Document ID: FEMA-2008-0020-0234
Agency: fema
Document Type: Rule
Title: Final Flood Elevation Determinations
Posted Date: 2009-11-10T05:00Z

[Federal Register: November 10, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 216)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 57944-57949]
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 67

[Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020]

 
Final Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified 
BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and 
modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that 
each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being 
already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for 
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 
showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be 
obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for 
inspection as indicated on the table below.

ADDRESSES: The final 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: Kevin C. Long, Acting Chief, 
Engineering Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, 
(202) 646-2820.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified 
BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations have been 
published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have 
elapsed since that publication. The Assistant Administrator for 
Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.
    This final rule is issued in accordance with section 110 of the 
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part 
67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone 
areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.
    Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to 
review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the 
address cited below for each community. The BFEs and modified BFEs are 
made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected 
locations in each community are shown.
    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.

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    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This final rule involves no 
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets 
the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

    Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

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Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 67 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.  67.11  [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  67.11 are amended 
as follows:

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                                                                      * Elevation in
                                                                      feet (NGVD)  +
                                                                    Elevation in feet
           Flooding source(s)              Location of referenced   (NAVD)       Communities affected
                                                 elevation            Depth in feet
                                                                       above ground
                                                                         Modified
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                                Orange County, California, and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-B-1004
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Aliso Creek............................  At confluence with                       +14  City of Laguna Beach,
                                          Pacific Ocean.                                Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Orange County.
                                         Approximately 1.09 mile                  +41
                                          upstream of confluence
                                          with Pacific Ocean.
Bluebird Canyon........................  At confluence with                       +17  City of Laguna Beach.
                                          Pacific Ocean.
                                         Approximately 0.55 mile                 +124
                                          upstream of confluence
                                          with Pacific Ocean.
Canyon Acres Wash......................  Approximately 70 feet                    +81  City of Laguna Beach.
                                          upstream of confluence
                                          with Laguna Canyon.
                                         Approximately 1,460 feet                +185
                                          upstream of Lewellyn
                                          Drive.
Laguna Canyon..........................  At confluence with                       +15  City of Laguna Beach,
                                          Pacific Ocean.                                Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Orange County.
                                         Approximately 0.72 mile                 +344
                                          upstream of upstream-
                                          most State Highway 73
                                          crossing.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.

                                                    ADDRESSES

City of Laguna Beach
Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

                                      Unincorporated Areas of Orange County
Maps are available for inspection at the Orange County Public Works Department, 300 North Flower Street, Santa
 Ana, CA 92703.
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                                Anderson County, Kentucky, and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-B-1007
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Kentucky River.........................  Anderson County and                     +509  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Franklin County                               Anderson County.
                                          corporate limits.
                                         Anderson County and                     +527
                                          Mercer County corporate
                                          limits.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.

                                                    ADDRESSES

                                     Unincorporated Areas of Anderson County

Maps are available for inspection at 139 Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
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                                 Graves County, Kentucky, and Incorporated Areas
                                              Docket No.: FEMA-1013
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Camp Creek.............................  Approximately 2,000 feet                +352  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          upstream KY-348.                              Graves County.
                                         Approximately 800 feet                  +370
                                          upstream of railroad.
Kess Creek.............................  At Paris Road............               +456  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Graves County, City of
                                                                                        Mayfield.
                                         Approximately 750                       +470
                                          downstream of South 10th
                                          Street.
Obion Creek............................  Approximately 2,100 feet                +378  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          downstream of railroad                        Graves County.
                                          (West County Boundary).

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                                         At US-45.................               +410
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.

                                                    ADDRESSES

City of Mayfield
Maps are available for inspection at 211 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066.

                                      Unincorporated Areas of Graves County
Maps are available for inspection at 101 East South Street, Mayfield, KY 42066.
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                               Van Buren County, Michigan, and Incorporated Areas
                                              Docket No.: FEMA-1002
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Maple Creek............................  Approximately 0.4 mile                  +645  Township of Bangor.
                                          upstream of Ollie Hosier
                                          Drive.
                                         Approximately 800 feet                  +648
                                          downstream of 34th
                                          Avenue.
South Branch Black River...............  Approximately 900 feet                  +585  City of South Haven.
                                          upstream of Kal-Haven
                                          Trail.
                                         Downstream side of 71\1/                +585
                                          2\ Street.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.

                                                    ADDRESSES

City of South Haven
Maps are available for inspection at 539 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090.

Township of Bangor
Maps are available for inspection at 32550 CR 687, Bangor, MI 49013.
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                             Watauga County, North Carolina, and Incorporated Areas
                                    Docket Nos.: FEMA-B-1004 and FEMA-D-7808
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Beech Creek............................  At the confluence with                +2,446  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Watauga River.                                Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 1,080 feet              +2,776
                                          upstream of the
                                          confluence of Buckeye
                                          Creek.
Boone Creek............................  At the confluence with                +3,122  Town of Boone.
                                          Winkler Creek.
                                         Approximately 350 feet                +3,311
                                          upstream of West King
                                          Street.
Brushy Fork............................  Approximately 100 feet                +2,724  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          downstream of US 421                          Watauga County.
                                          Highway N.
                                         Approximately 700 feet                +2,893
                                          upstream of Adams
                                          Cemetery Road (State
                                          Road 1375).
Buckeye Creek..........................  At the confluence with                +2,731  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Beech Creek.                                  Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 0.7 mile                +2,940
                                          upstream of Blevins Road.
Cobb Creek.............................  At the confluence with                +3,169  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Meat Camp Creek.                              Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 1,540 feet              +3,307
                                          upstream of Cobbs Creek
                                          Road (State Road 1325).
Cove Creek.............................  At the confluence with                +2,637  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Watauga River.                                Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 620 feet                +3,083
                                          upstream of Hill Road.
Elk Creek..............................  Approximately 100 feet                +1,349  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          downstream of the                             Watauga County.
                                          Watauga/Wilkes County
                                          boundary.
                                         Approximately 1.1 miles               +2,135
                                          upstream of Jakes
                                          Mountain Road.
Elk Creek (into South Fork River)......  Approximately 50 feet                 +2,955  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          upstream of Big Hill                          Watauga County.
                                          Road (State Road 1350).
                                         Approximately 250 feet                +2,982
                                          upstream of State Road
                                          194.
Flannery Fork..........................  At the confluence with                +3,253  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Winkler Creek.                                Watauga County, Town of
                                                                                        Boone.
                                         Approximately 430 feet                +3,469
                                          upstream of Sky Ranch
                                          Road.
Gap Creek..............................  At the Watauga/Ashe                   +2,952  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          County boundary.                              Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 160 feet                +3,076
                                          upstream of James
                                          Parsons Road.
Hodges Creek...........................  Approximately 430 feet                +3,127  Town of Boone.
                                          upstream of the
                                          confluence with Boone
                                          Creek.
                                         Approximately 140 feet                +3,286
                                          upstream of NC 105
                                          Highway.

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Howard Creek...........................  Approximately 1,440 feet              +3,212  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          upstream of Moss Hill                         Watauga County.
                                          Road.
                                         Approximately 0.6 mile                +3,418
                                          upstream of Millers Pond
                                          Lane.
Laurel Fork............................  At the confluence with                +2,739  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Watauga River.                                Watauga County, Town of
                                                                                        Boone.
                                         Approximately 1,400 feet              +3,357
                                          upstream of George
                                          Wilson Road.
Left Prong Stony Fork..................  At the Watauga/Wilkes                 +1,639  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          County boundary.                              Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 220 feet                +1,947
                                          upstream of the
                                          confluence of Wildcat
                                          Creek.
Meat Camp Creek........................  At the confluence with                +3,058  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          South Fork New River.                         Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 1.1 miles               +3,495
                                          upstream of Bryan Hollow
                                          Road (State Road 1339).
Meat Camp Creek Tributary..............  At the confluence with                +3,156  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Meat Camp Creek.                              Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 1,160 feet              +3,213
                                          upstream of NC 194
                                          Highway North.
Middle Fork............................  Approximately 500 feet                +3,455  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          downstream of Shoppes On                      Watauga County, Town of
                                          The Parkway Road.                             Blowing Rock.
                                         Approximately 0.4 mile                +3,630
                                          upstream of Goforth Road.
Norris Fork............................  At the confluence with                +3,200  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Meat Camp Creek.                              Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 0.4 mile                +3,248
                                          upstream of the
                                          confluence with Meat
                                          Camp Creek.
Pine Orchard Creek.....................  At the confluence with                +2,974  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Elk Creek (into South                         Watauga County.
                                          Fork New River).
                                         Approximately 0.7 mile                +3,041
                                          upstream of the
                                          confluence with Elk
                                          Creek (into South Fork
                                          New River).
Stony Fork.............................  At the Watauga/Wilkes                 +1,975  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          County boundary.                              Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 40 feet                 +2,265
                                          downstream of Stoney
                                          Fork Road (State Road
                                          1505).
Stony Fork Tributary...................  At the confluence with                +2,260  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Stony Fork.                                   Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 1,470 feet              +2,341
                                          upstream of Stoney Fork
                                          Road.
Unnamed Tributary to Middle Fork.......  At the confluence with                +3,477  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Middle Fork.                                  Watauga County, Town of
                                                                                        Blowing Rock.
                                         Approximately 0.7 mile                +3,546
                                          upstream of Chetola Lake
                                          Drive.
Watauga River..........................  At the Watauga County                 +2,142  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          boundary.                                     Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 30 feet                 +3,596
                                          upstream of The Glens
                                          Boulevard.
Wildcat Creek..........................  At the confluence with                +1,941  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Left Prong Stony Fork.                        Watauga County.
                                         Approximately 0.6 mile                +2,469
                                          upstream of Bill Miller
                                          Lane.
Winkler Creek..........................  At the upstream side of               +3,114  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          Blowing Rock Road.                            Watauga County, Town of
                                                                                        Boone.
                                         Approximately 300 feet                +3,442
                                          upstream of Rainbow
                                          Mountain Road.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.

