Flood elevation determinations: Various States,

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[Federal Register: December 3, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 232)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket No. FEMA-P-7638]

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Interim rule.

SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the Base (1% annual-chance) 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.

DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) 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 Division Director of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate reconsider the changes. The modified BFEs may be changed during the 90- day period.

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: Doug Bellomo, P.E., Hazard Identification Section, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2903.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The modified BFEs are not listed for each community in this interim rule. However, the address of the Chief

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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 other Federal, State, or regional entities.

The changes in BFEs are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.

National Environmental Policy Act

This rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental Consideration. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Mitigation Division Director of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate certifies that this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because modified base flood elevations are required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are required to maintain community eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared.

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 12612, Federalism

This rule involves no policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, dated October 26, 1987.

Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform

This rule meets the applicable standards of Section 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65

Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

0 Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended to read as follows:

PART 65--[AMENDED]

0 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]

0 2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are amended as follows:

Dates and name of State and county

Location

newspaper where Chief executive officer Effective date of modification Community notice was published

of community

No.

Arkansas:

Sebastian (Case No.: 03-06- City of Fort Smith... Sept. 15, 2004, The Honorable C. Ray Sept. 27, 2004................. 055013 847P).

Sept. 22, 2004, Baker, Jr., Mayor, City Southwest Times of Fort Smith, 4420 Record.

Victoria Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72904.

Pulaski (Case No.: 04-06- City of Jacksonville. July 14, 2004, July The Honorable Tommy

July 27, 2004.................. 050180 1607P).

21, 2004,

Swaim, Mayor, City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville, P.O. Box Patriot.

126, Jacksonville, AR 72076-0126.

Pulaski (Case No.: 03-06-697P) City of Little Rock.. Sept. 15, 2004, The Honorable Jim Dailey, Dec. 22, 2004.................. 050181 Sept. 22, 2004, Mayor, City of Little Little Rock Free Rock, 500 West Markham, Press.

Room 203, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Pulaski (Case No.: 03-06- City of Little Rock.. Aug. 4, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Jim Dailey, Nov. 10, 2004.................. 050181 2526P).

11, 2004, Little Mayor, City of Little Rock Free Press. Rock, 500 West Markham, Room 203, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Pope (Case No.: 04-06-853P)... City of Russellville. Sept. 3, 2004, Sept. The Honorable Raye

Aug. 11, 2004.................. 050178 10, 2004, The

Turner, Mayor, City of Courier.

Russellville, P.O. Box 428, Russellville, AR 72811. Illinois:

Will (Case No.: 03-05-5771P).. Village of

Aug. 20, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Roger

July 27, 2003.................. 170812 Bolingbrook.

27, 2004, The

Claar, Mayor, Village of Bolingbrook Sun. Bolingbrook, 375 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.

Cook (Case No.: 03-05-3989P).. Unincorporated Areas. June 24, 2004, July Mr. John H. Stroger, Jr., Sept. 30, 2004................. 170054 1, 2004, Orland President, Cook County Township Messenger. Board of Commissioners, 118 North Clark Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602.

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Will (Case No.: 04-05-0768P).. Village of Frankfort. July 22, 2004, July The Honorable Raymond E. June 29, 2004.................. 170701 29, 2004, The Star. Rossi, Mayor, Village of Frankfort, 432 West Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL 60423.

McHenry (Case No.: 04-05- City of Marengo...... Aug. 24, 2004, Aug. The Hon. Dennis

Nov. 30, 2004.................. 170482 0758P).

31, 2004, The

Hammortree, Mayor, City Northwest Herald. of Marengo, 132 East Prairie Street, Marengo, IL 60152.

Cook (Case No.: 03-05-3989P).. Village of Orland June 24, 2004, July The Honorable Daniel Sept. 30, 2004................. 170140 Park.

1, 2004, Orland McLaughlin, Mayor, Township Messenger. Village of Orland Park, Village Hall, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462.

