Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations, 43899-43900 [2013-17461]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 140 / Monday, July 22, 2013 / Notices activities that communities have undertaken to mitigate against future flood losses. The CRS Application and Certifications provide a step-by-step process for communities to follow in their effort to achieve the maximum amount of discount on flood insurance premiums. CRS is a voluntary program where flood insurance costs are reduced in communities that implement practices, such as building codes and public education activities, that are recognized as reducing risks of flooding and promoting the purchase of flood insurance. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 1,274. Number of Responses: 1,274. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 32,908. Estimated Cost: There are no estimated operational, maintenance, capital or start-up costs associated with this information collection. Comments Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Dated: July 15, 2013. Charlene D. Myrthil, Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2013–17446 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–11–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2013–0002] Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final notice. AGENCY: New or modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities. The flood hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents. DATES: The effective date for each LOMR is indicated in the table below. ADDRESSES: Each LOMR is available for inspection at both the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the table below and online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/ fmx_main.html. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final flood hazard determinations as shown in the LOMRs for each community listed in the table SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 43899 below. Notice of these modified flood hazard determinations has been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification. The modified flood hazard determinations are made pursuant to section 206 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 new or modified flood hazard determinations 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 remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These new or modified flood hazard determinations, 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 new or modified flood hazard determinations 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, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4. Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the final flood hazard information available at the address cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES State and county Location and case No. Chief executive officer of community Community map repository Effective date of modification Oklahoma: Tulsa (FEMA Docket No.: B–1297). Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B–1297). City of Tulsa (12– 06–4004P). The Honorable Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr., Mayor, City of Tulsa, 175 East 2nd Street, Suite 690, Tulsa, OK 74103. Stormwater Design Office, 2317 South Jackson, Suite 302, Tulsa, OK 74107. April 26, 2013 ................. 405381 City of San Antonio (12–06– 4032P). The Honorable Julian Castro, Mayor, City of San Antonio, P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283. Municipal Plaza, 114 West Commerce Street, 7th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205. April 18, 2013 ................. 480045 VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:15 Jul 19, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1 Community No. 43900 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 140 / Monday, July 22, 2013 / Notices State and county Location and case No. Chief executive officer of community Community map repository Effective date of modification Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B–1297). Unincorporated areas of Bexar County (12–06– 2059P). City of Fort Worth (12–06–0224P). The Honorable Nelson W. Wolff, Bexar County Judge, 101 West Nueva Street, 10th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205. The Honorable Betsy Price, Mayor, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The Honorable Gary Brinkley, Mayor, City of Saginaw, 400 South Saginaw Boulevard, Saginaw, TX 76179. The Honorable Scott K. York, Chairman-at-Large, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, 1 Harrison Street Southeast, 5th Floor, Mailstop 1, Leesburg, VA 20175. Bexar County Public Works Department, 233 North Pecos—La Trinidad Street, Suite 420, San Antonio, TX 78207. Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. April 17, 2013 ................. 480035 May 2, 2013 ................... 480596 Public Works and Community Development, 205 Brenda Lane, Saginaw, TX 76179. Loudoun County Building and Development Department, 1 Harrison Street Southeast, Leesburg, VA 20175. May 2, 2013 ................... 480610 April 18, 2013 ................. 510090 Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B–1305). Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B–1305). Virginia: Loudoun (FEMA Docket No.: B–1297). City of Saginaw (12–06–0224P). Unincorporated areas of Loudoun County (12–03–1200P). (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Dated: July 2, 2013. Roy E. Wright, Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. These flood hazard determinations will become effective on the dates listed in the table below and revise the FIRM panels and FIS report in effect prior to this determination for the listed communities. From the date of the second publication of notification 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 Associate Administrator for Mitigation reconsider the changes. The flood hazard determination information may be changed during the 90-day period. DATES: [FR Doc. 2013–17461 Filed 7–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2013–0002: Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1331] Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR Part 65). The LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 17:15 Jul 19, 2013 The affected communities are listed in the table below. Revised flood hazard information for each community is available for inspection at both the online location and the respective community map repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison. Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed in the table below. ADDRESSES: SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals. Jkt 229001 Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/ fmx_main.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Community No. The specific flood hazard determinations are not described for each community in this notice. However, the online location and local community map repository address where the flood hazard determination information is available for inspection is provided. Any request for reconsideration of flood hazard determinations must be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed in the table below. 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. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis 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). These flood hazard determinations, 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 flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4. The affected communities are listed in the following table. Flood hazard determination information for each community is available for inspection at both the online location and the respective community map repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\22JYN1.SGM 22JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 140 (Monday, July 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43899-43900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17461]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2013-0002]


Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final notice.

