[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 169 (Wednesday, August 31, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 54134-54137] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2011-22252] [[Page 54134]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 [Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002] Final Flood Elevation Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for inspection as indicated in the table below. ADDRESSES: The final 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations 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. This final rule is issued in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60. Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the address cited below for each community. The BFEs and modified BFEs are made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected locations in each community are shown. 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. Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67 Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows: PART 67--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for part 67 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. 67.11 [Amended] 0 2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.11 are amended as follows: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD)Depth in feet Flooding source(s) elevation above ground Communities affected [caret] Elevation in meters (MSL) Modified ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dubuque County, Iowa, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1093 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mississippi River...................... Approximately 11.1 miles +606 City of Dubuque, downstream of the Unincorporated Areas of confluence with Catfish Dubuque County. Creek. Approximately 17.5 miles +616 upstream of Lock and Dam 11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. Depth in feet above ground. [caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ADDRESSES City of Dubuque Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001. Unincorporated Areas of Dubuque County Maps are available for inspection at 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 54135]] Gratiot County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions) Docket No.: FEMA-B-1104 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pine River Lower Reach................. At Chessman Road......... +724 Township of Pine River. Approximately 0.65 mile +724 upstream of Chessman Road. Pine River Upper Reach................. Approximately 0.77 mile +735 Township of Arcada. upstream of State Street Dam. Approximately 0.96 mile +735 upstream of State Street Dam. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. Depth in feet above ground. [caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ADDRESSES Township of Arcada Maps are available for inspection at the Arcada Township Hall, 3200 West Tyler Road, Alma, MI 48801. Township of Pine River Maps are available for inspection at the Pine River Township Hall, 1495 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, MI 48880. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Franklin County, Missouri, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1108 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birch Creek............................ Approximately 0.4 mile +499 City of Union, downstream of Denmark Unincorporated Areas of Road. Franklin County. Approximately 440 feet +543 downstream of Prairie Dell Road. Bourbeuse River Tributary.............. Approximately 0.6 mile +500 City of Union, upstream of the Unincorporated Areas of confluence with Franklin County. Bourbeuse River. Just downstream of +550 Prairie Dell Road. Busch Creek............................ At the confluence with +480 City of Washington, Dubois Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County. Approximately 460 feet +582 upstream of Schroeder Lane. Dubois Creek........................... Approximately 1,688 feet +491 City of Washington, downstream of the Unincorporated Areas of confluence with Busch Franklin County. Creek. Just downstream of State +491 Highway 100. Fiddle Creek........................... Approximately 165 feet +483 Unincorporated Areas of downstream of Labadie Franklin County. Bottom Road. Approximately 0.8 mile +483 upstream of County Highway T. Labadie Creek.......................... At the confluence with +485 Unincorporated Areas of the Missouri River. Franklin County. Approximately 0.5 mile +486 downstream of County Highway T. Little Tavern Creek.................... Approximately 1.0 mile +480 Unincorporated Areas of downstream of County Franklin County. Highway T. Approximately 0.5 mile +480 downstream of County Highway T. Missouri River......................... Approximately 3.3 miles +476 City of Berger, City of downstream of the New Haven, City of confluence with Fiddle Washington, Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County. Approximately 0.6 mile +516 downstream of the confluence with Little Berger Creek. Saint Johns Creek...................... Approximately 1.2 miles +495 City of Washington, downstream of West Link Unincorporated Areas of Drive. Franklin County. Approximately 1,475 feet +495 downstream of State Highway 100. South Branch Busch Creek............... At the confluence with +491 City of Washington, Busch Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County. Approximately 0.8 mile +500 upstream of State Highway 100. Southwest Branch Busch Creek........... At the confluence with +493 City of Washington, Busch Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County. Approximately 0.5 mile +514 upstream of State Highway 47. [[Page 54136]] Unnamed Tributary to Busch Creek....... At the confluence with +537 City of Washington, Busch Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County. Approximately 1,520 feet +552 upstream of State Highway 100. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. Depth in feet above ground. [caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ADDRESSES City of Berger Maps are available for inspection at 405 Rosalie Avenue, Berger, MO 63014. City of New Haven Maps are available for inspection at 101 Front Street, New Haven, MO 63068. City of Union Maps are available for inspection at 500 East Locust Street, Union, MO 63084. City of Washington Maps are available for inspection at 405 Jefferson Street, Washington, MO 63090. Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County Maps are available for inspection at 8 North Church Street, Suite B, Union, MO 63084. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Park County, Montana, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1140 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yellowstone River...................... Approximately 3.26 miles +4357 City of Livingston, downstream of Northern Unincorporated Areas of Pacific Railroad. Park County. Approximately 4.14 miles +4953 downstream of Tom Miner Creek Road. Yellowstone River East Branch.......... Approximately 0.76 mile +4493 City of Livingston, downstream of I-90. Unincorporated Areas of Park County. Approximately 0.94 mile +4519 upstream of I-90. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. Depth in feet above ground. [caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ADDRESSES City of Livingston Maps are available for inspection at 414 East Callender Street, Livingston, MT 59047. Unincorporated Areas of Park County Maps are available for inspection at 414 East Callender Street, Livingston, MT 59047. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Holmes County, Ohio, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1128 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Killbuck Creek......................... Just downstream of U.S. +807 Unincorporated Areas of Route 62. Holmes County, Village of Killbuck. Just upstream of Township +811 Road 91. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. Depth in feet above ground. [caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ADDRESSES Unincorporated Areas of Holmes County Maps are available for inspection at 2 Court Street, Millersburg, OH 44654. Village of Killbuck Maps are available for inspection at 451 South Railroad Street, Killbuck, OH 44637. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 54137]] Marion County, South Carolina, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1144 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Little Pee Dee River................... Just upstream of Drama +28 Unincorporated Areas of Court extended. Marion County. Just downstream of U.S. +51 Route 76. Sellers Branch......................... Approximately 250 feet +72 Town of Sellers, downstream of Church Unincorporated Areas of Street. Marion County. Approximately 1,500 feet +85 upstream of Main Street. White Oak Creek Tributary 1.1.......... At the confluence with +84 City of Mullins. White Oak Creek Tributary 1. Approximately 50 feet +95 downstream of Lowman Street. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. + North American Vertical Datum. Depth in feet above ground. [caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter. ADDRESSES City of Mullins Maps are available for inspection at 151 East Front Street, Mullins, SC 29574. Town of Sellers Maps are available for inspection at 2552 U.S. Route 301, Sellers, SC 29592. Unincorporated Areas of Marion County Maps are available for inspection at 1305 North Main Street, Marion, SC 29571. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') Dated: August 19, 2011. Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2011-22252 Filed 8-30-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P