Federal Register: March 25, 2009 (Volume , Number )
DOCID: fr25mr09-28 FR Doc E9-6584
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
CFR Citation: 44 CFR Part 65
Docket ID: [Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020]
NOTICE: RULES
DOCID: fr25mr09-28
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
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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 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. Arizona:
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No: B Town of Cave Creek September 17, 2008, The Honorable Vincent January 22, 2009............... 040129 1011). (08090722P). September 24, 2008, Francia, Mayor, Town of Sonoran News. Cave Creek, 5140 East New River Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No: B City of Glendale (08 August 7, 2008, The Honorable Elaine M. December 12, 2008.............. 040045 1005). 091010P). August 14, 2008, Scruggs, Mayor, City of The Glendale Star. Glendale, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.
Yavapai (FEMA Docket No: B City of Prescott (08 August 21, 2008, The Honorable Jack December 26, 2008.............. 040098 1005). 090020P). August 28, 2008, Wilson, Mayor, City of Prescott Daily Prescott, 201 South Courier. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303. California:
Sacramento (FEMA Docket No: B City of Folsom (0709 September 17, 2008, The Honorable Eric King, January 15, 2009............... 060263 1015). 1657P). September 24, 2008, Mayor, City of Folsom, The Folsom 50 Natoma Street, Telegraph. Folsom, CA 95630.
San Diego (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 18, 2008, Mr. Ron Roberts, San December 23, 2008.............. 060284 1005). of San Diego County August 25, 2008, Diego County Board of (08090332P). San Diego Daily Supervisors, 1600 Transcript. Pacific Highway, Room 335, San Diego, CA 92101.
San Luis Obispo (FEMA Docket City of Atascadero October 22, 2008, The Honorable Tom October 6, 2008................ 060700
No: B1019). (08090724P). October 29, 2008, O'Malley, Mayor, City of
Atascadero News. Atascadero, 6907 El
Camino Real, Atascadero,
CA 93422. Colorado:
Boulder (FEMA Docket No: B1023).. City of Boulder (08 October 24, 2008, The Honorable Shaun October 10, 2008............... 080024
080701P). October 31, 2008, McGrath, Mayor, City of
The Daily Camera. Boulder, P.O. Box 791,
Boulder, CO 80306.
Boulder (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas October 24, 2008, The Honorable Ben October 10, 2008............... 080023 1023). of Boulder County October 31, 2008, Pearlman, Chairman, (08080701P). The Daily Camera. Boulder County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas February 14, 2008, The Honorable Steven A. May 22, 2008................... 080049 1027). of Douglas County February 21, 2008, Boand, Chairman, Douglas (07080862P). Douglas County News County Board of Press. Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas October 2, 2008, The Honorable Melanie A. February 6, 2009............... 080049 1019). of Douglas County October 9, 2008, Worley, Chairman, (08080553P). Douglas County News Douglas County Board of Press. Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No: B Town of Parker (0808 October 2, 2008, The Honorable David February 6, 2009............... 080310 1019). 0553P). October 9, 2008, Casiano, Mayor, Town of Douglas County News Parker, 20120 East Main Press. Street, Parker, CO 80138 7334.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas October 8, 2008, The Honorable Dennis September 24, 2008............. 080059 1019). of El Paso County October 15, 2008, Hisey, Chairman, El Paso (08080630P). El Paso County County Board of Advertiser. Commissioners, 27 East Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 809032208. Delaware:
Kent (FEMA Docket No: B7788). Unincorporated areas May 21, 2008, May The Honorable P. Brooks September 18, 2008............. 100001 of Kent County (08 28, 2008, Dover Banta, President, Kent 030601P). Post. County, 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. Florida:
Collier (FEMA Docket No: B City of Marco Island August 14, 2008, The Honorable William D. July 31, 2008.................. 120426 1005). (08044259P). August 21, 2008, Trotter, Chairman, City Naples Daily News. Council, City of Marco Island, 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145.
Collier (FEMA Docket No: B City of Naples (0804 October 22, 2008, The Honorable Bill October 15, 2008............... 125130 1023). 4493P). October 29, 2008, Barnett, Mayor, City of Naples Daily News. Naples, 35 Eighth Street South, Naples, FL 34102.
Lee (FEMA Docket No: B1005).. Unincorporated areas August 13, 2008, The Honorable Ray Judah, August 29, 2008................ 125124 of Lee County (0804 August 20, 2008, Chairman, Lee County 2060P). Fort Meyer News Board of Commissioners, Press. P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, FL 33902. [[Page 12644]]
MiamiDade (FEMA Docket No: B City of Miami (0804 August 15, 2008, The Honorable Manuel A. July 31, 2008.................. 120650 1005). 2590P). August 22, 2008, Diaz, Mayor, City of Miami Herald. Miami, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
Sarasota (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas September 12, 2008, The Honorable Shannon January 20, 2009............... 125144 1011). of Sarasota County September 19, 2008, Staub, Chair, Sarasota (08041962P). Sarasota Herald County Commission, 1660 Tribune. Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34236. Georgia:
Barrow (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 6, 2008, The Honorable Douglas H. December 11, 2008.............. 130497 1005). of Barrow County (08 August 13, 2008, Garrison, Chairman, 043647P). The Barrow County Barrow County, Board of News. Commissioners, 233 East Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680.
