Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations, 775-778 [E9-76]

Download as PDF 775 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Community No. State and location Date certain Federal assistance no longer available in SFHAs Effective date authorization/cancellation of sale of flood insurance in community Current effective map date July 15, 1975, Emerg; December 16, 1980, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. July 29, 1975, Emerg; December 1, 1981, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. April 17, 1975, Emerg; June 15, 1978, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. March 25, 1975, Emerg; June 15, 1978, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. May 28, 1974, Emerg; September 30, 1980, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. April 15, 1975, Emerg; June 15, 1978, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. —, Emerg; December 11, 1995, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. June 24, 1975, Emerg; August 1, 1980, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. May 29, 1975, Emerg; May 1, 1978, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... 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August 26, 1977, Emerg; September 27, 1985, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. January 14, 1974, Emerg; November 1, 1979, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. February 5, 1975, Emerg; September 27, 1985, Reg; January 2, 2009, Susp. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. ......do ............... Do. Lincoln County, Unincorporated Areas 310452 Maxwell, Village of, Lincoln County ...... 310300 North Platte, City of, Lincoln County ..... 310143 Sutherland, Village of, Lincoln County .. 310144 * do = Ditto. Code for reading third column: Emerg—Emergency; Reg—Regular; Susp—Suspension. Dated: December 24, 2008. Michael K. Buckley, Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E9–75 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 65 [Docket ID FEMA–2008–0020; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1027] erowe on PROD1PC63 with RULES 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:39 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 E:\FR\FM\08JAR1.SGM 08JAR1 776 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Rules and Regulations already in effect in order to qualify or to remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own, or pursuant to policies established by the other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes to BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4. National Environmental Policy Act. This interim rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 State and county California: Humboldt .......... Santa Barbara .. San Bernardino Colorado: Arapahoe .......... Douglas ............ El Paso ............. El Paso ............. 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: ■ 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] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 65.4 are amended as follows: ■ Location and case No. Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Chief executive officer of community Effective date of modification City of Eureka (08– 09–0189P), (08– 09–0941P). Unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County (08–09–0425P). City of San Bernardino (07– 09–1656P). April 10, 2008; April 18, 2008; The Eureka Reporter. The Honorable Nancy Flemming, Mayor, City of Eureka, 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The Honorable Salud Carbajal, Chairman, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The Honorable Patrick J. Morris, Mayor, City of San Bernardino, 300 North ‘‘D’’ Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418. August 18, 2008 ............. 060062 March 2, 2009 ................ 060331 January 31, 2008 ........... 060281 City of Littleton (08– 08–0251P). November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; Littleton Independent. February 14, 2008; February 21, 2008; Douglas County News Press. The Honorable Doug Clark, Mayor, City of Littleton, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165. The Honorable Steven A. Boand, Chairman, Douglas County Board of Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Honorable Dennis Hisey, Chairman, El Paso County Board of Commissioners, 27 East Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. The Honorable Catherine Green, Manager, Town of Monument, P.O. Box 325, Monument, CO 80132. The Honorable Nancy McNally, Mayor, City of Westminster, 4800 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031. The Honorable Ken Henry, Mayor, City of Fruita, 325 East Aspen Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521. The Honorable Craig J. Meis, Commissioner, District 1, Mesa County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 20000, Grand Junction, CO 81502. March 20, 2009 .............. 080017 May 22, 2008 ................. 080049 April 2, 2009 ................... 080059 April 2, 2009 ................... 080064 March 20, 2009 .............. 080008 October 31, 2008 ........... 080194 October 31, 2008 ........... 