Will County (Case No.: 04-05- Village of Plainfield Sept. 22, 2004, The Honorable Richard Sept. 9, 2004.................. 170771 0769P).

Sept. 29, 2004, The Rock, Mayor, Village of Enterprise.

Plainfield, 24000 West Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544.

Will (Case No.: 04-05-1634P).. Village of Plainfield June 23, 2004, June The Honorable Richard July 12, 2004.................. 170771 30, 2004, The

Rock, Mayor, Village of Enterprise.

Plainfield, 24000 West Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL 60544.

Will County (Case No.: 03-05- Village of Shorewood. Sept. 14, 2004, The Hon. Richard E.

Aug. 27, 2004.................. 170712 1850P).

Sept. 21, 2004, The Chapman, Village Herald News.

President, Village of Shorewood, 903 West Jefferson Street, Shorewood, IL 60431.

Cook (Case No.: 03-05-1457P).. Village of Tinley July 22, 2004, July The Honorable Edward J. July 30, 2004.................. 170169 Park.

29, 2004, The

Zabrocki, Mayor, Village Courier News.

of Tinley Park, 16250 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477.

Will (Case No.: 04-05-1634P).. Unincorporated Areas. June 23, 2004, June Mr. Joseph Mikan,

July 12, 2004.................. 170695 30, 2004, The

Executive, Will County, Enterprise.

Will County Office Building, 302 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

Will County (Case No.: 03-05- Unincorporated Areas. Sept. 14, 2004, The Honorable Joseph Aug. 27, 2004.................. 170695 1850P).

Sept. 21, 2004, The Mikan, Executive, Will Herald News.

County, Will County Office Building, 302 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432. Indiana:

Johnson (Case No.: 04-05- City of Greenwood.... Aug. 4, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Charles July 12, 2004.................. 180115 0097P).

11, 2004, The Daily Henderson, Mayor, City Journal.

of Greenwood, 2 North Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142.

Marion (Case No.: 03-05-3389P) City of Indianapolis. Aug. 20, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Barthen Nov. 26, 2004.................. 180159 27, 2004, The

Peterson, Mayor, City of Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, 200 East Washington Street, Suite 2501, City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Kansas

Saline (Case No.: 04-07-037P). City of Salina....... June 23, 2004, June The Honorable Allan E. Sept. 29, 2004................. 200319 30, 2004, The

Jilka, Mayor, City of Salina Journal. Salina, 300 West Ash Street, P.O. Box 736, Salina, KS 67402.

Saline (Case No.: 04-07-037P). Unincorporated Areas. June 23, 2004, June Ms. Sherri Barragree, Sept. 29, 2004................. 200316 30, 2004, The

Chairman, Saline County Salina Journal. Comm., 300 West Ash Street, Room 211, Salina, KS 67401.

Sedgwick (Case No.: 03-07- City of Wichita...... June 23, 2004, June The Honorable Carlos June 17, 2004.................. 200328 878P).

30, 2004, The

Mayans, Mayor, City of Wichita Eagle.

Wichita, City Hall--1st Floor, 455 North Main Street, Wichita, KS 67202. Maryland:.........................

Montgomery (Case No.: 03-03- City of Rockville.... Aug. 11, 2004, 18, The Honorable Larry

Nov. 17, 2004.................. 240051 133P).

2004, The

Giammo, Mayor, City of Montgomery Journal. Rockville, Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. Michigan:

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Genesee (Case No.: 03-05- City of Grand Blanc.. July 22, 2004, July Mr. Randall Byrne, City June 29, 2004.................. 260255 2569P).

29, 2004, The Flint Manager, City of Grand Journal.

Blanc, 203 East Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.

Oakland (Case No.: 03-05- City of Novi......... July 15, 2004, July The Honorable Lou

Aug. 2, 2004................... 260175 5184P).

22, 2004, The Novi Casordas, Mayor, City of News.

