Federal Register: RULES [44 CFR Part 65]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

Docket ID: [Docket No. FEMA-B-1001]

NOTICE: RULES

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: Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations,

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 changed 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.
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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. California:

San Diego..................... City of Escondido (07 July 24, 2008; July The Honorable Lori Holt November 28, 2008.............. 060290 091345P). 31, 2008; San Diego Pfeiler, Mayor, City of Transcript. Escondido, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025.

San Diego..................... City of San Diego (08 July 10, 2008; July The Honorable Jerry June 30, 2008.................. 060295 091015P). 17, 2008; San Diego Sanders, Mayor, City of Transcript. San Diego, 202 C Street, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Colorado:

Arapahoe...................... Unincorporated areas July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Susan November 21, 2008.............. 080011 of Arapahoe County 24, 2008; Aurora Beckman, Chair, Arapahoe (08080536P). Sentinel. County Board of Commissioners, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 801660001.

Arapahoe...................... City of Aurora (0808 July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Ed Tauer, November 21, 2008.............. 080002 0536P). 24, 2008; Aurora Mayor, City of Aurora, Sentinel. 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012.

Arapahoe...................... City of Centennial July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Randy Pye, November 21, 2008.............. 080315 (08080536P). 24, 2008; Aurora Mayor, City of Sentinel. Centennial, City of Centennial Office, 12503 East Euclid Drive, Suite 200, Centennial, CO 80111.

Arapahoe...................... City of Cherry Hills July 4, 2008; July The Honorable Mike November 11, 2008.............. 080013 Village (0808 11, 2008; The Wozniak, Mayor, City of 0414P). Englewood Herald. Cherry Hills Village, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113. Florida:

Charlotte..................... City of Punta Gorda July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Larry June 30, 2008.................. 120062 (08044040P). 24, 2008; Charlotte Friedman, Mayor, City of Sun. Punta Gorda, 326 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

Monroe........................ Unincorporated areas July 10, 2008; July The Honorable Mario June 30, 2008.................. 125129 of Monroe County (08 17, 2008; Key West DiGennaro, Mayor, Monroe 040421P). Citizen. County, Florida Keys Marathon Airport, 9400 Overseas Highway, Suite 210, Marathon, FL 33050.

Monroe........................ Unincorporated areas July 10, 2008; July The Honorable Mario June 30, 2008.................. 125129 of Monroe County (08 17, 2008; Key West DiGennaro, Mayor, Monroe 043795P). Citizen. County, Florida Keys Marathon Airport, 9400 Overseas Highway, Suite 210, Marathon, FL 33050.

Polk.......................... City of Winter Haven, July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Nathaniel November 21, 2008.............. 120271 (08042591P). 24, 2008; Winter Birdsong, Jr., Mayor, Haven News Chief. City of Winter Haven, 451 Third Street, Northwest, Winter Haven, FL 33881.

Sumter........................ City of Wildwood (08 July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Ed Wolf, June 30, 2008.................. 120299 040921P). 24, 2008; Sumter Mayor, City of Wildwood, County Times. 100 North Main Street, Wildwood, FL 34785. Georgia: Columbia................. Unincorporated areas July 27, 2008; The Honorable Ron C. December 2, 2008............... 130059 of Columbia County August 3, 2008; Cross, Chairman, (08040423P). Columbia County Columbia County, Board NewsTimes. of Commissioners, P.O. Box 498, Evans, GA 30809. Indiana: Marion................... City of Indianapolis July 8, 2008; July The Honorable Gregory A. June 25, 2008.................. 180159 (08052727P). 15, 2008; Ballard, Mayor, City of Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Kansas: Johnson................... City of Overland Park July 9, 2008; July The Honorable Carl R. June 30, 2008.................. 200174 (08070908P). 16, 2008; The Gerlach, Mayor, City of Overland Park Sun. Overland Park, 10084 Hemlock Drive, Overland Park, KS 66212. Maryland:

Carroll....................... Unincorporated areas July 31, 2008; The Honorable Julia December 5, 2008............... 240015 of Carroll County August 7, 2008; Gouge, Commissioner, (08030973P). Carroll County Carroll County, 225 Times. North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157.

Carroll....................... City of Westminster July 31, 2008; The Honorable Thomas K. December 5, 2008............... 240018 (08030973P). August 7, 2008; Ferguson, Mayor, City of Carroll County Westminster, 1838 Times. Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster, MD 21158.

