Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations, 72661-72666 [2011-30304]

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This section applies to: (1) A transfer on or after January 1, 2011, of stock other than stock in a regulated investment company within the meaning of § 1.1012–1(e)(5); (2) A transfer of stock in a regulated investment company on or after January 1, 2012; and (3) A transfer of a debt instrument or an option on or after January 1, 2013. Par. 4. Section 1.6045B–1 is amended by redesignating paragraph (h) as paragraph (j), adding new paragraphs (h) and (i), and revising newly-designated paragraph (j) to read as follows: (1) Organizational actions occurring on or after January 1, 2011, that affect the basis of specified securities within the meaning of § 1.6045–1(a)(14)(i) other than stock in a regulated investment company within the meaning of § 1.1012–1(e)(5); (2) Organizational actions occurring on or after January 1, 2012, that affect stock in a regulated investment company; (3) Organizational actions occurring on or after January 1, 2013, that affect debt instruments described in § 1.6045– 1(a)(14)(ii), and (4) Actions occurring on or after January 1, 2013, that affect options described in § 1.6045–1(a)(14)(iii). Steven T. Miller, Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2011–30383 Filed 11–22–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 [Docket ID FEMA–2011–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1232] § 1.6045B–1 Returns relating to actions affecting basis of securities. Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations * AGENCY: wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS * * * * (h) Rule for options—(1) In general. For an option granted or acquired on or after January 1, 2013, if the original contract is replaced by a different number of option contracts, the option writer is the issuer of the option for purposes of section 6045B and the option writer must prepare an issuer return. (2) Example. The following example illustrates the rule of paragraph (h)(1) of this section: Example. On January 15, 2013, F, an individual, purchases a one-year exchangetraded call option on 100 shares of Company X stock, with a strike price of $110. The call option is cleared through Clearinghouse G. Company X undertakes a 2-for-1 stock split as of April 1, 2013. Due to the stock split, the terms of F’s option are altered, resulting in two option contracts, each on 100 shares of Company X stock with a strike price of $55. All other terms of F’s option remain the same. Under paragraph (h)(1) of this section, Clearinghouse G is required to prepare an issuer report to F. (i) [Reserved] (j) Effective/applicability dates. This section applies to— VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Proposed rule. Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this proposed rule is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once finalized, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents in those buildings. DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before February 23, 2012. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 72661 The corresponding preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the proposed BFEs for each community is available for inspection at the community’s map repository. The respective addresses are listed in the table below. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA–B–1232, to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a). These proposed BFEs and modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These proposed elevations are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and also are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in those buildings. Comments on any aspect of the Flood Insurance Study and FIRM, other than the proposed BFEs, will be considered. A letter acknowledging receipt of any comments will not be sent. National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed 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 ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\25NOP1.SGM 25NOP1 72662 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Proposed Rules Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. This proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended. Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This proposed rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. State City/town/county Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This proposed rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67 Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows: Source of flooding PART 67—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 376. § 67.4 [Amended] 2. The tables published under the authority of § 67.4 are proposed to be amended as follows: * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Location ** Existing Modified Town of Richland, New York New York ............... Town of Richland .. Lake Ontario ..................... New York ............... Town of Richland .. South Branch Grindstone Creek (backwater effects from Lake Ontario). Entire shoreline within Selkirk Shores State Park boundary. Areas within Selkirk Shores State Park boundary. None +249 None +249 * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. # Depth in feet above ground. ∧ Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed. Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. ADDRESSES Town of Richland Maps are available for inspection at the Town of Richland Courthouse Building, 1 Bridge Street, Pulaski, NY 13142. Flooding source(s) * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Location of referenced elevation ** Existing Communities affected Modified Middlesex County, Connecticut (All Jurisdictions) Approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Chapman Beach Drive. +9 +10 Approximately 400 feet southeast of the intersection of Hartlands Drive and Sea Lane No. 1. wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Long Island Sound ................ +15 Borough of Fenwick, Town of Clinton, Town of Old Saybrook, Town of Westbrook. +24 * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. # Depth in feet above ground. ∧ Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed. Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. ADDRESSES Borough of Fenwick Maps are available for inspection at the Fenwick Borough Municipal Office, 580 Maple Avenue, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\25NOP1.SGM 25NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Proposed Rules Flooding source(s) * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Location of referenced elevation ** Existing 72663 Communities affected Modified Town of Clinton Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413. Town of Old Saybrook Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Town of Westbrook Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Graesers Run ........................ At the McLaughlin Run confluence .............................. +986 +989 None +1025 McLaughlin Run .................... Approximately 1,720 feet upstream of Brookside Boulevard. Approximately 50 feet upstream of the Chartiers Creek confluence. +801 +802 None +1017 Plum Creek ........................... Approximately 1,330 feet upstream of Bethel Church Road. Approximately 220 feet upstream of Allegheny River Boulevard. +743 +742 Approximately 280 feet upstream of Saltsburg Road .. None Borough of Bethel Park, Township of Upper St. Clair. +1018 Borough of Bethel Park, Borough of Bridgeville, Township of Upper St. Clair. Borough of Oakmont, Borough of Plum, Borough of Verona, Township of Penn Hills. * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. # Depth in feet above ground. ∧ Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed. Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. ADDRESSES Borough of Bethel Park Maps are available for inspection Borough of Bridgeville Maps are available for inspection Borough of Oakmont Maps are available for inspection Borough of Plum Maps are available for inspection Borough of Verona Maps are available for inspection Township of Penn Hills Maps are available for inspection Township of Upper St. Clair Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102. at the Municipal Building, 425 Bower Hill Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017. at the Borough Office, 767 5th Street, Oakmont, PA 15139. at the Plum Borough Municipal Building, 4575 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. at the Municipal Building, 736 East Railroad Avenue, Verona, PA 15147. at the Municipal Building, 12245 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15234. at the Municipal Building, 1830 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241. Monroe County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Appenzell Creek .................... Aquashicola Creek ................ Brodhead Creek Reach 1 ..... Buck Hill Creek ..................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Nov 23, 2011 Approximately 100 feet upstream of the McMichaels Creek confluence. Approximately 975 feet upstream of LR 45056 ........... At the Carbon County Boundary (approximately 2.2 miles downstream of Lower Smith Gap Road). Approximately 1.2 miles upstream of the most upstream Upper Smith Gap Road crossing. At the Delaware River confluence ................................ Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of State Route 2028 Approximately 160 feet upstream of the Brodhead Creek Reach 2 and Middle Branch Tributary confluence. Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 +485 +486 None None +871 +467 +579 +580 +321 +321 +1018 +323 +323 +1017 E:\FR\FM\25NOP1.SGM 25NOP1 Township of Hamilton, Township of Jackson. Township of Eldred, Township of Ross. Township of Smithfield. Township of Barrett, Township of Coolbaugh. 72664 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Proposed Rules Flooding source(s) * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Location of referenced elevation ** Existing Bushkill Creek ....................... Cherry Creek ......................... Cranberry Creek at Paradise Cranberry Creek at Pocono .. Delaware River ..................... Kettle Creek .......................... Lehigh River Reach 2 ........... Marshalls Creek .................... Pocono Creek ....................... Sambo Creek ........................ Scot Run ............................... Shawnee Creek Reach 1 ...... Swiftwater Creek ................... wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Tributary 4 to Pocono Creek Approximately 2.2 miles upstream of State Route 191 Approximately 1,100 feet downstream of Club House Drive. Approximately 1,130 feet upstream of State Route 402. At the Delaware River confluence ................................ Communities affected Modified None +471 +2012 +470 None +756 +321 +323 Approximately 1,250 feet upstream of Spring Mountain Lane. At the upstream side of Browns Hill Road ................... Approximately 200 feet upstream of Snowbird Lane ... At the Pocono Creek confluence ................................. Approximately 580 feet downstream of State Route 611. Approximately 1.3 miles downstream of I–80 .............. None +635 +706 None +794 +818 +715 +1092 +796 +817 +312 +315 Approximately 14.8 miles upstream of I–80 ................. At the Appenzell Creek confluence .............................. Approximately 200 feet upstream of the Appenzell Creek confluence. Approximately 1.4 miles downstream of State Route 4003. Approximately 780 feet upstream of T–303 ................. At the Brodhead Creek Reach 1 confluence ............... None +493 +493 +357 +491 +492 None +1512 None +321 +1617 +323 Approximately 2.6 miles upstream of Wooddale Road Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the McMichaels Creek confluence. None +415 +1144 +416 Approximately 0.8 mile upstream of Wilke Road ......... Approximately 60 feet downstream of the railroad ...... Approximately 1,500 feet upstream of State Route 447 (extended). At the Pocono Creek confluence ................................. Approximately 450 feet downstream of State Route 611. At the Delaware River confluence ................................ Approximately 100 feet upstream of River Road ......... Approximately 1,580 feet downstream of State Route 314. Approximately 2.7 miles upstream of Lake Minausin Dam. At the Pocono Creek confluence ................................. Approximately 110 feet downstream of Alger Avenue None None None +1441 +444 +451 Township of Stroud. +948 +954 +955 +955 Township of Pocono. +325 +325 +1162 +326 +326 +1163 None +1736 +865 +866 +861 +865 Township of Middle Smithfield. Borough of Delaware Water Gap, Township of Hamilton, Township of Smithfield, Township of Stroud. Township of Paradise. Township of Pocono. Borough of Delaware Water Gap, Township of Middle Smithfield, Township of Smithfield. Township of Hamilton. Township of Coolbaugh, Township of Tobyhanna. Township of Middle Smithfield, Township of Smithfield. Borough of Stroudsburg, Township of Hamilton, Township of Pocono, Township of Stroud. Township of Smithfield. Township of Pocono, Township of Tobyhanna. Township of Pocono. * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. # Depth in feet above ground. ∧ Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed. Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. ADDRESSES Borough of Delaware Water Gap Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327. Borough of Stroudsburg Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\25NOP1.SGM 25NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Proposed Rules Flooding source(s) * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Location of referenced elevation ** Existing Township of Barrett Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Coolbaugh Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Eldred Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Hamilton Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Jackson Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Middle Smithfield Maps are available for inspection at Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Township of Paradise Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Pocono Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Ross Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Smithfield Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Stroud Maps are available for inspection at the Township of Tobyhanna Maps are available for inspection at the 72665 Communities affected Modified Barrett Township Hall, 993 State Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326. Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center, 5550 Memorial Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. Eldred Township Office, 490 Kunkletown Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058. Hamilton Township Municipal Building, Fenner Avenue, Sciota, PA 18354. Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 State Route 715, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. the Middle Smithfield Township Office, Schoonover Municipal Building, 25 Municipal Drive, East Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326. Pocono Township Municipal Building, State Route 611, Tannersville, PA 18372. Ross Township Municipal Building, 258 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353. Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Choconut Creek .................... Approximately 0.9 mile downstream of Kellum Road .. Approximately 1,430 feet upstream of State Route 267. At the Susquehanna River confluence ......................... +1039 None +1038 +1275 Township of Choconut. +873 +875 Borough of Hallstead, Township of Great Bend. Approximately 1.2 miles upstream of Steam Hollow Road. At the East Branch Tunkhannock Creek confluence ... Approximately 0.6 mile upstream of State Route 106 Approximately 0.8 mile downstream of LR 57037 ....... +1038 +1036 +1052 +1099 +964 +1047 +1093 +963 Salt Lick Creek ...................... Approximately 1.7 miles upstream of State Route 106 At the Susquehanna River confluence ......................... +1081 +875 +1083 +877 Starrucca Creek .................... Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of State Route 1012 At the Susquehanna River confluence ......................... At North Main Street ..................................................... At the downstream New York state boundary ............. None +909 +909 None +1273 +911 +911 +872 At the upstream New York state boundary .................. At the Susquehanna River confluence ......................... At the New York state boundary .................................. +914 +873 +981 +918 +874 +982 DuBois Creek ........................ Dundaff Creek ....................... East Branch Tunkhannock Creek. wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Susquehanna River .............. Trowbridge Creek ................. * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. # Depth in feet above ground. VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\25NOP1.SGM 25NOP1 Township of Clifford. Township of Clifford, Township of Lenox. Borough of Hallstead, Borough of New Milford, Township of Great Bend, Township of New Milford. Borough of Lanesboro. Borough of Great Bend, Borough of Hallstead, Borough of Lanesboro, Borough of Oakland, Borough of Susquehanna Depot, Township of Great Bend, Township of Harmony, Township of Oakland. Township of Great Bend. 72666 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Proposed Rules Flooding source(s) * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) # Depth in feet above ground ∧ Elevation in meters (MSL) Location of referenced elevation ** Existing Communities affected Modified ∧ Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed. Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. ADDRESSES Borough of Great Bend Maps are available for inspection at Borough of Hallstead Maps are available for inspection at Borough of Lanesboro Maps are available for inspection at Borough of New Milford Maps are available for inspection at Borough of Oakland Maps are available for inspection at Borough of Susquehanna Depot Maps are available for inspection at Township of Choconut Maps are available for inspection at Township of Clifford Maps are available for inspection at Township of Great Bend Maps are available for inspection at Township of Harmony Maps are available for inspection at Township of Lenox Maps are available for inspection at Township of New Milford Maps are available for inspection at Township of Oakland Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Building, 81 Elizabeth Street, Great Bend, PA 18821. the Municipal Building, 101 Franklin Avenue, Hallstead, PA 18822. the Borough Hall, 418 Main Street, Lanesboro, PA 18827. the Borough Office, 948 Main Street, Suite 1, New Milford, PA 18834. the Oakland Borough Building, 15 Wilson Avenue, Susquehanna, PA 18847. the Susquehanna Depot Borough Hall, 83 Erie Boulevard, Suite A, Susquehanna, PA 18847. the Choconut Township Hall, 26499 State Route 267, Friendsville, PA 18818. the Township Building, 119 Cemetery Street, Clifford, PA 18441. the Great Bend Township Building, 33253 State Route 151, Susquehanna, PA 18847. the Harmony Township Office, 4197 Starrucca Creek Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847. the Lenox Township Municipal Building, 2811 State Route 92, Kingsley, PA 18826. the Township Building, 19730 State Route 11, New Milford, PA 18834. the Oakland Township Building, 36 Riverside Drive, Susquehanna, PA 18847. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Dated: November 14, 2011. Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 192 [Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0009] [FR Doc. 2011–30304 Filed 11–23–11; 8:45 am] RIN 2137–AE71 BILLING CODE 9110–12–P Pipeline Safety: Expanding the Use of Excess Flow Valves in Gas Distribution Systems to Applications Other Than Single-Family Residences Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM). wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has made a safety recommendation to PHMSA that excess flow valves be installed in all new and renewed gas service lines, regardless of SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:22 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 a customer’s classification, when the operating conditions are compatible with readily available valves. In response to that recommendation, PHMSA is seeking public comment on several issues relating to the expanded use of excess flow valves (EFVs) in gas distribution systems. PHMSA is also interested in seeking comment from gas distribution system operators on their experiences using EFVs, particularly from a cost-benefit perspective. DATES: Persons interested in submitting written comments on this ANPRM must do so by February 18, 2012. PHMSA will consider late filed comments so far as practicable. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the docket number PHMSA–2011–0009 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–(202) 493–2251. E:\FR\FM\25NOP1.SGM 25NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 227 (Friday, November 25, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 72661-72666]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30304]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1232]

Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance)
Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the
communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this proposed
rule is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed
regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream
and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs
are a part of the floodplain management measures that the community is
required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in
order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, these elevations, once
finalized, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate
appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the
contents in those buildings.

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before February 23, 2012.

ADDRESSES: The corresponding preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) for the proposed BFEs for each community is available for
inspection at the community's map repository. The respective addresses
are listed in the table below.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1232, to
Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500
C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email)
Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for
each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR
67.4(a).
These proposed BFEs and modified BFEs, together with the floodplain
management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are
required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must
change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their
floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact
stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by
other Federal, State, or regional entities. These proposed elevations
are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and
also are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium
rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final,
and for the contents in those buildings.
Comments on any aspect of the Flood Insurance Study and FIRM, other
than the proposed BFEs, will be considered. A letter acknowledging
receipt of any comments will not be sent.
National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed 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

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Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not
required.
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. This
proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria
of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This proposed rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This proposed rule
meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.

Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 67 continues to read as follows:

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

Sec. 67.4 [Amended]

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

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* Elevation in feet
(NGVD) + Elevation in
feet (NAVD)
Depth in feet above
State City/town/county Source of flooding Location ** ground [caret]
Elevation in meters
(MSL)
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Existing Modified
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Town of Richland, New York
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New York............................. Town of Richland........ Lake Ontario............................. Entire shoreline within Selkirk Shores State Park boundary None +249
New York............................. Town of Richland........ South Branch Grindstone Creek (backwater Areas within Selkirk Shores State Park boundary........... None +249
effects from Lake Ontario).
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood
Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
20472.

ADDRESSES

Town of Richland
Maps are available for inspection at the Town of Richland Courthouse Building, 1 Bridge Street, Pulaski, NY 13142.
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* Elevation in feet
(NGVD) + Elevation in
feet (NAVD)
Depth in feet above
Flooding source(s) Location of referenced ground [caret] Communities affected
elevation ** Elevation in meters
(MSL)
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Existing Modified
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Middlesex County, Connecticut (All Jurisdictions)
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Long Island Sound................... Approximately 1,000 +9 +10 Borough of Fenwick,
feet south of the Town of Clinton, Town
intersection of U.S. of Old Saybrook, Town
Route 1 and Chapman of Westbrook.
Beach Drive.
Approximately 400 feet +15 +24
southeast of the
intersection of
Hartlands Drive and
Sea Lane No. 1.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.

ADDRESSES

Borough of Fenwick
Maps are available for inspection at the Fenwick Borough Municipal Office, 580 Maple Avenue, Old Saybrook, CT
06475.

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Town of Clinton
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413.

Town of Old Saybrook
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.

Town of Westbrook
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 866 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498.
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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
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Graesers Run........................ At the McLaughlin Run +986 +989 Borough of Bethel Park,
confluence. Township of Upper St.
Clair.
Approximately 1,720 None +1025
feet upstream of
Brookside Boulevard.
McLaughlin Run...................... Approximately 50 feet +801 +802 Borough of Bethel Park,
upstream of the Borough of
Chartiers Creek Bridgeville, Township
confluence. of Upper St. Clair.
Approximately 1,330 None +1017
feet upstream of
Bethel Church Road.
Plum Creek.......................... Approximately 220 feet +743 +742 Borough of Oakmont,
upstream of Allegheny Borough of Plum,
River Boulevard. Borough of Verona,
Township of Penn
Hills.
Approximately 280 feet None +1018
upstream of Saltsburg
Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.

ADDRESSES

Borough of Bethel Park
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102.

Borough of Bridgeville
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 425 Bower Hill Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

Borough of Oakmont
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Office, 767 5th Street, Oakmont, PA 15139.

Borough of Plum
Maps are available for inspection at the Plum Borough Municipal Building, 4575 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA
15239.

Borough of Verona
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 736 East Railroad Avenue, Verona, PA 15147.

Township of Penn Hills
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 12245 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15234.

Township of Upper St. Clair
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 1830 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA
15241.
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Monroe County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
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Appenzell Creek..................... Approximately 100 feet +485 +486 Township of Hamilton,
upstream of the Township of Jackson.
McMichaels Creek
confluence.
Approximately 975 feet None +871
upstream of LR 45056.
Aquashicola Creek................... At the Carbon County None +467 Township of Eldred,
Boundary Township of Ross.
(approximately 2.2
miles downstream of
Lower Smith Gap Road).
Approximately 1.2 miles +579 +580
upstream of the most
upstream Upper Smith
Gap Road crossing.
Brodhead Creek Reach 1.............. At the Delaware River +321 +323 Township of Smithfield.
confluence.
Approximately 0.5 mile +321 +323
upstream of State
Route 2028.
Buck Hill Creek..................... Approximately 160 feet +1018 +1017 Township of Barrett,
upstream of the Township of Coolbaugh.
Brodhead Creek Reach 2
and Middle Branch
Tributary confluence.

