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Federal Register: March 25, 2009 (Volume , Number )

DOCID: fr25mr09-30 FR Doc E9-6579

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65

Docket ID: [Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020]

NOTICE: RULES

DOCID: fr25mr09-30

DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

DATES: The effective dates for these modified BFEs are indicated on the following table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) in effect for the listed communities prior to this date.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY:

Modified Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) are finalized for the communities listed below. These modified BFEs will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and their contents.

SUMMARY:

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below of the modified BFEs for each community listed. These modified BFEs have been published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have elapsed since that publication. The Mitigation Division Director of FEMA resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.

The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this notice. However, this final rule includes the address of the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFEs determinations are available for inspection.

The modified BFEs are made pursuant to section 206 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 other Federal, State, or regional entities.

These modified BFEs are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in these buildings. The changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.

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

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets the
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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 of Effective date of Community No. notice was published community modification Arizona: Cochise (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas July 31, 2008, August The Honorable Richard September 2, 2008.... 040012 B1005). of Cochise County 7, 2008, Sierra Searle, Chairman, Cochise (0609B939P). Vista Herald. County Board of Supervisors, 1415 West Melody Lane, Building G, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Arizona: Cochise (FEMA Docket No: City of Sierra Vista July 31, 2008, August The Honorable Bob Strain, September 2, 2008.... 040017 B1005). (0609B939P). 7, 2008, Sierra Mayor, City of Sierra Vista Herald. Vista, 1011 North Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Arizona: Pima (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 7, 2008, The Honorable Richard July 21, 2008........ 040073 1005). of Pima County (08 August 14, 2008, The Elias, Chairman, Pima 090454P). Daily Territorial. County Board of Supervisors, 130 West Congress, 11th Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701. Arizona: Pima (FEMA Docket No: B City of Tucson (0809 August 7, 2008, The Honorable Bob Walkup, July 21, 2008........ 040076 1005). 0454P). August 14, 2008, The Mayor, City of Tucson, Daily Territorial. P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726. Arizona: Santa Cruz (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas September 5, 2008, The Honorable Manny Ruiz, January 12, 2009..... 040090 No: B1011). of Santa Cruz County September 12, 2008, Chairman, Santa Cruz (07091052P). Nogales County Board of International. Supervisors, 2150 North Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621. Arizona: Yavapai (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas September 17, 2008, The Honorable Chip Davis, October 6, 2008...... 040093 B1011). of Yavapai County September 24, 2008, Chairman, Yavapai County (08091638P). Prescott Daily Board of Supervisors, Courier. 1015 Fair Street, Prescott, AZ 86305. California: San Bernadino (FEMA City of San Bernadino February 14, 2008, The Honorable Patrick J. January 31, 2008..... 060281 Docket No: B1027). (07091656P). February 21, 2008, Morris, Mayor, City of San Bernadino County San Bernadino, 300 North Sun. ``D'' Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418. California: San Diego (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas August 18, 2008, The Honorable Greg Cox, December 23, 2008.... 