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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

Docket ID: [Docket No. FEMA-B-7738]

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 [[Page 57242]]
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 No. newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community notice was published of community No. Alabama:

Montgomery.................... City of Montgomery August 9, 2007; The Honorable Bobby N. July 25, 2007.................. 010174 (07042575P). August 16, 2007; Bright, Mayor, City of The Montgomery Montgomery, P.O. Box Advertiser. 1111, Montgomery, AL 36101.

Montgomery.................... Unincorporated areas August 9, 2007; The Honorable Todd July 25, 2007.................. 010278 of Montgomery County August 16, 2007; Strange, Chairman, (07042575P). The Montgomery Montgomery County Board Advertiser. of Commissioners, 100 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. Arizona:

Pima.......................... Town of Marana (0609 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Ed Honea, July 5, 2007................... 040118 BA80P). 26, 2007; Arizona Mayor, Town of Marana, Daily Star. Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 West Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653.

Yavapai....................... Town of Prescott July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Harvey October 25, 2007............... 040121 Valley (07090558P). 26, 2007; Prescott Skoog, Mayor, Town of Daily Courier. Prescott Valley, 7501 East Civic Circle, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314.

Yavapai....................... Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Chip Davis, October 25, 2007............... 040093 of Yavapai County 26, 2007; Prescott Chairman, Yavapai County (07090558P). Daily Courier. Board of Supervisors, 10 South Sixth Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

Yavapai....................... Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Chip Davis, June 27, 2007.................. 040093 of Yavapai County 26, 2007; Prescott Chairman, Yavapai County (07090736P). Daily Courier. Board of Commissioners, 10 South Sixth Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. California:

Contra Costa.................. City of Pittsburg (06 August 9, 2007; The Honorable Ben November 15, 2007.............. 060033 09BG10P). August 16, 2007; Johnson, Mayor, City of Contra Costa Times. Pittsburg, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565.

Orange........................ City of Huntington August 16, 2007; The Honorable Gil July 30, 2007.................. 065034 Beach (07091170P). August 23, 2007; Coerper, Mayor, City of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, 2000 Independent. Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

Sacramento.................... Unincorporated areas August 30, 2007; The Honorable Don December 6, 2007............... 060262 of Sacramento County September 6, 2007; Nottoli, Chairman, (0609B222P). The Daily Recorder. Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, 700 H Street, Suite 2450, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Sacramento.................... Unincorporated areas August 16, 2007; The Honorable Don November 22, 2007.............. 060262 of Sacramento County August 23, 2007; Nottoli, Chair, (0609BF61P). The Daily Recorder. Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, 700 H Street, Suite 2450, Sacramento CA 95814.

Santa Barbara................. Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Brooks October 25, 2007............... 060331 of Santa Barbara 26, 2007; Santa Firestone, Chairman, County (07090164P). Barbara NewsPress. Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Sonoma........................ Town of Windsor (07 July 12, 2007; July The Honorable Steve October 18, 2007............... 060761 091484X). 19, 2007; The Press Allen, Mayor, Town of Democrat. Windsor, P.O. Box 100, Windsor, CA 95492. Colorado:

Broomfield.................... City and County of July 18, 2007; July The Honorable Karen June 29, 2007.................. 085073 Broomfield (0708 25, 2007; The Stuart, Mayor, City and 0461P). Broomfield County of Broomfield, Enterprise. One DesCombe Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. Delaware:

Kent.......................... Unincorporated areas August 22, 2007; The Honorable P. Brooks November 28, 2007.............. 100001 of Kent County (07 August 29, 2007; Banta, President, Kent 031056P). Dover Post. County Board of Commissioners, 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. [[Page 57243]]

New Castle.................... Unincorporated areas July 13, 2007; July The Honorable Chris October 19, 2007............... 105085 of New Castle County 20, 2007; Newark Coons, New Castle County (07030823P). Post. Executive, 87 Read's Way, New Castle, DE 19720.

New Castle.................... Unincorporated areas August 31, 2007; The Honorable Christopher December 7, 2007............... 105085 of New Castle County September 7, 2007; Coons, County Executive, (07030845P). Newark Post. New Castle County, 87 Reads Way Corporate Commons, New Castle, DE 19801. Georgia:

Columbia...................... Unincorporated areas July 18, 2007; July The Honorable Ron C. October 24, 2007............... 130059 of Columbia County 25, 2007; Columbia Cross, Chairman, (07041277P). County NewsTimes. Columbia County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 498, Evans, GA 30809.