Novi, 45175 West Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375. Minnesota:

Anoka (Case No.: 03-05-3380P). City of Blaine....... Aug. 13, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Tom Ryan, July 26, 2004.................. 270007 20, 2004, Blaine- Mayor, City of Blaine, Spring Lake Park 12147 Radisson Road NE, Life.

Blaine, MN 55449.

Isanti (Case No.: 03-05-3978P) Unincorporated Areas. July 7, 2004, July Mr. George Larson,

July 21, 2004.................. 270197 14, 2004, Isanti Chairman, Isanti County County News.

Board of Commissioners, Isanti County Courthouse, 555 18th Avenue, SW, Cambridge, MN 55008. Missouri:

Clay (Case No.: 02-07-552P)... Village of Glenaire.. July 21, 2004, July The Honorable Bryan

Oct. 27, 2004.................. 290092 28, 2004, The

Smith, Mayor, City of Liberty Tribune. Glenaire, P.O. Box 766, Glenaire, MO 64068.

Jefferson (Case No.: 04-07- Unincorporated Areas. June 23, 2004, June Mr. Mark Mertens,

Sept. 29, 2004................. 290808 035P).

30, 2004, Jefferson Presiding Commissioner, County Journal. Jefferson County, P.O. Box 100, County Courthouse, Hillsboro, MO 63050-0100.

Clay (Case No.: 02-07-552P)... City of Liberty...... July 21, 2004, July The Honorable Stephen Oct. 27, 2004.................. 290096 28, 2004, The

Hawkins, Mayor, City of Liberty Tribune. Liberty, 611 Lancelot Drive, Liberty, MO 64069. New Mexico:

Bernalillo (Case No.: 04-06- City of Albuquerque.. July 22, 2004, July The Honorable Martin July 9, 2004................... 350002 1193P).

29, 2004,

Chavez, Mayor, City of Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103.

Bernalillo (Case No.: 04-06- Unincorporated Areas. July 22, 2004, July Mr. Tom Rutherford,

July 9, 2004................... 350001 1193P).

29, 2004,

Chairman, Bernalillo Albuquerque Journal. County Commission, One Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Sandoval (Case No.: 03-06- Town of Bernalillo... June 17, 2004, June The Honorable Charles June 4, 2004................... 350056 681P).

24, 2004,

Aguilar, Mayor, Town of Albuquerque Journal. Bernalillo, P.O. Box 638, Bernalillo, NM 87004.

Sandoval (Case No.: 03-06- City of Rio Rancho... June 17, 2004, June The Honorable Jim Owen, June 4, 2004................... 350146 681P).

24, 2004, The

Mayor, City of Rio Observer.

Rancho, 3900 Southern Boulevard, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Ohio:

Licking (Case No.: 04-05- Unincorporated Areas. July 19, 2004, July Mr. Albert Ashbrook, Aug. 2, 2004................... 390328 0765P).

26, 2004, The

President, Licking Advocate.

County, Board of Commissioners, 20 South Second Street, Newark, OH 43055.

Shelby (Case No.: 04-05-2336P) Unincorporated Areas. Aug. 12, 2004, Aug. Mr. Larry Klainhans, July 22, 2004.................. 390503 19, 2004, The

Chairman, Shelby County Sidney Daily News. Board of Commissioners, 129 East Court Street, Suite 100, Sidney, OH 45365. Oklahoma

Mayes (Case No.: 04-06-575P).. Unincorporated Areas. Aug. 3, 2004, Aug. Mr. Jim Montgomery,

July 8, 2004................... 400458 10, 2004, The Daily Chairperson, Mayes Times.

County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 95, County Courthouse, Pryor, OK 74362-0095.

Tulsa (Case No.: 04-06-1737P). City of Owasso....... Aug. 12, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Susan

Nov. 18, 2004.................. 400210 19, 2004, Owasso Kimball, Mayor, City of Reporter.

Owasso, P.O. Box 180, Owasso, OK 74055.

