[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 18 (Monday, January 28, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5738-5744] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-01625] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 67 [Docket ID FEMA-2013-0002] 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 [[Page 5739]] 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: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD)Depth in feet State City/town/county Source of flooding Location above ground [caret] Elevation in meters (MSL) Modified -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unincorporated Areas of Cascade County, Montana Docket No.: FEMA-B-1214 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Montana...................... Unincorporated Missouri River (near Mid Canon). Approximately 200 feet upstream of I-15 +3433 Areas of (westbound). Cascade County. Approximately 1.2 miles upstream of I-15 +3440 (eastbound). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Cascade County Maps are available for inspection at 121 4th Street North, Suites 2H-2I, Great Falls, MT 59401. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 5740]] * Elevation in feet (NGVD) + Elevation in feet (NAVD) Depth Flooding source(s) Location of referenced in feet above Communities affected elevation ground [caret] Elevation in meters (MSL) Effective Modified ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trigg County, Kentucky, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1115 and B-1207 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barnett Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 2,324 feet upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. Beechy Fork (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.75 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Big Hurricane Creek (Backwater effects From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of from Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 2,185 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Blockhouse Creek (Backwater effects From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of from Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 1,850 feet upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. Colson Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 1,426 feet upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. Craig Branch (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Crooked Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.8 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Cumberland River Tributary 1 (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 2,538 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Donaldson Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 1.0 mile upstream of Linton Road. Donaldson Creek Tributary 1 (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). Donaldson Creek to Trigg County. approximately 1,200 feet upstream of the confluence with Donaldson Creek. Donaldson Creek Tributary 19 (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). Donaldson Creek to Trigg County. approximately 1,315 feet upstream of the confluence with Donaldson Creek. Dry Creek (Backwater effects from Lake From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.56 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Dry Creek I (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Muddy Fork Little River Trigg County. to approximately 2,430 feet upstream of the confluence with Muddy Fork Little River. Dyers Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 2,335 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Dyers Creek Tributary 1.1 (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). Dyers Creek to Trigg County. approximately 1,030 feet upstream of the confluence with Dyers Creek. Elbow Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 2,715 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Hopson Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.54 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Jake Fork (Backwater effects from Lake From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 1,407 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Kelly Branch (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.57 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Kentucky Lake.......................... Entire shoreline within +375 Unincorporated Areas of county. Trigg County. Lake Barkley........................... Entire shoreline within +375 Unincorporated Areas of county. Trigg County. Laura Furnace Creek (Backwater effects From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of from Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.71 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Lick Creek (Backwater effects from Lake From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.55 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Little Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.78 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. [[Page 5741]] Little Hurricane Creek (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 2,280 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Little River (Backwater effects from Approximately 3.7 miles +375 City of Cadiz, Lake Barkley). upstream of the Lake Unincorporated Areas of Barkley confluence to Trigg County. approximately 4.5 miles upstream of the Lake Barkley confluence. Little River Tributary 1 (Backwater Approximately 500 feet +375 City of Cadiz, effects from Lake Barkley). upstream of the Little Unincorporated Areas of River confluence to Trigg County. approximately 1,678 feet upstream of the Little River confluence. Little River Tributary 40 (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). the Little River to Trigg County. approximately 1,330 feet upstream of the confluence with the Little River. Long Creek (Backwater effects from Lake From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.83 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Long Pond Branch (Backwater effects From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of from Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 1,793 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Muddy Fork Little River (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.8 mile upstream of Princeton Road. North Fork Sugar Creek (Backwater From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of effects from Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 0.57 mile upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. Pond Creek (Backwater effects from Lake From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.6 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Rhodes Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 0.54 mile upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. Shaw Branch (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 1,740 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Shelly Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 0.52 mile upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Taylor Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Lake Barkley). Lake Barkley to Trigg County. approximately 2,435 feet upstream of the confluence with Lake Barkley. Turkey Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 0.54 mile upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. Vickers Creek (Backwater effects from From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of Kentucky Lake). Kentucky Lake to Trigg County. approximately 2,376 feet upstream of the confluence with Kentucky Lake. West Fork Laura Furnace Creek From the confluence with +375 Unincorporated Areas of (Backwater effects from Lake Barkley). Laura Furnace Creek to Trigg County. approximately 1,247 feet upstream of the confluence with Laura Furnace Creek. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 Cadiz Maps are available for inspection at 63 Main Street, Cadiz, KY 42211. Unincorporated Areas of Trigg County Maps are available for inspection at the Trigg County Courthouse, 12 Court Street, Cadiz, KY 42211. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 5742]] * Elevation in feet (NGVD) +Elevation in feet (NAVD) Location of referenced Depth Flooding source(s) elevation in feet above Communities affected ground [caret] Elevation in meters (MSL) Modified ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and Incorporated Areas Docket No.: FEMA-B-1196 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flat River............................. Approximately 2.0 miles +153 City of Bossier City, downstream of State Unincorporated Areas of Route 527. Bossier Parish. Approximately 0.42 mile +155 downstream of State Route 612 (Sligo Road). Red Chute Bayou........................ At Smith Road............ +153 Unincorporated Areas of Bossier Parish. Approximately 1,125 feet +157 downstream of State Route 612 (Sligo 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 Bossier City Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71171. Unincorporated Areas of Bossier Parish Maps are available for inspection at the Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, LA 71006. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carroll County, New Hampshire (All Jurisdictions) Docket No.: FEMA-B-1207 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bay Tributary 1........................ At the Moultonborough Bay +506 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 1.09 miles +547 upstream of the Bay Tributary 1.1 divergence. Bay Tributary 1.1...................... At the Moultonborough Bay +506 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. At the Bay Tributary 1 +515 divergence. Bearcamp River......................... At the upstream side of +429 Town of Ossipee. Covered Bridge Road. Approximately 520 feet +431 upstream of Covered Bridge Road. Bearcamp River......................... Approximately 2.06 miles +566 Town of Tamworth. upstream of State Route 113 (Tamworth Road). Approximately 2.15 miles +570 upstream of State Route 113 (Tamworth Road). Berry Pond/Berry Pond Tributary 1...... Approximately 150 feet +568 Town of Moultonborough, upstream of State Route Town of Sandwich. 25 (Whittier Highway). Approximately 2.6 miles +622 upstream of State Route 25 (Whittier Highway). Berry Pond Diversion................... At the Red Hill River +536 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. At the Berry Pond +569 divergence. East Branch Saco River................. Approximately 160 feet +566 Town of Bartlett, Town of upstream of U.S. Route Jackson. 302B (State Route 16A). Approximately 0.63 miles +836 upstream of Town Hall Road. Halfway Brook.......................... At the Moultonborough Bay +506 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 1.29 miles +1428 upstream of Ossipee Mountain Road. Halfway Brook Tributary 1.............. At the Halfway Brook +529 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 0.88 miles +541 upstream of the Halfway Brook confluence. Moultonborough Bay..................... Entire shoreline......... +506 Town of Moultonborough. Ossipee Lake........................... Entire shoreline......... +414 Town of Effingham. Pequawket Pond......................... Entire shoreline within +464 Town of Albany. community. Province Lake.......................... Entire shoreline......... +480 Town of Effingham. Red Hill River......................... At the Moultonborough Bay +506 Town of Moultonborough, confluence. Town of Sandwich. Approximately 1.70 miles +587 upstream of School House Road. Red Hill River Tributary 1............. At the Red Hill River +536 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 0.80 miles +878 upstream of Sheridan Road. Red Hill River Tributary 1 Diversion... At the Red Hill River +536 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. At the Red Hill River +600 Tributary 1 divergence. Rocky Branch........................... Approximately 70 feet +574 Town of Bartlett. upstream of U.S. Route 302 (Crawford Notch Road). [[Page 5743]] Approximately 520 feet +576 upstream of U.S. Route 302 (Crawford Notch Road). Rocky Branch........................... Approximately 0.47 miles +608 Town of Bartlett. upstream of U.S. Route 302 (Crawford Notch Road). Approximately 0.90 miles +656 upstream of U.S. Route 302 (Crawford Notch Road). Saco