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SUMMARY: New or modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations 
(BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries 
or zone designations, and/or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter 
referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated 
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the 
table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate 
Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) 
reports, currently in effect for the listed communities. The flood 
hazard determinations modified by each LOMR will be used to calculate 
flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.

DATES: The effective date for each LOMR is indicated in the table 
below.

ADDRESSES: Each LOMR is available for inspection at both the respective 
Community Map Repository address listed in the table below and online 
through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering 
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, 
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or 
(email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information 
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) makes the final flood hazard determinations as shown in the 
LOMRs for each community listed in the table below. Notice of these 
modified flood hazard determinations has been published in newspapers 
of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that 
publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation has 
resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.
    The modified flood hazard determinations are made pursuant to 
section 206 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 new or modified flood hazard determinations 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 remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance 
Program (NFIP).
    These new or modified flood hazard determinations, 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 new or modified flood hazard determinations 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, and for the contents in those buildings. The changes in 
flood hazard determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to 
review the final flood hazard information available at the address 
cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service 
Center at www.msc.fema.gov.

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                                     Location and case    Chief executive officer                                                             Community
         State and county                   No.                of community        Community map repository  Effective date of modification      No.
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Oklahoma: Tulsa (FEMA Docket No.:  City of Tulsa (12-06- The Honorable Dewey F.    Stormwater Design         April 26, 2013................       405381
 B-1297).                           4004P).               Bartlett, Jr., Mayor,     Office, 2317 South
                                                          City of Tulsa, 175 East   Jackson, Suite 302,
                                                          2nd Street, Suite 690,    Tulsa, OK 74107.
                                                          Tulsa, OK 74103.
Texas:
    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of San Antonio   The Honorable Julian      Municipal Plaza, 114      April 18, 2013................       480045
     1297).                         (12-06-4032P).        Castro, Mayor, City of    West Commerce Street,
                                                          San Antonio, P.O. Box     7th Floor, San Antonio,
                                                          839966, San Antonio, TX   TX 78205.
                                                          78283.

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    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Nelson W.   Bexar County Public       April 17, 2013................       480035
     1297).                         of Bexar County (12-  Wolff, Bexar County       Works Department, 233
                                    06-2059P).            Judge, 101 West Nueva     North Pecos--La
                                                          Street, 10th Floor, San   Trinidad Street, Suite
                                                          Antonio, TX 78205.        420, San Antonio, TX
                                                                                    78207.
    Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Fort Worth    The Honorable Betsy       Department of             May 2, 2013...................       480596
     1305).                         (12-06-0224P).        Price, Mayor, City of     Transportation and
                                                          Fort Worth, 1000          Public Works, 1000
                                                          Throckmorton Street,      Throckmorton Street,
                                                          Fort Worth, TX 76102.     Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Saginaw (12-  The Honorable Gary        Public Works and          May 2, 2013...................       480610
     1305).                         06-0224P).            Brinkley, Mayor, City     Community Development,
                                                          of Saginaw, 400 South     205 Brenda Lane,
                                                          Saginaw Boulevard,        Saginaw, TX 76179.
                                                          Saginaw, TX 76179.
Virginia: Loudoun (FEMA Docket     Unincorporated areas  The Honorable Scott K.    Loudoun County Building   April 18, 2013................       510090
 No.: B-1297).                      of Loudoun County     York, Chairman-at-        and Development
                                    (12-03-1200P).        Large, Loudoun County     Department, 1 Harrison
                                                          Board of Supervisors, 1   Street Southeast,
                                                          Harrison Street           Leesburg, VA 20175.
                                                          Southeast, 5th Floor,
                                                          Mailstop 1, Leesburg,
                                                          VA 20175.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: July 2, 2013.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland 
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2013-17461 Filed 7-19-13; 8:45 am]
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