Payne (Case No.: 03-06-840P).. Unincorporated Areas. July 21, 2004, July Ms. Gloria Hesser, Payne Oct. 27, 2004.................. 400493 28, 2004, The News County Commissioner, Press.

2600 S. Main Street, Suite C, Stillwater, OK 74074.

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Payne (Case No.: 03-06-840P).. City of Stillwater... July 21, 2004, July The Honorable Bud Lacy, Oct. 27, 2004.................. 400493 28, 2004, The News Mayor, City of Press.

Stillwater, P.O. Box 1449, Stillwater, OK 74076.

Tulsa (Case No.: 03-06-1946P). City of Tulsa........ Aug. 18, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Bill

Nov. 24, 2004.................. 405381 25, 2004, Tulsa LaFortune, Mayor, City World.

of Tulsa, City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103. Texas

Brazoria (Case No.: 03-06- City of Angleton..... June 30, 2004, July The Honorable L.M.

Oct. 6, 2004................... 480064 2336P).

7, 2004, The Facts. Sebesta, Jr., Mayor, City of Angleton, 2372 East Highway 35, Angleton, TX 77515.

Tarrant (Case No.: 03-06- City of Bedford...... Aug. 24, 2004, Aug. The Honorable R.D. Hurt, Aug. 27, 2004.................. 480585 2875P).

31, 2004, The Star Mayor, City of Bedford, Telegram.

200 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021.

Brazoria (Case No.: 03-06- Unincorporated Areas. June 30, 2004, July The Honorable John Willy, Oct. 6, 2004................... 485458 2336P).

7, 2004, The Facts. Judge, Brazoria County, 111 East Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515.

Dallas (Case No.: 04-06-228P). City of Carrollton... July 28, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Mark

July 15, 2004.................. 480167 4, 2004, The

Stokes, Mayor, City of Carrollton Leader. Carrollton, 1945 East Jackson Road, Carrollton, TX 75006.

Tarrant (Case No.: 03-06- City of Colleyville.. Sept. 2, 2004, Sept. The Honorable Joe Hocutt, Dec. 9, 2004................... 480590 1204P).

9, 2004, The N.E. Mayor, City of Tarrant County

Colleyville, P.O. Box Morning News.

185, Colleyville, TX 76034-0185.

Comal (Case No.: 04-06-127P).. Unincorporated Areas. June 23, 2004, June The Honorable Danny

June 4, 2004................... 485463 30, 2004, Comal Scheel, Judge, Comal County Beacon.

County, 199 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

Dallas (Case No.: 03-06-1942P) City of Dallas....... Aug. 24, 2004, Aug. The Honorable Laura

Nov. 30, 2004.................. 480171 31, 2004, Dallas Miller, Mayor, City of Morning News.

Dallas, Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Room 5EN, Dallas, TX 75201-6390.

Denton (Case No.: 04-06-664P). City of Denton....... July 21, 2004, July The Honorable Euline June 29, 2004.................. 480194 28, 2004, Denton Brock, Mayor, City of Record Chronicle. Denton, 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201.

Tarrant (Case No.: 04-06-875P) City of Euless....... July 1, 2004, July The Honorable Mary Lib June 4, 2004................... 480593 8, 2004, The Star Saleh, Mayor, City of Telegram.

Euless, 201 N. Ector Drive--Building B, Euless, TX 76039.

Fort Bend (Case No.: 03-06- Unincorporated Areas. Sept. 1, 2004, Sept. The Hon. Robert E.

Dec. 9, 2004................... 480228 2671P).

8, 2004, Fort Bend Hebert, PhD, Judge, Fort Star.

Bend County, 301 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469.

Tarrant (Case No.: 04-06- City of Fort Worth... Sept. 1, 2004, Sept. The Hon. Michael J.

Dec. 8, 2004................... 480596 1188P).

8, 2004, The Star Moncrief, Mayor, City of Telegram.