Flood elevation determinations: Various States,

[Federal Register: October 6, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 193)]

[Rules and Regulations]

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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket No. FEMA-B-7438]

Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

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

ACTION: Interim rule.

SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the Base (1-percent-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 Base Flood Elevations 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 Maps in effect prior to this determination for each listed community.

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 for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate reconsider the changes. The modified elevations 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 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 elevations, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are 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 changes in 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 for 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:

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:

Gila.......................... City of Globe, (03-09- June 18, 2003, June The Honorable Stanley Sept. 24, 2003................. 040029 0187P).

25, 2003, Arizona Gibson, Mayor, City of Silver Belt.

Globe, 150 North Pine Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.

Gila.......................... Unincorporated Areas, June 18, 2003, June The Honorable Cruz Salas, Sept. 24, 2003................. 040028 (03-09-0187P).

25, 2003, Arizona Chairman, Gila County Silver Belt.

Board of Supervisors, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.

Maricopa...................... City of Avondale, (02- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Ronald J. May 22, 2003................... 040038 09-190P).

5, 2003, Arizona Drake, Mayor, City of Republic.

Avondale, 525 North Central Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323.

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Maricopa...................... Town of Buckeye, (03- June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Dusty Hull, May 20, 2003................... 040039 09-0245P).

26, 2003, Buckeye Mayor, Town of Buckeye, Valley News.

100 North Apache Road, Suite A, Buckeye, Arizona 85326.

Maricopa...................... City of Chandler, (03- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Boyd Dunn, May 7, 2003.................... 040040 09-0353P).

5, 2003, Arizona Mayor, City of Chandler, Business Gazette. 55 North Arizona Place, Suite 301, Chandler, Arizona 85225.

Maricopa...................... City of El Mirage, May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Robert Aug. 28, 2003.................. 040041 (02-09-945P).

29, 2003, Arizona Robles, Mayor, City of Republic.

El Mirage, P.O. Box 26, El Mirage, Arizona 85335.

Maricopa...................... Town of Gila Bend, July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Chuck

Oct. 9, 2003................... 040043 (02-09-858P).

10, 2003, Arizona Turner, Mayor, Town of Business Gazette. Gila Bend, P.O. Box A, Gila Bend, Arizona 85337.

Maricopa...................... City of Phoenix, (03- June 12, 2003, June The Honorable Skip

May 29, 2003................... 040051 09-0290P).

19, 2003, Arizona Rimsza, Mayor, City of Business Gazette. Phoenix, 200 West Washington Street, 11th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611.

Maricopa...................... City of Surprise, (02- May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Joan H. Aug. 28, 2003.................. 040053 09-945P).

29, 2003, Arizona Shafer, Mayor, City of Republic.

Surprise, 12425 West Bell Road, Suite D-100, Surprise, Arizona 85374.

Maricopa...................... Unincorporated Areas, May 22, 2003, May The Honorable R. Fulton Aug. 28, 2003.................. 040037 (02-09-945P).

29, 2003, Arizona Brock, Chairman, Republic.

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, 301 West Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.

Maricopa...................... Unincorporated Areas, July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Don

Oct. 9, 2003................... 040037 (02-09-858P).

10, 2003, Arizona Stapley, Chairman, Business Gazette. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, 301 West Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.

Maricopa...................... Town of Youngtown, May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Daphne Aug. 28, 2003,................. 040057 (03-09-1014X).

29, 2003, Arizona Green, Mayor, Town of Republic.

Youngtown, 12030 Clubhouse Square, Youngtown, Arizona 85363.

Pima.......................... City of Tucson, (02- July 17, 2003, July The Honorable Bob Walkup, Oct. 23, 2003.................. 040076 09-873P).

24, 2003, Daily Mayor, City of Tucson, Territorial.

City Hall, 255 West Alameda Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701.

Pima.......................... Unincorporated Areas, June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Ray

Sept. 25, 2003................. 040073 (03-09-0541P).

26, 2003, Arizona Carroll, Republican Daily Star.

County Supervisor, Pima County District Four, 130 West Congress Street, 11th Floor, Tucson, Arizona 85701. California:

Contra Costa.................. City of Clayton, (03- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Gregory J. May 9, 2003.................... 060027 09-0387P).

6, 2003, Contra Manning, Mayor, City of Costa Times.

Clayton, City Hall, 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, California 94517.

Los Angeles................... Unincorporated Areas, May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Yvonne B. April 21, 2003................. 065043 (02-09-404P).