River............................. Approximately 1,970 feet +756 Town of Hart's Location. upstream of Maine Central Railroad. Approximately 0.85 miles +772 upstream of Maine Central Railroad. Shannon Brook.......................... At the Moultonborough Bay +506 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 1.07 miles +1202 upstream of State Route 171 (Old Mountain Road). Shannon Brook Tributary 1.............. At the Shannon Brook +550 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 400 feet +588 upstream of State Route 109 (Governor Wentworth Highway). Squam Lake............................. Entire shoreline......... +565 Town of Moultonborough, Town of Sandwich. Weed Brook............................. At the Berry Pond +569 Town of Moultonborough, confluence. Town of Sandwich. Approximately 650 feet +701 upstream of State Route 25 (Whittier Highway). Weed Brook Diversion................... At the Weed Brook +569 Town of Moultonborough. Tributary 1 confluence. At the Weed Brook +585 divergence. Weed Brook Tributary 1................. At the Weed Brook +600 Town of Moultonborough. confluence. Approximately 1,700 feet +785 upstream of Bodge Hill Road. Wildcat Brook.......................... Approximately 1,560 feet +1115 Town of Jackson. downstream of Meloon Road. Approximately 120 feet +1176 downstream of Meloon 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 Town of Albany Maps are available for inspection at Town Hall, 1972-A State Route 16, Albany, NH 03818. Town of Bartlett Maps are available for inspection at Bartlett Town Hall, 56 Town Hall Road, Intervale, NH 03845. Town of Effingham Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 68 School Street, Effingham, NH 03882. Town of Hart's Location Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 979 U.S. Route 302, Hart's Location, NH 03812. Town of Jackson Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 54 Main Street, Jackson, NH 03846. Town of Moultonborough Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 6 Holland Street, Moultonborough, NH 03254. Town of Ossipee Maps are available for inspection at Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main Street, Center Ossipee, NH 03814. Town of Sandwich Maps are available for inspection at Sandwich Town Hall, 8 Maple Street, Center Sandwich, NH 03227. Town of Tamworth Maps are available for inspection at theTown Hall, 84 Main Street, Tamworth, NH 03886. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Washington County, Vermont (All Jurisdictions) Docket No.: FEMA-B-1074 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Great Brook No. 1...................... At the confluence with +501 Town of Middlesex. Winooski River. Approximately 140 feet +501 downstream of U.S. Route 2. Gunners Brook.......................... At the downstream side of +596 City of Barre. Brook Street. Approximately 80 feet +616 upstream of Brook Street. Mad River.............................. At the confluence with +454 Town of Moretown. Winooski River. Approximately 950 feet +454 upstream of confluence with Winooski River. Mirror Lake............................ Entire shoreline......... +1047 Town of Calais. [[Page 5744]] North Montpelier Pond.................. Entire shoreline......... +708 Town of Calais, Town of East Montpelier. Stevens Branch......................... At the confluence with +544 Town of Barre, City of Winooski River. Barre, City of Montpelier, Town of Berlin. At county boundary +740 (approximately 2.0 miles upstream of Snowbridge Road). Sunny Brook of Winooski River.......... At the confluence with +510 Town of Middlesex. Winooski River. At downstream side of New +510 England Central Railroad. Thatcher Brook......................... Approximately 225 feet +502 Town of Waterbury. upstream of Stowe Street. Approximately 1,100 feet +503 upstream of Stowe Street. Union Brook............................ At the confluence with +728 Village of Northfield. Dog River. Approximately 60 feet +728 upstream of Water Street. Winooski River......................... At Chittenden County +342 Town of Middlesex, City Boundary (approximately of Montpelier, Town of 13,080 feet downstream Berlin, Town of Duxbury, of Bolton Falls Dam). Town of East Montpelier, Town of Moretown, Town of Waterbury, Village of Waterbury. At downstream side of +595 Green Mountain Power No. 4 Dam. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depth in feet above ground. + North American Vertical Datum. * National Geodetic Vertical Datum. ADDRESSES City of Barre Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 6 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641. City of Montpelier Maps are available for inspection at the Planning, Zoning, and Community Development Department, City Hall, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Town of Barre Maps are available for inspection at the Barre Town Clerk's Office, 149 Websterville Road, Websterville, VT 05678. Town of Berlin Maps are available for inspection at the Town Zoning Office, 108 Shed Road, Berlin, VT 05602. Town of Calais Maps are available for inspection at the Town Clerk's Office, 3120 Pekin Brook Road, East Calais, VT 05650. Town of Duxbury Maps are available for inspection at the Town Office, 5421 Vermont Route 100, Duxbury, VT 05676. Town of East Montpelier Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 40 Kelton Road, East Montpelier, VT 05651. Town of Middlesex Maps are available for inspection at the Town Clerk's Office, 5 Church Street, Middlesex, VT 05602. Town of Moretown Maps are available for inspection at the Town Clerk's Office, 994 Vermont Route 100B, Moretown, VT 05660. Town of Waterbury Maps are available for inspection at the Waterbury Municipal Offices, 51 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676. Village of Northfield Maps are available for inspection at the Zoning Office, 51 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663. Village of Waterbury Maps are available for inspection at the Waterbury Municipal Offices, 51 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') James A. Walke, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2013-01625 Filed 1-25-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P