[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70397-70403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29337]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
44 CFR Part 67
[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1229]
Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: Comments are requested on the proposed Base (1% annual-chance)
Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed BFE modifications for the
communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this proposed
rule is to seek general information and comment regarding the proposed
regulatory flood elevations for the reach described by the downstream
and upstream locations in the table below. The BFEs and modified BFEs
are a part 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, these elevations, once
finalized, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate
appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the
contents in those buildings.
DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before February 13, 2012.
ADDRESSES: The corresponding preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM) for the proposed BFEs for each community is available for
inspection at the community's map repository. The respective addresses
are listed in the table below.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1229, to
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 (email)
[email protected].
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 (email) [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for
each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR
67.4(a).
These proposed BFEs and 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 proposed elevations
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.
Comments on any aspect of the Flood Insurance Study and FIRM, other
than the proposed BFEs, will be considered. A letter acknowledging
receipt of any comments will not be sent.
National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed 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.
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. This
proposed rule is not a significant regulatory action under the criteria
of section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as amended.
Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This proposed rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This proposed rule
meets the
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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 proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 67--[AMENDED]
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. 67.4 [Amended]
2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.4 are
proposed to be amended as follows:
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* Elevation in feet (NGVD) +
Elevation in feet (NAVD)
Depth in feet above ground [caret]
State City/town/county Source of flooding Location ** Elevation in meters (MSL)
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Existing Modified
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City of Snyder, Oklahoma
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Oklahoma.......................... City of Snyder....... Tributary 1........................... Approximately 1,200 feet downstream of A Street........ None +1347
Approximately 160 feet downstream of A Street.......... None +1348
City of Snyder....... Tributary 2........................... Approximately 950 feet downstream of B Street to None +1353
approximately 850 feet downstream of B Street.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations above. Please refer to the revised Flood
Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Snyder
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 721 E Street, Snyder, OK 73566.
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* Elevation in feet
(NGVD) + Elevation in
feet (NAVD)
Depth in feet above
Flooding source(s) Location of referenced ground [caret] Communities affected
elevation ** Elevation in meters
(MSL)
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Effective Modified
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Cass County, Indiana, and Incorporated Areas
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Crooked Creek......................... Approximately 0.44 mile None +569 Unincorporated Areas of Cass County.
upstream of the Wabash
River confluence.
Approximately 0.39 mile None +636
upstream of West County
Road 100 North.
Goose Creek........................... At the upstream side of None +591 City of Logansport, Unincorporated Areas of Cass County.
Cliff Drive.
Approximately 200 feet None +598
upstream of Humphrey
Boulevard.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations
above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be
changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Logansport
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Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 601 East Broadway Street, Room 303, Logansport, IN 46947.
Unincorporated Areas of Cass County
Maps are available for inspection at the Cass County Government Building, 200 Court Park, Logansport, IN 46947.
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Harrison County, Indiana, and Incorporated Areas
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Blue River (backwater effects from At the Ohio River None +431 Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County.
Ohio River). confluence.
Approximately 530 feet None +431
downstream of State
Route 462.
Blue River............................ Approximately 1.7 miles None +540 Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County.
downstream of Main
Street.
Approximately 0.5 mile None +545
downstream of Main
Street.
Blue River............................ Approximately 1,150 feet None +551 Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County.
upstream of Norfolk
Southern Railway.
Approximately 0.77 mile None +554
upstream of Norfolk
Southern Railway.
Indian Creek Tributary 27............. Approximately 1,940 feet None +645 Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County.
downstream of State
Route 64.
Approximately 0.41 mile None +699
upstream of Private
Drive 5755.
Ohio River............................ At the Meade County None +431 Town of Mauckport.
boundary.
At the Jefferson County None +446 Town of New Amsterdam, Unincorporated Areas of Harrison
boundary. County.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret]Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations
above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be
changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
Town of Mauckport
Maps are available for inspection at the Harrison County Plan Commission, 245 Atwood Street Northeast, Suite 215, Corydon, IN 47112.
