Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Published date | 18 February 2020 |
Record Number | 2020-03120 |
Section | Notices |
Court | Federal Emergency Management Agency,Homeland Security Department |
Federal Register, Volume 85 Issue 32 (Tuesday, February 18, 2020)
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 18, 2020)] [Notices] [Pages 8884-8886] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-03120] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2020-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2009] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings. DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before May 18, 2020. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS [[Page 8885]] report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2009, to Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) [email protected]; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA proposes to make flood hazard determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a). These proposed flood hazard determinations, 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 flood hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP and are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after the FIRM and FIS report become effective. The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report become effective. Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf. The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood Insurance.'') Michael M. Grimm, Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Community map repository Community address ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mason County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions) Project: 13-05-4235S Preliminary Date: August 26, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charter Township of Pere Marquette..... Pere Marquette Charter Township Hall, 1699 South Pere Marquette Highway, Ludington, MI 49431. City of Ludington...................... City Hall, 400 South Harrison Street, Ludington, MI 49431. Township of Grant...................... Grant Township Hall, 843 West Hoague Road, Manistee, MI 49660. Township of Hamlin..................... Hamlin Township Hall, 3775 North Jebavy Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. Township of Summit..................... Summit Township Hall, 4879 West Deren Road, Ludington, MI 49431. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oceana County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions) Project: 13-05-4234S Preliminary Date: August 26, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Township of Benona..................... Benona Township Hall, 7169 West Baker Road, Shelby, MI 49455. Township of Claybanks.................. Claybanks Township Hall, 7577 West Cleveland Road, New Era, MI 49446. Township of Golden..................... Golden Township Hall, 5527 West Fox Road, Mears, MI 49436. Township of Pentwater.................. Township Office, 327 South Hancock Street, Pentwater, MI 49449. Township of Weare...................... Weare Township Hall, 6506 North Oceana Drive, Hart, MI 49420. Village of Pentwater................... Village Office, 327 South Hancock Street, Pentwater, MI 49449. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sanilac County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions) Project: 14-05-2727S Preliminary Date: September 13, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Township of Delaware................... Delaware Township Hall, 7979 Maple Grove Road, Minden City, MI 48456. Township of Forester................... Forester Township Hall, 2470 North Lakeshore Road (M-25), Deckerville, MI 48427. Township of Lexington.................. Township Hall, 7227 Huron Avenue, Suite 200, Lexington, MI 48450. Township of Sanilac.................... Township Hall, 20 North Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469. Township of Worth...................... Worth Township Hall, 6903 South Lakeshore Road, Lexington, MI 48450. Village of Forestville................. Village Hall, 5605 Cedar Street, Forestville, MI 48434. [[Page 8886]] Village of Lexington................... Village Hall, 7227 Huron Avenue, Suite 100, Lexington, MI 48450. Village of Port Sanilac................ Village Hall, 56 North Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [FR Doc. 2020-03120 Filed 2-14-20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P