Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations, 81889-81890 [2010-32701]

Download as PDF 81889 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 29, 2010 / Rules and Regulations State and county Location and case No. Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Chief executive officer of community Effective date of modification Oklahoma: Tulsa (FEMA Docket No.: B–1124). Tennessee: Lincoln (FEMA Docket No.: B–1124). City of Sand Springs (10–06– 0758P). Unincorporated areas of Lincoln County (08–04– 4212P). April 14, 2010; April 21, 2010; Sand Springs Leader. The Honorable Bob Walker, Mayor, City of Sand Springs, P.O. Box 338, Sand Springs, OK 74063. The Honorable Peggy G. Bevels, Mayor, Lincoln County, 112 Main Avenue South, Room 101, Fayetteville, TN 37334. March 31, 2010 .............. 400211 August 2, 2010 ............... 470104 City of San Antonio (08–06–2113P). March 31, 2010; April 7, 2010; Daily Commercial Recorder. April 22, 2010 ................. 480045 City of San Antonio (09–06–2177P). March 19, 2010; March 26, 2010; Daily Commercial Recorder. March 19, 2010; March 26, 2010; Ogden Standard-Examiner. April 7, 2010 ................... 480045 July 26, 2010 .................. 490189 Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B–1123). Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B–1123). Utah: Weber (FEMA Docket No.: B– 1123). City of Ogden (09– 08–0418P). March 24, 2010; March 31, 2010; The Elk Valley Times. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–32707 Filed 12–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 65 [Docket ID FEMA–2010–0003; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1157] Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Interim rule. AGENCY: 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 Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator reconsider the srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:32 Dec 28, 2010 Jkt 223001 The Honorable Julian Castro, Mayor, City of San Antonio, P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283. The Honorable Julian Castro, Mayor, City of San Antonio, P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283. The Honorable Matthew R. Godfrey, Mayor, City of Ogden, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 910, Ogden, UT 84401. 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: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (e-mail) luis.rodriguez1@dhs.gov. 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 either to 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 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Community No. 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. The changes in 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. ■ Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows: PART 65—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows: ■ E:\FR\FM\29DER1.SGM 29DER1 81890 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 249 / Wednesday, December 29, 2010 / Rules and Regulations 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. § 65.4 [Amended] The tables published under the authority of § 65.4 are amended as follows: State and county Location and case No. Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Chief executive officer of community Effective date of modification Delaware: Sussex .... Unincorporated areas of Sussex County (10–03– 0270P). City of Sherrill (10– 02–0242P). June 16, 2010; June 23, 2010; Sussex Countian. Mr. Vance Phillips, Council President, Sussex County, P.O. Box 589, Georgetown, DE 19947. October 21, 2010 ........... 100029 June 10, 2010; June 17, 2010; The Oneida Daily Dispatch. December 3, 2010 .......... 360544 Unincorporated areas of Richmond County (10–04–5289P). Unincorporated areas of Granville County (10–04– 4713P). City of Lewisville (10–06–0364P). August 6, 2010; August 13, 2010; Richmond County Daily Journal. The Honorable Joseph P. Shay, Mayor, City of Sherrill, 377 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, NY 13461. Mr. Kenneth R. Robinette, Chairman, Richmond County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 504, Rockingham, NC 28380. Mr. Brian Alligood, Granville County Manager, P.O. Box 906, Oxford, NC 27565. July 30, 2010 .................. 370348 December 10, 2010 ........ 370325 June 28, 2010 ................ 480195 City of Georgetown (10–06–0373P). July 7, 2010; July 14 2010; The Williamson County Sun. November 11, 2010 ........ 480668 New York: Oneida .... North Carolina: Richmond. North Carolina: Granville. Texas: Denton .......... Texas: Williamson .... August 5, 2010; August 12, 2010; The Oxford Public Ledger and The ButnerCreedmoor News. June 9, 2010; June 16, 2010; Lewisville Leader. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Dated: December 10, 2010. Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2010–32701 Filed 12–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 44 CFR Part 65 [Docket ID FEMA–2010–0003] Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: Modified Base (1% annualchance) 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. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with RULES VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:32 Dec 28, 2010 Jkt 223001 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: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (e-mail) luis.rodriguez1@dhs.gov. ADDRESSES: 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 Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator has 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 BFE 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Emergency Management Agency SUMMARY: The Honorable Dean Ueckert, Mayor, City of Lewisville, 151 West Church Street, Lewisville, TX 75029. The Honorable George Garver, Mayor, City of Georgetown, P.O. Box 409, Georgetown, TX 78627. PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Community No. 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 either to 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 also are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in those 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 E:\FR\FM\29DER1.SGM 29DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 29, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 81889-81890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32701]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket ID FEMA-2010-0003; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1157]

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 Deputy Federal
Insurance and Mitigation Administrator 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: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (e-mail) luis.rodriguez1@dhs.gov.

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 either to 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. The changes in 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:

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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]

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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Delaware: Sussex................. Unincorporated areas June 16, 2010; June Mr. Vance Phillips, October 21, 2010.............. 100029
of Sussex County 23, 2010; Sussex Council President,
(10-03-0270P). Countian. Sussex County, P.O. Box
589, Georgetown, DE
19947.
New York: Oneida................. City of Sherrill (10- June 10, 2010; June The Honorable Joseph P. December 3, 2010.............. 360544
02-0242P). 17, 2010; The Shay, Mayor, City of
Oneida Daily Sherrill, 377 Sherrill
Dispatch. Road, Sherrill, NY 13461.
North Carolina: Richmond......... Unincorporated areas August 6, 2010; Mr. Kenneth R. Robinette, July 30, 2010................. 370348
of Richmond County August 13, 2010; Chairman, Richmond
(10-04-5289P). Richmond County County Board of
Daily Journal. Commissioners, P.O. Box
504, Rockingham, NC
28380.
North Carolina: Granville........ Unincorporated areas August 5, 2010; Mr. Brian Alligood, December 10, 2010............. 370325
of Granville County August 12, 2010; Granville County
(10-04-4713P). The Oxford Public Manager, P.O. Box 906,
Ledger and The Oxford, NC 27565.
Butner-Creedmoor
News.
Texas: Denton.................... City of Lewisville June 9, 2010; June The Honorable Dean June 28, 2010................. 480195
(10-06-0364P). 16, 2010; Ueckert, Mayor, City of
Lewisville Leader. Lewisville, 151 West
Church Street,
Lewisville, TX 75029.
Texas: Williamson................ City of Georgetown July 7, 2010; July The Honorable George November 11, 2010............. 480668
(10-06-0373P). 14 2010; The Garver, Mayor, City of
Williamson County Georgetown, P.O. Box
Sun. 409, Georgetown, TX
78627.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Dated: December 10, 2010.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2010-32701 Filed 12-28-10; 8:45 am]
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