- September 6, 2007, The Honorable D. Mark December 13, 2007.............. 480082
1677P). September 13, 2007, Conlee, Mayor, City of
The Eagle. Bryan, 300 South Texas
Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803.
Brazos........................ Unincorporated areas September 6, 2007, The Honorable Randy Sims, December 13, 2007.............. 481195
of Brazos County (05- September 13, 2007, Brazos County Judge, 300
06-1677P). The Eagle. East 26th Street, Suite
114, Bryan, TX 77803.
Collin........................ City of Allen (07-06- August 30, 2007, The Honorable Stephen August 16, 2007................ 480131
0941P). September 6, 2007, Terrell, Mayor, City of
The Allen American. Allen, 305 Century
Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.
Collin........................ City of Anna (07-06- September 13, 2007, The Honorable Kenneth December 20, 2007.............. 480132
1349P). September 20, 2007, Pelham, Mayor, City of
McKinney Courier- Anna, P.O. Box 776,
Gazette. Anna, TX 75409.
Dallas........................ City of Irving (06-06- September 20, 2007, The Honorable Herbert A. December 27, 2007.............. 480180
BA90P). September 27, 2007, Gears, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Irving, 825 West Irving
Boulevard, Irving, TX
75060.
Harris........................ Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007, The Honorable Ed Emmett, December 27, 2007.............. 480287
of Harris County (07- September 27, 2007, Harris County Judge,
06-1673P). Houston Chronicle. 1001 Preston, Suite 911,
Houston, TX 77002.
Montgomery.................... Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007, The Honorable Alan B. October 1, 2007................ 480483
of Montgomery County September 19, 2007, Sadler, County Judge,
(07-06-1001P). The Montgomery Montgomery County, 301
County News. North Thompson, Suite
210, Conroe, TX 77301.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth September 13, 2007, The Honorable Mike J. December 20, 2007.............. 480596
(07-06-0876P). September 20, 2007, Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth September 20, 2007, The Honorable Mike J. December 27, 2007.............. 480596
(07-06-0930P). Septebmer 27, 2007, Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth September 20, 2007, The Honorable Mike J. August 31, 2007................ 480596
(07-06-1902P). September 27, 2007, Moncrief, Mayor, City of
Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Williamson.................... City of Round Rock September 18, 2007, The Honorable Nyle December 26, 2007.............. 481048
(07-06-2615P). September 25, 2007, Maxwell, Mayor, City of
Round Rock Leader. Round Rock, 221 East
Main Street, Round Rock,
TX 78664.
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Williamson.................... Unincorporated areas September 18, 2007, The Honorable Dan A. December 26, 2007.............. 481079
of Williamson County September 25, 2007, Gattis, Williamson
(07-06-2615P). Round Rock Leader. County Judge, 301
Southeast Inner Loop,
Suite 109, Georgetown,
TX 78626.
Virginia: Chesterfield............ Unincorporated areas September 20, 2007 The Honorable Kelly E. December 27, 2007.............. 510035
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.
Fauquier...................... Unincorporated areas September 12, 2007 Mr. Harry Atherton, February 7, 2008............... 510055
of Fauquier County September 19, 2007 Chairman, Fauquier
(07-03-1036P). Fauquier Times County, Board of
Democrat. Supervisors, Ten Hotel
Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
Wisconsin: Waukesha............... Village of Dousman September 27, 2007 The Honorable Jack January 3, 2008................ 550480
(06-05-B016P). October 4, 2007 The Nissen, Village
Freeman. President, Village of
Dousman, 118 South Main
Street, Dousman, WI
53118.
Waukesha...................... Unincorporated areas September 27, 2007 The Honorable Daniel January 3, 2008................ 550476
of Waukesha County October 4, 2007 The Vrakas, County
(06-05-B016P). Freeman. Executive, Waukesha
County, 1320 Pewaukee
Road, Room 320,
Waukesha, WI 53188.
Sweetwater.................... City of Rock Springs September 22, 2007 The Honorable Timothy A. October 1, 2007................ 560051
(07-08-0796P). September 27, 2007 Kaumo, Mayor, City of
Rock Springs Daily Rock Springs, 212 D
Rocket-Miner. Street, Rock Springs, WY
82901.
Wyoming: Sweetwater............... Unincorporated areas September 22, 2007 The Honorable Wally October 1, 2007................ 560087
of Sweetwater County September 27, 2007 Johnson, Chairman,
(07-08-0796P). Rock Springs Daily Sweetwater County, Board
Rocket-Miner. of Commissioners, 80
West Flamingo Gorge Way,
Green River, WY 82935.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: November 19, 2007.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance
Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
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