[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 12, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40815-40817]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17451]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are
finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be
used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and
their contents.
DATES: The effective dates for these modified BFEs are indicated on the
following table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in
effect for the listed communities prior to this date.
ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for
inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each
community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (e-mail) luis.rodriguez1@dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs
for each community listed. These modified BFEs have been published in
newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since
that publication. The Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administrator has resolved any appeals resulting from this
notification.
The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice.
However, this final rule includes the address of the Chief Executive
Officer of the community where the modified BFE determinations are
available for inspection.
The modified BFEs 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 modified BFEs 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 qualify or to remain
qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP).
These modified BFEs, 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 modified BFEs 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 built after these
elevations are made final, and for the contents in those buildings. The
changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This final rule is categorically
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental
Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not been
prepared.
Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are
not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR
51735.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This final rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets
the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65
Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows:
PART 65--[AMENDED]
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1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp., p. 376.
Sec. 65.4 [Amended]
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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended
as follows:
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Date and name of
State and county Location and case No. newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community
notice was published of community No.
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Alabama:
Calhoun (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Oxford (10-04- October 22, 2010; The Honorable Leon Smith, February 28, 2011.............. 010023
1165). 2692P). October 29, 2010; Mayor, City of Oxford,
The Anniston Star. P.O. Box 3383, Oxford,
AL 36203.
Calhoun (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 22, 2010; Mr. James ``Pappy'' Dunn, February 28, 2011.............. 010013
1165). of Calhoun County October 29, 2010; Commissioner, Calhoun
(10-04-2692P). The Anniston Star. County, 1702 Noble
Street, Suite 103,
Anniston, AL 36201.
Arizona:
Pinal (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Casa Grande November 12, 2010; The Honorable Robert M. November 5, 2010............... 040080
1172). (10-09-1532P). November 19, 2010; Jackson, Mayor, City of
The Casa Grande Casa Grande, 510 East
Dispatch. Florence Boulevard, Casa
Grande, AZ 85122.
Pinal (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Maricopa (10- November 4, 2010; The Honorable Anthony March 11, 2011................. 040052
1172). 09-2020P). November 11, 2010; Smith, Mayor, City of
The Casa Grande Maricopa, 45145 West
Dispatch. Madison Avenue,
Maricopa, AZ 85139.
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Pinal (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 4, 2010; Mr. Pete Rios, Chairman, March 11, 2011................. 040077
1172). of Pinal County (10- November 11, 2010; Pinal County Board of
09-2020P). The Casa Grande Supervisors, P.O. Box,
Dispatch. 827 Florence, AZ 85132.
Yavapai (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 10, 2010; Ms. Carol Springer, March 17, 2011................. 040093
1172). of Yavapai County November 17, 2010; Chair, Yavapai County
(10-09-0470P). The Daily Courier. Board of Supervisors,
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305.
California: Contra Costa (FEMA City of Oakley (10-09- December 8, 2010; The Honorable Jim Frazier December 24, 2010.............. 060766
Docket No.: B-1177). 3624P). December 15, 2010; Mayor, City of Oakley,
The Contra Costa 3231 Main Street Oakley,
Times. CA 94561.
Colorado: Jefferson (FEMA Docket City of Lakewood (11- December 9, 2010; The Honorable Bob Murphy, December 6, 2010............... 085075
No.: B-1177). 08-0033P). December 16, 2010; Mayor, City of Lakewood,
The Golden 480 South Allison
Transcript. Parkway, Lakewood, CO
80226.
Florida:
Clay (FEMA Docket No.: B-1177) Unincorporated areas December 17, 2010; Mr. Travis Cummings, December 9, 2010............... 120064
of Clay County (10- December 24, 2010; Chairman, Clay County
04-6297P). The Florida Times- Board of Commissioners,
Union. P.O. Box 1366, Green
Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Duval (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Jacksonville December 17, 2010; The Honorable John December 9, 2010............... 120077
1177). (10-04-6297P). December 24, 2010; Peyton, Mayor, City of
The Florida Times- Jacksonville, 117 West
Union. Duval Street, Suite 400
Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Leon (FEMA Docket No.: B-1172) Unincorporated areas October 29, 2010; Mr. John E. Dailey, March 7, 2011.................. 120143
of Leon County (10- November 5, 2010; Chairman, Leon County
04-8400P). The Tallahassee Board of Commissioners,
Democrat. 301 South Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Okaloosa (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 16, 2010; Mr. James Campbell, November 8, 2010............... 120173
1172). of Okaloosa County November 23, 2010; Chairman, Okaloosa
(10-04-8273P). The Northwest County Board of
Florida Daily News. Commissioners, 1804
Lewis Turner Boulevard,
Suite 100, Fort Walton
Beach, FL 32547.
