FEMA Directive 108-1 and FEMA Instruction 108-1-1, 56682 [2016-19534]

Download as PDF 56682 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2016 / Notices Community Community map repository address Town of Fair Oaks .................................................................................... Robson Ranch Office/Fair Oaks Town Hall, 23515 East 31st Street, Catoosa, OK 74015. Wagoner County Courthouse, 307 East Cherokee Street, Wagoner, OK 74467. Unincorporated Areas of Wagoner County .............................................. [FR Doc. 2016–19908 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2016–0018] FEMA Directive 108–1 and FEMA Instruction 108–1–1 Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: This document provides notice of availability of final FEMA Directive 108–1 and FEMA Instruction 108–1–1 (referred to as Directive and Instruction). Together, this Directive and Instruction serve as FEMA’s supplemental instructions for Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP), in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Directive 023–01, Rev. 01 and Instruction Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01, Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). DATES: This final Directive and Instruction are effective August 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: The final Directive and Instruction are available online at https:// www.regulations.gov (docket ID FEMA– 2016–0018) and on FEMA’s Web site at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/ assets/documents/118323. You may also view a hard copy of the final Directive and Instruction at the Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Zeringue, Environmental Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 400 C Street SW., Suite 313, Washington, DC 20472–3020; 202–212– 2282, or Katherine.Zeringue@ fema.dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 26, 2014, DHS issued revised NEPA implementing procedures, applicable to all DHS components, via Directive 023–01 and Instruction 023– 01–001–01, which went into effect on March 26, 2015 (79 FR 70538). The EHP asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Aug 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 Directive and Instruction operate jointly to constitute FEMA’s supplemental EHP procedures in accordance with the DHS Directive and Instruction. The Directive establishes FEMA’s policies, roles, responsibilities, and procedures for delegations of authority concerning EHP. The Instruction provides guidance and policy direction for implementation of NEPA and other EHP requirements across FEMA. The EHP Directive and Instruction replace 44 CFR part 10: Environmental Considerations. The EHP Instruction also replaces the following policy memoranda: A. Environmental Policy Memo 108.024.2: Other Federal Agency Clearance for Environmental Assessments (December 18, 2013). B. Environmental Policy Memo 108.024.4: Projects Initiated Without Environmental Review Required by the National Environmental Policy Act (December 18, 2013). Authority: The Directive and Instruction are consistent with the DHS Directive 023– 01 and Instruction 023–01–001–01 for implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as amended, and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500– 1508). Dated: August 2, 2016. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016–19534 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–A6–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2016–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1639] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. 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). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. Comments are to be submitted on or before November 21, 2016. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables 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. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA–B–1639, to Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–7659, or (email) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at DATES: E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 162 (Monday, August 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19534]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2016-0018]


FEMA Directive 108-1 and FEMA Instruction 108-1-1

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This document provides notice of availability of final FEMA 
Directive 108-1 and FEMA Instruction 108-1-1 (referred to as Directive 
and Instruction). Together, this Directive and Instruction serve as 
FEMA's supplemental instructions for Environmental Planning and 
Historic Preservation (EHP), in accordance with the Department of 
Homeland Security's (DHS) Directive 023-01, Rev. 01 and Instruction 
Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01, Implementation of the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

DATES: This final Directive and Instruction are effective August 22, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The final Directive and Instruction are available online at 
https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID FEMA-2016-0018) and on FEMA's Web 
site at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/118323. You 
may also view a hard copy of the final Directive and Instruction at the 
Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Zeringue, Environmental 
Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 400 C Street SW., Suite 
313, Washington, DC 20472-3020; 202-212-2282, or 
Katherine.Zeringue@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 26, 2014, DHS issued revised 
NEPA implementing procedures, applicable to all DHS components, via 
Directive 023-01 and Instruction 023-01-001-01, which went into effect 
on March 26, 2015 (79 FR 70538). The EHP Directive and Instruction 
operate jointly to constitute FEMA's supplemental EHP procedures in 
accordance with the DHS Directive and Instruction. The Directive 
establishes FEMA's policies, roles, responsibilities, and procedures 
for delegations of authority concerning EHP. The Instruction provides 
guidance and policy direction for implementation of NEPA and other EHP 
requirements across FEMA.
    The EHP Directive and Instruction replace 44 CFR part 10: 
Environmental Considerations. The EHP Instruction also replaces the 
following policy memoranda:
    A. Environmental Policy Memo 108.024.2: Other Federal Agency 
Clearance for Environmental Assessments (December 18, 2013).
    B. Environmental Policy Memo 108.024.4: Projects Initiated Without 
Environmental Review Required by the National Environmental Policy Act 
(December 18, 2013).

    Authority: The Directive and Instruction are consistent with the 
DHS Directive 023-01 and Instruction 023-01-001-01 for 
implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), as amended, and the Council on 
Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the 
procedural provisions of NEPA (40 CFR parts 1500-1508).

    Dated: August 2, 2016.
W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2016-19534 Filed 8-19-16; 8:45 am]
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