29, 2003, Los

Burke, Chair, Los Angeles Times.

Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Placer........................ City of Rocklin, (02- May 7, 2003, May 14, The Honorable Kathy Lund, Aug. 13, 2003.................. 060242 09-810P).

2003, The Rocklin. Mayor, City of Rocklin, 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, California 95677-2720.

Placer........................ Unincorporated Areas, May 7, 2003, May 14, The Honorable Rex

Aug. 13, 2003.................. 060239 (02-09-810P).

2003, The Rocklin. Bloomfield, Chairman, Placer County, Board of Supervisors, 175 Fulweiler Avenue, Auburn, California 95603.

Sacramento.................... Unincorporated Areas, May 8, 2003, May 15, The Honorable Illa

Aug, 14, 2003.................. 060262 (03-09-0080P).

2003, Daily

Collin, Chair, Recorder.

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, 700 H Street, Room 2450 Sacramento, California 95814.

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San Diego..................... City of San Diego, June 26, 2003, July The Honorable Richard M. June 9, 2003................... 060295 (03-09-0578P).

3, 2003, San Diego Murphy, Mayor, City of Union-Tribune.

San Diego, 202 C Street, 11th Floor, San Diego, California 92101.

San Diego..................... City of San Marcos April 24, 2003, May The Honorable F. H.

July 31, 2003.................. 060296 (03-09-0123P).

1, 2003, The Paper. ``Corky'' Smith Mayor, City of San Marcos, One Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, California 92069- 2949.

Santa Cruz.................... Unincorporated Areas, May 8, 2003, May 15, The Honorable Ellen Pirie Aug. 14, 2003.................. 060353 (03-09-0475P).

2003, Register- Chair, Santa Cruz County Pajaronian.

Board of Supervisors, 701 Ocean Street, Room 500, Santa Cruz, California 95060.

Santa Cruz.................... City of Watsonville, May 8, 2003, May 15, The Honorable Richard de Aug. 14, 2003.................. 060357 (03-09-0475P).

2003, Register- la Paz, Jr. Mayor, City Pajaronian.

of Watsonville, Administration Building, Second Floor, 215 Union Street Watsonville, California 95076.

Santa Barbara................. City of Solvang, (02- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Beverly May 7, 2003,................... 060756 09-1302P).

5, 2003, Santa

Russ, Mayor, City of Barbara News Press. Solvang, P.O. Box 107, Solvang, California 93464-0107.

Santa Barbara................. Unincorporated Areas, July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Naomi

Oct. 9, 2003................... 060331 (02-09-179P).

10, 2003, Santa Schwartz, Chair, Santa Barbara News Press. Barbara County, Board of Supervisors, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Colorado:

Adams......................... Unincorporated Areas, May 14, 2003, May The Honorable Elaine T. Aug. 20, 2003.................. 080001 (03-08-0104P).

21, 2003, Brighton Valente, Chairman, Adams Standard-Blade. County, Board of Commissioners, 450 South Fourth Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601.

Arapahoe...................... City of Littleton, May 22, 2003, May The Honorable Susan M. Aug. 28, 2003.................. 080017 (03-08-0030P).

29, 2003, Littleton Thornton, Mayor, City of Independent.

Littleton, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80165.

Broomfield.................... City and County of June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Karen

Sept. 25, 2003................. 085073 Broomfield, (03-08- 26, 2003, Boulder Stuart, Mayor, City and 0061P).

Daily Camera.

County of Broomfield, One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, Colorado 80020.

Broomfield.................... City and County of July 16, 2003, July The Honorable Karen

June 27, 2003.................. 085073 Broomfield, (03-08- 23, 2003 Broomfield Stuart, Mayor, City and 0270P).

Enterprise.

County of Broomfield, One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, Colorado 80020.

Denver........................ City and County of May 15, 2003, May The Honorable Wellington April 24, 2003................. 080046 Denver, (03-08-

22, 2003, Denver E. Webb, Mayor, City and 0210P).

Post.

County of Denver, 1437 Bannock Street, Suite 350, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Adams, Arapahoe, Denver....... City of Aurora, (03- May 15, 2003, May The Honorable Paul E. April 24, 2003................. 080002 08-0210P).

22, 2003, Denver Tauer, Mayor, City of Post.

Aurora, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Fifth Floor, Aurora, Colorado 80012.

Douglas....................... Town of Parker, (02- April 23, 2003, The Honorable Gary

July 30, 2003.................. 080310 08-186P).

