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

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

Docket ID: [Docket No. FEMA-D-7521]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Flood elevation determinations:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Interim rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

DATES: These modified base flood elevations are currently in effect on the dates listed in the table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) (FIRMs) in effect prior to this determination for each listed community.
From the date of the second publication of these changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has ninety (90) days in which to request through the community that the Acting Executive Associate Director reconsider the changes. The modified elevations may be changed during the 90day period.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the base (1% annual chance) flood elevations is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates will be calculated from the modified base flood elevations for new buildings and their contents.

SUMMARY: Various States,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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

Any request for reconsideration must be based upon knowledge of changed conditions, or upon new scientific or technical data.

The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 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.

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 Acting Executive Associate Director, Mitigation Directorate, 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 National Flood Insurance Program. No regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared.

Regulatory Classification

This interim 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 newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of State and county Location notice was of community modification Community No. published Alabama: Autauga, Elmore, City of Montgomery January 15, 2002, The Honorable Bobby N. Apr. 23, 2002................ 010174 D Lowndes, & Montgomery. January 22, 2002, Bright, Mayor of the The Montgomery City of Montgomery, Advertiser. P.O. Box 1111, Montgomery, Alabama 361011111. [[Page 11050]]
Connecticut: Fairfield......... Town of Greenwich. February 11, 2002, Mr. Richard Feb. 4, 2002................. 090008 C February 18, Bergstresser, First 2002, Greenwich Selectman for the Town Times. of Greenwich, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. Florida:

Manatee.................... Unincorporated January 15, 2002, Mr. Ernie Padgett, Jan. 7, 2002................. 120153 E Areas. January 21, 2002, County Administrator, Sarasota Herald 1112 Manatee Avenue Tribune. West, P.O. Box 1000, Bradenton, Florida 34206.

Orange..................... Unincorporated January 16, 2002, Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, Apr. 24, 2002................ 120179 D Areas. January 23, 2002, P.E., Orange County The Orlando Stormwater Management Sentinel. Department, 4200 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32839 9205.

Osceola.................... Unincorporated December 14, 2001, Mr. Robert Fernandez, Dec. 7, 2001................. 120189 D Areas. December 21, Osceola County 2001, Osceola Manager, 1 Courthouse Sentinel. Square, Suite 4700, Kissimmee, Florida 347415488.

Santa Rosa................. Unincorporated December 4, 2001, Mr. Hunter Walker, Nov. 27, 2001................ 120274 D&E Areas. December 11, Santa Rosa County 2001, The Administrator, 6495 Pensacola News Caroline Street, Suite Journal. D, Milton, Florida 325704592.

Sarasota................... City of Sarasota.. December 5, 2001, The Honorable Carolyn Nov. 28, 2001................ 125150 E December 12, Mason, Mayor of the 2001, Sarasota City of Sarasota, P.O. Herald Tribute. Box 1058, Sarasota, Florida 34230.

Pinellas................... City of St. November 14, 2001, The Honorable Rick Nov. 7, 2001................. 125148 E Petersburg. November 21, Baker, Mayor of the 2001, St. City of St. Petersburg Times. Petersburg, P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, Florida 337312842.

Leon....................... City of January 16, 2002, The Honorable Scott Apr. 24, 2002................ 120144 D Tallahassee. January 23, 2002, Maddox, Mayor of the Tallahassee City of Tallahassee, Democrat. City Hall, 300 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 323011731. Georgia:

Fulton..................... City of Alpharetta October 11, 2001, The Honorable Charles Jan. 17, 2001................ 130084 D October 18, 2001, E. Martin, Jr., Mayor The Review & News. of the City of Alpharetta, City Hall, 2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004.

Columbia................... Unincorporated October 25, 2001, Mr. Barry Fleming, Oct. 18, 2001................ 130059 D Areas. November 1, 2001, Chairman of the The Augusta Columbia County, Board Chronicle. of Commissioners, 630 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, Georgia 30809.

Columbia................... Unincorporated November 8, 2001, Mr. Barry Flemming, Nov. 1, 2001................. 130054 D Areas. November 15, Chairman of the Board, 2001, The Augusta 630 Ronald Reagan Chronicle. Drive, Evans, Georgia 30809.