Columbia...................... Unincorporated areas July 18, 2007; July The Honorable Ron Cross, October 24, 2007............... 130059 of Columbia County 25, 2007; Columbia Chairman, Columbia (07041923P). County NewsTimes. County Board of Commissioners, 908 Nerium Trail, Evans, GA 30809.

Gwinnett...................... Unincorporated areas August 16, 2007; The Honorable Charles November 22, 2007.............. 130322 of Gwinnett County August 23, 2007; Bannister, Chairman, (07043457P). Gwinnett Daily Post. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Illinois:

De Kalb....................... City of De Kalb (05 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Frank Van October 25, 2007............... 170182 052302P). 26, 2007; The Daily Buer, Mayor, City of De Chronicle. Kalb, 200 South Fourth Street, Room 203, De Kalb, IL 60115. Kansas:

Johnson....................... City of Overland Park July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Carl R. June 29, 2007.................. 200174 (07070902P). 26, 2007; Johnson Gerlach, Mayor, City of County Sun. Overland Park, City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212.

Johnson....................... Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Annabeth June 29, 2007.................. 200159 of Johnson County 26, 2007; Johnson Surbaugh, Chairman, (07070902P). County Sun. Johnson County Board of Commissioners, 111 South Cherry Street, Suite 3300, Olathe, KS 66061 3441.

Johnson....................... Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Carl June 25, 2007.................. 200174 of Johnson County 26, 2007; Johnson Gerlach, Mayor, City of (07071220P). County Sun. Overland Park, City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212. Kentucky:

Oldham........................ City of Crestwood (07 August 16, 2007; The Honorable Dennis L. November 22, 2007.............. 210027 041746P). August 23, 2007; Deibel, Mayor, City of The Oldham Era. Crestwood, P.O. Box 186, Crestwood, KY 40014.

Oldham........................ Unincorporated areas August 16, 2007; The Honorable Duane November 22, 2007.............. 210185 of Oldham County (07 August 23, 2007; Murner, Oldham County 041746P). The Oldham Era. Judge/Executive, 100 West Jefferson Street, LaGrange, KY 40031. Maine:

Knox.......................... City of Rockland (07 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Brian June 25, 2007.................. 230076 010484P). 26, 2007; The Harden, Mayor, City of CourierGazette. Rockland, 270 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME 04841.

Lincoln....................... Town of South Bristol August 16, 2007; The Honorable Kenneth July 31, 2007.................. 230220 (07010772P). August 23, 2007; Lincoln, Chairman of The Lincoln County Selectmen, Town of South News. Bristol, 470 Clarks Cove Road, South Bristol, ME 04573.

York.......................... Town of Kittery (07 June 14, 2007; June The Honorable Glenn July 19, 2007.................. 230171 010122P). 21, 2007; York Shwaery, Chair, Kittery County Coast Star. Town Council, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904. Maryland:

Anne Arundel.................. Unincorporated areas August 23, 2007; The Honorable John R. November 29, 2007.............. 240008 of Anne Arundel August 30, 2007; Leopold, County County (07030081P). The Capital. Executive, Anne Arundel County, 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21404.

Frederick..................... Unincorporated areas August 16, 2007; The Honorable John L. November 22, 2007.............. 240027 of Frederick County August 23, 2007; Thompson, Jr., (07030394P). The Frederick News Commissioner, County of Post. Frederick, Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Massachusetts:

Barnstable.................... Town of Falmouth (07 August 23, 2007; The Honorable Kevin November 29, 2007.............. 255211 011028P). August 30, 2007; Murphy, Chairman, Cape Cod Times. Falmouth Board of Selectmen, Falmouth Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540. Michigan:

Macomb........................ Charter Township of July 20, 2007; July The Honorable Robert J. July 6, 2007................... 260121 Clinton (0705 27, 2007; Macomb Cannon, Township 2289P). County Legal News. Supervisor, Charter Township of Clinton, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038.

Oakland....................... City of Rochester July 13, 2007; July The Honorable James June 19, 2007.................. 260471 Hills (0605BQ14P). 20, 2007; Oakland Rosen, Mayor, City of County Legal News. Rochester Hills, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Minnesota:

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Marshall...................... City of Warren (0705 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Bob Kliner, June 27, 2007.................. 270274 1900P). 26, 2007; Messenger. Mayor, City of Warren, 120 East Bridge Avenue, Warren, MN 56762.

