Document ID: FEMA-2011-0002-0113
Agency: fema
Document Type: Rule
Title: Proposed Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
Posted Date: 2011-08-17T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 17, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50915-50918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20963]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 65

[Docket ID FEMA-2011-0002]

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.

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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 (e-mail) luis.rodriguez1@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 Federal Insurance and Mitigation 
Administrator 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.

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]

    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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Arizona:
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Surprise, (10- January 27, 2011;     The Honorable Lyn Truitt,  June 3, 2011...................       040053
     1186).                          09-3551P).             February 3, 2011;     Mayor, City of Surprise,
                                                            The Arizona           16000 North Civic Center
                                                            Business Gazette.     Plaza, Surprise, AZ
                                                                                  85734.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Town of Cave Creek,    February 17, 2011;    The Honorable Vincent      June 24, 2011..................       040129
     1191).                          (10-09-2786P).         February 24, 2011;    Francia, Mayor, Town of
                                                            The Arizona           Cave Creek, 37622 Cave
                                                            Business Gazette.     Creek Road, Cave Creek,
                                                                                  AZ 85331.
    Maricopa (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas   January 27, 2011;     The Honorable Andrew       June 3, 2011...................       040037
     1186).                          of Maricopa County,    February 3, 2011;     Kunasek, Chairman,
                                     (10-09-3551P).         The Arizona           Maricopa County Board of
                                                            Business Gazette.     Supervisors, 301 West
                                                                                  Jefferson, 10th Floor,
                                                                                  Phoenix, AZ 85003.
California:
    Humboldt (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Eureka, (08-   April 10, 2008;       The Honorable Frank        April 21, 2008.................       060062
     1027).                          09-0189P, 08-09-       April 18, 2008; The   Jager, Mayor, City of
                                     0941P).                Eureka Reporter.      Eureka, 531 K Street,
                                                                                  Eureka, CA 95501.
    Ventura (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Camarillo,     February 4, 2011;     The Honorable Mike         June 13, 2011..................       065020
     1191).                          (10-09-2501P).         February 11, 2011;    Morgan, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Ventura County    Camarillo, 601 Carmen
                                                            Star.                 Drive, Camarillo, CA
                                                                                  93010.
    Ventura (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Moorpark, (10- February 4, 2011;     The Honorable Janice S.    June 13, 2011..................       060712
     1191).                          09-2904P).             February 11, 2011;    Parvin, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Ventura County    Moorpark, 799 Moorpark
                                                            Star.                 Avenue, Moorpark, CA
                                                                                  93021.
    Ventura (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas   February 4, 2011;     The Honorable Linda        June 13, 2011..................       060413
     1191).                          of Ventura County,     February 11, 2011;    Parks, Chair, Ventura
                                     (10-09-2501P).         The Ventura County    County Board of
                                                            Star.                 Supervisors, 800 South
                                                                                  Victoria Avenue,
                                                                                  Ventura, CA 93009.

