Final Flood Elevation Determinations, 35953-35958 [E8-14326]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Dated: May 5, 2008. David L. Bibb, Acting Administrator of General Services. this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the state RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place. For the reasons set out in the preamble, 41 CFR parts 301–11 and 302–17 are amended as set forth below: PART 302–17—RELOCATION INCOME TAX (RIT) ALLOWANCE I PART 301–11—PER DIEM EXPENSES 1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 301–11 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5738; 20 U.S.C. 905(a); E.O. 11609, as amended, 36 FR 13747, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp., p. 586. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5707. § 301–11.524 § 302–17.5 [Amended] 2. Amend § 301–11.524 by removing from paragraph (a) the words ‘‘Appendices A, B, C, and D to part 302– 11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I § 301–11.532 [Amended] 3. Amend § 301–11.532 by removing the words ‘‘Appendices A, B, C, and D to part 302–11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I § 301–11.535 [Amended] 4. Amend § 301–11.535 by— a. Removing from paragraph (a)(1) the words ‘‘Appendices A, B, C, and D to part 302–11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place; and I b. Removing from paragraph (b) the words ‘‘Appendix B to part 302–11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the state RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I I § 301–11.624 [Amended] 5. Amend § 301–11.624 by removing from paragraph (a) the words ‘‘Appendices A, B, C, and D to part 302– 11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I § 301–11.632 [Amended] 6. Amend § 301–11.632 by removing the words ‘‘Appendices A, B, C, and D to part 302–11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I § 301–11.635 [Amended] 7. Amend § 301–11.635 by— a. Removing from paragraph (a) the words ‘‘Appendices A, B, C, and D to part 302–11 of this title’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place; and I b. Removing from paragraph (b) the words ‘‘Appendix B to part 302–11 of jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES I I VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:16 Jun 24, 2008 8. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 302–17 is amended to read as follows: I Jkt 214001 [Amended] 9. Amend § 302–17.5 by removing from the second sentence of paragraph (i) the words ‘‘provided in appendices A through D of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin (see § 302–17.14)’’ in its place. I 10. Amend § 302–17.8 by— I a. Removing from the last sentence of paragraph (a), the words ‘‘in Appendices A, B, and C of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘in an annual Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Bulletin (located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin)’’ in its place; I b. Removing from the first sentence of paragraph (e)(1) the words ‘‘contained in appendices A and C of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place; removing from the second sentence the words ‘‘(see appendix A of this part)’’ and adding the words ‘‘(see the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin)’’ in its place; also, removing from the second sentence the words ‘‘(see appendix C of this part)’’ and adding the words ‘‘(see the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin)’’ in its place; and removing from the fifth sentence the words ‘‘appendices A and C of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place; I c. Removing from the first sentence of paragraph (e)(2)(i) the words ‘‘in appendix B of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin’’ in its place; I d. Removing from the first sentence of paragraph (e)(2)(ii) the words ‘‘in appendix B of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin’’ in its place and removing from the third sentence of paragraph (e)(2)(ii) the words ‘‘appendix B of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place; I e. Removing from the last sentence of paragraph (e)(4)(i)(A) the words ‘‘contained in Appendix D of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place; and I PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 35953 f. Removing from the third sentence of paragraph (e)(5) the words ‘‘prescribed in appendix B of this part’’ and adding the words ‘‘located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I § 302–17.10 [Amended] 11. Amend § 302–17.10 by removing from paragraph (a) the words ‘‘appendices A, B, and C of 41 CFR Part 302–17’’ and adding the words ‘‘the appropriate RIT tax table(s) located at www.gsa.gov/ftrbulletin’’ in its place. I 12. Add § 302–17.14 to read as follows. I § 302–17.14 Where can I find the tax tables used for calculating the relocation income tax (RIT) allowances? The annual tax tables for Federal, State, and Puerto Rico needed for calculating RIT allowance are published annually as an FTR Bulletin. These Bulletins are located at www.gsa.gov/ ftrbulletin. A notice announcing each new Bulletin will be published in the Federal Register. Appendices A through D to part 302–17 [Removed] 13. Remove Appendices A through D to Part 302–17. I [FR Doc. E8–14276 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–14–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 Final Flood Elevation Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each 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). The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for inspection as indicated on the table below. DATES: E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1 35954 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations The final 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations have been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that publication. The Assistant Administrator of the Mitigation Directorate has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. This final rule is issued in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has ADDRESSES: Flooding source(s) developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60. Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the address cited below for each community. The BFEs and modified BFEs are made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected locations in each community are shown. 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, 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. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final 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. I Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows: PART 67—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as follows: I 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. § 67.11 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 67.11 are amended as follows: I * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground Modified Location of referenced elevation Communities affected Sonoma County, California and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA–B–7751 and FEMA–D–7644 Mount Hood Creek ................... Laguna de Santa Rosa Creek .. Russian River (Area behind Railroad Avenue/Kelly Road levees). +468 City of Santa Rosa. +495 +9 City of Petaluma. Approximately 1,550 feet downstream of Crocker Road .... Petaluma River ......................... Approximately 0.38 mile downstream of Sonoma Highway (State Route 12). At Sonoma Highway (State Route 12) ................................ Approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of South McDowell Boulevard and Cader Lane. At downstream side of Redwood Highway South (US Route 101). Approximately 0.80 mile upstream of Redwood Highway South. Approximately 1.5 miles downstream of Crocker Road ..... +300 +97 City of Rohnert Park. +100 +285 Unincorporated Areas of Sonoma County. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES # Depth in feet above ground. + North American Vertical Datum. * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. ADDRESSES City of Petaluma Maps are available for inspection at Petaluma City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California. City of Rohnert Park Maps available for inspection at the Rohnert Park City Public Works Department, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, California. City of Santa Rosa Maps are available for inspection at Santa Rosa City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California. Unincorporated Areas of Sonoma County Maps are available for inspection at Sonoma County Engineering Division, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, California. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:16 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Flooding source(s) * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground Modified Location of referenced elevation 35955 Communities affected Avery County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA–D–7676, FEMA–D–7808, FEMA–B–7746, FEMA–B–7763 Beech Creek ............................. Approximately 140 feet upstream of Anthony Creek Road (SR 1362). Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of Anthony Creek Road (SR 1362). At the confluence with Watauga River ................................ Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of the confluence of Buckeye Creek. At the confluence with Linville River ................................... +2,776 Bill White Creek ........................ Approximately 1.2 miles upstream of the confluence with Linville River. At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +3,331 Brushy Creek ............................ Approximately 2.0 miles upstream of the confluence with North Toe River. At the confluence with Beech Creek ................................... +2,792 Buckeye Creek ......................... Approximately 950 feet upstream of the confluence of Clingman Mine Branch. At the confluence with Wilson Creek .................................. +2,940 Cary Flat Branch ....................... Approximately 720 feet upstream of the confluence with Wilson Creek. At the confluence with Mill Timber Creek ........................... +2,057 Clark Branch ............................. Clear Creek ............................... Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of East Crossnore Drive At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +3,362 +2,776 Approximately 1,300 feet upstream of the confluence with North Toe River. At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... +2,816 Cranberry Creek ....................... Crossnore Creek ....................... Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Substation Road ....... At the confluence with Mill Timber Creek ........................... +3,113 +3,323 Curtis Creek .............................. Approximately 60 feet downstream of Henson Street ........ At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... +3,408 +3,036 Approximately 170 feet downstream of Alton Palmer Road (State Road 1324). At the North Carolina/Tennessee state boundary .............. +3,249 Elk River ................................... Approximately 0.5 mile downstream of Glove Factory Lane. At the North Carolina/Tennessee state boundary .............. +3,673 Elk River Tributary 1 ................. Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of North Carolina/Tennessee State boundary. At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... +3,198 Fall Creek ................................. Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of the confluence with Elk River. At the confluence with Lost Cove Creek ............................ +3,174 Gragg Prong Creek .................. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES Anthony Creek .......................... +2,199 Hanging Rock Creek ................ Approximately 1,350 feet upstream of the confluence with Webb Creek. At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... Approximately 160 feet downstream of Dobbins Road (State Road 1337). +3,848 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:16 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM +1,720 Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). +1,753 +2,444 +3,274 +2,622 +2,731 +2,047 +3,325 +2,898 +2,693 +2,772 +2,713 +1,707 +3,658 25JNR1 Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas), Town of Crossnore. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. 35956 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground Modified Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation Harper Creek ............................ At the Avery/Caldwell County boundary ............................. +1,800 +1,816 Henson Creek ........................... At the confluence of South Harper and North Harper Creeks. At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +3,351 Horney Creek ............................ Approximately 700 feet upstream of Henson Creek Road (State Road 1126). At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... Horse Bottom Creek ................. Approximately 1,620 feet upstream of Banner Elk Highway/US–194. At the confluence with Hanging Rock Creek ...................... +3,686 Hull Branch ............................... Approximately 650 feet upstream of Guignard Lane .......... At the confluence of South Harper Creek ........................... +3,774 +2,279 +2,285 Kentucky Creek ........................ Approximately 450 feet upstream of the confluence with South Harper Creek. At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +3,762 +3,206 Linville River (upstream) ........... Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Damon Vance Lane .. Approximately 0.3 mile downstream of the Avery/Burke County boundary. Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of River Road .............. Approximately 50 feet downstream of Highland Mist Road Little Elk Creek ......................... At the confluence of Big Grassy Creek .............................. At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... +3,834 +2,865 +3,716 Little Elk Creek Tributary 1 ....... Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of Little Elk Road (State Road 1173). At the confluence with Little Elk Creek ............................... +3,564 Little Elk Creek Tributary 1A .... Approximately 140 feet upstream of Brooks Shell Road (State Road 1171). At the confluence with Little Elk Creek Tributary 1 ............ +3,445 Little Elk Creek Tributary 2 ....... Approximately 1,420 feet upstream of Brooks Shell Road (State Road 1171). At the confluence with Little Elk Creek ............................... Lost Cove Creek ....................... Approximately 260 feet upstream of Cliff Taylor Lane ....... At the Avery/Caldwell County boundary ............................. +3,146 +1,580 +1,947 Mill Timber Creek ..................... Approximately 2.1 miles upstream of the confluence with Gragg Prong Creek. At the confluence with Linville River ................................... North Toe River ........................ Approximately 150 feet downstream of U.S. 221 ............... Approximately 1.3 miles downstream of the confluence of Brushy Creek. +3,362 +2,604 Plumtree Creek ......................... At the confluence of Hickorynut Branch ............................. At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +3,770 +2,865 Roaring Creek ........................... Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of US–19 ....................... At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +2,957 +2,966 Linville River (downstream) ...... jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES Communities affected VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:16 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM +2,838 +3,391 Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. +3,586 +3,590 +3,573 +3,695 +2,897 +3,098 +3,037 +3,315 25JNR1 Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Newland. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Avery County (Unincorporated Areas), Village of Grandfather Village. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Elk Park. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Elk Park. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Elk Park. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Elk Park. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Newland. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground Modified Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the Avery/Caldwell County boundary. Approximately 300 feet upstream of the confluence with Elk River. +1,639 Shawneehaw Creek .................. +1,580 +3,644 Approximately 270 feet upstream of Gualtney Road (State Road 1335). At the confluence with Shawneehaw Creek ....................... South Harper Creek .................. Approximately 400 feet upstream of Shoemaker Road ...... At the confluence with Harper Creek .................................. +3,882 +1,816 +2,284 Stamey Branch ......................... Approximately 320 feet upstream of the confluence of Hull Branch. At the confluence with Linville River ................................... Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. +3,871 Shoemaker Creek ..................... Approximately 880 feet upstream of Balm Highway/US– 194. At the confluence with Shawneehaw Creek ....................... Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). +3,962 Shawneehaw Creek Tributary 1 +3,813 +3,796 +3,263 Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the confluence with Linville River. Approximately 150 feet upstream of the confluence with Elk River. Threemile Creek ....................... Approximately 1,250 feet upstream of Mac Lane ............... At the confluence with North Toe River .............................. +3,727 +2,756 Trivett Branch ........................... Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of Greenway Lane ......... At the North Carolina/Tennessee state boundary .............. +2,853 +2,644 +2,754 Trivett Branch Tributary 3 ......... Approximately 1,150 feet upstream of the confluence with Trivett Branch. At the confluence with Trivett Branch ................................. +2,998 Watauga River .......................... Approximately 370 feet upstream of Dark Ridge Road (State Road 1310). At the North Carolina/Tennessee state boundary .............. Webb Creek .............................. At the confluence of Beech Creek ...................................... At the confluence with Gragg Prong Creek ........................ +2,446 +2,172 Whitehead Creek ...................... Approximately 475 feet upstream of Webb Creek Road .... At the confluence with Elk River ......................................... +2,396 +3,404 West Fork Linville River ............ Approximately 100 feet upstream of Tumbling Brook Drive Approximately 670 feet upstream of Joe Hartley Road ...... +3,764 +3,684 Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of Joe Hartley Road ...... +3,712 Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). +2,890 Trivett Branch Tributary 2 ......... Approximately 720 feet upstream of the confluence with Trivett Branch Tributary 1. At the confluence with Trivett Branch ................................. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). +2,841 Trivett Branch Tributary 1A ...... Approximately 700 feet upstream of the confluence of Trivett Branch Tributary 1A. At the confluence with Trivett Branch Tributary 1 .............. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. +2,995 Trivett Branch Tributary 1 ......... Approximately 700 feet upstream of the confluence with Trivett Branch Tributary 3. At the North Carolina/Tennessee state boundary .............. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. +3,281 Sugar Creek .............................. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES Communities affected +4,240 Rockhouse Creek ..................... Approximately 2.7 miles upstream of Roaring Creek Road (State Road 1132). At the confluence with Lost Cove Creek ............................ 35957 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:16 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM +3,681 +2,633 +2,760 +2,650 +2,968 +2,142 25JNR1 Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Unincorporated Areas of Avery County. Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). Unincorporated Areas of Avery County, Town of Banner Elk, Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). 35958 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 123 / Wednesday, June 25, 2008 / Rules and Regulations * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground Modified Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation Wilson Creek ............................ At the Avery/Caldwell County boundary ............................. +1,670 Approximately 500 feet upstream of the confluence with Cary Flat Branch. Communities affected +2,056 Avery County (Unincorporated Areas). + North American Vertical Datum. * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. # Depth in feet above ground. ADDRESSES Avery County (Unincorporated Areas) Maps are available for inspection at the Avery County Courthouse, 100 Montezuma Street, Newland, North Carolina. Town of Banner Elk Maps are available for inspection at the Banner Elk Town Hall, 200 Park Avenue, Banner Elk, North Carolina. Town of Crossnore Maps are available for inspection at the Crossnore Town Hall, 1 Circle Drive, Crossnore, North Carolina. Town of Elk Park Maps are available for inspection at the Elk Park Town Hall, 169 Winters Street, Elk Park North Carolina. Town of Newland Maps are available for inspection at the Newland Town Hall, 301 Cranberry Street, Newland, North Carolina. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Dated: June 17, 2008. David I. Maurstad, Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E8–14326 Filed 6–24–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 Final Flood Elevation Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each 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 date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:16 Jun 24, 2008 Jkt 214001 community. This date may be obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for inspection as indicated on the table below. ADDRESSES: The final 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations have been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that publication. The Assistant Administrator of the Mitigation Directorate has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. This final rule is issued in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60. Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the address cited below for each community. The BFEs and PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 modified BFEs are made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected locations in each community are shown. 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, 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. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final 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. I Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows: PART 67—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as follows: I E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35953-35958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-14326]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

Final Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified
BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and
modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that
each 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 date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be
obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for
inspection as indicated on the table below.

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ADDRESSES: The final 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified
BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations have been
published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have
elapsed since that publication. The Assistant Administrator of the
Mitigation Directorate has resolved any appeals resulting from this
notification.
This final rule is issued in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part
67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone
areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.
Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the
address cited below for each community. The BFEs and modified BFEs are
made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected
locations in each community are shown.
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, 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.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final 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.

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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

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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. 67.11 [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.11 are amended
as follows:

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* Elevation in
feet (NGVD) +
Elevation in feet
Flooding source(s) Location of referenced (NAVD) Communities affected
elevation Depth in feet
above ground
Modified
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Sonoma County, California and Incorporated Areas
Docket No.: FEMA-B-7751 and FEMA-D-7644
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Mount Hood Creek....................... Approximately 0.38 mile +468 City of Santa Rosa.
downstream of Sonoma
Highway (State Route 12).
At Sonoma Highway (State +495
Route 12).
Petaluma River......................... Approximately 400 feet +9 City of Petaluma.
south of the
intersection of South
McDowell Boulevard and
Cader Lane.
Laguna de Santa Rosa Creek............. At downstream side of +97 City of Rohnert Park.
Redwood Highway South
(US Route 101).
Approximately 0.80 mile +100
upstream of Redwood
Highway South.
Russian River (Area behind Railroad Approximately 1.5 miles +285 Unincorporated Areas of
Avenue/Kelly Road levees). downstream of Crocker Sonoma County.
Road.
Approximately 1,550 feet +300
downstream of Crocker
Road.
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Depth in feet above ground.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
ADDRESSES
City of Petaluma

Maps are available for inspection at Petaluma City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California.

City of Rohnert Park

Maps available for inspection at the Rohnert Park City Public Works Department, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert
Park, California.

City of Santa Rosa

Maps are available for inspection at Santa Rosa City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California.

Unincorporated Areas of Sonoma County

Maps are available for inspection at Sonoma County Engineering Division, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa,
California.
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Avery County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas
Docket No.: FEMA-D-7676, FEMA-D-7808, FEMA-B-7746, FEMA-B-7763
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Anthony Creek.......................... Approximately 140 feet +1,720 Avery County
upstream of Anthony (Unincorporated Areas).
Creek Road (SR 1362).
Approximately 1,100 feet +1,753
upstream of Anthony
Creek Road (SR 1362).
Beech Creek............................ At the confluence with +2,444 Unincorporated Areas of
Watauga River. Avery County.
Approximately 1,100 feet +2,776
upstream of the
confluence of Buckeye
Creek.
Bill White Creek....................... At the confluence with +3,274 Avery County
Linville River. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 1.2 miles +3,331
upstream of the
confluence with Linville
River.
Brushy Creek........................... At the confluence with +2,622 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County.
Approximately 2.0 miles +2,792
upstream of the
confluence with North
Toe River.
Buckeye Creek.......................... At the confluence with +2,731 Unincorporated Areas of
Beech Creek. Avery County.
Approximately 950 feet +2,940
upstream of the
confluence of Clingman
Mine Branch.
Cary Flat Branch....................... At the confluence with +2,047 Avery County
Wilson Creek. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 720 feet +2,057
upstream of the
confluence with Wilson
Creek.
Clark Branch........................... At the confluence with +3,325 Avery County
Mill Timber Creek. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 0.7 mile +3,362
upstream of East
Crossnore Drive.
Clear Creek............................ At the confluence with +2,776 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County.
Approximately 1,300 feet +2,816
upstream of the
confluence with North
Toe River.
Cranberry Creek........................ At the confluence with +2,898 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County.
Approximately 0.5 mile +3,113
upstream of Substation
Road.
Crossnore Creek........................ At the confluence with +3,323 Avery County
Mill Timber Creek. (Unincorporated Areas),
Town of Crossnore.
Approximately 60 feet +3,408
downstream of Henson
Street.
Curtis Creek........................... At the confluence with +3,036 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County.
Approximately 170 feet +3,249
downstream of Alton
Palmer Road (State Road
1324).
Elk River.............................. At the North Carolina/ +2,693 Unincorporated Areas of
Tennessee state boundary. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk.
Approximately 0.5 mile +3,673
downstream of Glove
Factory Lane.
Elk River Tributary 1.................. At the North Carolina/ +2,772 Unincorporated Areas of
Tennessee state boundary. Avery County.
Approximately 0.7 mile +3,198
upstream of North
Carolina/Tennessee State
boundary.
Fall Creek............................. At the confluence with +2,713 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County.
Approximately 0.8 mile +3,174
upstream of the
confluence with Elk
River.
Gragg Prong Creek...................... At the confluence with +1,707 Unincorporated Areas of
Lost Cove Creek. Avery County.
Approximately 1,350 feet +2,199
upstream of the
confluence with Webb
Creek.
Hanging Rock Creek..................... At the confluence with +3,658 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk.
Approximately 160 feet +3,848
downstream of Dobbins
Road (State Road 1337).