Town of New Amsterdam
Maps are available for inspection at the Harrison County Plan Commission, 245 Atwood Street Northeast, Suite 215, Corydon, IN 47112.
Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County
Maps are available for inspection at the Harrison County Plan Commission, 245 Atwood Street Northeast, Suite 215, Corydon, IN 47112.
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Magoffin County, Kentucky, and Incorporated Areas
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Beetree Branch (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +956 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin County.
Licking River). confluence.
Approximately 885 feet None +956
upstream of the Licking
River confluence.
Big Half Mountain Creek (backwater At the Licking River None +901 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin County
effects from Licking River). confluence.
Approximately 355 feet None +901
upstream of Clyde
Holliday Cemetery Road.
Brushy Fork (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +976 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin County.
Licking River). confluence.
Approximately 865 feet None +976
upstream of the Licking
River confluence.
Buck Branch (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +932 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
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Approximately 1,615 feet None +932
upstream of the Licking
River confluence.
Elk Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River +846 +848 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 175 feet +846 +848
upstream of Combs Branch
Road.
Gardner Branch (backwater effects from At the Licking River +847 +849 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 615 feet +847 +849
upstream of Connelly
Farm Road.
Grape Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +828 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 0.7 mile None +828
upstream of the Licking
River confluence.
Gun Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +890 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 700 feet None +890
upstream of State
Highway 7.
Johnson Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +829 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 870 feet None +829
upstream of State
Highway 134.
Left Fork Licking River (backwater Approximately 0.8 mile +844 +846 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
effects from Licking River). upstream of Bert T. County.
Combs Mountain Parkway.
Approximately 1,505 feet +844 +846
upstream of State
Highway 3337.
Lick Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +814 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 120 feet None +814
downstream of Hensley
Road.
Licking River......................... At the Morgan County None +806 City of Salyersville, Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
boundary. County.
Approximately 800 feet None +1014
upstream of Quicksand
Fork Road.
Licking River Arc 1................... At the Licking River +847 +849 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
confluence. County.
At the Licking River +848 +849
divergence.
Licking River Arc 2................... At the Licking River +850 +852 City of Salyersville, Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
confluence. County.
Approximately 1,935 feet +851 +852
downstream of Main
Street.
Middle Fork Licking River (backwater At the Licking River +844 +846 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
effects from Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 0.8 mile +844 +846
upstream of Bert T.
Combs Mountain Parkway.
Oakley Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +883 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 1,140 feet None +883
upstream of State
Highway 1635.
Pricy Creek (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +808 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 670 feet None +808
upstream of State
Highway 3333.
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Quicksand Fork (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +1012 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 360 feet None +1012
upstream of Quicksand
Fork Road.
Right Fork Buck Branch (backwater At the Buck Branch None +932 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
effects from Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 95 feet None +932
downstream of Buck Creek
Road.
Right Fork Licking River (backwater Approximately 0.8 mile +844 +846 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
effects from Licking River). upstream of Bert T. County.
Combs Mountain Parkway.
Approximately 1,670 feet +844 +846
upstream of Ghost Branch
Road.
Salt Lick Branch (backwater effects At the Licking River None +924 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
from Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 0.6 mile None +924
upstream of State
Highway 7.
Trace Fork (backwater effects from At the Licking River None +943 Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin
Licking River). confluence. County.
Approximately 1,410 feet None +943
upstream of the Licking
River confluence.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret]Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations
above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be
changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Salyersville
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 315 East Maple Street, Salyersville, KY 41465.
Unincorporated Areas of Magoffin County
Maps are available for inspection at the Magoffin County Courthouse, Judge's Office, 457 Parkway Drive, Salyersville, KY 41465.
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Wayne County, West Virginia, and Incorporated Areas
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Big Sandy River....................... At the Ohio River +549 +550 Town of Fort Gay, Unincorporated Areas of Wayne County.
confluence.
At the Tug Fork +576 +575
confluence.
Mill Creek (backwater effects from Tug From the Tug Fork +577 +575 Town of Fort Gay.
Fork). confluence to
approximately 1.1 miles
upstream of the Tug Fork
confluence.
Tug Fork.............................. At the Big Sandy River +576 +575 Town of Fort Gay.
confluence.