080115 Unincorporated areas of Douglas County (07–08– 0862P). Unincorporated areas of El Paso County (08–08– 0381P). Town of Monument (08–08–0381P). October 24, 2008; October 31, 2008; Santa Barbara News Press. February 14, 2008; February 21, 2008; San Bernardino County Sun. November 26, 2008; December 3, 2008; Tri Lakes Tribune. November 26, 2008; December 3, 2008; Tri Lakes Tribune. Jefferson ........... City of Westminster (08–08–0666P). Mesa ................. City of Fruita (08– 08–0501P). Mesa ................. Unincorporated areas of Mesa County (08–08– 0501P). November 14, 2008; November 21, 2008; The Daily Sentinel. Town of Horseshoe Beach (08–04– 0954P), (08–04– 2115X). City of Orlando (08– 04–3498P). January 31, 2008; February 7, The Honorable George T. Kight, Mayor, 2008; Dixie County Advocate. Town of Horseshoe Beach, P.O. Box 86, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648. March 19, 2008 .............. 120326 November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; Orlando Weekly. March 20, 2009 .............. 120186 Unincorporated areas of Walton County (08–04– 3897P). City and County of Honolulu (08–09– 0558P). November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; The DeFuniak Springs Herald Breeze. March 20, 2009 .............. 120317 November 18, 2008 ........ 150001 Florida: Dixie ................. Orange ............. erowe on PROD1PC63 with RULES Walton .............. Hawaii: Honolulu ..... November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; Westminster Window. November 14, 2008; November 21, 2008; The Daily Sentinel. Community No. July 14, 2008; July 21, 2008; Honolulu Star Bulletin. The Honorable John Dyer, Mayor, City of Orlando, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802. The Honorable Larry Jones, Chairman, Walton County Board of Commissioners, 117 Montgomery Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. The Honorable Mufi Hannemann, Mayor, City and County of Honolulu, 530 South King Street, Room 300, Honolulu, HI 96813. Kansas: VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:39 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08JAR1.SGM 08JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Rules and Regulations State and county Location and case No. Reno ................. City of Hutchinson (08–07–0175P). Reno ................. Unincorporated areas of Reno County (08–07– 0175P). City of Wichita (09– 07–0232P). Sedgwick .......... Maryland: Carroll ..... North Carolina: Wake ................ Tennessee: Sumner ............. Williamson ........ Texas: Bexar ................ Brazos .............. Denton .............. November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; The Hutchinson News. November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; The Hutchinson News. The Honorable Trish Rose, Mayor, City of Hutchinson, P.O. Box 1567, Hutchinson, KS 67504. Mr. Larry Sharp, Chair, Reno County Commission, Reno County Courthouse, 206 West First Avenue, Hutchinson, KS 67501. The Honorable Carl Brewer, Mayor, City of Wichita, 455 North Main Street, Wichita, KS 67202. The Honorable Julia Gouge, Commissioner, Carroll County Commissioners, 225 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157. October 31, 2008 ........... 200283 October 31, 2008 ........... 200567 November 14, 2008 ........ 200328 March 19, 2009 .............. 240015 March 19, 2009 .............. 370243 March 19, 2009 .............. 370241 March 19, 2009 .............. 370368 November 24, 2008; December 1, 2008; The Wichita Eagle. The Honorable Charles Meeker, Mayor, City of Raleigh, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602. The Honorable Russell B. Killen, Mayor, Town of Knightdale, 1103 Belfry Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545. Mr. David C. Cooke, Manager, Wake County, P.O. Box 550, Raleigh, NC 27602. July 17, 2008; July 24, 2008; Daily Ardmoreite. The Honorable Martin Dyer, Mayor, City of Ardmore, P.O. Box 249, Ardmore, OK 73402. November 21, 2008 ........ 400031 November 21, 2008; November 28, 2008; The Beaufort Gazette. The Honorable Gary T. Kubic, Beaufort County Administrator, P.O. Box 1228, Beaufort, SC 29901–1228. March 30, 2009 .............. 450025 November 19, 2008; November The Honorable Bronco Bostick, Mayor, 26, 2008; Jasper County Sun. Town of Hardeeville, 205 East Main Street, Hardeeville, SC 29927. November 19, 2008; November The Honorable George Hood, Chairman, 26, 2008; Jasper County Sun. Jasper County Council, P.O. Box 1149, Ridgeland, SC 29936. March 30, 2009 .............. 450113 March 30, 2009 .............. 450112 November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; The Gallatin Newspaper. September 2, 2008; September 9, 2008; The Daily Herald. The Honorable Jo Ann Graves, Mayor, City of Gallatin, 132 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066. The Honorable Danny M. Laverette, Mayor, City of Spring Hill, 199 Town Center Parkway, Spring Hill, TN 37174. March 20, 2009 .............. 470185 August 22, 2008 ............. 470278 November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; San Antonio Express News. November 14, 2008; November 21, 2008; Bryan College Station Eagle. November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram and Denton Record Chronicle. March 6, 2008; March 13, 2008; Star Telegram. The Honorable Phil Hardberger, Mayor, City of San Antonio, P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283. The Honorable Ben White, Mayor, City of College Station, P.O. Box 9960, College Station, TX 77842. The Honorable Robin Young, Mayor, Town of Northlake, 1301 FM 407, Northlake, TX 76247. March 19, 2009 .............. 480045 March 23, 2009 .............. 480083 March 20, 2009 .............. 480782 The Honorable Robert Cluck, M.D., Mayor, City of Arlington, 101 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76004– 0231. The Honorable Mike J Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. July 11, 2008 .................. 