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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

Docket ID: [Docket No. FEMA-B-7717]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Flood elevation determinations:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Interim rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in effect prior to this determination for the listed communities.

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 Mitigation Assistant Administrator of FEMA reconsider the changes. The modified BFEs may be changed during the 90day period.

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

SUMMARY: Various States,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this interim rule. However, the address of the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFE

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 BFEs 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 BFEs, 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 the other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.

National Environmental Policy Act. This interim 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 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 13132, Federalism. This interim rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132, Federalism.

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This interim rule meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

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 newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community No. No. notice was published of community Alabama:

Elmore....................... Unincorporated areas March 21, 2007; The Honorable Joe Faulk, June 27, 2007................. 010406 of Elmore County March 28, 2007; The Chairman, Elmore County (07040063P). Wetumpka Herald. Board of Commissioners 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

Houston...................... City of Ashford (07 March 15, 2007; The Honorable Bryan February 26, 2007............. 010099 041348P). March 22, 2007; The Alloway, Mayor, City of Dothan Eagle. Ashford, P.O. Box 428, Ashford, AL 36312. Arizona:

Coconino..................... City of Williams (07 February 22, 2007; The Honorable Ken Edes, May 31, 2007.................. 040027 090126P). March 1, 2007; Mayor, City of Williams, Arizona Daily Sun. 113 South First Street, Williams, AZ 86046.

Coconino..................... Unincorporated areas February 22, 2007; The Honorable Matt Ryan, May 31, 2007.................. 040019 of Coconino County March 1, 2007; Chairman, Coconino (07090126P). Arizona Daily Sun. County Board of Supervisors, 219 East Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. [[Page 31464]]

Maricopa..................... Town of Buckeye (07 March 22, 2007; The Honorable Bobby June 28, 2007................. 040039 090135P). March 29, 2007; Bryant, Mayor, Town of Arizona Business Buckeye, 100 North Gazette. Apache Road, Suite A, Goodyear, AZ 85326.

Maricopa..................... City of Peoria (07 March 29, 2007; The Honorable John C. March 9, 2007................. 040050 090452P). April 5, 2007; Keegan, Mayor, City of Arizona Business Peoria, City of Peoria Gazette. Municipal Complex, 8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ 85345.

Maricopa..................... Unincorporated areas March 22, 2007; The Honorable Max Wilson, June 28, 2007................. 040037 of Maricopa County March 29, 2007; Chairman, Maricopa (07090135P). Arizona Business County Board of Gazette. Supervisors, 301 West Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Mohave....................... City of Bullhead April 6, 2007; April The Honorable Norm Hicks, July 11, 2007................. 040125 City (0609B164P). 13, 2007; Bullhead Mayor, City of Bullhead City Bee. City, 1255 Marina Boulevard, Bullhead City, AZ 86442.

Pima......................... Town of Oro Valley April 5, 2007; April The Honorable Paul H. March 21, 2007................ 040109 (07090603P). 12, 2007; The Daily Loomis, Town of Oro Territorial. Valley, 11000 North La Canada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737.

Yavapai...................... City of Chino Valley March 15, 2007; The Honorable Karen Fann, February 27, 2007............. 040094 (07090415P). March 22, 2007; Mayor, Town of Chino Prescott Daily Valley, P.O. Box 406, Courier. Chino Valley, AZ 86323. Arkansas:

Benton....................... City of Bentonville March 22, 2007; The Honorable Bob June 28, 2007................. 050012 (0606B031P). March 29, 2007; McCaslin, Mayor, City of Benton County Daily Bentonville, City Hall, Record. 117 West Central, Bentonville, AR 72712.

Benton....................... City of Springdale March 22, 2007; The Honorable Jerre M. June 28, 2007................. 050219 (0606BI15P). March 29, 2007; Van Hoose, Mayor, City Benton County Daily of Springdale, 201 Record. Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764.