Marshall...................... Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Sharon October 25, 2007............... 270638 of Marshall County 26, 2007; Messenger. Bring, Chairman, (07051900P). Marshall County Board of Commissioners, County Courthouse, 208 East Colvin Avenue, Warren, MN 567621693. Missouri:

St. Charles................... City of Dardenne August 15, 2007; The Honorable Pam November 21, 2007.............. 290899 Prairie (0707 August 22, 2007; Fogarty, Mayor, City of 0177P). St. Charles Journal. Dardenne Prairie, 7137 Scotland Drive, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368.

St. Charles................... City of O'Fallon (07 August 15, 2007; The Honorable Donna November 21, 2007.............. 290316 070177P). August 22, 2007; Morrow, Mayor, City of St. Charles Journal. O'Fallon, 633 Hawk Run Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366.

St. Charles................... Unincorporated areas August 15, 2007; The Honorable Steve November 21, 2007.............. 290315 of St. Charles August 22, 2007; Ehlmann, County County (07070177P). St. Charles Journal. Executive, St. Charles County, 201 North Second Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.

St. Louis..................... City of Chesterfield August 2, 2007; The Honorable John November 8, 2007............... 290896 (0607BA27P). August 9, 2007; The Nations, Mayor, City of St. Louis Daily Chesterfield, Record. Chesterfield City Hall, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO 630170760.

St. Louis..................... City of Maryland July 12, 2007; July The Honorable Mike August 23, 2007................ 290889 Heights (0607 19, 2007; The St. Moeller, Mayor, City of B058P). Louis Daily Record. Maryland Heights, 212 Millwell Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. New Jersey:

Passaic....................... Township of Little August 9, 2007; The Honorable Eugene November 15, 2007.............. 340401 Falls (07021082X). August 16, 2007; Kulick, Mayor, Township The Record. of Little Falls, Township Government Offices, 225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424.

Passaic....................... Borough of West August 9, 2007; The Honorable Pat Lapore, November 15, 2007.............. 340412 Paterson (0702 August 16, 2007; Mayor, Borough of West 1082X). The Record. Paterson, Municipal Building, Five Brophy Lane, West Paterson, NJ 07424. New Mexico:

Bernalillo.................... City of Albuquerque August 2, 2007; The Honorable Martin J. July 24, 2007.................. 350002 (07061930P). August 9, 2007; The Chavez, Mayor, City of Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

Bernalillo.................... Unincorporated areas August 2, 2007; Mr. Thaddeus Lucero, July 24, 2007.................. 350001 of Bernalillo County August 9, 2007; The County Manager, (07061930P). Albuquerque Journal. Bernalillo County, One Civic Plaza Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Ohio: Montgomery.................. City of Brookville July 28, 2007; The Honorable David E. November 5, 2007............... 390407 (07051072P). August 4, 2007; Seagraves, Mayor, City Centerville of Brookville, P.O. Box Bellbrook Times. 10, Brookville, OH 45309. Oklahoma: Cleveland............... City of Moore (0706 August 30, 2007; The Honorable Glenn December 6, 2007............... 400044 1613P). September 6, 2007; Lewis, Mayor, City of The Norman Moore, 301 North Transcript. Broadway, Moore, OK 73160. Pennsylvania: Berks............... Township of Lower July 12, 2007; July The Honorable R. David October 18, 2007............... 421077 Heidelberg (0703 19, 2007; Readling Seip, Chairman, Board of 0867X). Eagle. Supervisors, Lower Heidelberg Township, Township Offices, 720 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Tennessee: Rutherford............. City of Murfreesboro April 26, 2007; May The Honorable Tommy August 2, 2007................. 470168 (0604C283P). 3, 2007; Daily News Bragg, Mayor, City of Journal. Murfreesboro, 111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Texas:

Bexar......................... City of San Antonio August 16, 2007; The Honorable Phil November 22, 2007.............. 480045 (0606BF16P). August 23, 2007; Hardberger, Mayor, City Daily Commercial of San Antonio, P.O. Box Recorder. 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283.

Bexar......................... Unincorporated areas August 16, 2007; The Honorable Nelson W. November 22, 2007.............. 480035 of Bexar County (06 August 23, 2007; Wolff, Bexar County 06BF16P). Daily Commercial Judge, Bexar County Recorder. Courthouse 233 North Pecos, Suite 420, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Collin........................ City of Allen (0606 August 23, 2007; The Honorable Stephen November 29, 2007.............. 480131 BK36P). August 30, 2007; Terrell, Mayor, City of The Allen American. Allen, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.

Collin........................ City of McKinney (06 August 16, 2007; The Honorable Bill August 27, 2007................ 480135 06BH77P). August 23, 2007; Whitfield, Mayor, City McKinney Courier of McKinney, 222 North Gazette. Tennessee, McKinney, TX 75069.

