Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations, 77155-77156 [2011-31724]
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 238 (Monday, December 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 77155-77156] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2011-31724] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 65 [Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1228] Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Interim rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates will be calculated from the modified BFEs for new buildings and their contents. DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in effect prior to this determination for the listed communities. From the date of the second publication of these changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has ninety (90) days in which to request through the community that the Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator 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: 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 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 either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or to remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These modified BFEs, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes in 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. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows: PART 65--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 376. Sec. 65.4 [Amended] 0 2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended as follows: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date and name of State and county Location and case No. newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community notice was published of community No. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arkansas: Benton........................ City of Bella Vista September 7, 2011; The Honorable Frank E. January 12, 2012............... 050511 (11-06-1141P). September 14, 2011; Anderson, Mayor, City of The Bella Vista Bella Vista, 406 Town Weekly Vista. Center Northeast, Bella Vista, AR 72714. Benton........................ City of Bentonville August 30, 2011; The Honorable Bob January 4, 2012................ 050012 (11-06-1914P). September 6, 2011; McCaslin, Mayor, City of The Benton County Bentonville, 117 West Daily Record. Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. Benton........................ Unincorporated areas August 30, 2011; The Honorable Robert January 4, 2012................ 050419 of Benton County (11- September 6, 2011; Clinard, Benton County 06-1914P). The Benton County Judge, 215 East Central Daily Record. Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. New Jersey: [[Page 77156]] Bergen........................ Township of Mahwah February 7, 2011; The Honorable John June 14, 2011.................. 340049 (11-02-0617P). February 14, 2011; DaPuzzo, Mayor, Township The Record. of Mahwah, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Bergen........................ Borough of Ramsey (11- February 7, 2011; The Honorable Christopher June 14, 2011.................. 340064 02-0617P). February 14, 2011; C. Botta, Mayor, Borough The Record. of Ramsey, 33 North Central Avenue, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Middlesex..................... Township of Cranbury September 16, 2011; The Honorable David J. December 8, 2010............... 340258 (10-02-0830P). September 23, 2011; Stout, Mayor, Township The Cranbury Press. of Cranbury, 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512. New York: Dutchess................ Town of East Fishkill February 23, 2011; The Honorable John J. August 16, 2011................ 361336 (10-02-0092P). March 2, 2011; The Hickman, Jr., Poughkeepsie Supervisor, Town of East Journal. Fishkill, 330 State Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. Oklahoma: Oklahoma................ City of Oklahoma City September 13, 2011; The Honorable Mick January 18, 2012............... 405378 (10-06-1424P). September 20, 2011; Cornett, Mayor, City of The Journal Record. Oklahoma City, 200 North Walker Avenue, 3rd Floor, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Pennsylvania: Lycoming............ Township of Muncy (10- February 23, 2011; The Honorable Paul June 30, 2011.................. 421847 03-0172P). March 2, 2011; The Wentzler, Chairman, Williamsport Sun- Township of Muncy Board Gazette. of Supervisors, 1922 Pond Road, Pennsdale, PA 17756. Texas: Collin........................ City of Wylie (11-06- August 24, 2011; The Honorable Eric Hogue, December 29, 2011.............. 480759 0830P). August 31, 2011; Mayor, City of Wylie, The Wylie News. 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, TX 75098. Kendall....................... City of Boerne (10-06- August 12, 2011; The Honorable Mike December 19, 2011.............. 480418 3371P). August 19, 2011; Schultz, Mayor, City of The Boerne Star. Boerne, 402 East Blanco Road, Boerne, TX 78006. Kendall....................... Unincorporated areas August 12, 2011; The Honorable Gaylan December 19, 2011.............. 480417 of Kendall County August 19, 2011; Schroeder, Kendall (10-06-3371P). The Boerne Star. County Judge, 201 East San Antonio Street, Suite 120, Boerne, TX 78006. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') Dated: November 18, 2011. Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2011-31724 Filed 12-9-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P
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