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The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Independence Day Celebration at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle, Louisiana, from 10 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021. This action is needed to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event.

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.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0055, abstracted below that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). On May 26, 2021, OMB approved TSA's request for an emergency revision of this collection to address the ongoing cybersecurity threat to pipeline systems and associated infrastructure. TSA is now seeking to renew the collection as it expires on November 30, 2021. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. Specifically, the collection involves the submission of data concerning pipeline security incidents, appointment of cybersecurity coordinators, and coordinators' contact information.

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Madisonville Old Fashioned 4th of July fireworks display July 3, 2021, from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m. to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Eighth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event on the Tchefuncte River, near Madisonville, Louisiana. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol designated by the Captain of the Port.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a new information collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning information collected during the intake process for a FEMA-administered Disaster Case Management (DCM) program implemented following a major disaster declaration.

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.

New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (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.

On June 23, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a 30-day notice and requested comments to revise Information Collection Request (ICR) 1670-0014 in the Federal Register. This notice revises the instructions on how to submit public comments; provides an updated phone number for the point of contact; and updates the comment period for this notice.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its proposed notice concerning proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include the addition or modification of any Base Flood Elevation, base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway (herein after referred to as proposed flood hazard determinations) on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and, where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study reports for Dickinson County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas.