Federal Register: RULES Flood elevation determinations: [44 CFR Part 65]

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Flood elevation determinations:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: Modified base (1% annual chance) flood elevations are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified elevations will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.

SUMMARY: Various States,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Federal Emergency Management Agency makes the final determinations listed below of the final determinations of modified base flood elevations 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 Associate Director for Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.

The modified base flood elevations are not listed for each community in this notice. However, this rule includes the address of the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified base flood elevation determinations are available for inspection.

The modifications 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 base flood elevations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that the community is required to either 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 elevations, 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 elevations are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in these buildings.

The changes in base flood elevations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.

National Environmental Policy Act

This rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR Part 10, Environmental Consideration. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Associate Director for Mitigation certifies that this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because modified base flood elevations are required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are required to maintain community eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared.

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 12612, Federalism

This rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, dated October 26, 1987. Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform

This rule meets the applicable standards of section 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.

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: PART 65[AMENDED]

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]

2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended as follows:
Dates and name of State and county Location newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community notice was published of community No. Arizona:

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Cochise (FEMA Docket No. B City of Sierra Vista. Nov. 10, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Tom Feb. 15, 2001.................. 040017 7409). 17, 2000, Sierra Hessler, Mayor, City of Vista Herald. Sierra Vista, 1011 North Coranado Drive, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635.

Cochise (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 8, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Mike Feb. 15, 2001.................. 040012 7409). 15, 2000, Arizona Palmer, Chairman, Range News. Cochise County Board of Supervisors, 1415 West Melody Lane, Bisbee, Arizona 85603.

Maricopa (FEMA Docket No. B Town of Buckeye...... Aug. 10, 2000, Aug. The Honorable Dusty Hull, July 19, 2000.................. 040039 7409). 17, 2000, Arizona Mayor, Town of Buckeye, Republic. 100 North Apache Road, Suite A, Buckeye, Arizona 85326.

Maricopa (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Aug. 10, 2000, Aug. The Honorable Andrew July 19, 2000.................. 040037 7409). 17, 2000, Arizona Kunasek, Chairperson, Republic. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, 301 West Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.

Mohave (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 10, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Buster Oct. 23, 2000.................. 040058 7409). 17, 2000, Kingman Johnson, Chairman, Daily Miner. Mohave County Board of Supervisors, 809 East Beale Street, Kingman, Arizona 864015924.

Pima (FEMA Docket No. B7409). City of Tucson....... Oct. 12, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Robert Sept. 25, 2000................. 040076 19, 2000, Tucson Walkup, Mayor, City of Citizen. Tucson, P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, Arizona 85726.

Pima (FEMA Docket No. B7409). City of Tucson....... Dec. 1, 2000, Dec. The Honorable Robert Nov. 8, 2000................... 040076 8, 2000, Arizona Walkup, Mayor, City of Daily Star. Tucson, P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, Arizona 85726.

Pima (FEMA Docket No. B7409). City of Tucson....... Dec. 22, 2000, Dec. The Honorable Robert E. Mar. 29, 2001.................. 040076 29, 2001, Arizona Walkup, Mayor, City of Daily Star. Tucson, P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, Arizona 85726.

Pima (FEMA Docket No. B7409). Unincorporated Areas. Oct. 12, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Sharon Sept. 25, 2000................. 040073 19, 2000, Arizona Bronson, Chairperson, Daily Star. Pima County Board of Supervisors, 130 West Congress, 11th Floor, Tucson, Arizona 85701. California:

Lake (FEMA Docket No. B7409). Unincorporated Areas. Apr. 18, 2000, Apr. The Honorable D.W. Mar. 13, 2000.................. 060090 25, 2000, Lake Merriman, Chairman, Lake County RecordBee. County Board of Supervisors, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, California 95453.

Los Angeles (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Mar. 16, 2000, Mar. The Honorable Don Knabe, Feb. 25, 2000.................. 065043 7409). 23, 2000, Chairman, Los Angeles Metropolitan News County Board of Enterprise. Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Suite 821, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Mendocino (FEMA Docket No. B City of Ukiah........ Dec. 1, 2000, Dec. The Honorable Jim Mastin, Nov. 14, 2000.................. 060186 7409). 8, 2000, Ukiah Mayor, City of Ukiah, Daily Journal. 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California 95482.

Santa Clara (FEMA Docket No. B City of Milpitas..... Dec. 14, 2000, Dec. The Honorable Henry Nov. 27, 2000.................. 060344 7409). 21, 2000, Milpitas Manayan, Mayor, City of Post. Milpitas, 455 East Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, California 95035.

Sonoma (FEMA Docket No. B City of Petaluma..... Sept. 27, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Clark Sept. 7, 2000.................. 060379 7409). 4, 2000, Petaluma Thompson, Mayor, City of ArgusCourier. Petaluma, P.O. Box 61, Petaluma, California 949530061.

Sonoma (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Sept. 27, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Mike Sept. 7, 2000.................. 060375 7409). 4, 2000, Press Reiley, Chairman, Sonoma Democrat. County Board of Supervisors, 75 Administration Drive, Room 100A, Santa Rosa, California 95403. [[Page 21101]]

Tehama (FEMA Docket No. B City of Red Bluff.... Nov. 22, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Larry Feb. 27, 2001.................. 065053 7409). 29, 2000, Red Bluff Stevens, Mayor, City of Daily News. Red Bluff, 555 Washington Street, Red Bluff, California 96080.

Tehama (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 22, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Rick Feb. 27, 2001.................. 065064 7409). 29, 2000, Red Bluff Robinson, Chief Daily News. Administrator, Tehama County Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 927, Red Bluff, California 96080. Colorado:

Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 29, 2000, Dec. The Honorable John Nov. 3, 2000................... 080011 7409). 6, 2000, Denver Brackney, Chairman, Post. Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80166.

Mesa (FEMA Docket No. B7409). City of Grand Nov. 3, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Gene Feb. 8, 2001................... 080117 Junction. 10, 2000, The Daily Kinsey, Mayor, City of Sentinel. Grand Junction, 250 North Fifth Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501.

Weld (FEMA Docket No. B7409). Unincorporated Areas. Oct. 19, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Barbara J. Jan. 24, 2001.................. 080266 26, 2000, Windsor Kirkmeyer, Chairperson, Beacon. Weld County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 806320758.

Weld (FEMA Docket No. B7409). Town of Windsor...... Oct. 19, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Wayne Jan. 24, 2001.................. 080264 26, 2000, Windsor Miller, Mayor, Town of Beacon. Windsor, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor, Colorado 80550. Idaho:............................

Ada (FEMA Docket No. B7409).. Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 3, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Roger Feb. 8, 2001................... 160001 10, 2000, Idaho Simmons, Chairperson, Statesman. Ada County Board of Commissioners, 650 West Main Street, Boise, Idaho 83702. Louisiana:........................

St. Landry Parish (FEMA Docket Unincorporated Areas. Apr. 21, 2000, Apr. The Honorable Howard Mar. 9, 2000................... 220165 No. B7409). 28, 2000, The Daily Austin, St. Landry World. Parish President, P.O. Box 551, Opelousas, Louisiana 70571. Missouri:.........................

St. Charles (FEMA Docket No. B City of St. Peters... Aug. 11, 2000, Aug. The Honorable Thomas July 20, 2000.................. 290319 7409). 18, 2000, St. Brown, Mayor, City of Peters Journal. St. Peters, One St. Peters Centre Boulevard, St. Peters, Missouri 63376. Oklahoma:

Rogers (FEMA Docket No. B City of Owasso....... Sept. 28, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Mark Sept. 8, 2000.................. 400210 7409). 5, 2000, Owasso Wilken, Mayor, City of Reporter. Owasso, P.O. Box 180, Owasso, Oklahoma 74055 0180.

Tulsa (FEMA Docket No. B7409) City of Bixby........ May 29, 2000, June The Honorable Joe Sept. 4, 2000.................. 400207 5, 2000, Tulsa Williams, Mayor, City of World. Bixby, 116 West Needles Avenue, Bixby, Oklahoma 74008.

