Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations, 47159-47161 [2024-12010]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 106 / Friday, May 31, 2024 / Notices Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA–2024–0016; OMB No. 1660–0151] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Facility Access Request Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice of extension and request for comments. AGENCY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning access to all FEMA controlled facilities. This information is used to create a profile within the system boundary of the FEMA. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 30, 2024. ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit comments at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID FEMA–2024–0016. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov, and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy and Security Notice that is available via a link on the homepage of www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kymlee Murphy Perroni, Security Technology Branch Chief, Federal Emergency Management Agency Office of the Chief Security Officer, Kymlee.Murphy@fema.dhs.gov, 202– 710–5587. You may contact the Information Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of information at email address: FEMAInformation-Collections-Management@ fema.dhs.gov. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 May 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 Visitor management is governed by DHS Instruction Manual 121–01–011–01, Visitor Management for DHS Headquarters and DHS Component Headquarters Facilities; FEMA Directive 121–1, Personal Identification Standard; FEMA Directive 121–3, Facility Access; and FEMA Instruction 121–3–1, Credential and Access Reference. technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Collection of Information Title: Facility Access Request. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660–0151. FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF–900– FY–21–100 Facility Access Request and FEMA Form FF–900–FY–21–101 Facility Access Request. Abstract: The purpose of these forms is to apply for access to all FEMA controlled facilities. This information is used to create a profile in the PACS. The personally identifiable information (PII) is used to authenticate the identity of Federal employees, contractors, and visitors who have entry authorization, and in the event of an emergency, to contact individuals. Respondents are typically individuals. Affected Public: Federal Government & State, local or Tribal Government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,500. Estimated Number of Responses: 20,500. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,417. Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $180,178. Estimated Respondents’ Operation and Maintenance Costs: 0. Estimated Respondents’ Capital and Start-Up Costs: 0. Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $27,201. BILLING CODE 9111–19–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 47159 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 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Millicent Brown Wilson, Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2024–11880 Filed 5–30–24; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2024–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–2436] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or 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). DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before August 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/ prelimdownload 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1 47160 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 106 / Friday, May 31, 2024 / Notices Map Service Center at https:// msc.fema.gov for comparison. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA–B–2436, 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 Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https:// www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_ main.html. FEMA proposes to make flood hazard determinations 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 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 flood hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP. The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report become effective. Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been Community engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/ srp_overview.pdf. The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https:// hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelim download and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Nicholas A. Shufro, Assistant Administrator (Acting) for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Community map repository address Lee County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas Project: 19–04–0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023 City of Baldwyn .................................................................. Unincorporated Areas of Lee County ................................ City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Baldwyn, MS 38824. Lee County Courthouse, 201 West Jefferson Street, Suite A, Tupelo, MS 38804. Lowndes County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas Project: 19–04–0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023 City of Columbus ................................................................ Unincorporated Areas of Lowndes County ........................ Building Department Inspections, 1621 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701. Lowndes County Building Inspection Office, 17 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39701. Monroe County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas Project: 19–04–0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023 City of Aberdeen ................................................................ City of Amory ..................................................................... Town of Smithville .............................................................. Unincorporated Areas of Monroe County .......................... City Hall, 125 West Commerce Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730. City Hall, 109 South Front Street, Amory, MS 38821. Town Hall, 63443 Highway 25 North, Smithville, MS 38870. Monroe County Courthouse, 201 West Commerce Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730. Prentiss County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas Project: 19–04–0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES City of Booneville ............................................................... Unincorporated Areas of Prentiss County ......................... City Hall, 203 North Main Street, Booneville, MS 38829. Prentiss County Chancery Building, 100 North Main Street, Booneville, MS 38829. Tishomingo County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas Project: 19–04–0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023 Town of Belmont ................................................................ Town of Tishomingo ........................................................... Unincorporated Areas of Tishomingo ................................ Village of Paden ................................................................. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 May 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Tishomingo Tishomingo Tishomingo Tishomingo Frm 00040 County County County County Fmt 4703 Courthouse, Courthouse, Courthouse, Courthouse, Sfmt 4703 1008 1008 1008 1008 Battleground Battleground Battleground Battleground E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM Drive, Drive, Drive, Drive, 31MYN1 Iuka, Iuka, Iuka, Iuka, MS MS MS MS 38852. 38852. 38852. 38852. 47161 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 106 / Friday, May 31, 2024 / Notices [FR Doc. 2024–12010 Filed 5–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–12–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA–2024–0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–2437] Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. 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 Federal Regulations. The currently effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals. DATES: These flood hazard determinations will be finalized 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. SUMMARY: State and county khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Alabama: St. Clair .......... Arizona: Yavapai .......... Yavapai .......... VerDate Sep<11>2014 Location and case No. From the date of the second publication of notification of these changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days in which to request through the community that the Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation reconsider the changes. The flood hazard determination information may be changed during the 90-day period. ADDRESSES: 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 https:// msc.fema.gov for comparison. Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed in the table below. 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 Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https:// www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_ main.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https:// msc.fema.gov for comparison. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’) Nicholas A. Shufro, Assistant Administrator (Acting) for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Chief executive officer of community Community map repository Unincorporated areas of St. Clair County (23–04– 6468P). The Honorable Stan Batemon, Chair, St. Clair County Board of Commissioners, 165 5th Avenue, Suite 100, Ashville, AL 35953. St. Clair County Engineering Department, 31588 Highway 231, Ashville, AL 35953. https://msc.fema.gov/portal/ advanceSearch. Aug. 23, 2024 .... 010290 City of Prescott (22–09– 1249P). The Honorable Phil Goode, Mayor, City of Prescott, 201 South Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303. James Gregory, Chair, Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, 1015 Fair Street, Prescott, AZ 86305. Public Works Department, 433 North Virginia Street, Prescott, AZ 86301. https://msc.fema.gov/portal/ advanceSearch. Jul. 31, 2024 ...... 040098 Yavapai County Hall, 1015 Fair Street, Prescott, AZ 86305. https://msc.fema.gov/portal/ advanceSearch. Jul. 31, 2024 ...... 040093 Unincorporated areas of Yavapai County (22–09– 1249P). 17:22 May 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Online location of letter of map revision E:\FR\FM\31MYN1.SGM 31MYN1 Date of modification Community No.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 106 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47159-47161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2024-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2436]


