[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44276-44279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18619]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1201]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Interim rule.
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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the
Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate because
of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates
will be calculated from the modified BFEs for new buildings and their
contents.
DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed
in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in
effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.
From the date of the second publication of these changes in a
newspaper of local circulation, any person has ninety (90) days in
which to request through the community that the Deputy Federal
Insurance and Mitigation Administrator reconsider the changes. The
modified BFEs may be changed during the 90-day period.
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) [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The modified BFEs are not listed for each
community in this interim rule. However, the address of the Chief
Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFE
determinations are available for inspection is provided.
Any request for reconsideration must be based on knowledge of
changed conditions or new scientific or technical data.
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.
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
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Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes in BFEs are in
accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act. This interim 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 interim 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 interim rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This interim 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 newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community
No. notice was published of community No.
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Delaware:
New Castle.................... Town of Odessa (11-03- March 31, 2011; The Honorable Kathy August 5, 2011................. 100066
0744P). April 7, 2011; The Harvey, Mayor, Town of
Middletown Odessa, P.O. Box 111,
Transcript. Odessa, DE 19730.
New Castle.................... Unincorporated areas January 7, 2011; The Honorable Paul G. May 16, 2011................... 105085
of New Castle County January 14, 2011; Clark, New Castle County
(10-03-1927P). The News Journal. Executive, 87 Reads Way,
New Castle, DE 19720.
New Mexico: Santa Fe.............. City of Santa Fe (10- March 3, 2011; March The Honorable David Coss, February 24, 2011.............. 350070
06-2026P). 10, 2011; The Santa Mayor, City of Santa Fe,
Fe New Mexican. 200 Lincoln Avenue,
Santa Fe, NM 87504.
Oklahoma:
Cleveland..................... City of Norman (10-06- October 6, 2010; The Honorable Cindy S. September 29, 2010............. 400046
1004P). October 13, 2010; Rosenthal, Mayor, City
The Norman of Norman, 201 West Gray
Transcript. Street, Norman, OK 73069.
Kay........................... City of Ponca City March 14, 2011; The Honorable Homer July 19, 2011.................. 400080
(10-06-2643P). March 21, 2011; The Nicholson, Mayor, City
Ponca City News. of Ponca City, 516 East
Grand Avenue, Ponca
City, OK 74601.
Oklahoma...................... City of Oklahoma City March 30, 2011; The Honorable Mick July 28, 2011.................. 405378
(10-06-1884P). April 6, 2011; The Cornett, Mayor, City of
Journal Record. Oklahoma City, 200 North
Walker Avenue, 3rd
Floor, Oklahoma City, OK
73102.
Osage and Tulsa............... Town of Skiatook (10- February 23, 2011; The Honorable Steve June 30, 2011.................. 400212
06-0568P). March 2, 2011; The Kendrick, Mayor, Town of
Skiatook Journal. Skiatook, P.O. Box 399,
Skiatook, OK 74070.
Tulsa......................... Unincorporated areas March 23, 2011; The Honorable Fred Perry, April 18, 2011................. 400462
of Tulsa County (10- March 30, 2011; The Chairman, Tulsa County
06-1294P). Tulsa World. Board of Commissioners,
500 South Denver Avenue
West, Tulsa, OK 74103.
Pennsylvania:
Cumberland.................... Township of Upper November 15, 2010; The Honorable James G. March 22, 2011................. 420372
Allen (10-03-1016P). November 22, 2010; Cochran, President,
The Patriot-News. Township of Upper Allen
Board of Commissioners,
100 Gettysburg Pike,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
McKean........................ Borough of Port March 24, 2011; The Honorable Donald G. April 18, 2011................. 420671
Allegany (10-03- March 31, 2011; The Carley, Mayor, Borough
1879P). Reporter Argus. of Port Allegany, 45
West Maple Street, Port
Allegany, PA 16743.
McKean........................ Township of Liberty March 24, 2011; The Honorable Gary L. April 18, 2011................. 420668
(10-03-1879P). March 31, 2011; The Turner, Chairman,
Reporter Argus. Township of Liberty
Board of Supervisors,
21514 Route 6, Port
Allegany, PA 16743.
Texas:
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio April 6, 2011; April The Honorable Julian March 30, 2011................. 480045
(09-06-3178P). 13, 2011; The Hart Castro, Mayor, City of
Beat. San Antonio, P.O. Box
839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio February 11, 2011; The Honorable Julian February 4, 2011............... 480045
(10-06-1080P). February 18, 2011; Castro, Mayor, City of
The San Antonio San Antonio, P.O. Box
Express-News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar......................... City of San Antonio April 6, 2011; April The Honorable Julian August 11, 2011................ 480045
(10-06-3684P). 13, 2011; The San Castro, Mayor, City of
Antonio Express- San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Bexar......................... City of Selma (09-06- April 6, 2011; April The Honorable Tom Daly, March 30, 2011................. 480046
3178P). 13, 2011; The Hart Mayor, City of Selma,
Beat. 9375 Corporate Drive,
Selma, TX 78154.
Collin........................ City of Frisco (11-06- April 1, 2011; April The Honorable Maher Maso, March 25, 2011................. 480134
1691P). 8, 2011; The Frisco Mayor, City of Frisco,
Enterprise. 6101 Frisco Square
Boulevard, Frisco, TX
75034.
