[Federal Register: December 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 242)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 76232-76234] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr16de08-11] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 65 [Docket No. FEMA-B-1023] Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Interim rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Branch, 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 [[Page 76233]] pursuant to policies established by the other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changed 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. 0 Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows: PART 65--[AMENDED] 0 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] 0 2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended as follows: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arizona: Pinal......................... City of Maricopa (07- October 26, 2008; The Honorable Anthony March 3, 2009.................. 040052 09-1819P). November 2, 2008; Smith, Major, City of Casa Grande Maricopa, P.O. Box 610, Dispatch. Maricopa, AZ 85239. Pinal......................... Unincorporated areas October 26, 2008; The Honorable Lionel D. March 3, 2009.................. 040077 of Pinal County (07- November 2, 2008; Ruiz, Chairman, Pinal 09-1819P). Casa Grande County, Board of Dispatch. Supervisors, P.O. Box 827, Florence, AZ 85232. Arkansas: Pulaski................. City of Little Rock November 4, 2008; The Honorable Mark October 29, 2008............... 050181 (08-06-2112P). November 11, 2008; Stodola, Mayor, City of Arkansas Democrat Little Rock, 500 West Gazette. Markham Street, Suite 203, Little Rock, AR 72201. Colorado:......................... Arapahoe...................... Unincorporated areas November 14, 2008; The Honorable Susan March 23, 2009................. 080011 of Arapahoe County November 21, 2008; Beckman, Chairman, (08-08-0760P). Rocky Mountain News. Arapahoe County, Board of Commissioners, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166-0001. Boulder....................... City of Boulder (08- October 24, 2008; The Honorable Shaun October 10, 2008............... 080024 08-0701P). October 31, 2008; McGrath, Mayor, City of The Daily Camera. Boulder, P.O. Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306. Boulder....................... Unincorporated areas October 24, 2008; The Honorable Ben October 10, 2008............... 080023 of Boulder County October 31, 2008; Pearlman, Chairman, (08-08-0701P). The Daily Camera. Boulder County, Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306. Denver........................ City and County of November 14, 2008; The Honorable John W. March 23, 2009................. 080046 Denver (08-08-0760P). November 21, 2008; Hickenlooper, Mayor, Rocky Mountain News. City and County of Denver, 1437 Bannock Street, Suite 350, Denver, CO 80202. Douglas....................... Town of Parker (08-08- October 30, 2008; The Honorable David March 6, 2009.................. 080310 0810P). November 6, 2008; Casiano, Mayor, Town of Douglas County News Parker, 20120 East Main Press. Street, Parker, CO 80138- 7334. Connecticut: New Haven............ Town of Branford (08- November 13, 2008; The Honorable Anthony October 31, 2008............... 090073 01-1042P). November 20, 2008; DaRos, First Selectman, The Sound. Town of Branford, 1019 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. Delaware: New Castle.................... Unincorporated areas November 12, 2008; The Honorable Christopher October 31, 2008............... 105085 of New Castle County November 19, 2008; Coons, County Executive, (08-03-0143P). The News Journal. New Castle County, 87 Read's Way, New Castle, DE 19720. New Castle.................... City of Wilmington November 12, 2008; The Honorable James M. October 31, 2008............... 100028 (08-03-0143P). November 19, 2008; Baker, Mayor, City of The News Journal. Wilmington, 800 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Florida: Bay........................... Unincorporated areas October 31, 2008; The Honorable Jerry L. March 9, 2009.................. 120004 of Bay County (08-04- November 7, 2008; Girvin, Chairman, Bay 2649P). The News Herald. County Board of Commissioners, 810 West Eleventh Street, Panama City, FL 32401. Bay........................... City of Panama City October 31, 2008; The Honorable Gayle March 9, 2009.................. 