Benton....................... Unincorporated areas March 22, 2007; The Honorable Gary D. June 28, 2007................. 050419 of Benton County March 29, 2007; Black, Benton County (0606BI15P). Benton County Daily Judge, 215 East Central Record. Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712. California:

Riverside.................... City of Corona (06 February 15, 2007; The Honorable Eugene January 30, 2007.............. 060250 09BB68P). February 22, 2007; Montenez, Mayor, City of The Press Corona, 400 South Enterprise. Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA 92882.

Riverside.................... Unincorporated areas January 11, 2007; The Honorable Bob Buster, April 19, 2007................ 060245 of Riverside County January 18, 2007; Chairman, Riverside (0609BD43P). The Press County, Board of Enterprise. Supervisors, 4080 Lemon Street, Fifth Floor, Riverside, CA 92501.

San Diego.................... City of San Marcos March 8, 2007; March The Honorable James February 23, 2007............. 060296 (0609BE72P). 15, 2007; San Diego Desmond, Mayor, City of Transcript. San Marcos, One Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Shasta....................... City of Redding (05 March 22, 2007; The Honorable Ken Murray, June 28, 2007................. 060360 090728P). March 29, 2007; Mayor, City of Redding, Record Searchlight. 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001.

Shasta....................... Unincorporated areas March 22, 2007; The Honorable Trish June 28, 2007................. 060358 of Shasta County March 29, 2007; Clarke, Chairman, Shasta (05090728P). Record Searchlight. County Board of Supervisors, 1450 Court Street, Redding, CA 96001. Florida:

Lake......................... Unincorporated areas March 16, 2007; The Honorable Welton G. June 22, 2007................. 120421 of Lake County (07 March 23, 2007; The Cadwell, Chairman, Lake 040194P). Daily Commerical. County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778 7800.

MiamiDade................... City of Miami (0704 February 22, 2007; The Honorable Manuel A. February 7, 2007.............. 120650 1922P). March 1, 2007; Diaz, Mayor, City of Miami New Times. Miami, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.

Polk......................... City of Lakeland (06 March 19, 2007; The Honorable Ralph L. February 26, 2007............. 120267 04C505P). March 26, 2007; The Fletcher, Mayor, City of Polk County Lakeland, 228 South Democrat. Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801.

Polk......................... Unincorporated areas March 19, 2007; Mr. Michael Herr, County February 28, 2007............. 120261 of Polk County (07 March 26, 2007; The Manager, Polk County, 041702P). Polk County P.O. Box 9005, Drawer Democrat. BC01, Bartow, FL 33831. Georgia:

Columbia..................... Unincorporated areas March 21, 2007; The Honorable Ron C. June 27, 2007................. 130059 of Columbia County March 28, 2007; Cross, Chairman, (07041276P). Columbia County Columbia County Board of NewsTimes. Commissioners, P.O. Box 498, Evans, GA 30809.

Gwinnett..................... City of Duluth (06 March 22, 2007; The Honorable Shirley February 28, 2007............. 130098 04BO22P). March 29, 2007; FanningLasseter, Mayor, Gwinnett Daily Post. City of Duluth, 3578 West Lawrenceville Street, Duluth, GA 30096.

Jackson...................... Unincorporated areas March 21, 2007; The Honorable Pat Bell, June 27, 2007................. 130345 of Jackson County March 28, 2007; The Chairman, Jackson County (0604BY83P). Jackson Herald. Board of Commissioners, 67 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Lamar........................ City of Barnesville January 16, 2007; The Honorable Dewaine T. April 24, 2007................ 130207 (0604BZ31P). January 23, 2007; Bell, Mayor, City of The HeraldGazette. Barnesville, 109 Forsyth Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. [[Page 31465]]
Idaho: Blaine.................... Unincorporated areas March 21, 2007; The Honorable Tom Bowman, March 27, 2007................ 165167 of Blaine County March 28, 2007; Chairman, Blaine County (0610B204P). Wood River Journal. Board of Commissioners, 206 First Avenue South, Hailey, ID 83333. Illinois:

Peoria....................... City of Peoria (06 March 22, 2007; The Honorable Jim Ardis, February 28, 2007............. 17053677 05BA71P). March 29, 2007; Mayor, City of Peoria, Peoria Journal Star. 6141 North Evergreen Circle, Peoria, IL 61614.