Collin........................ City of Royse City September 22, 2010; The Honorable Jerrell January 27, 2011............... 480548
(10-06-1217P). September 29, 2010; Baley, Mayor, City of
The Royse City Royse City, P.O. Box
Herald Banner. 638, Royse City, TX
75189.
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Collin........................ Unincorporated areas September 22, 2010; The Honorable Keith Self, January 27, 2011............... 480130
of Collin County (10- September 29, 2010; Collin County Judge,
06-1217P). The Dallas Morning 2300 Bloomdale Road,
News. Suite 4192, McKinney, TX
75071.
Dallas........................ City of Dallas (10-06- March 28, 2011; The Honorable Dwaine April 20, 2011................. 480171
2771P). April 4, 2011; The Caraway, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Dallas, 1500 Marilla
Street, Room 5EN,
Dallas, TX 75201.
Dallas........................ City of Garland (10- March 31, 2011; The Honorable Ronald E. August 5, 2011................. 485471
06-1854P). April 7, 2011; The Jones, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Garland, P.O. Box
469002, Garland, TX
75046.
Dallas........................ City of Richardson April 5, 2011; April The Honorable Gary August 10, 2011................ 480184
(10-06-3245P). 12, 2011; The Slagel, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Richardson, P.O. Box
830309, Richardson, TX
75083.
Dallas........................ City of Rowlett (10- March 31, 2011; The Honorable John E. August 5, 2011................. 480185
06-1854P). April 7, 2011; The Harper, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Rowlett, 4000 Main
Street, Rowlett, TX
75088.
Denton........................ City of Denton (11-06- March 22, 2011; The Honorable Mark July 27, 2011.................. 480194
0102P). March 29, 2011; The Burroughs, Mayor, City
Denton Record- of Denton, 215 East
Chronicle. McKinney Street, Denton,
TX 76201.
Denton........................ Unincorporated areas March 9, 2011; March The Honorable Mary Horn, July 14, 2011.................. 480774
of Denton County (10- 16, 2011; The Denton County Judge, 110
06-3227P). Denton Record- West Hickory Street, 2nd
Chronicle. Floor, Denton, TX 76201.
Fort Bend and Waller.......... City of Katy (10-06- March 3, 2011; March The Honorable Don Elder, July 8, 2011................... 480301
2439P). 10, 2011; The Katy Jr., Mayor, City of
Times and The Katy, 901 Avenue C,
Waller County News Katy, TX 77493.
Citizen.
Guadalupe..................... City of Cibolo (10-06- April 7, 2011; April The Honorable Jennifer August 12, 2011................ 480267
3676P). 14, 2011; The Hartman, Mayor, City of
Seguin Gazette. Cibolo, P.O. Box 826,
Cibolo, TX 78108.
Kaufman....................... City of Forney (10-06- January 20, 2011; The Honorable Darren July 4, 2011................... 480410
1509P). January 27, 2011; Rozell, Mayor, City of
The Forney Forney, P.O. Box 826,
Messenger. Forney, TX 75126.
Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth October 5, 2010; The Honorable Michael J. February 9, 2011............... 480596
(10-06-1954P). October 12, 2010; Moncrief, Mayor, City of
The Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant....................... City of North November 5, 2010; The Honorable Oscar February 28, 2011.............. 480607
Richland Hills (10- November 12, 2010; Trevino, Mayor, City of
06-1292P). The Fort Worth Star- North Richland Hills,
Telegram. P.O. Box 820609,
Richland Hills, TX 76182.
Tarrant....................... City of North September 3, 2010; The Honorable Oscar August 26, 2010................ 480607
Richland Hills (10- September 10, 2010; Trevino, Mayor, City of
06-1455P). The Fort Worth Star- North Richland Hills,
Telegram. P.O. Box 820609,
Richland Hills, TX 76182.
Travis........................ City of Austin (10-06- December 30, 2010; The Honorable Lee December 23, 2010.............. 480624
1285P). January 6, 2011; Leffingwell, Mayor, City
The Austin American- of Austin, P.O. Box
Statesman. 1088, Austin, TX 78767.
Travis........................ City of Austin (10-06- April 6, 2011; April The Honorable Lee August 11, 2011................ 480624
2352P). 13, 2011; The Leffingwell, Mayor, City
Austin American- of Austin, P.O. Box
Statesman. 1088, Austin, TX 78767.
Waller........................ Unincorporated areas March 3, 2011; March The Honorable Glenn July 8, 2011................... 480640
of Waller County (10- 10, 2011; The Katy Beckendorff, Waller
06-2439P). Times and The County Judge, 836 Austin
Waller County News Street, Suite 203,
Citizen. Hempstead, TX 77445.
Williamson.................... City of Cedar Park November 11, 2010; The Honorable Bob Lemon, March 18, 2011................. 481282
(10-06-2438P). November 18, 2010; Mayor, City of Cedar
The Hill Country Park, 600 North Bell
News. Boulevard, Cedar Park,
TX 78613.
Williamson.................... City of Leander (09- January 27, 2011; The Honorable John June 3, 2011................... 481536
06-3213P). February 3, 2011; Cowman, Mayor, City of
The Leander Ledger. Leander, P.O. Box 319,
Leander, TX 78646.
Virginia: Frederick............... Unincorporated areas December 28, 2010; The Honorable Richard C. May 4, 2011.................... 510063
of Frederick County January 4, 2011; Shickle, Chairman,
(11-03-0191P). The Winchester Star. Frederick County Board
of Supervisors, 292
Green Spring Road,
Winchester, VA 22603.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: July 8, 2011.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation,
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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