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard 
determinations, which may include additions or 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).

DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before August 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report 
for each community are available for inspection at both the online 
location https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload 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

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Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2436, 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) [email protected].

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) 
[email protected]; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance 
eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard 
determinations 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 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 flood 
hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management 
requirements of the NFIP.
    The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are 
provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the 
revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS 
report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) 
is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard 
determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report 
become effective.
    Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to 
communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are 
independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other 
pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and 
technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the 
SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been 
engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days 
without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional 
information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf.
    The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables 
below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each 
community are available for inspection at both the online location 
https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload and the respective 
Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities 
with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be 
identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date 
listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS 
report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map 
Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

Nicholas A. Shufro,
Assistant Administrator (Acting) for Risk Management, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

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             Community                Community map repository address
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             Lee County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
           Project: 19-04-0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023
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City of Baldwyn...................  City Hall, 200 West Main Street,
                                     Baldwyn, MS 38824.
Unincorporated Areas of Lee County  Lee County Courthouse, 201 West
                                     Jefferson Street, Suite A, Tupelo,
                                     MS 38804.
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           Lowndes County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
           Project: 19-04-0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023
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City of Columbus..................  Building Department Inspections,
                                     1621 Main Street, Columbus, MS
                                     39701.
Unincorporated Areas of Lowndes     Lowndes County Building Inspection
 County.                             Office, 17 Airline Road, Columbus,
                                     MS 39701.
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            Monroe County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
           Project: 19-04-0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023
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City of Aberdeen..................  City Hall, 125 West Commerce Street,
                                     Aberdeen, MS 39730.
City of Amory.....................  City Hall, 109 South Front Street,
                                     Amory, MS 38821.
Town of Smithville................  Town Hall, 63443 Highway 25 North,
                                     Smithville, MS 38870.
Unincorporated Areas of Monroe      Monroe County Courthouse, 201 West
 County.                             Commerce Street, Aberdeen, MS
                                     39730.
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           Prentiss County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
           Project: 19-04-0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023
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City of Booneville................  City Hall, 203 North Main Street,
                                     Booneville, MS 38829.
Unincorporated Areas of Prentiss    Prentiss County Chancery Building,
 County.                             100 North Main Street, Booneville,
                                     MS 38829.
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          Tishomingo County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
           Project: 19-04-0021S Preliminary Date: June 2, 2023
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Town of Belmont...................  Tishomingo County Courthouse, 1008
                                     Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.
Town of Tishomingo................  Tishomingo County Courthouse, 1008
                                     Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.
Unincorporated Areas of Tishomingo  Tishomingo County Courthouse, 1008
                                     Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.
Village of Paden..................  Tishomingo County Courthouse, 1008
                                     Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852.
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