Peoria....................... Unincorporated areas March 22, 2007; The Honorable David February 28, 2007............. 170533 of Peoria County March 29, 2007; Williams, Chairman, (0605BA71P). Peoria Journal Star. Peoria County Board, County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Iowa:

Bremer....................... City of Denver (06 February 22, 2007; The Honorable Mike May 31, 2007.................. 190026 07B991P). March 1, 2007; The Isaacson, Mayor, City of Waverly Democrat. Denver, 100 Washington Street, Denver, IA 50622.

Bremer....................... Unincorporated areas February 22, 2007; The Honorable Steven May 31, 2007.................. 190847 of Bremer County March 1, 2007; The Reuter, Head, Bremer (0607B991P). Waverly Democrat. County Board of Supervisors, 415 East Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677. Michigan: Wayne.................. City of Taylor (07 March 21, 2007; The Honorable Cameron G. March 28, 2007................ 260728 050263P). March 28, 2007; The Priebe, Mayor, City of News Herald. Taylor, Taylor City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI 48180. Missouri:

Greene....................... City of Springfield February 15, 2007; The Honorable Thomas J. May 24, 2007.................. 290149 (05070451P). February 22, 2007; Carlson, Mayor, City of Springfield News Springfield, 840 Leader. Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802.

Greene....................... Unincorporated areas February 15, 2007; The Honorable David May 24, 2007.................. 290782 of Greene County February 22, 2007; Coonrod, Presiding (05070451P). Springfield News Commissioner, Greene Leader. County Commission, 933 North Robberson, Springfield, MO 65802.

St. Louis.................... City of Sunset Hills March 22, 2007; The Honorable Kenneth June 28, 2007................. 290387 (0607BB03P). March 29, 2007; The Vogel, Mayor, City of St. Louis Daily Sunset Hills, 3939 South Record. Lindbergh Boulevard, Sunset Hills, MO 63127. Nevada: Washoe................... Unincorporated areas March 22, 2007; The Honorable Robert June 28, 2007................. 320019 of Washoe County March 29, 2007; Larkin, Chair, Washoe (0609BG15P). Reno Gazette County Board of Journal. Commissioners, P.O. Box 11130, Reno, NV 89520. New Mexico: Bernalillo........... City of Albuquerque April 5, 2007; April The Honorable Martin J. March 21, 2007................ 350002 (0606BG87P). 12, 2007; The Chavez, Mayor, City of Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Ohio:

Butler....................... Unincorporated areas January 11, 2007; The Honorable Gregory V. April 19, 2007................ 390037 of Butler County January 18, 2007; Jolivette, President, (0605B014P). The Middletown Butler County Board of Journal. Commissioners, 315 High Street, Sixth Floor, Hamilton, OH 45011.

Cuyahoga..................... City of Shaker March 1, 2007; March The Honorable Judith H. June 7, 2007.................. 390129 Heights (0505 8, 2007; Bedford Rawson, Mayor, City of A485P). Times. Shaker Heights, 3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120. Oklahoma:

Muskogee..................... City of Muskogee (07 March 22, 2007; The Honorable Wren June 28, 2007................. 400125 060707P). March 29, 2007; Stratton, Mayor, City of Muskogee Phoenix. Muskogee, P.O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK 74401.

Muskogee..................... Unincorporated areas March 22, 2007; The Honorable Gene June 28, 2007................. 400491 of Muskogee County March 29, 2007; Wallace, Chair, Muskogee (07060707P). Muskogee Phoenix. County Board of Commissioners, 124 South Fourth Street, Muskogee, OK 74401.