060284 No: B1008). of San Diego County August 25, 2008, San Chairman, San Diego (08090782P). Diego UnionTribune. County Board of Supervisors, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 335, San Diego, CA 92101. Colorado: Douglas (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas September 4, 2008, The Honorable Melanie A. January 9, 2008...... 080049 B1015). of Douglas County September 11, 2008, Worley, Chair, Douglas (08080334P). Douglas County News County Board of Press. Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Colorado: Douglas (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas September 4, 2008, The Honorable Melanie A. August 21, 2008...... 080049 B1015). of Douglas County September 11, 2008, Worley, Chairman, Douglas (08080607P). Douglas County News County Board of Press. Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Colorado: Douglas (FEMA Docket No: Town of Parker (0808 September 4, 2008, The Honorable David January 9, 2008...... 080310 B1015). 0334P). September 11, 2008, Casiano, Mayor, Town of Douglas County News Parker, 20120 East Main Press. Street, Parker, CO 80138 7334. Colorado: El Paso (FEMA Docket No: City of Colorado September 2, 2008, The Honorable Lionel August 15, 2008...... 080060 B1008). Springs (0708 September 9, 2008, Rivera, Mayor, City of 0958P). The Gazette. Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 1575, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Florida: Dixie (FEMA Docket No: B Town of Horseshoe January 31, 2008, The Honorable George T. March 19, 2008....... 120326 1027). Beach (08040954P) February 7, 2008, Kight, Mayor, Town of (08042115X). Dixie County Horseshoe Beach, P.O. Box Advocate. 86, Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648. Georgia: AthensClarke (FEMA Unincorporated areas September 12, 2008, The Honorable Heidi August 29, 2008...... 130040 Docket No: B1011). of AthensClarke September 19, 2008, Davison, Mayor, Athens County (08044142P). Athens Banner Herald. Clarke County, 235 Wells Drive, Athens, GA 30606. Georgia: DeKalb (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas September 18, 2008, The Honorable Vernon August 29, 2008...... 130065 1011). of DeKalb County (08 September 25, 2008, Jones, Chief Executive 043686P). The Champion. Officer, DeKalb County, 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. Georgia: Muscogee County City of Columbus May 21, 2008, May 29, The Honorable Jim August 25, 2008...... 135158 Consolidated Government (FEMA Muscogee County 2008, The Columbus Wetherington, Mayor, City Docket No: B1023). Consolidated Times. of ColumbusMuscogee Government (0804 County Consolidated 3155P). Government, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902. Hawaii: Honolulu (FEMA Docket No: City and County of July 14, 2008, July The Honorable Mufi November 18, 2008.... 150001 B1027). Honolulu (0809 21, 2008, Honolulu Hannemann, Mayor, City 0558P). Star Bulletin. and County of Honolulu, 530 South King Street, Room 300, Honolulu, HI 96813. Idaho: Blaine (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas September 17, 2008, The Honorable Tom Bowman, August 29, 2008...... 165167 1011). of Blaine County (08 September 24, 2008, Chairman, Blaine County 100169P). Idaho Mountain Board of Commissioners, Express. 206 First Street South Suite 300, Hailey, ID 83333. Illinois: Will (FEMA Docket No: B Village of Shorewood August 12, 2008, The Honorable Richard E. July 31, 2008........ 170712 1005). (08051099P). August 19, 2008, The Chapman, Village Herald News. President, Village of Shorewood, One Towne Center Boulevard, Shorewood, IL 60404. [[Page 12650]]
Maine: Lincoln (FEMA Docket No: B Town of Southport (08 September 18, 2008, The Honorable Gerald August 26, 2008...... 230221 1015). 010451P). September 25, 2008, Gamage, First Selectman, Boothbay Register. Town of Southport, P.O. Box 149, Southport, ME 04576. Maine: Waldo (FEMA Docket No: B Town of Lincolnville September 18, 2008, The Honorable Rosendel August 29, 2008...... 230172 1019). (08010911P). September 25, 2008, Gerry, Selectman, Town of The Republican Lincolnville, 493 Hope Journal. Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849. Massachusetts: Worcester (FEMA Town of Westborough September 16, 2008, The Honorable George September 26, 2008... 