Document ID: FEMA-2008-0020-0193
Agency: fema
Document Type: Rule
Title: Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
Posted Date: 2009-06-03T04:00Z

[Federal Register: June 3, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 105)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 26577-26580]
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 ID FEMA-2008-0020; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1052]

 
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Interim rule.

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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 Maps (FIRMs) 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 Assistant 
Administrator of FEMA 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: William R. Blanton Jr., Engineering 
Management Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3151.

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 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 the 
other Federal, State, or regional entities. The changes in BFEs are in 
accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This interim 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 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 13132, Federalism. This interim rule involves no 
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132, 
Federalism.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This interim rule 
meets the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65

    Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

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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]

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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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Alabama:
    Calhoun.......................  City of Anniston (09-  April 6, 2009, April  The Honorable Gene D.      August 11, 2009................       010020
                                     04-1158P).             13, 2009, The         Robinson, Mayor, City of
                                                            Anniston Star.        Anniston, P.O. Box 2168,
                                                                                  Anniston, AL 36202.
    Tuscaloosa....................  City of Tuscaloosa     April 13, 2009,       The Honorable Walter       August 18, 2009................       010203
                                     (08-04-6875P).         April 20, 2009, The   Maddox, Mayor, City of
                                                            Tuscaloosa News.      Tuscaloosa, P.O. Box
                                                                                  2089, Tuscaloosa, AL
                                                                                  35403.
    Tuscaloosa....................  Unincorporated areas   April 13, 2009,       The Honorable W. Hardy     August 18, 2009................       010201
                                     of Tuscaloosa County   April 20, 2009, The   McCollum, Tuscaloosa
                                     (08-04-6875P).         Tuscaloosa News.      County Probate Judge,
                                                                                  714 Greensborough
                                                                                  Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL
                                                                                  35401.
Arizona:
    Maricopa......................  Town of Cave Creek     February 11, 2009,    The Honorable Vincent      June 18, 2009..................       040129
                                     (09-09-0129P).         February 18, 2009,    Francia, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Sonoran News.         Cave Creek, 37622 North
                                                                                  Cave Creek Road, Cave
                                                                                  Creek, AZ 85331.