485454 March 20, 2009 .............. 480596 The Honorable Mike J Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Honorable Mike J Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Honorable Mike J Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Honorable Mike J Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Honorable Mike J Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. April 28, 2008 ................. 480596 December 26, 2008 ........ 480596 September 11, 2008 ....... 480596 December 26, 2008 ........ 480596 November 21, 2008 ........ 480596 Unincorporated areas of Beaufort County (08–04– 4422P). Town of Hardeeville (08–04–4422P). Unincorporated areas of Jasper County (08–04– 4422P). City of Gallatin (08– 04–5293P). City of Spring Hill (07–04–6295P). City of San Antonio (08–06–1354P). City of College Station (08–06– 2506P). Town of Northlake (07–06–2017P). City of Arlington (07– 06–0980P). Tarrant .............. City of Fort Worth (07–06–2017P). Tarrant .............. City of Fort Worth (07–06–0931P). Tarrant .............. City of Fort Worth (08–06–0062P). Tarrant .............. erowe on PROD1PC63 with RULES Tarrant .............. City of Fort Worth (08–06–0542P). August 21, 2008; August 28, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. May 1, 2008; May 8, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. Tarrant .............. City of Fort Worth (07–06–1996P), (08–06–2520P). City of Fort Worth (08–06–1494P). August 21, 2008; August 28, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. July 24, 2008; July 31, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. Tarrant .............. VerDate Nov<24>2008 Community No. November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; The News and Observer. November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; Eastern Wake News. November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; The News and Observer. Unincorporated areas of Wake County (08–04– 0177P). City of Ardmore (08– 06–1238P). Jasper ............... Effective date of modification City of Raleigh (08– 04–0177P). Wake ................ Jasper ............... Chief executive officer of community November 12, 2008; November 19, 2008; Carroll County Times. Town of Knightdale (08–04–0177P). South Carolina: Beaufort ............ Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Unincorporated areas of Carroll County (08–03– 0921P). Wake ................ Oklahoma: Carter .... 777 13:39 Jan 07, 2009 November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram and Denton Record Chronicle. May 1, 2008; May 8, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08JAR1.SGM 08JAR1 778 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 5 / Thursday, January 8, 2009 / Rules and Regulations Location and case No. Date and name of newspaper where notice was published Chief executive officer of community Effective date of modification Unincorporated areas of Tarrant County (08–06– 0542P). Unincorporated areas of Tarrant County (08–06– 1494P). May 1, 2008; May 8, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. The Honorable B. Glen Whitley, Tarrant County Judge, 100 East Weatherford Street, Suite 501, Fort Worth, TX 76196. The Honorable Glen Whitley, Tarrant County Judge, 100 East Weatherford, Suite 501, Fort Worth, TX 76196. September 11, 2008 ....... 480582 November 21, 2008 ........ 480582 Village of Boyceville (07–05–5620P). November 19, 2008; November 26, 2008; Tribune Press Reporter. November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; The Messenger of Juneau County. The Honorable Gilbert Krueger, President, Village of Boyceville, 903 Main Street, Boyceville, WI 54725. The Honorable Alan Peterson, Chairman, Juneau County, N3161 Highway G, Mauston, WI 53948. March 26, 2009 .............. 550119 December 2, 2008 .......... 550580 November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; The Messenger of Juneau County. November 13, 2008; November 20, 2008; The Messenger of Juneau County. The Honorable Darold Minett, Mayor, Village of Union Center, P.O. Box 96, Union Center, WI 53962. The Honorable Kevin Jennings, President, Village of Wonewoc, P.O. Box 37, Wonewoc, WI 53968. December 2, 2008 .......... 550207 December 2, 2008 .......... 550208 State and county Tarrant .............. Tarrant .............. Wisconsin: Dunn ................. Juneau .............. Juneau .............. Juneau .............. Unincorporated areas of Juneau County (08–05– 2953P). Village of Union Center (08–05– 2953P). Village of Wonewoc (08–05–2953P). July 24, 2008; July 31, 2008; Fort Worth Star Telegram. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Dated: December 24, 2008. Michael K. Buckley, Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. E9–76 Filed 1–7–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 [Docket ID FEMA–2008–0020] Final Flood Elevation Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. erowe on PROD1PC63 with RULES 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 13:39 Jan 07, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Community No. 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. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is 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. § 67.11 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 67.11 are amended as follows: ■ E:\FR\FM\08JAR1.SGM 08JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2009)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1027]


Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Interim rule.