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    Ventura (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas   February 4, 2011;     The Honorable Linda        June 13, 2011..................       060413
     1191).                          of Ventura County,     February 11, 2011;    Parks, Chair, Ventura
                                     (10-09-2904P).         The Ventura County    County Board of
                                                            Star.                 Supervisors, 800 South
                                                                                  Victoria Avenue,
                                                                                  Ventura, CA 93009.
Colorado:
    Adams (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Commerce       February 1, 2011;     The Honorable Paul         June 8, 2011...................       080006
     1186).                          City, (10-08-0226P).   February 8, 2011;     Natale, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Commerce City     Commerce City, 7887 East
                                                            Sentinel, Express.    60th Avenue, Commerce
                                                                                  City, CO 80022.
    Adams (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Thornton, (10- February 17, 2011;    The Honorable Mack         June 24, 2011..................       080007
     1191).                          08-0748P).             February 24, 2011;    Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem,
                                                            The Northglenn-       City of Thornton, 9500
                                                            Thornton, Sentinel.   Civic Center Drive,
                                                                                  Thornton, CO 80229.
    Adams (FEMA Docket No.: B-      Unincorporated areas   February 17, 2011;    The Honorable W. R.        June 24, 2011..................       080001
     1191).                          of Adams County, (10-  February 24, 2011;    ``Skip'' Fischer
                                     08-0748P).             The Northglenn-       Chairman, Adams County
                                                            Thornton, Sentinel.   Board of Commissioners,
                                                                                  4430 South Adams County
                                                                                  Parkway, Brighton, CO
                                                                                  80601.
    Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas   February 10, 2011;    The Honorable Jill         June 17, 2011..................       080049
     1191).                          of Douglas County,     Feburary 17, 2011;    Repella, Chair, Douglas
                                     (11-08-0030P).         The Douglas County    County Board of
                                                            News-, Press.         Commissioners, 100 3rd
                                                                                  Street, Castle Rock, CO
                                                                                  80104.
    Douglas (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas   March 10, 2011;       The Honorable Jill         February 28, 2011..............       080049
     1195).                          of Douglas County,     March 17, 2011; The   Repella, Chair, Douglas
                                     (11-08-0287P).         Douglas County News-  County Board of
                                                            , Press.              Commissioners, 100 3rd
                                                                                  Street, Castle Rock, CO
                                                                                  80104.
Delaware: Sussex, (FEMA Docket      Unincorporated areas   June 16, 2010; June   The Honorable Vance        October 21, 2010...............       100029
 No.: B-1157).                       of Sussex County,      23, 2010; The         Phillips, Council
                                     (10-03-0270P).         Sussex Countian.      President, Sussex
                                                                                  County, P.O. Box 589,
                                                                                  Georgetown, DE 19947.
Florida:
    Orange (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Ocoee, (10-04- February 22, 2011;    The Honorable S. Scott     February 14, 2011..............       120185
     1191).                          8380P).                March 1, 2011; The    Vandergrift, Mayor, City
                                                            Orlando Sentinel.     of Ocoee, 150 North
                                                                                  Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee,
                                                                                  FL 34761.
    Orange (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas   February 10, 2011;    The Honorable Teresa       June 17, 2011..................       120179
     1195).                          of Orange County,      February 17, 2011;    Jacobs, Mayor, Orange
                                     (10-04-0673P).         The Orlando Weekly.   County, 201 South
                                                                                  Rosalind Avenue, 5th
                                                                                  Floor, Orlando, FL 32801.
    Orange (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas   February 10, 2011;    The Honorable Teresa       June 17, 2011..................       120179
     1195).                          of Orange County,      February 17, 2011;    Jacobs, Mayor, Orange
                                     (10-04-7471P).         The Orlando Weekly.   County, 201 South
                                                                                  Rosalind Avenue, 5th
                                                                                  Floor, Orlando, FL 32801.
Hawaii: Maui, (FEMA Docket No.: B-  Unincorporated areas   March 4, 2011; March  The Honorable Alan M.      February 24, 2011..............       150003
