[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 49373-49379] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-20136] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 [Docket ID FEMA-2012-0003] 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 (email) [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 Associate Administrator for Mitigation 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: [[Page 49374]] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD)State City/town/county Source of flooding Location Depth in feet above ground [caret] Elevation in meters (MSL) Modified -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unincorporated Areas of Mingo County, West Virginia Docket No.: FEMA-B-1208 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Virginia................ Unincorporated Mate Creek...................... Approximately 0.21 mile downstream of Norfolk & +706 Areas of Mingo Western Railway (immediately downstream of County County. Route 9). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Mingo County Maps are available for inspection at the Mingo County Floodplain Management Office, 75 East 2nd Avenue, Room 325, Williamson, WV 25661. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) Flooding source(s) Location of referenced Depth in feet Communities affected elevation above ground [caret] Elevation in meters (MSL) Modified ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicot County, Arkansas, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1087 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flooding effects of Caney Bayou........ Approximately 0.55 mile +110 City of Eudora. north of the intersection of Grant Street and Beouff Street. Approximately 1,035 feet +110 south of the intersection of Camille Street and Lee Street. Macon Bayou............................ Just upstream of Private +108 City of Eudora. Road. Just upstream of Verser +108 Road. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Eudora Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 239 South Main Street, Eudora, AR 71640. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Logan County, Kentucky, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1117 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proctor Branch......................... Approximately 400 feet +525 City of Russellville, upstream of Bismarck Unincorporated Areas of Lane. Logan County. Approximately 0.3 mile +599 upstream of the confluence with Proctor Branch Tributary A. Proctor Branch Tributary A............. Just upstream of the +585 City of Russellville. confluence with Proctor Branch. Approximately 1,100 feet +601 upstream of the confluence with Proctor Branch. Proctor Branch Tributary B............. At the confluence with +579 City of Russellville, Proctor Branch. Unincorporated Areas of Logan County. Approximately 200 feet +592 downstream of Hi-View Drive. Town Branch............................ Approximately 800 feet +517 City of Russellville, downstream of Concord Unincorporated Areas of Road. Logan County. Just downstream of Newton +563 Road. Just upstream of West 9th +621 Street (U.S. Route 431). Approximately 1,900 feet +623 upstream of West 9th Street (U.S. Route 431). [[Page 49375]] Town Branch Tributary D................ Approximately 350 feet +607 Unincorporated Areas of upstream of the Logan County. confluence with Town Branch Tributary E. Approximately 700 feet +643 upstream of Warren Road. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Russellville Maps are available for inspection at 168 South Main Street, Russellville, KY 42276. Unincorporated Areas of Logan County Maps are available for inspection at 299 West 3rd Street, Russellville, KY 42276. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison County, Kentucky, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1101 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brushy Fork............................ At the confluence with +922 City of Berea, Silver Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 305 feet +976 upstream of Mt. Vernon Road. Calloway Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +590 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 3,680 feet upstream of the confluence with the Kentucky River. Clear Creek 1 (backwater effects from From the confluence with +600 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). Muddy Creek to Madison County. approximately 635 feet upstream of Doylesville Road. Dreaming Creek Tributary............... At the confluence with +837 City of Richmond, Dreaming Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 0.7 mile +917 upstream of Old Wilderness Trail. Drowning Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +620 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 845 feet upstream of the confluence with Drowning Creek Tributary 3. Drowning Creek Tributary 3 (backwater From the confluence with +620 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Kentucky River). Drowning Creek to Madison County. approximately 1,245 feet upstream of the confluence with Drowning Creek. East Fork Silver Creek (backwater From the confluence with +843 City of Berea, effects from Silver Creek). Silver Creek to Unincorporated Areas of approximately 80 feet Madison County. upstream of Gabbard Town Road. Falling Branch (backwater effects from From the confluence with +619 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with the Kentucky River. Flint Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +615 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the confluence with the Kentucky River. Hines Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +586 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 2,284 feet upstream of the confluence with the Kentucky River. Jacks Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +585 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 2,120 feet upstream of the confluence with the Kentucky River. Kentucky River......................... At the confluence with +573 Unincorporated Areas of Paint Lick Creek. Madison County. At the confluence with +620 Drowning Creek. Kentucky River Tributary 3 (backwater From the confluence with +618 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 0.8 mile upstream of the confluence with the Kentucky River. Muddy Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +600 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 0.6 mile upstream of Doylesville Road. Old Town Branch (backwater effects from From the confluence with +829 Unincorporated Areas of Taylor Fork). Taylor Fork to Madison County. approximately 1,950 feet upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork. Otter Creek............................ Approximately 0.7 mile +800 City of Richmond, downstream of Four Mile Unincorporated Areas of Road. Madison County. Just upstream of Catalpa +843 Loop. [[Page 49376]] Otter Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +594 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 680 feet upstream of Boonesborough Road. Otter Creek Tributary 1................ At the confluence with +843 City of Richmond, Otter Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Just downstream of Big +890 Hill Avenue. Otter Creek Tributary 2................ At the confluence with +814 City of Richmond, Otter Creek. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 755 feet +895 upstream of Douglas Court. Paint Lick Creek (backwater effects From the confluence with +573 Unincorporated Areas of from Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 1,135 feet downstream of the confluence with Sledd Branch. Rocky Lick Branch (backwater effects From the confluence with +600 Unincorporated Areas of from Kentucky River). Muddy Creek to Madison County. approximately 430 feet downstream of Walker Parke Road. Silver Creek........................... Just downstream of +904 City of Berea, Richmond Road North. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 525 feet +944 upstream of KY-21. Silver Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +576 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 813 feet upstream of the confluence with Jackson Branch. Stony Fork (backwater effects from From the confluence with +577 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Madison County. approximately 858 feet upstream of Whitlock Road. Tate Creek (backwater effects from From the confluence with +583 City of Richmond, Kentucky River). the Kentucky River to Unincorporated Areas of just upstream of Tates Madison County. Creek Road. Taylor Fork............................ Approximately 0.5 mile +829 City of Richmond, upstream of Curtis Pike. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 0.7 mile +970 upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork Tributary 1. Taylor Fork Tributary 1................ At the confluence with +930 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 0.5 mile +978 upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork. Taylor Fork Tributary 2................ At the confluence with +884 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 100 feet +958 downstream of Vickers Drive. Taylor Fork Tributary 2A............... At the confluence with +897 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork Tributary 2. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 1,775 feet +929 upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork Tributary 2. Taylor Fork Tributary 3................ At the confluence with +878 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 0.5 mile +931 upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork. Taylor Fork Tributary 4................ At the confluence with +874 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 0.4 mile +928 upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork. Taylor Fork Tributary 5................ At the confluence with +865 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 200 feet +916 upstream of Alycia Drive. Taylor Fork Tributary 6................ At the confluence with +834 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 850 feet +944 upstream of Idylwild Court. [[Page 49377]] Taylor Fork Tributary 7................ At the confluence with +829 City of Richmond, Taylor Fork. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 1,855 feet +843 upstream of the confluence with Taylor Fork. Terrill Branch (backwater effects from From the confluence with +911 City of Berea, Silver Creek). Silver Creek to Unincorporated Areas of approximately 0.4 mile Madison County. upstream of the confluence with Silver Creek. Upper Tate Creek....................... Approximately 310 feet +784 City of Richmond, downstream of Finney Unincorporated Areas of Fork Road. Madison County. Approximately 945 feet +928 upstream of Stocker Drive. Walnut Meadow Branch................... Approximately 460 feet +893 City of Berea, downstream of Guynn Road. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County. Approximately 640 feet +935 upstream of Ginger Drive. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Berea Maps are available for inspection at 212 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403. City of Richmond Maps are available for inspection at 239 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475. Unincorporated Areas of Madison County Maps are available for inspection at 101 West Main Street, Richmond, KY 40475. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carroll County, Missouri, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1169 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Big Creek (backwater effects from From the Grand River +649 Unincorporated Areas of Missouri River). confluence to Carroll County. approximately 2.7 miles upstream of County Road 335. Grand River (backwater effects from From the Missouri River +649 Unincorporated Areas of Missouri River). confluence to the Carroll County. upstream side of the railroad. Missouri River......................... At the Grand River +645 City of Dewitt, City of confluence. Norborne, Town of Carrollton, Unincorporated Areas of Carroll County. At the Ray County +689 boundary. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Dewitt Maps are available for inspection at the Carroll County Courthouse, 8 South Main Street, Suite 6, Carrollton, MO 64633. City of Norborne Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 109 East 2nd Street, Norborne, MO 64668. Town of Carrollton Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 206 West Washington Avenue, Carrollton, MO 64633. Unincorporated Areas of Carroll County Maps are available for inspection at the Carroll County Courthouse, 8 South Main Street, Suite 6, Carrollton, MO 64633. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juniata County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Docket No.: FEMA-B-1207 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Susquehanna River...................... At the downstream +403 Township of Susquehanna. Northumberland County boundary. At the West Mahantango +405 Creek confluence. Tuscarora Creek........................ Approximately 0.9 mile +445 Township of Spruce Hill. upstream of Groninger Valley Road. Approximately 3.1 miles +461 upstream of Groninger Valley Road. [[Page 49378]] West Mahantango Creek.................. At the Susquehanna River +405 Township of Susquehanna. confluence. Approximately 60 feet +407 downstream of Old Trail Road. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Spruce Hill Maps are available for inspection at the Spruce Hill Township Secretary's Office, 727 Half Moon Road, Port Royal, PA 17082. Township of Susquehanna Maps are available for inspection at the Susquehanna Township Hall, 358 Fairground Road, Liverpool, PA 17045. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harrison County, West Virginia, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1210 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bingamon Creek (backwater effects from At the West Fork River +902 Unincorporated Areas of West Fork River). confluence. Harrison County. Approximately 1.53 miles +902 upstream of the West Fork River confluence. Booths Creek........................... At the Marion County +959 Unincorporated Areas of boundary. Harrison County. At the Thomas Fork +1000 confluence. Tenmile Creek (backwater effects from At the West Fork River +921 Town of Lumberport. West Fork River). confluence. Approximately 1.45 miles +921 upstream of West Fork River confluence. Thomas Fork............................ At the Booths Creek +1000 City of Bridgeport, confluence. Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County. Approximately 420 feet +1060 downstream of Benedum Road. West Fork River........................ At the upstream side of +921 Town of Lumberport. State Route 20. At the Tenmile Creek +921 confluence. West Fork River........................ Approximately 0.45 mile +972 Town of West Milford. downstream of Water Street. Approximately 0.47 mile +975 upstream of West Milford 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 City of Bridgeport Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 515 West Main Street, Bridgeport, WV 26330. Town of Lumberport Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 200 Main Street, Lumberport, WV 26386. Town of West Milford Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 925 Liberty Street, West Milford, WV 26451. Unincorporated Areas of Harrison County Maps are available for inspection at the Harrison County Courthouse, 301 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 49379]] (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') Dated: August 1, 2012. Sandra K. Knight, Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2012-20136 Filed 8-15-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P