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Approximately 2.2 miles None +2012
upstream of State
Route 191.
Bushkill Creek...................... Approximately 1,100 +471 +470 Township of Middle
feet downstream of Smithfield.
Club House Drive.
Approximately 1,130 None +756
feet upstream of State
Route 402.
Cherry Creek........................ At the Delaware River +321 +323 Borough of Delaware
confluence. Water Gap, Township of
Hamilton, Township of
Smithfield, Township
of Stroud.
Approximately 1,250 None +635
feet upstream of
Spring Mountain Lane.
Cranberry Creek at Paradise......... At the upstream side of +706 +715 Township of Paradise.
Browns Hill Road.
Approximately 200 feet None +1092
upstream of Snowbird
Lane.
Cranberry Creek at Pocono........... At the Pocono Creek +794 +796 Township of Pocono.
confluence.
Approximately 580 feet +818 +817
downstream of State
Route 611.
Delaware River...................... Approximately 1.3 miles +312 +315 Borough of Delaware
downstream of I-80. Water Gap, Township of
Middle Smithfield,
Township of
Smithfield.
Approximately 14.8 None +357
miles upstream of I-80.
Kettle Creek........................ At the Appenzell Creek +493 +491 Township of Hamilton.
confluence.
Approximately 200 feet +493 +492
upstream of the
Appenzell Creek
confluence.
Lehigh River Reach 2................ Approximately 1.4 miles None +1512 Township of Coolbaugh,
downstream of State Township of Tobyhanna.
Route 4003.
Approximately 780 feet None +1617
upstream of T-303.
Marshalls Creek..................... At the Brodhead Creek +321 +323 Township of Middle
Reach 1 confluence. Smithfield, Township
of Smithfield.
Approximately 2.6 miles None +1144
upstream of Wooddale
Road.
Pocono Creek........................ Approximately 1,000 +415 +416 Borough of Stroudsburg,
feet upstream of the Township of Hamilton,
McMichaels Creek Township of Pocono,
confluence. Township of Stroud.
Approximately 0.8 mile None +1441
upstream of Wilke Road.
Sambo Creek......................... Approximately 60 feet None +444 Township of Stroud.
downstream of the
railroad.
Approximately 1,500 None +451
feet upstream of State
Route 447 (extended).
Scot Run............................ At the Pocono Creek +948 +955 Township of Pocono.
confluence.
Approximately 450 feet +954 +955
downstream of State
Route 611.
Shawnee Creek Reach 1............... At the Delaware River +325 +326 Township of Smithfield.
confluence.
Approximately 100 feet +325 +326
upstream of River Road.
Swiftwater Creek.................... Approximately 1,580 +1162 +1163 Township of Pocono,
feet downstream of Township of Tobyhanna.
State Route 314.
Approximately 2.7 miles None +1736
upstream of Lake
Minausin Dam.
Tributary 4 to Pocono Creek......... At the Pocono Creek +865 +861 Township of Pocono.
confluence.
Approximately 110 feet +866 +865
downstream of Alger
Avenue.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.

ADDRESSES

Borough of Delaware Water Gap
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327.

Borough of Stroudsburg
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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Township of Barrett
Maps are available for inspection at the Barrett Township Hall, 993 State Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326.

Township of Coolbaugh
Maps are available for inspection at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center, 5550 Memorial Boulevard,
Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

Township of Eldred
Maps are available for inspection at the Eldred Township Office, 490 Kunkletown Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058.

Township of Hamilton
Maps are available for inspection at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, Fenner Avenue, Sciota, PA 18354.

Township of Jackson
Maps are available for inspection at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 State Route 715, Stroudsburg,
PA 18360.

Township of Middle Smithfield
Maps are available for inspection at the Middle Smithfield Township Office, Schoonover Municipal Building, 25
Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Township of Paradise
Maps are available for inspection at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road,
Cresco, PA 18326.