250344 Docket No: B1015). (08010865P). September 23, 2008, Thompson, Chairman, Town Worcester Telegram & of Westborough, Board of Gazette. Selectmen, 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581. Mississippi: Madison (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas August 14, 2008, The Honorable Timothy L. December 22, 2008.... 280228 No: B1019). of Madison County August 21, 2008, Johnson, President, (07045199P). Madison County Madison County Board of Journal. Supervisors, P.O. Box 608, Canton, MS 39046. Nevada: Clark (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas September 23, 2008, The Honorable Rory Reid, October 14, 2008..... 320003 1015). of Clark County (07 September 30, 2008, Chair, Clark County Board 090831P). Las Vegas Review of Commissioners, 500 Journal. South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106. New Jersey: Passaic (FEMA Docket Township of Little April 4, 2008, April The Honorable Eugene August 11, 2008...... 340401 No: B1023). Falls (08020616P). 11, 2008, Herald Kulick, Mayor, Township News. of Little Falls, 225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424. New Mexico: Dona Ana (FEMA Docket City of Las Cruces September 5, 2008, The Honorable Ken August 25, 2008...... 355332 No: B1011). (08061760P). September 12, 2008, Miyagishima, Mayor, City Las Cruces Bulletin. of Las Cruces, P.O. Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004. North Carolina: Alamance (FEMA City of Burlington August 8, 2008, The Honorable Ronnie K. December 15, 2008.... 370002 Docket No. B1005). (07046274P). August 15, 2008, The Wall, Mayor, City of TimesNews. Burlington, Municipal Building, P.O. Box 1358, 425 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC 27216. North Carolina: Orange (FEMA Orange County August 15, 2008, Mr. Barry Jacobs, Chair, December 22, 2008.... 370342 Docket No.: B1011). (Unincorporated August 22, 2008, Board of Commissioners, Areas) (08041666P). Chapel Hill Herald. Orange County, 2105 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. Ohio: Franklin (FEMA Docket No: B City of Columbus (07 August 21, 2008, The Honorable Michael B. December 26, 2008.... 390170 1011). 053141P). August 28, 2008, The Coleman, Mayor, City of Columbus Dispatch. Columbus, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Ohio: Franklin (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 21, 2008, The Honorable Mary Jo December 26, 2008.... 390167 1011). of Franklin County August 28, 2008, The Kilroy, President, (07053141P). Columbus Dispatch. Franklin County Board of Commissioners, 373 South High Street, 26th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Ohio: Franklin (FEMA Docket No: B City of Grove City August 21, 2008, The Honorable Richard L. December 26, 2008.... 390173 1011). (07053141P). August 28, 2008, The Stage, Mayor, City of Columbus Dispatch. Grove City, 4035 Broadway Street, Grove City, OH 43123. Oklahoma: Carter (FEMA Docket No: City of Ardmore (08 July 17, 2008, July The Honorable Martin Dyer, November 21, 2008.... 400031 B1027). 061238P). 24, 2008, Daily Mayor, City of Ardmore, Ardmoreite. P.O. Box 249, Ardmore, OK 73402. South Carolina: Sumter (FEMA Unincorporated areas September 10, 2008, The Honorable William T. January 15, 2009..... 450182 Docket No: B1015). of Sumter County (08 September 17, 2008, Noonan, Sumter County 045092P). The Item. Administrator, 13 East Canal Street, Sumter, SC 29150. Tennessee: Knox (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 13, 2008, The Honorable Mike September 2, 2008.... 475433 1005). of Knox County (08 August 20, 2008, The Ragsdale, Mayor, Knox 043371P). Knoxville News County, 400 Main Street, Sentinel. Suite 615, Knoxville, TN 37902. Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No: B City of San Antonio September 5, 2008, The Honorable Phil January 12, 2009..... 480045 1011). (07062565P). September 12, 2008, Hardberger, Mayor, City San Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box News. 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283. Texas: Collin (FEMA Docket No: B Town of Prosper (08 September 11, 2008, The Honorable Charles August 29, 2008...... 480141 1011). 060479P). September 18, 2008, Niswanger, Mayor, Town of Dallas Morning News. Prosper, P.O. Box 307, Prosper, TX 75078. Texas: Dallas (FEMA Docket No: B City of Desoto (0806 August 1, 2008, The Honorable Bobby November 28, 2008.... 