April 30, 2003, Lasater, Mayor, Town of Douglas County News- Parker, 20120 East Press.

Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado 80138-7334.

Douglas....................... Unincorporated Areas, April 23, 2003, The Honorable James R. July 30, 2003.................. 080049 (02-08-186P).

April 30, 2003, Sullivan, Chairman, Douglas County News- Douglas County Board of Press.

Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104.

Douglas....................... Unincorporated Areas, April 23, 2003, The Honorable James R. July 30, 2003.................. 080049 (03-08-0096P).

April 30, 2003, Sullivan, Chairman, Douglas County News- Douglas County Board of Press.

Commissioners, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 801049.

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El Paso....................... City of Colorado April 24, 2003, May The Honorable Mary Lou July 31, 2003.................. 080060 Springs, (02-08- 1, 2003, The

Makepeace, Mayor, City 394P).

Gazette.

of Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 1575, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901.

El Paso....................... City of Colorado June 5, 2003, June The Honorable Mary Lou May 13, 2003................... 080060 Springs, (03-08- 12, 2003, The

Makepeace, Mayor, City 0223P).

Gazette.

of Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 1575, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901.

Jefferson..................... Unincorporated Areas, March 19, 2003, The Honorable Richard M. June 25, 2003.................. 080087 (03-08-0099P).

March 26, 2003, Sheehan, Chairman, Canyon Courier. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80419. Hawaii:

Hawaii........................ Hawaii County, (02-09- July 10, 2003, July The Honorable Harry Kim, Oct. 16, 2003.................. 155166 368P).

17, 2003, Hawaii Mayor, County of Hawaii, Tribune Herald. 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.

Maui.......................... Maui County, (03-09- May 29, 2003, June The Honorable Alan M. May 6, 2003.................... 150003 0116P).

5, 2003, Maui News. Arakawa, Mayor, Maui County, 200 South High Street, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793.

Maui.......................... Maui County, (03-09- July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Alan M. June 13, 2003.................. 150003 0107P).

10, 2003, Maui News. Arawaka, Mayor, Maui County, 200 South High Street, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793. Idaho:

Bonneville.................... City of Ammon, (03-10- July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Bruce Ard, June 13, 2003.................. 160028 0229P).

10, 2003, Post

Mayor, City of Ammon, Register.

2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho 83406.

Bonneville.................... Unincorporated Areas, July 3, 2003, July The Honorable Lee Stake, June 13, 2003.................. 160027 (03-10-0229P).

10, 2003, Post

Chairman, Bonneville Register.

County Board of Commissioners, 605 North Capitol Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402,. Nevada:

Independent City.............. City of Carson City, June 19, 2003, June The Honorable Ray

May 29, 2003................... 320001 (01-09-592P).

26, 2003, Nevada Masayko, Mayor, City of Appeal.

Carson City, 201 North Carson Street, Suite 2, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

Clark......................... City of Henderson (03- May 1, 2003, May 8, The Honorable James

April 21, 2003................. 320005 09-0861X).

2003, Las Vegas Gibson, Mayor, City of Review-Journal. Henderson, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.

Clark......................... Unincorporated Areas, May 1, 2003, May 8, The Honorable Mary J. April 21, 2003................. 320003 (03-09-0861X).

2003, Las Vegas Kincaid-Chauncey, Chair, Review-Journal. Clark Country, Board of Commissioners, 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.

Clark......................... Unincorporated Areas, April 24, 2003, May The Honorable Mary J. July 31, 2003.................. 320003 (02-09-1071P).

1, 2003, Las Vegas Kincaid-Chauncey, Chair, Review-Journal. Clark County, Board of Commissioners, 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89155.

Clark......................... Unincorporated Areas, July 10, 2003, July The Honorable Mary J. June 19, 2003.................. 320003 (02-09-718P).

17, 2003, Las Vegas Kincaid-Chauncey, Chair, Review-Journal. Clark County Board of Commissioners, 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89155. Texas: Dallas..................... City of Dallas, (00- January 31, 2002, The Honorable Ron Kirk, Nov. 8, 2000................... 480171 06-248P).

February 7, 2002), Mayor, City of Dallas, Dallas Morning News. 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.

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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood Insurance.'')

Dated: September 23, 2003. Anthony S. Lowe, Mitigation Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate.

[FR Doc. 03-25215 Filed 10-3-03; 8:45 am]

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