Tulsa (FEMA Docket No. B7409) City of Broken Arrow. Oct. 24, 2000, Oct. The Honorable James Oct. 5, 2000................... 400236 31, 2000, Broken Reynolds, Mayor, City of Arrow Daily Ledger. Broken Arrow, P.O. Box 610, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74013.

Tulsa (FEMA Docket No. B7409) City of Jenks........ May 29, 2000, June The Honorable Mike Sept. 4, 2000.................. 400209 5, 2000, Tulsa Tinker, Mayor, City of World. Jenks, P.O. Box 2007, Jenks, Oklahoma 74037 2007.

Tulsa (FEMA Docket No. B7409) Unincorporated Areas. May 29, 2000, June The Honorable John Selph, Sept. 4, 2000.................. 400462 5, 2000, Tulsa Chairman, Tulsa County World. Board of Commissioners, 500 South Denver Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103. Oregon:

Clackamas (FEMA Docket No. B Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 24, 2000, Dec. The Honorable Bill Mar. 1, 2001................... 415588 7409). 1, 2000, The Kennemer, Chairman, Oregonian. Clackamas County, Board of Commissioners, 906 Main Street, Oregon City, Oregon 97045. [[Page 21102]]

Lincoln (FEMA Docket No. B City of Newport...... Aug. 25, 2000, Sept. The Honorable Mark Jones, Aug. 11, 2000.................. 410131 7409). 1, 2000, Newport Mayor, City of Newport, NewsTimes. 1801 North Coast Highway, Newport, Oregon 97365. Texas:

Bexar (FEMA Docket No. B7409) City of San Antonio.. Dec. 7, 2000, Dec. The Honorable Howard W. Nov. 15, 2000.................. 480045 14, 2000, San Peak, Mayor, City of San Antonio Express Antonio, P.O. Box News. 839966, San Antonio, Texas 782833966.

Collin (FEMA Docket No. B City of Plano........ Nov. 17, 2000, Nov. The Honorable Jeran Nov. 2, 2000................... 480140 7409). 24, 2000, Plano Akers, Mayor, City of Star Courier. Plano, P.O. Box 860358, Plano, Texas 750860358.

Dallas (FEMA Docket No. B City of Carrollton... Sept. 29, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Mark Jan. 4, 2001................... 480167 7409). 6, 2000, Metrocrest Stokes, Mayor, City of News. Carrollton, P.O. Box 110535, Carrollton, Texas 750110535.

Fort Bend (FEMA Docket No. B City of Katy......... Mar. 15, 2000, Mar. The Honorable Hank Jan. 31, 2000.................. 480301 7409). 22, 2000, Katy Schmidt, Jr., Mayor, Times. City of Katy, 910 Avenue C, Katy, Texas 77493.

Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. B City of Forest Hill.. Oct. 23, 2000, Oct. The Honorable Malinda Oct. 3, 2000................... 480595 7409). 27, 2000, Miller, Mayor, City of Commercial Recorder. Forest Hill, 6800 Forest Hill Drive, Forest Hill, Texas 76140.

Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. B City of North May 25, 2000, June The Honorable Charles May 3, 2000.................... 480607 7409). Richland Hills. 1, 2000, Star Scoma, Mayor, City of Telegram. North Richland Hills, P.O. Box 820609, North Richland Hills, Texas 761820609.

Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. B City of North June 20, 2000, June The Honorable Charles May 24, 2000................... 480607 7409). Richland Hills. 27, 2000, Star Scoma, Mayor, City of Telegram. North Richland Hills, P.O. Box 820609, North Richland Hills, Texas 761820609. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood Insurance'')

Dated: April 18, 2001.
Margaret E. Lawless,
Acting Executive Associate Director for Mitigation.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Matthew B. Miller, P.E., Chief, Hazards Study Branch, Mitigation Directorate, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 6463461, or (email) matt.miller@fema.gov.