Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations, 9760-9761 [E6-2691]

Download as PDF 9760 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 38 / Monday, February 27, 2006 / Proposed Rules State City/town/county Source of flooding # Depth in feet above ground *Elevation in feet (NGVD) Location Existing Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to Des Plaines River. Modified Unamed Tributary No. 1B to Des Plaines River. Unnamed Tributary No. 1C to Des Plaines River. Unnamed Tributary No. 1E to Des Plaines River. Unnamed Tributary No. 1F to Des Plaines River. Unnamed Tributary No. 1F to Des Plaines River. Unnamed Tributary No. 2 to Des Plaines River. *None *676 Approximately 11,000 feet upstream of Wisconsin/Illinois State Line. At confluence with Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to Des Plaines River. *None *713 *None *677 At Wisconsin/Illinois State Line ..................... At confluence with Unnamed Tributary No. 1 to Des Plaines River. *None *None *717 *684 Just downstream of confluence of Unnamed Tributary No. 1C to Des Plaines River. At confluence with Unnamed Tributary 1B to Des Plaines River. *None *699 *None *699 Approximately 1.5 miles upstream of confluence with Unnamed Tributary 1B to Des Plaines River. Approximately 6,850 feet upstream of the confluence with Des Plaines River. *None *737 *None *677 Approximately 2,757 feet upstream of U.S. Interstate 94. Approximately 400 feet upstream of the confluence with Unnamed Tributary No. 1E to Des Plaines River. Approximately 1,600 feet upstream of the confluence with Unnamed Tributary No. 1E to Des Plaines River. At the confluence with Unnamed Tributary No. 1E to Des Plaines River. *None *725 *None *692 *None *707 *None *676 Approximately 5,100 feet upstream of U.S. Interstate 94. Unnamed Tributary No. 1A to Des Plaines River. At Wisconsin/Illinois State Line. .................... *None *749 *National Geodetic Vertical Datum. Maps are available for inspection at the Village Office, 9915 39th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Send comments to The Honorable John P. Steinbrink, Village President, Village Office, 9915 39th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Dated: January 4, 2006. David I. Maurstad, Acting Director, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6–2693 Filed 2–24–06; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 [Docket No. FEMA–D–7644] 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 remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, Mitigation Division. ACTION: Proposed rule. BILLING CODE 9110–12–P The comment period is ninety (90) days following the second publication of this proposed rule in a newspaper of local circulation in each community. ADDRESSES: DATES: wwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL AGENCY: SUMMARY: Technical information or comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed below. The BFEs are the basis for VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Feb 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The proposed 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, FEMA, 500 C E:\FR\FM\27FEP1.SGM 27FEP1 9761 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 38 / Monday, February 27, 2006 / Proposed Rules Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2903. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for each community listed below, in accordance with Section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a). These proposed base flood elevations and 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 proposed 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 State buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in these buildings. National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed 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 certifies that this proposed rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because proposed or modified BFEs are required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and are required to establish and maintain community eligibility in the NFIP. As a result, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been prepared. Regulatory Classification. This proposed 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. City/town/county Source of flooding Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67 Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 67—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 67 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. § 67.4 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 67.4 are proposed to be amended as follows: #Depth in feet above ground *Elevation in feet (NGVD) •Elevation in feet (NAVD) Location Existing California .................... At downstream side of Redwood Highway *95 South (US Route 101). Approximately 0.80 mile upstream of Red*105 wood Highway South. Maps available for inspection at the Rohnert Park City Public Works Department, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California. Send comments to Mr. Steve Donley, Rohnert Park City Manager, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California 94928. California .................... Rohnert Park (City), Sonoma County. Tulare County (Unincorporated Areas). Laguna de Santa Rosa Creek. Modified Sheet Flow west of Sand Creek. Approximately 0.47 mile downstream of Ave#2 nue 440. Approximately 0.56 mile upstream of Avenue #2 440. Maps available for inspection at Tulare County Resource Management Agency, 5961 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, California. Send comments to Mr. Brian Haddix, Tulare County Administrative Officer, 2800 West Burrel Avenue, Visalia, California 93291. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Dated: February 3, 2006. David I. Maurstad, Acting Director, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. E6–2691 Filed 2–24–06; 8:45 am] 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38 wwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL BILLING CODE 9110–12–P [Docket OST–2006–23985] RIN 2105–AD54 Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department is proposing to amend its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 regulations to update requirements concerning rail station platforms, clarify that public transit providers are VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:44 Feb 24, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 *94 *94 #1 #1 required to make modifications to policies and practices to ensure that their programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities, and codify the Department’s practice concerning the issuance of guidance on disability matters. Comment Closing Date: Comments should be submitted by April 28, 2006 for the proposed regulatory changes in this notice. Comments should be submitted by May 30, 2006 for responses to the seven items under the heading ‘‘Request for Comment on Other Issues.’’ Late-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable. You may submit comments identified by the docket number [OST– ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\27FEP1.SGM 27FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 38 (Monday, February 27, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9760-9761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-2691]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket No. FEMA-D-7644]


Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of 
Homeland Security, Mitigation Division.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Technical information or comments are requested on the 
proposed Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed 
BFE modifications for the communities listed below. The 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 remain qualified for participation in the 
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES: The comment period is ninety (90) days following the second 
publication of this proposed rule in a newspaper of local circulation 
in each community.

ADDRESSES: The proposed 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, FEMA, 500 C

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Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2903.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make determinations of BFEs 
and modified BFEs for each community listed below, in accordance with 
Section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 
4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed base flood elevations and 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 proposed 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.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed 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 
certifies that this proposed rule is exempt from the requirements of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act because proposed or modified BFEs are 
required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, 
and are required to establish and maintain community eligibility in the 
NFIP. As a result, a regulatory flexibility analysis has not been 
prepared.
    Regulatory Classification. This proposed 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 rule involves no policies 
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the 
applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

    Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.
    Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 67 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.  67.4  [Amended]

    2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  67.4 are 
proposed to be amended as follows:

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                                                                                              Depth in
                                                                                              feet above ground
                                                                                             *Elevation in feet
                                                       Source of                                   (NGVD)
             State               City/town/county      flooding             Location        Elevation in
                                                                                                 feet (NAVD)
                                                                                           ---------------------
                                                                                             Existing   Modified
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California....................  Rohnert Park       Laguna de Santa   At downstream side of        *95        *94
                                 (City), Sonoma     Rosa Creek.       Redwood Highway
                                 County.                              South (US Route 101).
                                                                     Approximately 0.80          *105        *94
                                                                      mile upstream of
                                                                      Redwood Highway
                                                                      South.
 
  Maps available for inspection at the Rohnert Park City Public Works Department, 6750 Commerce Boulevard,
   Rohnert Park, California.
 
  Send comments to Mr. Steve Donley, Rohnert Park City Manager, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
   California 94928.
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California....................  Tulare County      Sheet Flow west   Approximately 0.47       
                                 (Unincorporated    of Sand Creek.    mile downstream of            2          1
                                 Areas).                              Avenue 440.
                                                                     Approximately 0.56       
                                                                      mile upstream of              2          1
                                                                      Avenue 440.
 
  Maps available for inspection at Tulare County Resource Management Agency, 5961 South Mooney Boulevard,
   Visalia, California.
 
  Send comments to Mr. Brian Haddix, Tulare County Administrative Officer, 2800 West Burrel Avenue, Visalia,
   California 93291.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: February 3, 2006.
David I. Maurstad,
Acting Director, Mitigation Division, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
 [FR Doc. E6-2691 Filed 2-24-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-12-P
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