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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the 
Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because 
of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates 
will be calculated from the modified BFEs for new buildings and their 
contents.

DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed 
in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in 
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
    From the date of the second publication of these changes in a 
newspaper of local circulation, any person has ninety (90) days in 
which to request through the community that the Mitigation Assistant 
Administrator of FEMA reconsider the changes. The modified BFEs may be 
changed during the 90-day period.

ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for 
inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each 
community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering 
Management 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

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already in effect in order to qualify or to remain qualified for 
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
    These modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management 
criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. 
They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any 
existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain 
management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter 
requirements of its own, or pursuant to policies established by the 
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes to BFEs are in 
accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This interim rule is 
categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, 
Environmental Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not 
been prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are 
not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
    Regulatory Classification. This interim rule is not a significant 
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 
51735.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This interim rule involves no 
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This interim rule 
meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65

    Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows:

PART 65--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 
1979 Comp., p. 376.


Sec.  65.4  [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  65.4 are amended 
as follows:

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                                                             Date and name of
         State and county           Location and case No.     newspaper where     Chief executive officer    Effective date of modification   Community
                                                           notice was published         of community                                             No.
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California:
    Humboldt......................  City of Eureka (08-09- April 10, 2008;       The Honorable Nancy        August 18, 2008................       060062
                                     0189P), (08-09-        April 18, 2008; The   Flemming, Mayor, City of
                                     0941P).                Eureka Reporter.      Eureka, 531 K Street,
                                                                                  Eureka, CA 95501.
    Santa Barbara.................  Unincorporated areas   October 24, 2008;     The Honorable Salud        March 2, 2009..................       060331
                                     of Santa Barbara       October 31, 2008;     Carbajal, Chairman,
                                     County (08-09-0425P).  Santa Barbara News    Santa Barbara County
                                                            Press.                Board of Supervisors,
                                                                                  105 East Anapamu Street,
                                                                                  Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
    San Bernardino................  City of San            February 14, 2008;    The Honorable Patrick J.   January 31, 2008...............       060281
                                     Bernardino (07-09-     February 21, 2008;    Morris, Mayor, City of
                                     1656P).                San Bernardino        San Bernardino, 300
                                                            County Sun.           North ``D'' Street, San
                                                                                  Bernardino, CA 92418.
Colorado:
    Arapahoe......................  City of Littleton (08- November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Doug Clark,  March 20, 2009.................       080017
                                     08-0251P).             November 20, 2008;    Mayor, City of
                                                            Littleton             Littleton, 2255 West
                                                            Independent.          Berry Avenue, Littleton,
                                                                                  CO 80165.
    Douglas.......................  Unincorporated areas   February 14, 2008;    The Honorable Steven A.    May 22, 2008...................       080049
                                     of Douglas County      February 21, 2008;    Boand, Chairman, Douglas
                                     (07-08-0862P).         Douglas County News   County Board of
                                                            Press.                Commissioners, 100 Third
                                                                                  Street, Castle Rock, CO
                                                                                  80104.
