Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
Federal Register, Volume 77 Issue 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)
Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2012)
Rules and Regulations
Pages 31216-31219
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2012-12714
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Docket ID FEMA-2012-0003
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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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.
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.
ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs for each community are available for inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY 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 Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation has 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 BFE 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 either to 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 also are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made final, and for the contents in those 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 applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
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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
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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
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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended as follows:
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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.
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Alabama:
Mobile (FEMA Docket No. B- Unincorporated areas August 2, 2011; The Honorable Connie December 7, 2011............... 015008
1225). of Mobile County (11- August 9, 2011; The Hudson, President,
04-0759P). Press-Register. Mobile County
Commission, 205
Government Street,
Mobile, AL 36644.
Mobile (FEMA Docket No. B- Unincorporated areas August 2, 2011; The Honorable Connie December 7, 2011............... 015008
1225). of Mobile County (11- August 9, 2011; The Hudson, President,
04-0760P). Press-Register. Mobile County
Commission, 205
Government Street,
Mobile, AL 36644.
Mobile (FEMA Docket No. B- Unincorporated areas August 11, 2011; The Honorable Connie December 16, 2011.............. 015008
1225). of Mobile County (11- August 18, 2011; Hudson, President,
04-0761P). The Press-Register. Mobile County
Commission, 205
Government Street,
Mobile, AL 36644.
Mobile (FEMA Docket No. B- Unincorporated areas August 4, 2011; The Honorable Connie December 5, 2011............... 015008
1225). of Mobile County (11- August 11, 2011; Hudson, President,
04-0762P). The Press-Register. Mobile County
Commission, 205
Government Street,
Mobile, AL 36644.
Arizona:
Cochise (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Sierra Vista October 28, 2011; The Honorable Rick October 20, 2011............... 040017
1240). (11-09-2096P). November 4, 2011; Mueller, Mayor, City of
The Sierra Vista Sierra Vista, 1011 North
Herald. Coronado Drive, Sierra
Vista, AZ 85635.
Coconino (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Flagstaff (11- June 3, 2011; June The Honorable Sara May 27, 2011................... 040020
1231). 09-2204P). 10, 2011; The Presler, Mayor, City of
Arizona Daily Sun. Flagstaff, 211 West
Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff,
AZ 86001.
Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-1231) City of Tucson (11-09- August 5, 2011; The Honorable Bob Walkup, August 29, 2011................ 040076
1158P). August 12, 2011; Mayor, City of Tucson,
The Arizona Daily 255 West Alameda Street,
Star. Tucson, AZ 85701.
Pima (FEMA Docket No.: B-1231) Unincorporated areas May 31, 2011; June The Honorable Ramon October 6, 2011................ 040073
of Pima County (12- 7, 2011; The Daily Valadez, Chairman, Pima
09-0017P). Territorial. County Board of
Supervisors, 130 West
Congress Street, 11th
Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701.
Arkansas: Benton (FEMA Docket City of Bella Vista September 7, 2011; The Honorable Frank E. January 12, 2012............... 050511
No.: B-1228). (11-06-1141P). September 14, 2011; Anderson, Mayor, City of
The Bella Vista Bella Vista, 406 Town
Weekly Vista. Center Northeast, Bella
Vista, AR 72714.
California:
Butte (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 7, 2011; The Honorable Steve February 13, 2012.............. 060017
1235). of Butte County (11- October 14, 2011; Lambert, Chairman, Butte
09-3448P). The Chico County Board of
Enterprise-Record. Supervisors, 3159 Nelson
Avenue, Oroville, CA
95965.
Napa (FEMA Docket No.: B-1235) City of Napa (11-09- October 14, 2011; The Honorable Jill February 20, 2012.............. 060207
3313P). October 21, 2011; Techel, Mayor, City of
The Napa Valley Napa, 955 School Street,
Register. Napa, CA 94559.
Napa (FEMA Docket No.: B-1235) Unincorporated areas October 14, 2011; The Honorable Bill Dodd, February 20, 2012.............. 060205
of Napa County (11- October 21, 2011; Chairman, Napa County
09-3313P). The Napa Valley Board of Supervisors,
Register. 1195 3rd Street, Suite
310, Napa, CA 94559.