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Harper Creek........................... At the Avery/Caldwell +1,800 Avery County
County boundary. (Unincorporated Areas).
At the confluence of +1,816
South Harper and North
Harper Creeks.
Henson Creek........................... At the confluence with +2,838 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County.
Approximately 700 feet +3,351
upstream of Henson Creek
Road (State Road 1126).
Horney Creek........................... At the confluence with +3,391 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk.
Approximately 1,620 feet +3,586
upstream of Banner Elk
Highway/US-194.
Horse Bottom Creek..................... At the confluence with +3,686 Unincorporated Areas of
Hanging Rock Creek. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk.
Approximately 650 feet +3,774
upstream of Guignard
Lane.
Hull Branch............................ At the confluence of +2,279 Avery County
South Harper Creek. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 450 feet +2,285
upstream of the
confluence with South
Harper Creek.
Kentucky Creek......................... At the confluence with +3,590 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County, Town of
Newland.
Approximately 0.5 mile +3,762
upstream of Damon Vance
Lane.
Linville River (downstream)............ Approximately 0.3 mile +3,206 Avery County
downstream of the Avery/ (Unincorporated Areas).
Burke County boundary.
Approximately 1.1 miles +3,573
upstream of River Road.
Linville River (upstream).............. Approximately 50 feet +3,695 Avery County
downstream of Highland (Unincorporated Areas),
Mist Road. Village of Grandfather
Village.
At the confluence of Big +3,834
Grassy Creek.
Little Elk Creek....................... At the confluence with +2,865 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County, Town of
Elk Park.
Approximately 0.8 mile +3,716
upstream of Little Elk
Road (State Road 1173).
Little Elk Creek Tributary 1........... At the confluence with +2,897 Unincorporated Areas of
Little Elk Creek. Avery County, Town of
Elk Park.
Approximately 140 feet +3,564
upstream of Brooks Shell
Road (State Road 1171).
Little Elk Creek Tributary 1A.......... At the confluence with +3,098 Unincorporated Areas of
Little Elk Creek Avery County, Town of
Tributary 1. Elk Park.
Approximately 1,420 feet +3,445
upstream of Brooks Shell
Road (State Road 1171).
Little Elk Creek Tributary 2........... At the confluence with +3,037 Unincorporated Areas of
Little Elk Creek. Avery County, Town of
Elk Park.
Approximately 260 feet +3,146
upstream of Cliff Taylor
Lane.
Lost Cove Creek........................ At the Avery/Caldwell +1,580 Avery County
County boundary. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 2.1 miles +1,947
upstream of the
confluence with Gragg
Prong Creek.
Mill Timber Creek...................... At the confluence with +3,315 Avery County
Linville River. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 150 feet +3,362
downstream of U.S. 221.
North Toe River........................ Approximately 1.3 miles +2,604 Unincorporated Areas of
downstream of the Avery County, Town of
confluence of Brushy Newland.
Creek.
At the confluence of +3,770
Hickorynut Branch.
Plumtree Creek......................... At the confluence with +2,865 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County.
Approximately 1.0 mile +2,957
upstream of US-19.
Roaring Creek.......................... At the confluence with +2,966 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County.