 1195).                              of Maui County, (10-   11, 2011; The Maui    Arakawa, Mayor, Maui
                                     09-3595P).             News.                 County, 250 South High
                                                                                  Street, Wailuku, HI
                                                                                  96793.
New Mexico: Sandoval, (FEMA Docket  City of Rio Rancho,    April 21, 2010;       The Honorable Thomas E.    August 26, 2010................       350146
 No.: B-1124).                       (10-06-0995P).         April 28, 2010; The   Swisstack, Mayor, City
                                                            Rio Rancho Observer.  of Rio Rancho, 3200
                                                                                  Civic Center Circle
                                                                                  Northeast, Rio Rancho,
                                                                                  NM 87144.
North Carolina: Wake, (FEMA Docket  Town of Apex, (10-04-  January 28, 2011;     The Honorable Keith H.     June 6, 2011...................       370467
 No.: B-1191).                       4743P).                February 4, 2011;     Weatherly, Mayor, Town
                                                            The News & Observer.  of Apex, 73 Hunter
                                                                                  Street, Apex, NC 27502.
Oklahoma:
    Tulsa (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Broken Arrow,  February 23, 2010;    The Honorable Mike         March 18, 2010.................       400236
     1113).                          (09-06-3069P).         March 2, 2010;        Lester, Mayor, City of
                                                            Tulsa Daily           Broken Arrow, 220 South
                                                            Commerce and, Legal   1st Street, Broken
                                                            News.                 Arrow, OK 74012.
    Tulsa (FEMA Docket No.: B-1162  City of Tulsa, (10-06- August 6, 2010;       The Honorable Dewey        July 30, 2010..................       405381
                                     2150P).                August 13, 2010;      Bartlett, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Tulsa World.      Tulsa, 175 East 2nd
                                                                                  Street, Suite 690,
                                                                                  Tulsa, OK 74103.
Pennsylvania: York, (FEMA Docket    Township of Dover,     March 5, 2010; March  Mr. Curtis Kann,           February 26, 2010..............       420920
 No.: B-1116).                       (09-03-1919P).         12, 2010; The York    Chairperson, Township of
                                                            Daily Record.         Dover, Board of
                                                                                  Supervisors, 2480 West
                                                                                  Canal Road, Dover, PA
                                                                                  17315.
Tennessee:
    Franklin (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Decherd, (10-  March 4, 2011; March  The Honorable Betty Don    February 24, 2011..............       470054
     1195).                          04-2240P).             11, 2011; The         Henshaw, Mayor, City of
                                                            Herald-Chronicle.     Decherd, 1301 West Main
                                                                                  Street, Decherd, TN
                                                                                  37324.
    Franklin (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Winchester,    March 4, 2011; March  The Honorable Terry        February 24, 2011..............       470056
     1195).                          (10-04-2240P).         11, 2011; The         Harrell, Mayor, City of
                                                            Herald-Chronicle.     Winchester, 7 South High
                                                                                  Street, Winchester, TN
                                                                                  37398.
    Sullivan (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Kingsport,     February 14, 2011;    The Honorable Dennis R.    June 21, 2011..................       470184
     1191).                          (10-04-7017P).         February 21, 2011;    Phillips, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Kingsport Times-  Kingsport, 225 West
                                                            News.                 Center Street,
                                                                                  Kingsport, TN 37660.
Texas:
    Bexar (FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of San Antonio,   April 23, 2010;       The Honorable Julian       April 26, 2010.................       480045
     1135).                          (09-06-3107P).         April 30, 2010; The   Castro, Mayor, City of
                                                            San Antonio Express-  San Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            , News.               839966, San Antonio, TX
                                                                                  78283.
    Brazoria (FEMA Docket No.: B-   City of Manvel, (10-   August 9, 2010;       The Honorable Delores      August 26, 2010................       480076
     1162).                          06-1185P).             August 16, 2010;      Martin, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Alvin Sun.        Manvel, P.O. Box 187,
                                                                                  Manvel, TX 77578.
    Brazoria (FEMA Docket No.: B-   Unincorporated areas   August 9, 2010;       The Honorable Joe King,    August 26, 2010................       485458
     1162).                          of Brazoria County,    August 16, 2010;      Brazoria County Judge,
                                     (10-06-1185P).         The Facts.            111 East Locust Street,
                                                                                  Angleton, TX 77515.

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    Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Allen, (09-06- November 6, 2009;     The Honorable Stephen      October 28, 2009...............       480131
     1116).                          3028P).                November 13, 2009;    Terrell, Mayor, City of
                                                            The McKinney          Allen, 305 Century
                                                            Courier-, Gazette.    Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.
    Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of McKinney, (09- November 6, 2009;     The Honorable Brian        October 28, 2009...............       480135
     1116).                          06-3028P).             November 13, 2009;    Loughmiller, Mayor, City
                                                            The McKinney          of McKinney, 222 North
                                                            Courier-, Gazette.    Tennessee Street, P.O.
                                                                                  Box 517, McKinney, TX
                                                                                  75069.
    Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of McKinney, (10- February 4, 2010;     The Honorable Brian        June 11, 2010..................       480135
     1113).                          06-0322P).             February 11, 2010;    Loughmiller, Mayor, City
                                                            The McKinney          of McKinney, 222 North
                                                            Courier-, Gazette.    Tennessee Street, P.O.
                                                                                  Box 517, McKinney, TX
                                                                                  75069.
    Collin (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Wylie, (10-06- August 25, 2010;      The Honorable Eric Hogue,  December 30, 2010..............       480759
     1162).                          1838P).                September 1, 2010;    Mayor, City of Wylie,
                                                            The Wylie News.       2000 State Highway 78
                                                                                  North, Wylie, TX 75098.
    Dallas (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Lancaster,     December 29, 2009;    The Honorable Marcus       May 5, 2010....................       480182
     1113).                          (09-06-3164P).         January 5, 2010;      Knight, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Focus Daily       Lancaster, P.O. Box 940,
                                                            News.                 Lancaster, TX 75146.
    Denton FEMA Docket No.: B-      City of Lewisville,    June 9, 2010; June    The Honorable Dean         June 28, 2010..................       480195
     1157).                          (10-06-0364P).         16, 2010; The         Ueckert, Mayor, City of
                                                            Lewisville Leader.    Lewisville, 151 West
                                                                                  Church Street,
                                                                                  Lewisville, TX 75029.
    Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Houston, (09-  May 25, 2010; June    The Honorable Annise D.    September 29, 2010.............       480296
     1141).                          06-3048P).             1, 2010; The          Parker, Mayor, City of
                                                            Houston Chronicle.    Houston, P.O. Box 1562,
                                                                                  Houston, TX 77251.
    Harris (FEMA Docket No.: B-     Unincorporated areas   September 7, 2010;    The Honorable Ed Emmett,   January 12, 2011...............       480287
     1162).                          of Harris County,      September 14, 2010;   Harris County Judge,
                                     (10-06-0320P).         The Houston           1001 Preston Street,
                                                            Chronicle.            Suite 911, Houston, TX
                                                                                  77002.
    Johnson (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Mansfield,     July 20, 2010; July   The Honorable David Cook,  November 24, 2010..............       480606
     1162).                          (10-06-0427P).         27, 2010; The Fort    Mayor, City of
                                                            Worth Star-,          Mansfield, 1200 East
                                                            Telegram.             Broad Street, Mansfield,
                                                                                  TX 76063.
    Johnson (FEMA Docket No.: B-    Unincorporated areas   July 20, 2010; July   The Honorable Roger        November 24, 2010..............       480879
     1162).                          of Johnson County,     27, 2010; The Fort    Harmon, Johnson County
                                     (10-06-0427P).         Worth Star-Telegram.  Judge, 2 Main Street,
                                                                                  Cleburne, TX 76033.
    Kerr (FEMA Docket No.: B-1124)  Unincorporated areas   April 20, 2010;       The Honorable Pat Tinley,  August 25, 2010................       480419
                                     of Kerr County, (09-   April 27, 2010; The   Kerr County Judge, 700
                                     06-3314P).             Kerrville Daily       East Main Street,
                                                            Times.                Kerrville, TX 78028.
    Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Fort Worth,    July 13, 2010; July   The Honorable Michael J.   November 17, 2010..............       480596
     1162).                          (10-06-1675P).         20, 2010; The Fort    Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Worth Star-Telegram.  Fort Worth, 1000
                                                                                  Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.
    Tarrant (FEMA Docket No.: B-    City of Watauga, (09-  June 8, 2010; June    The Honorable Henry        October 13, 2010...............       480613
     1162).                          06-3519P).             15, 2010; The Fort    Jeffries, Mayor, City of
                                                            Worth Star-Telegram.  Watauga, 7105 Whitley
                                                                                  Road, Watauga, TX 76148.
    Travis (FEMA Docket No.: B-     City of Austin, (09-   March 10, 2010;       The Honorable Lee          July 15, 2010..................       480624
     1116).                          06-3398P).             March 17, 2010; The   Leffingwell, Mayor, City
                                                            Austin American-      of Austin, P.O. Box
                                                            Statesman.            1088, Austin, TX 78767.
    Williamson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Cedar Park,    September 9, 2010;    The Honorable Bob Lemon,   January 14, 2011...............       481282
     1162).                          (09-06-3455P).         September 16, 2010;   Mayor, City of Cedar
                                                            The Hill Country      Park, 600 North Bell
                                                            News.                 Boulevard, Cedar Park,
                                                                                  TX 78613.
    Williamson (FEMA Docket No.: B- City of Georgetown,    July 7, 2010; July    The Honorable George       November 11, 2010..............       480668
     1157).                          (10-06-0373P).         14, 2010; The         Garver, Mayor, City of
                                                            Williamson County     Georgetown, P.O. Box
                                                            Sun.                  409, Georgetown, TX
                                                                                  78627.
Utah: Washington (FEMA Docket No.:  City of Washington,    March 11, 2011;       The Honorable Ken          February 28, 2011..............       490182
 B-1195).                            (10-08-1023P).         March 18, 2011; The   Neilson, Mayor, City of
                                                            Spectrum.             Washington, 111 North
                                                                                  100 East, Washington, UT
                                                                                  84780.
Virginia: Frederick (FEMA Docket    City of Winchester,    April 29, 2010; May   The Honorable Elizabeth    April 22, 2010.................       510173
 No.: B-1141).                       (10-03-0692P).         6, 2010; The          Minor, Mayor, City of
                                                            Winchester Star.      Winchester, 15 North
                                                                                  Cameron Street,
                                                                                  Winchester, VA 22601.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: August 5, 2011.
Sandra K. Knight,
Deputy Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administrator, Mitigation, 
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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