Township of Pocono
Maps are available for inspection at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, State Route 611, Tannersville, PA
18372.

Township of Ross
Maps are available for inspection at the Ross Township Municipal Building, 258 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg, PA
18353.

Township of Smithfield
Maps are available for inspection at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East
Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Township of Stroud
Maps are available for inspection at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg,
PA 18360.

Township of Tobyhanna
Maps are available for inspection at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way,
Pocono Pines, PA 18350.
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Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
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Choconut Creek...................... Approximately 0.9 mile +1039 +1038 Township of Choconut.
downstream of Kellum
Road.
Approximately 1,430 None +1275
feet upstream of State
Route 267.
DuBois Creek........................ At the Susquehanna +873 +875 Borough of Hallstead,
River confluence. Township of Great
Bend.
Approximately 1.2 miles +1038 +1036
upstream of Steam
Hollow Road.
Dundaff Creek....................... At the East Branch +1052 +1047 Township of Clifford.
Tunkhannock Creek
confluence.
Approximately 0.6 mile +1099 +1093
upstream of State
Route 106.
East Branch Tunkhannock Creek....... Approximately 0.8 mile +964 +963 Township of Clifford,
downstream of LR 57037. Township of Lenox.
Approximately 1.7 miles +1081 +1083
upstream of State
Route 106.
Salt Lick Creek..................... At the Susquehanna +875 +877 Borough of Hallstead,
River confluence. Borough of New
Milford, Township of
Great Bend, Township
of New Milford.
Approximately 0.4 mile None +1273
upstream of State
Route 1012.
Starrucca Creek..................... At the Susquehanna +909 +911 Borough of Lanesboro.
River confluence.
At North Main Street... +909 +911
Susquehanna River................... At the downstream New None +872 Borough of Great Bend,
York state boundary. Borough of Hallstead,
Borough of Lanesboro,
Borough of Oakland,
Borough of Susquehanna
Depot, Township of
Great Bend, Township
of Harmony, Township
of Oakland.
At the upstream New +914 +918
York state boundary.
Trowbridge Creek.................... At the Susquehanna +873 +874 Township of Great Bend.
River confluence.
At the New York state +981 +982
boundary.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.

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[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream
reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at
the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.

Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.

ADDRESSES

Borough of Great Bend
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Building, 81 Elizabeth Street, Great Bend, PA 18821.
Borough of Hallstead
Maps are available for inspection at the Municipal Building, 101 Franklin Avenue, Hallstead, PA 18822.

Borough of Lanesboro
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Hall, 418 Main Street, Lanesboro, PA 18827.

Borough of New Milford
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Office, 948 Main Street, Suite 1, New Milford, PA 18834.

Borough of Oakland
Maps are available for inspection at the Oakland Borough Building, 15 Wilson Avenue, Susquehanna, PA 18847.

Borough of Susquehanna Depot
Maps are available for inspection at the Susquehanna Depot Borough Hall, 83 Erie Boulevard, Suite A,
Susquehanna, PA 18847.

Township of Choconut
Maps are available for inspection at the Choconut Township Hall, 26499 State Route 267, Friendsville, PA 18818.

Township of Clifford
Maps are available for inspection at the Township Building, 119 Cemetery Street, Clifford, PA 18441.

Township of Great Bend
Maps are available for inspection at the Great Bend Township Building, 33253 State Route 151, Susquehanna, PA
18847.

Township of Harmony
Maps are available for inspection at the Harmony Township Office, 4197 Starrucca Creek Road, Susquehanna, PA
18847.

Township of Lenox
Maps are available for inspection at the Lenox Township Municipal Building, 2811 State Route 92, Kingsley, PA
18826.

Township of New Milford
Maps are available for inspection at the Township Building, 19730 State Route 11, New Milford, PA 18834.

Township of Oakland
Maps are available for inspection at the Oakland Township Building, 36 Riverside Drive, Susquehanna, PA 18847.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')

Dated: November 14, 2011.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-30304 Filed 11-23-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-12-P

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