San Mateo (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of San Carlos October 7, 2011; The Honorable Andy Klein, February 13, 2012.............. 060327
1235). (11-09-1259P). October 14, 2011; Mayor, City of San
The San Mateo Daily Carlos, 600 Elm Street,
Journal. San Carlos, CA 94070.
Solano (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fairfield (11- October 20, 2011; The Honorable Harry T. February 24, 2012.............. 060370
1235). 09-1570P). October 27, 2011; Price, Mayor, City of
The Daily Republic. Fairfield, 1000 Webster
Street, Fairfield, CA
94533.
Colorado: Adams & Arapahoe (FEMA City of Aurora (11-08- October 6, 2011; The Honorable Ed Tauer, February 10, 2012.............. 080002
Docket No.: B-1235). 0699P). October 13, 2011; Mayor, City of Aurora,
The Aurora Sentinel. 15151 East Alameda
Parkway, Aurora, CO
80012.
Delaware:
Kent (FEMA Docket No.: B-1237) Town of Camden (10-03- February 18, 2011; The Honorable Richard E. June 27, 2011.................. 100003
0303P). February 25, 2011; Maly, Mayor, Town of
The Delaware State Camden, 1783 Friends
News. Way, Camden, DE 19934.
Kent (FEMA Docket No.: B-1237) Unincorporated areas February 18, 2011; The Honorable P. Brooks June 27, 2011.................. 100001
of Kent County (10- February 25, 2011; Banta, President, Kent
03-0303P). The Delaware State County Levy Court,
News. Administrative Complex,
555 South Bay Road, Room
243, Dover, DE 19901.
Florida:
Seminole (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Altamonte October 27, 2011; The Honorable Patricia October 20, 2011............... 120290
1235). Springs (11-04- November 3, 2011; Bates, Mayor, City of
7292P). The Orlando Altamonte Springs, 225
Sentinel. Newburyport Avenue,
Altamonte Springs, FL
32701.
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Seminole (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 27, 2011; The Honorable Brenda October 20, 2011............... 120289
1235). of Seminole County November 3, 2011; Carey, Chair, Seminole
(11-04-7523P). The Orlando County Board of
Sentinel. Commissioners, 1101 East
1st Street, Sanford, FL
32771.
Seminole (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 4, 2011; The Honorable Brenda October 26, 2011............... 120289
1240). of Seminole County November 11, 2011; Carey, Chair, Seminole
(11-04-8756X). The Orlando County Board of
Sentinel. Commissioners, 1101 East
1st Street, Sanford, FL
32771.
St. Johns (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 5, 2011; The Honorable Joseph February 9, 2012............... 125147
1235). of St. Johns County October 12, 2011; Bryan, Chairman, St.
(11-04-4627P). The St. Augustine Johns County Board of
Record. Commissioners, 500 San
Sebastian View, St.
Augustine, FL 32084.
Georgia:
Cherokee (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 7, 2011; The Honorable L. B. February 13, 2012.............. 130424
1240). of Cherokee County October 14, 2011; Ahrens, Jr., Chairman,
(10-04-8275P). The Cherokee Cherokee County Board of
Tribune. Commissioners, 1130
Bluffs Parkway, Canton,
GA 30114.
Columbia (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 2, 2011; The Honorable Ron C. October 27, 2011............... 130059
1235). of Columbia County November 9, 2011; Ross, Chairman, Columbia
(11-04-5127P). The Columbia County County Board of
News-Times. Commissioners, 630
Ronald Reagan Drive,
Building B, 2nd Floor,
Evans, GA 30809.
Nevada:
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Henderson (11- October 6, 2011; The Honorable Andy A. February 10, 2012.............. 320005
1235). 09-3801P). October 13, 2011; Hafen, Mayor, City of
The Las Vegas Henderson, 240 Water
Review-Journal. Street, Henderson, NV
89015.
Clark (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 6, 2011; The Honorable Susan February 10, 2012.............. 320003
1235). of Clark County (11- October 13, 2011; Brager, Chair, Clark
09-3801P). The Las Vegas County Board of
Review-Journal. Commissioners, 500 South
Grand Central Parkway,
Las Vegas, NV 89155.