Fulton..................... Unincorporated October 25, 2001, Mr. Thomas Andrews, Jan. 31, 2002................ 135160 D Areas. November 8, 2001, Fulton County Manager, The Atlanta Daily 141 Pryor Street S.W., World. Fulton County Government Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

Gwinnett................... Unincorporated November 8, 2001, Mr. Wayne Hill, Nov. 1, 2001................. 130054 D Areas. November 15, Chairman of the 2001, Gwinnett Gwinnett County Board Daily Post. of Commissioners, Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30045.

Harris..................... Unincorporated January 2, 2002, Ms. Carol Silva, Harris Dec. 26, 2001................ 130338 D Areas. January 9, 2002, County Manager, P.O. Harris County Box 365, Hamilton, Journal. Georgia 31811.

Worth...................... Unincorporated October 24, 2001, Mr. Dan Miller, Nov. 16, 2001................ 130196 B Areas. Sylvester Local Chairman of the Worth News. County Board of Commissioners, 201 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Sylvester, Georgia 31791. [[Page 11051]]

Cook....................... Village of November 2, 2001, The Honorable Arlene J. Feb. 8, 2002................. 170056 F Arlington Heights. November 9, 2001, Mulder, Mayor of the Daily Herald. Village of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 South Arlington Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005.

Cook....................... Unincorporated January 25, 2002, Mr. John H. Sroger, Feb. 24, 2002................ 170054 F Areas. The Daily Jr., President, Cook Southtown. County Board of Commissioners, 118 North Clark Street, Room 537, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Cook....................... Village of Willows January 25, 2002, The Honorable Terrence Feb. 24, 2002................ 170174 F Springs. The Daily Carr, Mayor of the Southtown. Village of Willows Springs, 8156 South Archer Avenue, Willows Springs, Illinois 60480. Indiana:

Marion..................... City of The Indianapolis The Honorable Bart Mar. 7, 2002................. 180159 E Indianapolis. Star, February 5, Peterson, Mayor of the 2002. City of Indianapolis, City/County Building, Suite 2501, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

DeKalb..................... Unincorporated The Evening Star, Ms. Connie Miles, Mar. 7, 2002................. 180044 B Areas. February 26, 2002. President of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, 100 South Main Street, Auburn, Indiana 46706.

Noble...................... Unincorporated The SunNews, Mr. Mark Pankap, May 14, 2002................. 180183 A&B Areas. February 5, 2002, President of the Noble February 12, 2002. County Board of Commissioners, Noble County Courthouse, 101 North Orange Street, Albion, Indiana 46701.

Steuben.................... Unincorporated Herald Republican, Mr. Dale Hughes, Mar. 7, 2002................. 180243 B Areas. February 5, 2002. Chairman of the Steuben County Board of Commissioners, Steuben County Community Center, 317 South Wayne Street, Suite 2J, Angola, Indiana 46703. Kentucky: Jefferson............ Unincorporated January 3, 2002, The Honorable Rebecca Apr. 11, 2001................ 210120 D Areas. January 10, 2002, Jackson, Jefferson CourierJournal. County Judge Executive, Jefferson County Courthouse, 527 West Jefferson Street, Suite 400, Louisville, Kentucky 40202. Maine: Cumberland.............. Town of November 30, 2001, Mr. Ronald W. Owens, Nov. 19, 2001................ 230052 D Scarborough. December 7, 2001, Manager of the Town of Portland Press Scarborough, P.O. Box Herald. 360, Scarborough, Maine 040700360. Maryland: Frederick............ City of Frederick. November 19, 2001, The Honorable James Nov. 1, 2001................. 240030 B November 26, Grimes, Mayor of the 2001, Frederick City of Frederick, 101 News Post. North Court Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Mississippi: Forrest and Lamar. City of January 24, 2002, The Honorable J. Ed Jan. 16, 2002................ 280053 D Hattiesburg. January 30, 2002, Morgan, Mayor of the Hattiesburg City of Hattiesburg, American. P.O. Box 1898, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39403. Massachusetts: Plymouth........ Town of Hanover... December 12, 2001, Office of the Chairman Mar. 13, 2002................ 250266 D December 19, of the Board of 2001, Hanover Selectmen, Town Hall, Mariner. 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, Massachusetts 02339. New York: Queensbury........... Town of Queensbury February 13, 2002, Mr. Dennis Brower, Aug. 6, 2002................. 360879 B February 20, Supervisor for the 2002, The Post Town of Queensbury, Star. 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, New York 12804. North Carolina:

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Wake....................... Town of Cary...... November 23, 2001, The Honorable Glenn D. July 26, 2001................ 370238 D November 30, Lang, Mayor of the 2001, The News Town of Cary, 318 and Observer. North Academy Street, P.O. Box 8005, Cary, North Carolina 27512.