Washington.................... Unincorporated areas June 4, 2008; June The Honorable John Barr, October 9, 2008................ 240070 of Washington County 11, 2008; The President, Washington (08030660P). HeraldMail. County Commissioners, 100 West Washington Street, Room 226, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Massachusetts: Suffolk............ City of Boston (0801 July 24, 2008; July The Honorable Thomas December 5, 2008............... 250286 1020P). 31, 2008; Boston Menino, Mayor, City of Herald. Boston, One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201. Michigan: Macomb.................. Township of Macomb July 16, 2008; July The Honorable John D. July 2, 2008................... 260445 (08051867P). 23, 2008; The Brennan, Township Macomb Daily and Supervisor, Township of Daily Tribune. Macomb, 54111 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042. Mississippi: DeSoto............... City of Olive Branch July 31, 2008; The Honorable Samuel P. July 18, 2008.................. 280286 (08042647P). August 7, 2008; Rikard, Mayor, City of DeSoto Times Today. Olive Branch, 9200 Pigeon Roost Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. [[Page 52621]]

New Mexico:

Sandoval...................... Town of Bernalillo July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Patricia A. November 21, 2008.............. 350056 (08060693P). 24, 2008; Santa Fe Chavez, Mayor, Town of New Mexican. Bernalillo, P.O. Box 638, Bernalillo, NM 87004.

Sandoval...................... City of Rio Rancho July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Thomas E. November 21, 2008.............. 350146 (08060693P). 24, 2008; Santa Fe Swisstack, Mayor, City New Mexican. of Rio Rancho, 3200 Civic Center Circle, Northeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.

Sandoval...................... Unincorporated areas July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Joshua November 21, 2008.............. 350055 of Sandoval County 24, 2008; Santa Fe Madalena, Chairman, (08060693P). New Mexican. Sandoval County Commission, Sandoval County Courthouse, 711 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004. New York: New York................ City of New York (08 July 17, 2008; July The Honorable Michael R. September 29, 2008............. 360497 020948P). 24, 2008; New York Bloomberg, Mayor, City Times. of New York, One Centre Street, New York, NY 10007. Oklahoma:

Oklahoma...................... City of Edmond (0806 July 16, 2008; July The Honorable Daniel R. July 30, 2008.................. 400252 0227P). 23, 2008; The O'Neil, Mayor, City of Edmond Sun. Edmond, P.O. Box 2970, Edmond, OK 73083.

Tulsa......................... City of Tulsa (0806 June 26, 2008; July The Honorable Kathryn L. October 31, 2008............... 405381 1820P). 3, 2008; Tulsa Taylor, Mayor, City of World. Tulsa, 200 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103. South Dakota: Pennington.......... City of Rapid City June 25, 2008; July The Honorable Alan Hanks, October 30, 2008............... 465420 (08080211P). 2, 2008; Hill City Mayor, City of Rapid PrevailerNews. City, 300 Sixth Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. Texas:

Harris........................ Unincorporated areas July 2, 2008; July The Honorable Ed Emmett, June 25, 2008.................. 480287 of Harris County (08 9, 2008; Houston Harris County Judge, 060795P). Chronicle. 1001 Preston Street, Suite 911, Houston, TX 77002. Tarrant...................... City of Grapevine (07 May 30, 2008; June The Honorable William D. September 4, 2008.............. 480598 060439P). 6, 2008; Grapevine Tate, Mayor, City of Courier. Grapevine, P.O. Box 95104, Grapevine, TX 76099. Utah: Uintah...................... Unincorporated areas July 22, 2008; July The Honorable Mike McKee, November 26, 2008.............. 490147 of Uintah County (08 29, 2008; Uintah Chairman, Uintah County, 080264P). Basin Standard. Board of Commissioners, 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. Virginia:

Frederick..................... Unincorporated areas July 28, 2008; The Honorable Richard C. December 2, 2008............... 510063 of Frederick County August 4, 2008; The Shickle, Chairman At (08031051P). Winchester Star. Large, Frederick County, Board of Supervisors, 292 Green Spring Road, Winchester, VA 22603.

Frederick..................... City of Winchester July 28, 2008; The Honorable Elizabeth December 2, 2008............... 510173 (08031051P). August 4, 2008; The Minor, Mayor, City of Winchester Star. Winchester, 231 East Piccadilly Street, Suite 310, Winchester, VA 22601.

Independent City.............. City of Winchester July 3, 2008; July The Honorable Elizabeth October 31, 2008............... 510173 (08030972P). 10, 2008; The Minor, Mayor, City of Winchester Star. Winchester, 231 East Piccadilly Street, Suite 310, Winchester, VA 22601. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'')

Dated: August 26, 2008.
Michael K. Buckley,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT William R. Blanton, Jr., Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 6463151.