Approximately 0.5 mile +577 +575
upstream of the Big
Sandy River confluence.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret]Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations
above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be
changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
Town of Fort Gay
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 3407 Wayne Street, Fort Gay, WV 25514.
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Unincorporated Areas of Wayne County
Maps are available for inspection at the Wayne County Courthouse, 700 Hendricks Street, Wayne, WV 25570.
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Marquette County, Wisconsin, and Incorporated Areas
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Fox River............................. Approximately 1.8 miles +771 +770 City of Montello, Unincorporated Areas of Marquette County,
downstream of State Village of Endeavor.
Highway 22.
At the Columbia County +782 +779
boundary.
Montello River........................ Approximately 292 feet +774 +771 City of Montello.
downstream of the State
Highway 22 bridge.
At Montello Granite +787 +774
Company Dam.
Neenah Creek.......................... At the most downstream +783 +782 Unincorporated Areas of Marquette County.
Columbia County boundary.
At the most upstream +788 +789
Columbia County boundary.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret]Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations
above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be
changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Montello
Maps are available for inspection at 20 Underwood Avenue, Montello, WI 53949.
Unincorporated Areas of Marquette County
Maps are available for inspection at 77 West Park Street, Montello, WI 53949.
Village of Endeavor
Maps are available for inspection at 400 Church Street, Endeavor, WI 53930.
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Sauk County, Wisconsin, and Incorporated Areas
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Baraboo River......................... At the Columbia County +802 +804 City of Baraboo, City of Reedsburg, Unincorporated Areas of
boundary. Sauk County, Village of La Valle, Village of North
Freedom, Village of Rock Springs.
At the Juneau County +910 +912
boundary.
Devil's Lake Tributary (backwater At the Baraboo River +819 +820 City of Baraboo.
effects from Baraboo River). confluence.
Approximately 780 feet +819 +820
downstream of Old Lake
Road.
Hay Creek (backwater effects from Approximately 75 feet +881 +882 City of Reedsburg, Unincorporated Areas of Sauk County.
Baraboo River). downstream of County
Highway V.
Approximately 1,860 feet +881 +882
upstream of County
Highway V.
Little Baraboo River (backwater At the Baraboo River +892 +895 Unincorporated Areas of Sauk County, Village of La Valle.
effects from Baraboo River). confluence.
Approximately 70 feet +892 +895
downstream of State
Highway 58.
Narrows Creek (backwater effects from At the Baraboo River +870 +872 Unincorporated Areas of Sauk County, Village of Rock
Baraboo River). confluence. Springs.
At the downstream side of +870 +872
State Highway 154.
Plum Creek (backwater effects from At the Baraboo River +909 +912 Unincorporated Areas of Sauk County.
Baraboo River). confluence.
Approximately 0.78 mile +911 +912
upstream of confluence
with Baraboo River.
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Seeley Creek (backwater effects from At the Baraboo River +864 +865 Unincorporated Areas of Sauk County.
Baraboo River). confluence.
Approximately 1,450 feet +864 +865
downstream of Freedom
Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
Depth in feet above ground.
[caret]Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
** BFEs to be changed include the listed downstream and upstream BFEs, and include BFEs located on the stream reach between the referenced locations
above. Please refer to the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map located at the community map repository (see below) for exact locations of all BFEs to be
changed.
Send comments to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472.
ADDRESSES
City of Baraboo
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 135 4th Street, Baraboo, WI 53913.
City of Reedsburg
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 134 South Locust Street, Reedsburg, WI 53959.
Unincorporated Areas of Sauk County
Maps are available for inspection at the West Square Building, 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913.
Village of La Valle
Maps are available for inspection at the Village Hall, 103 West Main Street, La Valle, WI 53941.
Village of North Freedom
Maps are available for inspection at the Village Hall, 103 North Maple Street, North Freedom, WI 53951.
Village of Rock Springs
Maps are available for inspection at the Village Hall, 101 1st Street, Rock Springs, WI 53961.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: October 28, 2011.
David L. Miller,
Associate Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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