Georgia:
Barrow (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 20, 2010; Mr. Daniel Yearwood, Jr., February 24, 2011.............. 130497
1165). of Barrow County (10- October 27, 2010; Chairman, Barrow County
04-4322P). The Barrow County Board of Commissioners,
News. 233 East Broad Street,
Winder, GA 30680.
Bryan (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Richmond Hill November 3, 2010; The Honorable E. Harold, March 10, 2011................. 130018
1172). (10-04-6327P). November 10, 2010; Fowler Mayor, City of
The Bryan County Richmond Hill, P.O. Box
News. 250, Richmond Hill, GA
31324.
Tift (FEMA Docket No.: B-1172) City of Tifton (09-04- November 19, 2010; The Honorable J. G. March 28, 2011................. 130171
7386P). November 26, 2010; Cater, Jr., Mayor, City
The Tifton Gazette. of Tifton, P.O. Box 229,
Tifton, GA 31793.
Tift (FEMA Docket No.: B-1172) Unincorporated areas November 19, 2010; Mr. Grady Thompson, March 28, 2011................. 130404
of Tift County (09- November 26, 2010; Chairman, Tift County
04-7386P). The Tifton Gazette. Commission, 225 North
Tift Avenue, Tifton, GA
31794.
Mississippi: DeSoto (FEMA Docket City of Olive Branch November 2, 2010; The Honorable Sam Rikard, March 9, 2011.................. 280286
No.: B-1172). (10-04-1806P). November 9, 2010; Mayor, City of Olive
The DeSoto Times- Branch, 9200 Pigeon
Tribune. Roost Road, Olive
Branch, MS 38654.
North Carolina:
Alamance (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 27, 2010; Ms. Linda Massey, Chair, March 3, 2011.................. 370001
1172). of Alamance County November 3, 2010; Alamance County Board of
(10-04-6308P). The Times-News. Commissioners, 124 West
Elm Street, Graham, NC
27253.
Mecklenburg (FEMA Docket No.: City of Charlotte (10- October 29, 2010; The Honorable Anthony March 7, 2011.................. 370159
B-1172). 04-7369P). November 5, 2010; Foxx, Mayor, City of
The Charlotte Charlotte, 600 East 4th
Observer. Street, 15th floor,
Charlotte, NC 28202.
Union (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 29, 2010; Mr. Jerry Simpson, March 7, 2011.................. 370234
1172). of Union County (10- November 5, 2010; Chairman, Union County
04-7369P). The Enquirer- Board of Commissioners,
Journal. 500 North Main Street,
Monroe, NC 28112.
South Carolina: Dorchester (FEMA Unincorporated areas November 3, 2010; Mr. Larry Hargett, March 10, 2011................. 450068
Docket No.: B-1177). of Dorchester County November 10, 2010; Chairman, Dorchester
(10-04-7426P). The Post and County Council, 201
Courier. Johnson Street, St.
George, SC 29477.
South Dakota:
Lawrence (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Spearfish (10- November 10, 2010; The Honorable Jerry November 3, 2010............... 460046
1172). 08-0269P). November 17, 2010; Krambeck, Mayor, City of
The Black Hills Spearfish, 625 North 5th
Pioneer. Street Spearfish, SD
57783.
Minnehaha (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Brandon (10- November 10, 2010; The Honorable Larry March 17, 2011................. 460296
1172). 08-0604P). November 17, 2010; Beesley, Mayor, City of
The Argus Leader. Brandon, 304 Main
Avenue, Brandon, SD
57005.
Minnehaha (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 10, 2010; Mr. Ken McFarland March 17, 2011................. 460057
1172). of Minnehaha County November 17, 2010; Chairman, Minnehaha
(10-08-0604P). The Argus Leader. County Board of
Commissioners, 415 North
Dakota Avenue, Sioux
Falls, SD 57104.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: June 15, 2011
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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