Collin........................ City of Plano (0706 July 5, 2007; July The Honorable Pat Evans, October 11, 2007............... 480140 0841P). 12, 2007; Plano Mayor, City of Plano, Star Courier. 1520 Avenue K, Plano, TX 75074.

Collin........................ City of Wylie (0706 July 25, 2007; The Honorable John Mondy, June 28, 2007.................. 480759 0948P). August 1, 2007; The Mayor, City of Wylie, Wylie News. 2000 State Highway 78 North, Wylie, TX 75098.

Comal......................... Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Danny October 26, 2007............... 485463 of Comal County (07 26, 2007; New Scheel, Comal County 060880P). Braunfels Herald Judge, 199 Main Plaza, Zeitung. New Braunfels, TX 78130. [[Page 57245]]

Denton........................ City of Denton (0706 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Perry October 25, 2007............... 480194 0913P). 26, 2007; Denton McNeill, Mayor, City of RecordChronicle. Denton, 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201.

El Paso....................... City of El Paso (06 August 23, 2007; The Honorable John Cook, August 6, 2007................. 480214 06B807P). August 30, 2007; El Mayor, City of El Paso, Paso Times. City Hall, 10th Floor, Two Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901.

Harris........................ City of Houston (06 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Bill White, July 30, 2007.................. 480296 06BG37P). 26, 2007; Houston Mayor, City of Houston, Chronicle. P.O. Box 1562, Houston, TX 77251.

Medina........................ Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable James E. June 29, 2007.................. 480472 of Medina County (07 26, 2007; Hondo Barden, Medina County 060574P). Anvil Herald. Judge, Medina County Courthouse, 1100 16th Street, Room 101, Hondo, TX 78861.

Palo Pinto.................... City of Mineral Wells July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Clarence October 25, 2007............... 480517 (07060680P). 26, 2007; Mineral Holliman, Mayor, City of Wells Index. Mineral Wells, 115 Southwest First Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76068.

Parker........................ Town of Annetta North August 23, 2007; The Honorable Ken Hall, November 29, 2007.............. 481664 (07060630P). August 30, 2007; Mayor, Town of Annetta Weatherford North, P.O. Box 1238, Democrat. Aledo, TX 76008.

Parker........................ Unincorporated areas August 23, 2007; The Honorable Mark Riley, November 29, 2007.............. 480520 of Parker County (07 August 30, 2007; Parker County Judge, 060630P). Weatherford Parker County Democrat. Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Tarrant....................... City of Benbrook (07 May 24, 2007; May The Honorable Jerry August 30, 2007................ 480586 061470X). 31, 2007; Benbrook Dittrich, Mayor, City of News. Benbrook, 911 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126.

Tarrant....................... City of Fort Worth August 16, 2007; The Honorable Mike J. November 22, 2007.............. 480596 (07061275P). August 23, 2007; Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, TX 76102.

Tarrant....................... City of Keller (0706 July 20, 2007; July The Honorable Pat June 29, 2007.................. 480602 0822P). 22, 2007; The McGrail, Mayor, City of Southlake Journal. Keller, P.O. Box 770, Keller, TX 76244.

Tarrant....................... City of Southlake (07 July 20, 2007; July The Honorable Andy June 29, 2007.................. 480612 060822P). 27, 2007; The Wambsganss, Mayor, City Southlake Journal. of Southlake, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092. Utah: Salt Lake................... City of West Jordan August 9, 2007; The Honorable David B. July 20, 2007.................. 490108 (07080330P). August 16, 2007; Newton, Mayor, City of Salt Lake Tribune. West Jordan, 2555 West Carson Lane, West Jordan, UT 84084. Wisconsin:

La Crosse..................... City of La Crosse (07 July 19, 2007; July The Honorable Mark June 29, 2007.................. 555562 052077P). 26, 2007; The La Johnsrud, Mayor, City of Crosse Tribune. La Crosse, City Hall, 400 La Crosse Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.

Racine........................ Unincorporated areas July 19, 2007; July The Honorable William L. June 25, 2007.................. 550347 of Racine County (07 26, 2007; Journal McReynolds, Racine 051468P). Times. County Executive, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, 10th Floor, Racine, WI 53403. Virginia: Roanoke................. City of Roanoke (07 August 16, 2007; The Honorable C. N. September 29, 2007............. 510130 030789P). August 23, 2007; Harris, Mayor, City of The Roanoke Times. Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue Southwest, Room 452, Roanoke, VA 24011. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'')

Dated: October 1, 2007.
David I. Maurstad,
Federal Insurance Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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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.