Gwinnett (FEMA Docket No: B City of Duluth (0804 August 14, 2008, The Honorable Nancy August 12, 2008................ 130098 1005). 3497P). August 21, 2008, Harris, Mayor, City of Gwinnett Daily Post. Duluth, 3167 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096.
Muscogee County Consolidated City of Columbus (08 May 22, 2008, May The Honorable Jim August 27, 2008................ 135158 Government (FEMA Docket No: B 044426P). 29, 2008, Columbus Wetherington, Mayor, 1005). LedgerEnquirer. City of Columbus Muscogee County, Consolidated Government, P.O. Box 1340, Columbus, GA 31902. Illinois:
Cook (FEMA Docket No: B1019). Unincorporated areas October 14, 2008, The Honorable Todd H. November 7, 2008............... 170054 of Cook County (08 October 21, 2008, Stroger, President, Cook 052074P). Southtown Star. County Board of Commissioners, 118 North Clark Street, Room 537, Chicago, IL 60602.
Cook (FEMA Docket No: B1019). Village of Ford October 14, 2008, The Honorable Saul L. November 7, 2008............... 170084 Heights (0805 October 21, 2008, Beck, Mayor, Village of 2074P). Southtown Star. Ford Heights, 1343 Ellis Avenue, Ford Heights, IL 60411.
Cook (FEMA Docket No: B1019). Village of Sauk October 14, 2008, The Honorable Roger G. November 7, 2008............... 170157 Village (0805 October 21, 2008, Peckham, Mayor, Village 2074P). Southtown Star. of Sauk Village, 21701 Torrence Avenue, Sauk Village, IL 60411.
Dupage (FEMA Docket No: B Village of October 15, 2008, The Honorable John C. September 29, 2008............. 170200 1019). Bensenville (0805 October 22, 2008, Geils, President, 0178P). Daily Herald. Village of Bensenville, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106.
Dupage (FEMA Docket No: B Village of Elk Grove October 15, 2008, The Honorable Craig B. September 29, 2008............. 170088 1019). (08050178P). October 22, 2008, Johnson, Mayor, Village Daily Herald. of Elk Grove, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.
DuPage (FEMA Docket No: B Village of Lisle (08 September 16, 2008, The Honorable Joseph January 21, 2009............... 170211 1011). 053888P). September 23, 2008, Broda, Mayor, Village of Daily Herald. Lisle, 925 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532.
Lake (FEMA Docket No: B1015). City of Park City (08 September 26, 2008, The Honorable Steve February 2, 2009............... 170386 053860P). October 2, 2008, Pannell, Mayor, City of Lake County News Park City, 3420 Kehm Sun. Boulevard, Park City, IL 60085. Massachusetts:
Essex (FEMA Docket No: B1005) City of Beverly (08 August 13, 2008, The Honorable William August 1, 2008................. 250077 010002P). August 20, 2008, Scanlon, Jr., Mayor, The Salem News. City of Beverly, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915.
Suffolk (FEMA Docket No: B City of Boston (0801 July 24, 2008, July The Honorable Thomas December 5, 2008............... 250286 1001). 1020P). 31, 2008, Boston Menino, Mayor, City of Herald. Boston, One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201. Montana:
Flathead (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 15, 2008, The Honorable Gary D. July 31, 2008.................. 300023 1005). of Flathead County August 22, 2008, Hall, Chairman, Flathead (08080149P). Daily Inter Lake. County, Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901. Nevada:
Clark (FEMA Docket No: B1019) Unincorporated areas October 10, 2008, The Honorable Rory Reid, September 26, 2008............. 320003 of Clark County (08 October 17, 2008, Chair, Clark County 090253P). Las Vegas Review Board of Commissioners, Journal. 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106.
Clark (FEMA Docket No: B1019) Unincorporated areas October 10, 2008, The Honorable Rory Reid, September 30, 2008............. 320003 of Clark County (08 October 17, 2008, Chair, Clark County 090919P). Las Vegas Review Board of Commissioners, Journal. 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106. Oregon:
Multnomah, Clackamas, and City of Portland (08 September 16, 2008, The Honorable Tom Potter, January 21, 2009............... 410183 Washington (FEMA Docket No: B 100276P). September 23, 2008, Mayor, City of Portland, 1011). Daily Journal of 1221 Southwest Fourth Commerce. Avenue, Suite 340, Portland, OR 97204. Pennsylvania:
York (FEMA Docket No: B1019). Township of Dover (08 October 10, 2008, The Honorable Shane September 30, 2008............. 420920 031498P). October 17, 2008, Patterson, Chairman, York Daily Record. Board of Supervisors Dover Township, 2480 West Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315. South Carolina:
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Richland (FEMA Docket No: B City of Columbia (08 August 15, 2008, The Honorable Robert D. August 30, 2008................ 450172 1005). 040847P). August 22, 2008, Coble, Mayor, City of The Columbia Star. Columbia, P.O. Box 147, Columbia, SC 29217.