Oklahoma: Oklahoma (FEMA Docket City of Oklahoma City September 13, 2011; The Honorable Mick January 18, 2012............... 405378
No.: B-1228). (10-06-1424P). September 20, 2011; Cornett, Mayor, City of
The Journal Record. Oklahoma City, 200 North
Walker Avenue, 3rd
Floor, Oklahoma City, OK
73102.
Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico (FEMA Commonwealth of October 13, 2011; The Honorable Ruben October 6, 2011................ 720000
Docket No.: B-1237. Puerto Rico (10-02- October 20, 2011; Flores-Marzan,
1752P). El Nuevo Dia. Chairperson, Puerto Rico
Planning Board, Roberto
Sanchez Vilella
Governmental Center,
North Building, 16th
Floor, De Diego Avenue
International Baldorioty
de Castro Avenue, San
Juan, PR 00940.
Texas:
Bell (FEMA Docket No.: B-1234) City of Temple (10-06- September 27, 2011; The Honorable William A. February 1, 2012............... 480034
3631P). October 4, 2011; Jones III, Mayor, City
The Temple Daily of Temple, 2 North Main
Telegram. Street, Temple, TX 76501.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of San Antonio October 6, 2011; The Honorable Julian February 10, 2012.............. 480045
1234). (11-06-1853P). October 13, 2011; Castro, Mayor, City of
The San Antonio San Antonio, 100
Express-News. Military Plaza, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of San Antonio November 4, 2011; The Honorable Julian March 12, 2012................. 480045
1237). (11-06-0604P). November 11, 2011; Castro, Mayor, City of
The San Antonio San Antonio, 100
Express-News. Military Plaza, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas November 16, 2011; The Honorable Nelson W. March 22, 2012................. 480035
1237). of Bexar County (11- November 23, 2011; Wolff, Bexar County
06-3419P). The Daily Judge, 101 West Nueva
Commercial Recorder. Street, 10th Floor, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of McKinney (11- October 5, 2011; The Honorable Brian February 9, 2012............... 480135
1234). 06-0938P). October 12, 2011; Loughmiller, Mayor, City
The McKinney of McKinney, 222 North
Courier-Gazette. Tennessee Street,
McKinney, TX 75069.
Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Richardson October 4, 2011; The Honorable Bob February 8, 2012............... 480184
1234). (11-06-2276P). October 11, 2011; Townsend, Mayor, City of
The Dallas Morning Richardson, 411 West
News. Arapaho Road,
Richardson, TX 75080.
Denton (FEMA Docket No.: B- Town of Flower Mound October 25, 2011; The Honorable Melissa D. February 29, 2012.............. 480777
1237). (11-06-2301P). November 1, 2011; Northern, Mayor, Town of
The Denton Record- Flower Mound, 2121 Cross
Chronicle. Timbers Road, Flower
Mound, TX 75028.
Denton (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 28, 2011; The Honorable Mary Horn, October 21, 2011............... 480774
1237). of Denton County (11- November 4, 2011; Denton County Judge, 110
06-1910P). The Denton Record- West Hickory Street, 2nd
Chronicle. Floor, Denton, TX 76201.
Johnson and Tarrant (FEMA City of Burleson (11- October 12, 2011; The Honorable Ken February 16, 2012.............. 485459
Docket No.: B-1234). 06-2791P). October 19, 2011; Shetter, Mayor, City of
The Burleson Star. Burleson, 141 West
Renfro Street, Burleson,
TX 76028.
Medina (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Castroville October 6, 2011; The Honorable Robert Lee, October 28, 2011............... 480932
1234). (11-06-0606P). October 13, 2011; Mayor, City of
The Castroville Castroville, 1209
News Bulletin. Fiorella Street,
Castroville, TX 78009.
Montgomery (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 26, 2011; The Honorable Alan October 19, 2011............... 480483
1237). of Montgomery County November 2, 2011; Sadler, Montgomery
(11-06-3114P). The Conroe Courier. County Judge, 501 North
Thompson Street, Suite
401, Conroe, TX 77301.
