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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

Docket ID: [Docket No. FEMA-B-7434]

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 below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps 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 Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, 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 (1percentannualchance) 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 on knowledge of changed conditions or 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 Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration 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 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:
Date and name of State and county Location and case No. newspaper where Chief executive officer of Effective date of Community notice was published community modification Arizona:

Coconino...................... City of Flagstaff (00 Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Joseph C. Jan. 4, 2001................. 040020 09745P). 14, 2002, Arizona Donaldson, Mayor, City of Daily Sun. Flagstaff, 211 West Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001.

Maricopa...................... Town of Cave Creek Oct. 31, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Vincent Feb. 15, 2001................ 040129 (0009495P). 7, 2002, Arizona Francia, Mayor, Town of Business Gazette. Cave Creek, Town Hall, 37622 North Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, 85331. [[Page 6645]]

Maricopa...................... City of Chandler (01 Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Boyd Dunn, Dec. 13, 2000................ 040040 09006P). 14, 2002, Arizona Mayor, City of Chandler, Republic. 55 North Arizona Place, Suite 3014, Chandler, Arizona 85225.

Maricopa...................... City of Goodyear (00 Nov. 6, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Bill Arnold, Feb. 15, 2001................ 040046 09975P). 13, 2002, West Mayor, City of Goodyear, Valley View. 190 North Litchfield, Goodyear, Arizona 85338.

Maricopa...................... City of Phoenix (00 Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Skip Rimsza, Feb. 15, 2001................ 040051 09495P). 14, 2002, Arizona Mayor, City of Phoenix, Business Gazette. 200 West Washington, 11th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 850031611.

Maricopa...................... Unincorporated Areas Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Don Stapley, Feb. 15, 2001................ 040037 (0009495P). 14, 2002, Arizona Chairman, Maricopa Business Gazette. County, Board of Supervisors, 301 West Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003. California

Monterey...................... Unincorporated Areas Dec. 12, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Dave Potter, Mar. 20, 2003................ 060195 (0209869P). 19, 2002, Chairman, Monterey County Californian. Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 180 , Salinas, California 93902.

Sacramento.................... Unincorporated Areas Oct. 17, 2002, Oct. The Honorable Roger Jan. 23, 2003................ 060262 (02091169P). 24, 2002, Daily Niello, Chairman, Recorder. Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, 700 H Street, Room 2450, Sacramento, California 95814.

San Diego..................... City of San Diego (02 Dec. 4, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Richard M. Nov. 22, 2002................ 060295 091472X). 11, 2002, San Diego Murphy, Mayor, City of Union Tribune. San Diego, 202 C Street, 11th Floor, San Diego, California 92101.

Santa Clara................... Town of Los Gatos (01 Oct. 16, 2002, Oct. Mr. John Curtis, P.E. Jan. 22, 2003................ 060343 09159P). 23, 2002, Los Gatos Director of Parks and WeeklyTimes. Public Works, Town of Los Gatos, P.O. Box 949, Los Gatos, California 95031.

Santa Clara................... Unincorporated Areas Oct. 16, 2002, Oct. The Honorable Donald F. Jan. 22, 2003................ 060337 (0109159P). 23, 2002, Los Gatos Gage, Chairman, Santa WeeklyTimes. Clara County Board of Supervisors, East Wing, 10th Floor, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California 95110.

Ventura....................... City of Camarillo (02 Oct. 24, 2002, Oct. The Honorable Jan Jan. 30, 2003................ 065020 09583P). 31, 2002, Ventura McDonald, Mayor, City of County Star. Camarillo, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, California 93010.

Ventura....................... City of Simi Valley Nov. 14, 2002, Nov. The Honorable William Nov. 6, 2002................. 060421 (03090051X). 24, 2002, Ventura Davis, Mayor, City of County Star. Simi Valley, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, California 93063.

Ventura....................... Unincorporated Areas Oct. 31, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Frank Feb. 6, 2003................. 060413 (02091213P). 7, 2002, Fillmore Schillo, Chairman, Gazette. Ventura County Board of Supervisors, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, California 93009. Colorado:

Adams......................... City of Commerce City Oct. 24, 2002, Oct. The Honorable E.E. Jan. 30, 2003................ 080006 (0208283P). 31, 2002, Denver ``Casey'' Hayes, Mayor, Post. City of Commerce City, 5291 East 60th Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.