Richland (FEMA Docket No: B City of Forest Acres August 15, 2008, The Honorable Frank August 30, 2008................ 450174 1005). (08040847P). August 22, 2008, Brunson, Mayor, City of The Columbia Star. Forest Acres, 5205 North Trenholm Road, Forest Acres, SC 29206.
Richland (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 22, 2008, The Honorable Joseph July 31, 2008.................. 450170 1005). of Richland County August 29, 2008, McEachern, Chairman, (08042062P). The Columbia Star. Richland County Council, Richland County Administrative Building, 2020 Hampton Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29202. Tennessee:
Williamson (FEMA Docket No: B City of Spring Hill September 2, 2008, The Honorable Danny M. August 22, 2008................ 470278 1027). (07046295P). September 9, 2008, Laverette, Mayor, City The Daily Herald. of Spring Hill, 199 Town Center Parkway, Spring Hill, TN 37174. Texas:
Bexar (FEMA Docket No: B1005) Unincorporated areas August 1, 2008, The Honorable Nelson W. December 8, 2008............... 480035 of Bexar County (08 August 8, 2008, Wolff, Bexar County 060467P). Daily Commercial Judge, 100 Dolorosa Recorder. Street, Suite 1.20, San Antonio, TX 78205.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No: B1005) City of San Antonio July 31, 2008, The Honorable Phil December 5, 2008............... 480045 (08060206P). August 7, 2008, San Hardberger, Mayor, City Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box News. 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No: B1019) City of San Antonio October 9, 2008, The Honorable Phil September 24, 2008............. 480045 (08061356P). October 16, 2008, Hardberger, Mayor, City San Antonio Express of San Antonio, P.O. Box News. 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283.
Denton (FEMA Docket No: B City of Denton (0806 August 13, 2008, The Honorable Mark December 18, 2008.............. 480194 1005). 1636P). August 20, 2008, Burroughs, Mayor, City Denton Record of Denton, 215 East Chronicle. Mckinney Street, Denton, TX 76201.
Denton (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 13, 2008, The Honorable Mary Horn, December 18, 2008.............. 480774 1005). of Denton County (08 August 20, 2008, Denton County Judge, 110 061636P). Denton Record West Hickory Street, 2nd Chronicle. Floor, Denton, TX 76201.
Harris (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas August 18, 2008, The Honorable Ed Emmett, December 23, 2008.............. 480287 1005). of Harris County (08 August 25, 2008, Harris County Judge, 060268P). Houston Chronicle. 1001 Preston Street, Suite 911, Houston, TX 77002.
Kendall (FEMA Docket No: B City of Boerne (0806 October 14, 2008, The Honorable Dan September 24, 2008............. 480418 1023). 1974P). October 21, 2008, Heckler, Mayor, City of The Boerne Star. Boerne, P.O. Box 1677, Boerne, TX 78006.
Montgomery (FEMA Docket No: B Unincorporated areas September 23, 2008, The Honorable Alan B. January 28, 2009............... 480483 1015). of Montgomery County September 30, 2008, Sadler, Montgomery (07060641P). Conroe Courier. County Judge, 301 North Thompson Street, Suite 210, Conroe, TX 77301.
Montgomery (FEMA Docket No: B City of Panorama September 23, 2008, The Honorable Howard January 28, 2009............... 481263 1015). Village (0706 September 30, 2008, Kravetz, Mayor, City of 0641P). Conroe Courier. Panorama Village, 98 Hiwon Drive, Panorama Village, TX 77304.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Fort Worth August 21, 2008, The Honorable Mike J. December 26, 2008.............. 480596 1027). (08060062P). August 28, 2008, Moncrief, Mayor, City of Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No: B City of Fort Worth August 21, 2008, The Honorable Mike J. December 26, 2008.............. 480596 1027). (07061996P) (0806 August 28, 2008, Moncrief, Mayor, City of 2520P). Fort Worth Star Fort Worth, 1000 Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Travis (FEMA Docket No: B City of Austin (0806 September 16, 2008, The Honorable Will Wynn, January 21, 2009............... 480624 1011). 1041P). September 23, 2008, Mayor, City of Austin, Austin American P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Statesman. TX 78767. Utah:
Davis (FEMA Docket No: B1005) City of Kaysville (08 August 21, 2008, The Honorable Neka December 26, 2008.............. 490046
080369P). August 28, 2008, Roundy, Mayor, City of
Standard Examiner. Kaysville, 23 East
Center Street,
Kaysville, UT 84037. [[Page 12646]]
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'')
Dated: March 2, 2009.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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