Nash and Edgecomb.......... City of Rocky January 25, 2002, Mr. Stephen W. Raper, May 3, 2002.................. 370092 D Mount. February 1, 2002, Rocky Mount City Rocky Mount Manager, P.O. Box Telegram. 1180, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27802 1180. Pennsylvania:

Dauphin.................... Township of East November 30, 2001, Mr. George Rish, Nov. 14, 2001................ 420377 B Hanover. December 7, 2001, Chairman, Township of Patriot News. East Hanover Board of Supervisors, 80848 Jonestown Road, Grantville, Pennsylvania 17028.

Carbon..................... Township of Lower December 28, 2001, Mr. Glen Hahn, Apr. 5, 2002................. 421455 A Towamensing. January 4, 2002, Chairman, Township of Times News. Lower Towamensing Board of Supervisors, 595 Hahns Dairy Road, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18701.

Carbon..................... Borough of December 28, 2001, Mr. John Vignone, Apr 5, 2002.................. 420253 Palmerton. January 4, 2002, Borough of Palmerton Times News. Council President, 443 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18701.

Dauphin.................... Township of December 7, 2001, Mr. Gregory J. Ricci, Mar. 15, 2002................ 420398 B Swatara. December 14, President of the 2001, Patriot Township of Swatara News. Board of Commissioners, 599 Eisenhower Boulevard, Swatara, Pennsylvania 171112397. South Carolina:

Richland................... Unincorporated December 26, 2001, Mr. T. Cary McSwain, Dec. 19, 2001................ 450170 D Areas. January 2, 2002, Richland County The State Administrator, P.O. Newspaper. Box 192, 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29202.

Richland................... Unincorporated December 17, 2001, Mr. T. Cary McSwain, Dec. 10, 2001................ 450170 D Areas. December 24, Richland County 2001, The State Administrator, P.O. Newspaper. Box 192, 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29202. Tennessee:

Williamson................. City of Brentwood. November 23, 2001, The Honorable Joseph Nov. 16, 2001................ 470205 D November 30, Reagan, Mayor of the 2001, The Review City of Brentwood, Appeal. 5211 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37024.

Shelby..................... City of October 18, 2001, The Honorable Linda Jan. 31, 2002................ 470263 D Collierville. October 25, 2001, Kerley, Mayor of the The Collierville Town of Collierville, Herald. 101 Walnut Street, Collierville, Tennessee 380172671.

Sumner and Davidson........ City of December 27, 2001, The Honorable Bobby T. Apr. 4, 2002................. 470287 D Goodlettsville. January 3, 2002, Jones, Mayor of the The Tennessean. City of Goodlettsville, City Hall, 105 South Main Street, Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072.

McNairy.................... Unincorporated January 16, 2002, Mr. Mike Smith, McNairy Apr. 24, 2002................ 470127 C Areas. January 23, 2002, County Executive, Independent McNairy County Appeal. Courthouse, 170 West Court Avenue, Selmer, Tennessee 38375.

Shelby..................... Unincorporated Janaury 18, 2002, The Honorable Tim Rout, Apr. 24, 2002................ 470214 D Areas. January 25, 2002, Mayor of Shelby Daily News. County, 160 N. Main Street, Suite 850, Memphis, Tennessee 38103. Virginia: Prince William....... Unincorporated February 7, 2002, Mr. Craig Gerhart, May 16, 2002................. 510119 D Areas. February 14, Prince William County 2002, Potomac Executive, 1 County News. Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia 22192. [[Page 11053]]
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood Insurance.'')

Dated: March 5, 2002.
Robert F. Shea,
Acting Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. [FR Doc. 025835 Filed 31102; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 671801P

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Matthew B. Miller, P.E., Chief, Hazards Study Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 6463461, or (email) matt.miller@fema.gov.