120013 Beach (08-04-2649P). November 7, 2008; Oberst, Mayor, City of The News Herald. Panama City Beach, 110 South Arnold Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413. Collier....................... City of Naples (08-04- October 22, 2008; The Honorable Bill October 15, 2008............... 125130 4493P). October 29, 2008; Barnett, Mayor, City of Naples Daily News. Naples, 735 Eighth Street South, Naples, FL 34102. Georgia: Muscogee County City of Columbus-- May 21, 2008; May The Honorable Jim August 25, 2008................ 135158 Consolidated Government. Muscogee County 29, 2008; The Wetherington, Mayor, Consolidated Columbus Times. City of Columbus-- Government (08-04- Muscogee County 3155P). Consolidated Government, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902. [[Page 76234]] Minnesota: Olmsted................ City of Oronoco (08- November 12, 2008; The Honorable Scott October 31, 2008............... 270330 05-3390P). November 19, 2008; Keigley, Mayor, City of The News Record. Oronoco, P.O. Box 195, Oronoco, MN 55960. Nevada: Elko...................... City of Elko (08-09- October 24, 2008; The Honorable Michael J. March 2, 2009.................. 320010 0345P). October 31, 2008; Franzoia, Mayor, City of Elko Daily Free Elko, 1751 College Press. Avenue, Elko, NV 89801. New Jersey: Passaic............... Township of Little April 4, 2008; April The Honorable Eugene August 11, 2008................ 340401 Falls (08-02-0616P). 11, 2008; Herald Kulick, Mayor, Township News. of Little Falls, 225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424. South Carolina: Lexington......... Unincorporated areas October 29, 2008; The Honorable William C. March 5, 2009.................. 450129 of Lexington County November 5, 2008; Derrik, Chairman, (08-04-1961P). The State. Lexington County Council, 2241 Ridge Road, Leesville, SC 29070. Texas: Bell.......................... City of Killeen (07- October 30, 2008; The Honorable Timothy L. March 6, 2009.................. 480031 06-1831P). November 6, 2008; Hancock, Mayor, City of Killeen Daily Killeen, P.O. Box 1329, Herald. Killeen, TX 76540. Bexar......................... Unincorporated areas October 31, 2008; The Honorable Nelson W. March 9, 2009.................. 480035 of Bexar County (07- November 7, 2008; Wolff, Bexar County 06-2018P). San Antonio Express Judge, 100 Dolorosa News. Street, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78205. Bexar......................... City of San Antonio October 31, 2008; The Honorable Phil March 9, 2009.................. 480045 (07-06-2018P). November 7, 2008; Hardberger, Mayor, City San Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box News. 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283. Johnson....................... City of Burleson (08- November 5, 2008; The Honorable Kenneth March 12, 2009................. 485459 06-0984P). November 12, 2008; Shetter, Mayor, City of Burleson Star. Burleson, 141 West Renfro Street, Burleson, TX 76028. Kendall....................... City of Boerne (08-06- October 14, 2008; The Honorable Dan September 24, 2008............. 480418 1974P). October 21, 2008; Heckler, Mayor, City of The Boerne Star. Boerne, P.O. Box 1677, Boerne, TX 78006. Travis........................ City of Austin (08-06- November 12, 2008; The Honorable Will Wynn, October 31, 2008............... 480624 2992P). November 19, 2008; Mayor, City of Austin, Austin American P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Statesman. TX 78767. Webb.......................... City of Laredo (08-06- July 4, 2008; July The Honorable Raul G. November 10, 2008.............. 480651 0322P). 11, 2008; Laredo Salinas, Mayor, City of Morning Times. Laredo, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, TX 78040. Utah: Washington.................. City of St. George July 3, 2008; July The Honorable Daniel D. November 7, 2008............... 490177 (08-08-0509P). 10, 2008; The McArthur, Mayor, City of Spectrum. St. George, 175 East 200 North, St. George, UT 84770. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') Dated: December 5, 2008. Michael K. Buckley, Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8-29776 Filed 12-15-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P
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