Osage........................ City of Bartlesville April 5, 2007; April The Honorable Julie July 12, 2007................. 400220 (07060393P). 12, 2007; Examiner Daniels, Mayor, City of Enterprise. Bartlesville, 401 South Johnstone Avenue, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Osage........................ Unincorporated areas April 5, 2007; April The Honorable Scott July 12, 2007................. 400146 of Osage County (07 12, 2007; Examiner Hilton, Osage County 060393P). Enterprise. Commissioner, P.O. Box 87, Pawhuska, OK 74056 0087. South Dakota: Lawrence........... City of Spearfish March 22, 2007; The Honorable Jerry February 28, 2007............. 460046 (07080282P). March 29, 2007; Krambeck, Mayor, City of Black Hills Pioneer. Spearfish, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD 57783. Texas:

Collin....................... City of Frisco (07 March 16, 2007; The Honorable Michael June 22, 2007................. 480134 060542P). March 23, 2007; Simpson, Mayor, City of Frisco Enterprise. Frisco, 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75034.

Denton....................... City of Lewisville March 21, 2007; The Honorable Gene Carey, June 27, 2007................. 480195 (07060243P). March 28, 2007; Mayor, City of Lewisville Leader. Lewisville, P.O. Box 299002, Lewisville, TX 75029.

Montgomery................... City of Montgomery March 14, 2007; The Honorable Edith June 20, 2007................. 481483 (0606B395P). March 21, 2007; Moore, Mayor, City of Montgomery County Montgomery, P.O. Box News. 708, Montgomery, TX 77256. [[Page 31466]]

Montgomery................... Unincorporated areas March 14, 2007; The Honorable Alan B. June 20, 2007................. 480483 of Montgomery March 21, 2007; Sadler, Montgomery County (0606 Montgomery County County Judge, 301 North B395P). News. Thompson, Suite 210, Conroe, TX 77301.

Tarrant...................... City of Fort Worth February 15, 2007; The Honorable Michael J. May 24, 2007.................. 480596 (07060091P). February 22, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Tarrant...................... City of Fort Worth March 15, 2007; The Honorable Michael J. June 21, 2007................. 480596 (07060585P). March 22, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Virginia:

Fauquier..................... Unincorporated areas March 28, 2007; The Honorable Harry July 5, 2007.................. 510055 of Fauquier County April 4, 2007; Atherton, Chairman, (0603B824P). Fauquier Times Fauquier County Board of Democrat. Supervisors, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 208, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Fauquier..................... Unincorporated areas February 28, 2007; The Honorable Ray Graham, June 6, 2007.................. 510055 of Fauquier County March 7, 2007; Chairman, Fauquier (0603B867P). Fauquier Times County Board of Democrat. Supervisors, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Suite 208, Warrenton, VA 20186.

Independent City............. City of Virginia March 22, 2007; The Honorable Meyera E. February 28, 2007............. 515531 Beach (0603B810P). March 29, 2007; The Oberndorf, Mayor, City VirginianPilot. of Virginia Beach, City Hall, Suite 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Washington:

King......................... City of Issaquah (06 March 7, 2007; March The Honorable Ava June 13, 2007................. 530079 10B001P). 14, 2007; The Frisinger, Mayor, City Issaquah Press. of Issaquah, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027.

King......................... City of Issaquah (06 March 14, 2007; The Honorable Ava March 26, 2007................ 530079 10B407P). March 21, 2007; The Frisinger, Mayor, City Issaquah Press. of Issaquah, P.O. Box 1307, Issaquah, WA 98027.

Kitsap....................... Unincorporated areas March 21, 2007; The Honorable Chris March 27, 2007................ 530092 of Kitsap County March 28, 2007; Endresen, Chairman, (0610B516P). Port Orchard Kitsap County Board of Independent. Commissioners, Commissioners' Office, MS4, 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'')

Dated: May 24, 2007.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering Management Section, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472 (202) 646 3151.