Adams......................... City of Thornton (02 Oct. 24, 2002, Oct. The Honorable Noel Busck, Jan. 30, 2003................ 080007 08283P). 31, 2002, Denver Mayor, City of Thornton, Post. 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229.

Adams......................... Unincorporated Areas Oct. 24, 2002, Oct. The Honorable Martin Jan. 30, 2003................ 080001 (0208283P). 31, 2002, Denver Flaum, Chairman, Adams Post. County Board of Commissioners, 450 South Fourth Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601.

Adams, Boulder, Jefferson, City of Broomfield Nov. 20, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Karen Feb. 26, 2003................ 085073 Weld. (0208156P). 27, 2002, Denver Stuart, Mayor, City and Post. County of Broomfield, One Des Combes Drive, Broomfield, Colorado 80020.

Boulder....................... City of Boulder (02 Nov. 21, 2002, Nov. The Honorable William R. Feb. 27, 2003................ 080024 08340P). 28, 2002, Denver Toor, Mayor, City of Post. Boulder, 1777 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80306. [[Page 6646]]

Douglas....................... Town of Parker (0208 Oct. 10, 2002, Oct. The Honorable Gary Jan. 16, 2003................ 080310 171P). 17, 2002, Denver Lasater, Mayor, Town of Post. Parker, 20120 East Main Street, Parker, Colorado 80138.

Douglas....................... Unincorporated Areas Oct. 10, 2002, Oct. The Honorable James R. Jan. 16, 2003................ 080049 (0208171P). 17, 2002, Denver Sullivan, Chairman, Post. Douglas County Board of Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Garfield...................... City of Rifle (0208 Dec. 26, 2002, Jan. The Honorable Keith Dec. 4, 2002................. 085078 123P). 2, 2003, Citizen Lambert, Mayor, City of Telegram. Rifle, 202 Railroad Avenue, Rifle, Colorado 81650.

Larimer....................... City of Fort Collins Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Ray May 30, 2001................. 080102 (0108092P). 14, 2002, Fort Martinez, Mayor, City of Collins Coloradoan. Fort Collins, P.O. Box 580, Fort Collins, Colorado 805220580. Hawaii.

Hawaii........................ Hawaii County (9909 Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Harry Kim, Aug. 15, 2000................ 155166 680P). 14, 2002, Hawaii Mayor, Hawaii County, 25 Tribune Herald. Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.

Honolulu...................... City and County of Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Jeremy Feb. 1, 2001................. 150001 Honolulu (0009 14, 2002, Honolulu Harris, Mayor, City and 244P). Star Bulletin. County of Honolulu, 530 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Missouri:.........................

Clay.......................... Unincorporated Areas Jan. 2, 2003, Jan. 9, The Honorable Thomas Apr. 24, 2003................ 290086 (03070112P). 2003, Kearney Brandon, Presiding Courier. Commissioner, Clay County, Clay County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Liberty, Missouri 64068. Montana:..........................

Gallatin...................... City of Bozeman (00 Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Steven Dec. 20, 2000................ 300028 08367P). 14, 2002, Bozeman Kirchhoff, Mayor, City of Daily Chronicle. Bozeman, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana 59771 1230. Texas:............................

Bexar......................... City of San Antonio Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Ed Garza, Apr. 2, 2001................. 480045 (0006862P). 14, 2002, San Mayor, City of San Antonio Express News. Antonio, P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, Texas 78283 3966. Utah:.............................

Washington.................... City of St. George Dec. 19, 2002, Dec The Honorable Daniel Mar. 27, 2003................ 490177 (0208101P). 26, 2002, Spectrum. McArthur, Mayor, City of St. George, 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah 84770. Washington:.......................

Spokane....................... Unincorporated Areas Nov. 21, 2002, Nov. Ms. Francine Boxer, Chief Mar. 25, 2003................ 530174 (0210614P). 28, 2002, Spokesman Executive Officer, Review. Spokane County, 1116 West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99260. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood Insurance'')

Dated: January 28, 2003.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. [FR Doc. 033184 Filed 2703; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Michael M. Grimm, Acting Chief, Hazards Study Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 6462878, or (email) Michael.Grimm@fema.gov.