    El Paso.......................  Unincorporated areas   November 26, 2008;    The Honorable Dennis       April 2, 2009..................       080059
                                     of El Paso County      December 3, 2008;     Hisey, Chairman, El Paso
                                     (08-08-0381P).         Tri Lakes Tribune.    County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, 27 East
                                                                                  Vermijo Avenue, Colorado
                                                                                  Springs, CO 80903.
    El Paso.......................  Town of Monument (08-  November 26, 2008;    The Honorable Catherine    April 2, 2009..................       080064
                                     08-0381P).             December 3, 2008;     Green, Manager, Town of
                                                            Tri Lakes Tribune.    Monument, P.O. Box 325,
                                                                                  Monument, CO 80132.
    Jefferson.....................  City of Westminster    November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Nancy        March 20, 2009.................       080008
                                     (08-08-0666P).         November 20, 2008;    McNally, Mayor, City of
                                                            Westminster Window.   Westminster, 4800 West
                                                                                  92nd Avenue,
                                                                                  Westminster, CO 80031.
    Mesa..........................  City of Fruita (08-08- November 14, 2008;    The Honorable Ken Henry,   October 31, 2008...............       080194
                                     0501P).                November 21, 2008;    Mayor, City of Fruita,
                                                            The Daily Sentinel.   325 East Aspen Avenue,
                                                                                  Fruita, CO 81521.
    Mesa..........................  Unincorporated areas   November 14, 2008;    The Honorable Craig J.     October 31, 2008...............       080115
                                     of Mesa County (08-    November 21, 2008;    Meis, Commissioner,
                                     08-0501P).             The Daily Sentinel.   District 1, Mesa County
                                                                                  Board of Commissioners,
                                                                                  P.O. Box 20000, Grand
                                                                                  Junction, CO 81502.
Florida:
    Dixie.........................  Town of Horseshoe      January 31, 2008;     The Honorable George T.    March 19, 2008.................       120326
                                     Beach (08-04-0954P),   February 7, 2008;     Kight, Mayor, Town of
                                     (08-04-2115X).         Dixie County          Horseshoe Beach, P.O.
                                                            Advocate.             Box 86, Horseshoe Beach,
                                                                                  FL 32648.
    Orange........................  City of Orlando (08-   November 13, 2008;    The Honorable John Dyer,   March 20, 2009.................       120186
                                     04-3498P).             November 20, 2008;    Mayor, City of Orlando,
                                                            Orlando Weekly.       P.O. Box 4990, Orlando,
                                                                                  FL 32802.
    Walton........................  Unincorporated areas   November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Larry        March 20, 2009.................       120317
                                     of Walton County (08-  November 20, 2008;    Jones, Chairman, Walton
                                     04-3897P).             The DeFuniak          County Board of
                                                            Springs Herald        Commissioners, 117
                                                            Breeze.               Montgomery Circle,
                                                                                  DeFuniak Springs, FL
                                                                                  32435.
Hawaii: Honolulu..................  City and County of     July 14, 2008; July   The Honorable Mufi         November 18, 2008..............       150001
                                     Honolulu (08-09-       21, 2008; Honolulu    Hannemann, Mayor, City
                                     0558P).                Star Bulletin.        and County of Honolulu,
                                                                                  530 South King Street,
                                                                                  Room 300, Honolulu, HI
                                                                                  96813.
Kansas:

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    Reno..........................  City of Hutchinson     November 12, 2008;    The Honorable Trish Rose,  October 31, 2008...............       200283
                                     (08-07-0175P).         November 19, 2008;    Mayor, City of
                                                            The Hutchinson News.  Hutchinson, P.O. Box
                                                                                  1567, Hutchinson, KS
                                                                                  67504.
    Reno..........................  Unincorporated areas   November 12, 2008;    Mr. Larry Sharp, Chair,    October 31, 2008...............       200567
                                     of Reno County (08-    November 19, 2008;    Reno County Commission,
                                     07-0175P).             The Hutchinson News.  Reno County Courthouse,
                                                                                  206 West First Avenue,
                                                                                  Hutchinson, KS 67501.
    Sedgwick......................  City of Wichita (09-   November 24, 2008;    The Honorable Carl         November 14, 2008..............       200328
                                     07-0232P).             December 1, 2008;     Brewer, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Wichita Eagle.    Wichita, 455 North Main
                                                                                  Street, Wichita, KS
                                                                                  67202.