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Approximately 2.7 miles +4,240
upstream of Roaring
Creek Road (State Road
1132).
Rockhouse Creek........................ At the confluence with +1,580 Avery County
Lost Cove Creek. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 0.5 mile +1,639
upstream of the Avery/
Caldwell County boundary.
Shawneehaw Creek....................... Approximately 300 feet +3,644 Unincorporated Areas of
upstream of the Avery County, Town of
confluence with Elk Banner Elk.
River.
Approximately 270 feet +3,962
upstream of Gualtney
Road (State Road 1335).
Shawneehaw Creek Tributary 1........... At the confluence with +3,813 Unincorporated Areas of
Shawneehaw Creek. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk.
Approximately 880 feet +3,871
upstream of Balm Highway/
US-194.
Shoemaker Creek........................ At the confluence with +3,796 Unincorporated Areas of
Shawneehaw Creek. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk.
Approximately 400 feet +3,882
upstream of Shoemaker
Road.
South Harper Creek..................... At the confluence with +1,816 Avery County
Harper Creek. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 320 feet +2,284
upstream of the
confluence of Hull
Branch.
Stamey Branch.......................... At the confluence with +3,263 Avery County
Linville River. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 0.6 mile +3,281
upstream of the
confluence with Linville
River.
Sugar Creek............................ Approximately 150 feet +3,681 Unincorporated Areas of
upstream of the Avery County, Town of
confluence with Elk Banner Elk.
River.
Approximately 1,250 feet +3,727
upstream of Mac Lane.
Threemile Creek........................ At the confluence with +2,756 Unincorporated Areas of
North Toe River. Avery County.
Approximately 0.8 mile +2,853
upstream of Greenway
Lane.
Trivett Branch......................... At the North Carolina/ +2,644 Unincorporated Areas of
Tennessee state boundary. Avery County.
Approximately 700 feet +2,995
upstream of the
confluence with Trivett
Branch Tributary 3.
Trivett Branch Tributary 1............. At the North Carolina/ +2,633 Unincorporated Areas of
Tennessee state boundary. Avery County.
Approximately 700 feet +2,841
upstream of the
confluence of Trivett
Branch Tributary 1A.
Trivett Branch Tributary 1A............ At the confluence with +2,760 Unincorporated Areas of
Trivett Branch Tributary Avery County.
1.
Approximately 720 feet +2,890
upstream of the
confluence with Trivett
Branch Tributary 1.
Trivett Branch Tributary 2............. At the confluence with +2,650 Unincorporated Areas of
Trivett Branch. Avery County.
Approximately 1,150 feet +2,754
upstream of the
confluence with Trivett
Branch.
Trivett Branch Tributary 3............. At the confluence with +2,968 Unincorporated Areas of
Trivett Branch. Avery County.
Approximately 370 feet +2,998
upstream of Dark Ridge
Road (State Road 1310).
Watauga River.......................... At the North Carolina/ +2,142 Unincorporated Areas of
Tennessee state boundary. Avery County.
At the confluence of +2,446
Beech Creek.
Webb Creek............................. At the confluence with +2,172 Avery County
Gragg Prong Creek. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 475 feet +2,396
upstream of Webb Creek
Road.
Whitehead Creek........................ At the confluence with +3,404 Unincorporated Areas of
Elk River. Avery County, Town of
Banner Elk,
Approximately 100 feet +3,764
upstream of Tumbling
Brook Drive.
West Fork Linville River............... Approximately 670 feet +3,684 Avery County
upstream of Joe Hartley (Unincorporated Areas).
Road.
Approximately 0.4 mile +3,712
upstream of Joe Hartley
Road.

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Wilson Creek........................... At the Avery/Caldwell +1,670 Avery County
County boundary. (Unincorporated Areas).
Approximately 500 feet +2,056
upstream of the
confluence with Cary
Flat Branch.
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+ North American Vertical Datum.
* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
ADDRESSES

Avery County (Unincorporated Areas)

Maps are available for inspection at the Avery County Courthouse, 100 Montezuma Street, Newland, North Carolina.

Town of Banner Elk

Maps are available for inspection at the Banner Elk Town Hall, 200 Park Avenue, Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Town of Crossnore

Maps are available for inspection at the Crossnore Town Hall, 1 Circle Drive, Crossnore, North Carolina.

Town of Elk Park

Maps are available for inspection at the Elk Park Town Hall, 169 Winters Street, Elk Park North Carolina.

Town of Newland

Maps are available for inspection at the Newland Town Hall, 301 Cranberry Street, Newland, North Carolina.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Dated: June 17, 2008.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance
Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
[FR Doc. E8-14326 Filed 6-24-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-12-P

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