480172 1005). 0205P). August 8, 2008, Waddle, Mayor, City of Focus Daily News. Desoto, 211 East Pleasant Run Road, Desoto, TX 75115. Texas: Guadalupe (FEMA Docket No: City of Cibolo (0806 August 20, 2008, The Honorable Jennifer December 26, 2008.... 480267 B1008). 0784P). August 27, 2008, Hartman, Mayor, City of Seguin Gazette Cibolo, P.O. Box 826, Enterprise. Cibolo, TX 781080826. Texas: Palo Pinto and Parker (FEMA City of Mineral Wells September 2, 2008, The Honorable Clarence January 7, 2009...... 480517 Docket No: B1008). (08062504P). September 9, 2008, Holliman, Mayor, City of Mineral Wells Index. Mineral Wells, 115 Southwest First Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76067. Texas: Tarrant and Denton (FEMA City of Fort Worth September 5, 2008, The Honorable Mike J. August 19, 2008...... 480596 Docket No: B1011). (08062456P). September 12, 2008, Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Arlington (07 March 6, 2008, March The Honorable Robert July 11, 2008........ 485454 1027). 060980P). 13, 2008, Star Cluck, M.D., Mayor, City Telegram. of Arlington, 101 West Abram Street, Arlington, TX 760040231. Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Fort Worth September 5, 2008, The Honorable Mike J. January 12, 2009..... 480596 1011). (07060534P). September 12, 2008, Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Fort Worth May 1, 2008, May 8, The Honorable Mike J April 28, 2008....... 480596 1027). (07060931P). 2008, Fort Worth Moncrief, Mayor, City of Star Telegram. Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Fort Worth May 1, 2008, May 8, The Honorable Mike J September 11, 2008... 480596 1027). (08060542P). 2008, Fort Worth Moncrief, Mayor, City of Star Telegram. Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. [[Page 12651]]
Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Fort Worth July 24, 2008, July The Honorable Mike J November 21, 2008.... 480596 1027). (08061494P). 31, 2008, Fort Worth Moncrief, Mayor, City of Star Telegram. Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas May 1, 2008, May 8, The Honorable B. Glen September 11, 2008... 480582 1027). of Tarrant County 2008, Fort Worth Whitley, Tarrant County (08060542P). Star Telegram. Judge, 100 East Weatherford Street, Suite 501, Fort Worth, TX 76196. Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas July 24, 2008, July The Honorable Glen November 21, 2008.... 480582 1027). of Tarrant County 31, 2008, Fort Worth Whitley, Tarrant County (08061494P). Star Telegram. Judge, 100 East Weatherford, Suite 501, Fort Worth, TX 76196. Texas: Webb (FEMA Docket No: B City of Laredo (0806 July 4, 2008, July The Honorable Raul G. November 10, 2008.... 480651 1023). 0322P). 11, 2008, Laredo Salinas, Mayor, City of Morning Times. Laredo, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, TX 78040. Utah: Washington (FEMA Docket No: City of St. George July 3, 2008, July The Honorable Daniel D. November 7, 2008..... 490177 B1023). (08080509P). 10, 2008, The McArthur, Mayor, City of Spectrum. St. George, 175 East 200 North, St. George, UT 84770. Virginia: Fauquier (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas August 13, 2008, The Honorable Chester July 31, 2008........ 510055 No: B1005). of Fauquier County August 20, 2008, Stribling, Chairman, (08030544P). Fauquier Times Board of Supervisors, Democrat. Fauquier County, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Virginia: Roanoke (FEMA Docket No: Unincorporated areas August 15, 2008, The Honorable Richard December 22, 2008.... 510190 B1008). of Roanoke County August 22, 2008, The Flora, Chairman, Roanoke (08030782P). Roanoke Times. County Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018. Washington: King (FEMA Docket No: City of Burien (0710 September 8, 2008, The Honorable Joan January 13, 2009..... 530321 B1011). 0686P). September 15, 2008, McGilton, Mayor, City of The Seattle Times. Burien, 15811 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest, Suite C, Burien, WA 98168. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'')

Dated: February 6, 2009.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, 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.