Maryland: Carroll.................  Unincorporated areas   November 12, 2008;    The Honorable Julia        March 19, 2009.................       240015
                                     of Carroll County      November 19, 2008;    Gouge, Commissioner,
                                     (08-03-0921P).         Carroll County        Carroll County
                                                            Times.                Commissioners, 225 North
                                                                                  Center Street,
                                                                                  Westminster, MD 21157.
North Carolina:
    Wake..........................  City of Raleigh (08-   November 12, 2008;    The Honorable Charles      March 19, 2009.................       370243
                                     04-0177P).             November 19, 2008;    Meeker, Mayor, City of
                                                            The News and          Raleigh, P.O. Box 590,
                                                            Observer.             Raleigh, NC 27602.
    Wake..........................  Town of Knightdale     November 12, 2008;    The Honorable Russell B.   March 19, 2009.................       370241
                                     (08-04-0177P).         November 19, 2008;    Killen, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Eastern Wake News.    Knightdale, 1103 Belfry
                                                                                  Drive, Knightdale, NC
                                                                                  27545.
    Wake..........................  Unincorporated areas   November 12, 2008;    Mr. David C. Cooke,        March 19, 2009.................       370368
                                     of Wake County (08-    November 19, 2008;    Manager, Wake County,
                                     04-0177P).             The News and          P.O. Box 550, Raleigh,
                                                            Observer.             NC 27602.
Oklahoma: Carter..................  City of Ardmore (08-   July 17, 2008; July   The Honorable Martin       November 21, 2008..............       400031
                                     06-1238P).             24, 2008; Daily       Dyer, Mayor, City of
                                                            Ardmoreite.           Ardmore, P.O. Box 249,
                                                                                  Ardmore, OK 73402.
South Carolina:
    Beaufort......................  Unincorporated areas   November 21, 2008;    The Honorable Gary T.      March 30, 2009.................       450025
                                     of Beaufort County     November 28, 2008;    Kubic, Beaufort County
                                     (08-04-4422P).         The Beaufort          Administrator, P.O. Box
                                                            Gazette.              1228, Beaufort, SC 29901-
                                                                                  1228.
    Jasper........................  Town of Hardeeville    November 19, 2008;    The Honorable Bronco       March 30, 2009.................       450113
                                     (08-04-4422P).         November 26, 2008;    Bostick, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Jasper County Sun.    Hardeeville, 205 East
                                                                                  Main Street,
                                                                                  Hardeeville, SC 29927.
    Jasper........................  Unincorporated areas   November 19, 2008;    The Honorable George       March 30, 2009.................       450112
                                     of Jasper County (08-  November 26, 2008;    Hood, Chairman, Jasper
                                     04-4422P).             Jasper County Sun.    County Council, P.O. Box
                                                                                  1149, Ridgeland, SC
                                                                                  29936.
Tennessee:
    Sumner........................  City of Gallatin (08-  November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Jo Ann       March 20, 2009.................       470185
                                     04-5293P).             November 20, 2008;    Graves, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Gallatin          Gallatin, 132 West Main
                                                            Newspaper.            Street, Gallatin, TN
                                                                                  37066.
    Williamson....................  City of Spring Hill    September 2, 2008;    The Honorable Danny M.     August 22, 2008................       470278
                                     (07-04-6295P).         September 9, 2008;    Laverette, Mayor, City
                                                            The Daily Herald.     of Spring Hill, 199 Town
                                                                                  Center Parkway, Spring
                                                                                  Hill, TN 37174.
Texas:
    Bexar.........................  City of San Antonio    November 12, 2008;    The Honorable Phil         March 19, 2009.................       480045
                                     (08-06-1354P).         November 19, 2008;    Hardberger, Mayor, City
                                                            San Antonio Express   of San Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            News.                 839966, San Antonio, TX
                                                                                  78283.
    Brazos........................  City of College        November 14, 2008;    The Honorable Ben White,   March 23, 2009.................       480083
                                     Station (08-06-        November 21, 2008;    Mayor, City of College
                                     2506P).                Bryan College         Station, P.O. Box 9960,
                                                            Station Eagle.        College Station, TX
                                                                                  77842.