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Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Arlington (10- September 2, 2011; The Honorable Dr. Robert January 9, 2012................ 485454
1234). 06-3532P). September 9, 2011; N. Cluck, Mayor, City of
The Fort Worth Star- Arlington, 101 West
Telegram. Abram Street, Arlington,
TX 76010.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Crowley (11- November 3, 2011; The Honorable Billy P. March 9, 2012.................. 480591
1237). 06-1037P). November 10, 2011; Davis, Mayor, City of
The Crowley Star. Crowley, 201 East Main
Street, Crowley, TX
76036.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of September 2, 2011; The Honorable Michael R. January 9, 2012................ 481013
1234). Dalworthington September 9, 2011; Tedder, Mayor, City of
Gardens (10-06- The Fort Worth Star- Dalworthington Gardens,
3532P). Telegram. 2600 Roosevelt Drive,
Dalworthington Gardens,
TX 76016.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth October 12, 2011; The Honorable Betsy February 16, 2012.............. 480596
1234). (11-06-2791P). October 19, 2011; Price, Mayor, City of
The Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Fort Worth November 1, 2011; The Honorable Betsy March 7, 2012.................. 480596
1237). (11-06-2373P). November 8, 2011; Price, Mayor, City of
The Fort Worth Star- Fort Worth, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of White September 28, 2011; The Honorable Jerry R. September 21, 2011............. 480617
1234). Settlement (11-06- October 5, 2011; Burns, Mayor, City of
1375P). The Grizzly Detail White Settlement, 214
Newspaper. Meadow Park Drive, White
Settlement, TX 76108.
Victoria (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Victoria (11- November 3, 2011; The Honorable Will March 9, 2012.................. 480638
1237). 06-1656P). November 10, 2011; Armstrong, Mayor, City
The Victoria of Victoria, 105 West
Advocate. Juan Linn Street,
Victoria, TX 77901.
Utah: Box Elder (FEMA Docket No.: City of Willard (11- September 28, 2011; The Honorable Ken February 2, 2012............... 490011
B-1235). 08-0207P). October 5, 2011; Braegger, Mayor, City of
The Box Elder News Willard, 80 West 50
Journal. South, Willard, UT 84340.
Virginia:
Fauquier (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas July 27, 2011; The Honorable Raymond E. December 1, 2011............... 510055
1234). of Fauquier County August 3, 2011; The Graham, Chairman,
(11-03-0275P). Fauquier Times- Fauquier County Board of
Democrat. Supervisors, 10 Hotel
Street, Suite 208,
Warrenton, VA 20186.
Henrico (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas December 14, 2010, Mr. Virgil R. Hazelett, April 20, 2011................. 510077
1237). of Henrico County December 21, 2010, Henrico County Manager,
(10-03-0514P). The Richmond Times- 4301 East Parham Road,
Dispatch. Henrico, VA 23228.
Prince William (FEMA Docket Unincorporated areas September 14, 2011; The Honorable Corey A. January 19, 2012............... 510119
No.: B-1234). of Prince William September 21, 2011; Stewart, Chairman at
County (11-03-0494P). The News & Large, Prince William
Messenger. County Board of
Supervisors, 1 County
Complex Court, Prince
William, VA 22192.
Wyoming:
Campbell (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Gillette (11- October 18, 2011; The Honorable Tom Murphy, February 22, 2012.............. 560007
1235). 08-0780P). October 25, 2011; Mayor, City of Gillette,
The News-Record. 201 East 5th Street,
Gillette, WY 82717.
Campbell (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Gillette (11- October 21, 2011; The Honorable Tom Murphy, February 27, 2012.............. 560007
1240). 08-0781P). October 28, 2011; Mayor, City of Gillette,
The News-Record. 201 East 5th Street,
Gillette, WY 82717.
Campbell (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 18, 2011; The Honorable Stephen F. February 22, 2012.............. 560081
1235). of Campbell County October 25, 2011; Hughes, Chairman,
(11-08-0780P). The News-Record. Campbell County Board of
Commissioners, 500 South
Gillette Avenue, Suite
1100, Gillette, WY 82717.
Campbell (FEMA Docket No.: B- Unincorporated areas October 21, 2011; The Honorable Stephen F. February 27, 2012.............. 560081
1240). of Campbell County October 28, 2011; Hughes, Chairman,
(11-08-0781P). The News-Record. Campbell County Board of
Directors, 500 South
Gillette Avenue, Suite
1100, Gillette,
WY 82716.
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Dated: May 14, 2012.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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