[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58411-58412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24278]
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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) [email protected].
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:
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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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Arkansas: Benton (FEMA Docket No.: City of Bentonville July 30, 2010; The Honorable Bob December 6, 2010............... 050012
B-1162). (09-06-3053P). August 6, 2010; The McCaslin, Mayor, City of
Benton County Daily Bentonville, 117 West
Record. Central Avenue;
Bentonville, AR 72712.
New Mexico: Bernalillo (FEMA Unincorporated areas May 26, 2010; June The Honorable Deanna A. September 30, 2010............. 350001
Docket No.: B-1141). of Bernalillo County 2, 2010; The Archuleta, Chair,
(10-06-1078P). Albuquerque Journal. Bernalillo County Board
of Commissioners, 1
Civic Plaza Northwest,
10th Floor, Albuquerque,
NM 87102.
New York:
Suffolk (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Southampton March 4, 2010; March The Honorable Anna Throne- August 19, 2010................ 365342
1116). (09-02-1473P). 11, 2010; The Holst, Southampton Town
Southampton Press. Board Supervisor, 116
Hampton Road,
Southampton, NY 11968.
Westchester (FEMA Docket No.: Village of Mamaroneck April 26, 2010; May The Honorable Norman S. October 19, 2010............... 360916
B-1141). (10-02-0098P). 3, 2010; The Rosenblum, Mayor,
Journal News. Village of Mamaroneck,
123 Mamaroneck Avenue,
Mamaroneck, NY 10543.
Pennsylvania: Montgomery (FEMA Township of Upper July 23, 2010; July Mr. Ronald Wagenmann, July 16, 2010.................. 420957
Docket No.: B-1162). Merion (10-03-0510P). 30, 2010; The Times Upper Merion Township
Herald. Manager, 175 West Valley
Forge Road, King of
Prussia, PA 19406.
Texas:
Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of San Antonio April 2, 2010; April The Honorable Julian August 9, 2010................. 480045
1123). (09-06-2985P). 9, 2010; The San Castro, Mayor, City of
Antonio Express- San Antonio, P.O. Box
News. 839966, San Antonio, TX
78283.
Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Dallas (10-06- May 25, 2010; June The Honorable Tom May 17, 2010................... 480171
1141). 1626P). 1, 2010; The Dallas Leppert, Mayor, City of
Morning News. Dallas, 1500 Marilla
Street, Room 5EN,
Dallas, TX 75201.
Comal (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Schertz (09- August 23, 2010; The Honorable Harold D. August 13, 2010................ 480269
1162). 06-3497P). September 1, 2010; Baldwin, Mayor, City of
The Daily Schertz, 1400 Schertz
Commercial Recorder. Parkway, Schertz, TX
78154.
Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Dallas (09-06- March 3, 2010; March The Honorable Tom March 26, 2010................. 480171
1113). 2964P). 10, 2010; The Leppert, Mayor, City of
Dallas Morning News. Dallas, 1500 Marilla
Street, Room 5EN,
Dallas, TX 75201.
Potter and Randall (FEMA City of Amarillo (10- August 20, 2010; The Honorable Debra August 13, 2010................ 480529
Docket No.: B-1162). 06-2283P). August 26, 2010; McCartt, Mayor, City of
The Amarillo Globe- Amarillo, P.O. Box 1971,
News. Amarillo, TX 79105.
Rockwall (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Rockwall (10- January 14, 2010; The Honorable William January 20, 2010............... 480547
1124). 06-0882X). January 21, 2010; Cecil, Mayor, City of
The Dallas Morning Rockwall, 385 South
News. Goliad Street, Rockwall,
TX 75087.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of North August 4, 2010; The Honorable Oscar July 28, 2010.................. 480607
1162). Richland Hills (10- August 11, 2010; Trevino, Mayor, City of
06-1011P). The Fort Worth Star- North Richland Hills,
Telegram. 7301 Northeast Loop 820,
North Richland Hills, TX
76180.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: September 9, 2011.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2011-24278 Filed 9-20-11; 8:45 am]
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