    Denton........................  Town of Northlake (07- November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Robin        March 20, 2009.................       480782
                                     06-2017P).             November 20, 2008;    Young, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Fort Worth Star       Northlake, 1301 FM 407,
                                                            Telegram and Denton   Northlake, TX 76247.
                                                            Record Chronicle.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Arlington (07- March 6, 2008; March  The Honorable Robert       July 11, 2008..................       485454
                                     06-0980P).             13, 2008; Star        Cluck, M.D., Mayor, City
                                                            Telegram.             of Arlington, 101 West
                                                                                  Abram Street, Arlington,
                                                                                  TX 76004-0231.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Mike J       March 20, 2009.................       480596
                                     (07-06-2017P).         November 20, 2008;    Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Fort Worth Star       Fort Worth, 1000
                                                            Telegram and Denton   Throckmorton Street,
                                                            Record Chronicle.     Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     May 1, 2008; May 8,   The Honorable Mike J       April 28, 2008.................       480596
                                     (07-06-0931P).         2008; Fort Worth      Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Star Telegram.        Fort Worth, 1000
                                                                                  Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     August 21, 2008;      The Honorable Mike J       December 26, 2008..............       480596
                                     (08-06-0062P).         August 28, 2008;      Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Fort Worth Star       Fort Worth, 1000
                                                            Telegram.             Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     May 1, 2008; May 8,   The Honorable Mike J       September 11, 2008.............       480596
                                     (08-06-0542P).         2008; Fort Worth      Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Star Telegram.        Fort Worth, 1000
                                                                                  Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     August 21, 2008;      The Honorable Mike J       December 26, 2008..............       480596
                                     (07-06-1996P), (08-    August 28, 2008;      Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                     06-2520P).             Fort Worth Star       Fort Worth, 1000
                                                            Telegram.             Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     July 24, 2008; July   The Honorable Mike J       November 21, 2008..............       480596
                                     (08-06-1494P).         31, 2008; Fort        Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Worth Star Telegram.  Fort Worth, 1000
                                                                                  Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.

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    Tarrant.......................  Unincorporated areas   May 1, 2008; May 8,   The Honorable B. Glen      September 11, 2008.............       480582
                                     of Tarrant County      2008; Fort Worth      Whitley, Tarrant County
                                     (08-06-0542P).         Star Telegram.        Judge, 100 East
                                                                                  Weatherford Street,
                                                                                  Suite 501, Fort Worth,
                                                                                  TX 76196.
    Tarrant.......................  Unincorporated areas   July 24, 2008; July   The Honorable Glen         November 21, 2008..............       480582
                                     of Tarrant County      31, 2008; Fort        Whitley, Tarrant County
                                     (08-06-1494P).         Worth Star Telegram.  Judge, 100 East
                                                                                  Weatherford, Suite 501,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76196.
Wisconsin:
    Dunn..........................  Village of Boyceville  November 19, 2008;    The Honorable Gilbert      March 26, 2009.................       550119
                                     (07-05-5620P).         November 26, 2008;    Krueger, President,
                                                            Tribune Press         Village of Boyceville,
                                                            Reporter.             903 Main Street,
                                                                                  Boyceville, WI 54725.
    Juneau........................  Unincorporated areas   November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Alan         December 2, 2008...............       550580
                                     of Juneau County (08-  November 20, 2008;    Peterson, Chairman,
                                     05-2953P).             The Messenger of      Juneau County, N3161
                                                            Juneau County.        Highway G, Mauston, WI
                                                                                  53948.
    Juneau........................  Village of Union       November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Darold       December 2, 2008...............       550207
                                     Center (08-05-2953P).  November 20, 2008;    Minett, Mayor, Village
                                                            The Messenger of      of Union Center, P.O.
                                                            Juneau County.        Box 96, Union Center, WI
                                                                                  53962.
    Juneau........................  Village of Wonewoc     November 13, 2008;    The Honorable Kevin        December 2, 2008...............       550208
                                     (08-05-2953P).         November 20, 2008;    Jennings, President,
                                                            The Messenger of      Village of Wonewoc, P.O.
                                                            Juneau County.        Box 37, Wonewoc, WI
                                                                                  53968.
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    (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
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    Dated: December 24, 2008.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of 
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