                                                    ADDRESSES

Town of Blowing Rock
Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.

Town of Boone
Maps are available for inspection at the Boone Town Planning and Inspections Office, 1500 Blowing Rock Road,
 Boone, NC 28607.

                                     Unincorporated Areas of Watauga County
Maps are available for inspection at the Watauga County Planning and Inspections Department, 331 Queen Street,
 Suite 8, Boone, NC 28607
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                                Barron County, Wisconsin, and Incorporated Areas
                                             Docket No.: FEMA-B-1014
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Bear Creek.............................  191 feet downstream of                +1,198  Village of Haugen,
                                          Main Street (Haugen).                         Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
                                         Just downstream of Bear               +1,207
                                          Lake Dam.
Beaver Dam Lake........................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,233  City of Cumberland.
Big Moon Lake..........................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,171  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Buck Lake..............................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,233  City of Cumberland,
                                                                                        Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Devils Lake............................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,262  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Duck Lake..............................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,236  City of Cumberland,
                                                                                        Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Frankenburg Slough.....................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,040  Village of Cameron.
Granite Lake...........................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,238  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Lake Montanis..........................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,119  City of Rice Lake,
                                                                                        Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Little Sand Lake.......................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,250  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Lower Turtle Lake......................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,165  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Lower/Upper Vermillion Lake............  Entire shoreline.........             +1,184  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Peterson Lake..........................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,189  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Poskin Lake............................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,157  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Red Cedar River........................  6,000 feet downstream of              +1,126  Unincorporated Areas of
                                          State Hwy 48.                                 Barron County.
                                         Outlet of Red Cedar Lake.             +1,177
Red Cedar River Tributary 16...........  Confluence with Red Cedar             +1,112  City of Rice Lake,
                                          River.                                        Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
                                         750 feet upstream of US               +1,191
                                          Hwy 53.
Sand Lake..............................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,226  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Shallow Lake...........................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,240  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Silver Lake............................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,258  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Tuscobia Lake/Stump Lake...............  Entire shoreline.........             +1,129  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
Upper Turtle Lake......................  Entire shoreline.........             +1,174  Unincorporated Areas of
                                                                                        Barron County.
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* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
 Depth in feet above ground.

                                                    ADDRESSES

City of Cumberland
Maps are available for inspection at 1356 2nd Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829.

City of Rice Lake
Maps are available for inspection at 30 East Eau Claire Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868.

                                      Unincorporated Areas of Barron County
Maps are available for inspection at 330 East LaSalle Avenue, Barron, WI 54812.

Village of Cameron
Maps are available for inspection at 300 North 1st Street, Cameron, WI 54822.

Village of Haugen
Maps are available for inspection at 104 West 3rd Street, Haugen, WI 54841.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

Deborah S. Ingram,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Mitigation 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency 
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