Department of Homeland Security July 1, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters of the Ohio River, extending the entire width of the river, at mile marker (MM) 450.0. This safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near New Richmond, Ohio during the New Richmond Fireworks. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley.

Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report are used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for buildings and the contents of those buildings.

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). 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.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Hawaii (FEMA-4604-DR), dated May 13, 2021, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia (FEMA-4602-DR), dated May 10, 2021, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-4601-DR), dated May 8, 2021, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4600-DR), dated May 5, 2021, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-4597-DR), dated April 28, 2021, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alabama (FEMA-4596-DR), dated April 26, 2021, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4595-DR), dated April 23, 2021, and related determinations.

This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-4594-DR), dated April 21, 2021, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Colorado (FEMA-4581-DR), dated January 15, 2021, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Delaware (FEMA-4566-DR), dated October 2, 2020, and related determinations.

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Nebraska (FEMA-4420-DR), dated March 21, 2019, and related determinations.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Tennessee River south of mile 643 to 652 on August 7, 2021. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created during the rowers associated with the event. Entry into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP).

The Coast Guard will not enforce the safety zone for the Fleet Week Maritime Festival on waters adjacent to Pier 66 in Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA in July or August 2021. The Captain of the Port Sector Puget Sound has determined that enforcement of this regulation is not necessary because the event is cancelled.