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    Maricopa......................  Town of Cave Creek     April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable Vincent      July 14, 2009..................       040129
                                     (09-09-0431P).         15, 2009, Sonoran     Francia, Mayor, Town of
                                                            News.                 Cave Creek, 37622 North
                                                                                  Cave Creek Road, Cave
                                                                                  Creek, AZ 85331.
    Maricopa......................  Town of Cave Creek     April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable Vincent      August 13, 2009................       040129
                                     (09-09-0432P).         15, 2009, Sonoran     Francia, Mayor, Town of
                                                            News.                 Cave Creek, 37622 North
                                                                                  Cave Creek Road, Cave
                                                                                  Creek, AZ 85331.
Arkansas: Benton..................  City of Rogers (08-06- March 31, 2009,       The Honorable Steve        August 5, 2009.................       050013
                                     1043P).                April 7, 2009, The    Womack, Mayor, City of
                                                            Morning News.         Rogers, 301 West
                                                                                  Chestnut Street, Rogers,
                                                                                  AR 72756.
California:
    Orange........................  City of Huntington     April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable Keith Bohr,  March 30, 2009.................       065034
                                     Beach (08-09-1428P).   16, 2009,             Mayor, City of
                                                            Huntington Beach      Huntington Beach, 2000
                                                            Independent.          Main Street, Huntington
                                                                                  Beach, CA 92648.
    San Diego.....................  City of Escondido (08- April 3, 2009, April  The Honorable Ron          August 10, 2009................       060290
                                     09-1101P).             10, 2009, North       Roberts, Chairman, San
                                                            County Times.         Diego County Board of
                                                                                  Supervisors, County of
                                                                                  San Diego Administration
                                                                                  Center, 1600 Pacific
                                                                                  Highway, Room 335, San
                                                                                  Diego, CA 92101.
    San Diego.....................  City of San Diego (09- April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable Jerry        August 14, 2009................       060295
                                     09-0601P).             16, 2009, San Diego   Sanders, Mayor, City of
                                                            Transcript.           San Diego, 202 C Street,
                                                                                  11th Floor, San Diego,
                                                                                  CA 92101.
    San Diego.....................  Unincorporated areas   April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable Dianne       August 14, 2009................       060284
                                     of San Diego County,   16, 2009, San Diego   Jacob, Chairwoman, San
                                     (09-09-0601P).         Transcript.           Diego County Board of
                                                                                  Supervisors, 1600
                                                                                  Pacific Highway, Room
                                                                                  335, San Diego, CA 92101.
    Shasta........................  City of Redding (08-   March 9, 2009, March  The Honorable Rick         March 30, 2009.................       060360
                                     09-0964P).             16, 2009, Record      Bosetti, Mayor, City of
                                                            Searchlight.          Redding, P.O. Box
                                                                                  496071, Redding, CA
                                                                                  96001.
Colorado:
    Weld..........................  Town of Severance (08- February 20, 2009,    The Honorable Pierre De    June 29, 2009..................       080317
                                     08-0702X).             February 27, 2009,    Milt, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Greeley Tribune.      Severance, 231 West
                                                                                  Fourth Avenue,
                                                                                  Severance, CO 80546.
    Weld..........................  Unincorporated areas   February 20, 2009,    The Honorable David E.     June 29, 2009..................       080266
                                     of Weld County (08-    February 27, 2009,    Long, Chairman, Weld
                                     08-0702X).             Greeley Tribune.      County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, P.O. Box
                                                                                  758, Greeley, CO 80632.
Florida:
    Lee...........................  Unincorporated areas   April 1, 2009, April  The Honorable Ray Judah,   March 19, 2009.................       125124
                                     of Lee County (09-04-  8, 2009, Fort Myers   Chairman, Lee County
                                     1718P).                News Press.           Board of Commissioners,
                                                                                  P.O. Box 398, Fort
                                                                                  Myers, FL 33902.
    Sumter........................  City of Wildwood (08-  April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable Ed Wolf,     March 30, 2009.................       120299
                                     04-1977P).             16, 2009, Sumter      Mayor, City of Wildwood,
                                                            County Times.         100 North Main Street,
                                                                                  Wildwood, FL 34785.
Georgia: Walton...................  Unincorporated areas   April 9, 2008, April  The Honorable Kevin        August 15, 2008................       130185
                                     of Walton County (08-  16, 2008, Walton      Little, Chairman, Walton
                                     04-1976P).             Tribune.              County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, 1269 Good
                                                                                  Hope Road, Monroe, GA
                                                                                  30655.
Hawaii: Hawaii....................  Unincorporated areas   April 6, 2009, April  The Honorable William      August 11, 2009................       155166
                                     of Hawaii County (08-  13, 2009, Hawaii      Kenoi, Mayor, Hawaii
                                     09-0823P).             Tribune-Herald.       County, 25 Aupuni
                                                                                  Street, Hilo, HI 96720.
Illinois: DuPage..................  Unincorporated areas   April 1, 2009, April  The Honorable Robert J.    March 18, 2009.................       170197
                                     of DuPage County (09-  8, 2009, Daily        Schillerstorm, Chairman,
                                     05-0307P).             Herald.               DuPage County Board, 421
                                                                                  North County Farm Road,
                                                                                  Wheaton, IL 60187.
Louisiana: Catahoula..............  Unincorporated areas   September 10, 2008,   The Honorable Jackie       August 27, 2008................       220047
                                     of Catahoula Parish    September 17, 2008,   Paulk, President,
                                     (08-06-1686P).         Catahoula News        Catahoula Parish, P.O.
                                                            Booster.              Box 258, Harrisonburg,
                                                                                  LA 71340.
Maryland: Allegany................  Unincorporated areas   January 9, 2009,      The Honorable James J.     January 30, 2009...............       240001
                                     of Allegany County     January 16, 2009,     Stakem, President,
                                     (08-03-1580P).         Cumberland Times      Allegany County Board of
                                                            News.                 Commissioners, 701 Kelly
                                                                                  Road, Fourth Floor,
                                                                                  Cumberland, MD 21502.
Mississippi:
    Rankin........................  City of Brandon (08-   April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable Carlo        August 13, 2009................       280143
                                     04-5371P).             15, 2009, Rankin      Martella, Mayor, City of
                                                            County News.          Brandon, P.O. Box 1539,
                                                                                  Brandon, MS 39043.
    Rankin........................  Unincorporated areas   April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable Richard      August 13, 2009................       280142
                                     of Rankin County (08-  15, 2009, Rankin      Wilson, Prosecutor,
                                     04-5371P).             County News.          Rankin County, 211 East
                                                                                  Government Street,
                                                                                  Brandon, MS 39042.
Nebraska: Sarpy...................  City of Papillion (08- April 2, 2009, April  The Honorable James E.     August 7, 2009.................       315275
                                     07-1022P).             9, 2009, Papillion    Blinn, Mayor, City of
                                                            Times.                Papillion, 122 East 3rd
                                                                                  St., Papillion, NE 68046.
Nevada: Douglas...................  Unincorporated areas   April 10, 2009,       Nancy McDermid, Chair,     August 17, 2009................       320008
                                     of Douglas County      April 17, 2009, The   Douglas County Board of
                                     (09-09-0026P).         Record-Courier.       Commissioners, P.O. Box
                                                                                  218, Minden, NV 89423.
Pennsylvania:

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    Chester.......................  Township of West       April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable Diane        April 27, 2009.................       420295
                                     Whiteland (09-03-      15, 2009, Daily       Snyder, Chairman, West
                                     0246P).                Local News.           Whiteland Board of
                                                                                  Supervisors, 222 North
                                                                                  Pottstown Pike, Exton,
                                                                                  PA 19341.
    Greene........................  Township of Franklin   April 10, 2009,       The Honorable T. Reed      August 17, 2009................       422595
                                     (09-03-0260P).         April 17, 2009,       Kiger, Chairman,
                                                            Observer Reporter.    Township of Franklin,
                                                                                  568 Rolling Meadows
                                                                                  Road, Waynesburg, PA
                                                                                  15370.
South Carolina:
    Charleston....................  City of Charleston     April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable Joseph P.    August 14, 2009................       455412
                                     (09-04-1604P).         16, 2009, The Post    Riley, Jr., Mayor, City
                                                            and Courier.          of Charleston, P.O. Box
                                                                                  652, Charleston, SC
                                                                                  29402.
    Charleston....................  City of Charleston     April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable Joseph P.    August 14, 2009................       455412
                                     (09-04-1605P).         16, 2009, The Post    Riley, Jr., Mayor, City
                                                            and Courier.          of Charleston, P.O. Box
                                                                                  652, Charleston, SC
                                                                                  29402.
Tennessee:
    Wilson........................  City of Lebanon (08-   October 15, 2008,     The Honorable Donald W.    February 19, 2009..............       470208
                                     04-4560P).             October 22, 2008,     Fox, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Wilson Post.      Lebanon, 200 North
                                                                                  Castle Heights Avenue,
                                                                                  Suite 100, Lebanon, TN
                                                                                  37087.
    Wilson........................  City of Mount Juliet   April 11, 2008,       The Honorable Linda Elam,  April 9, 2008..................       470290
                                     (08-04-1366P).         April 18, 2008, The   Mayor, City of Mount
                                                            Wilson Post.          Juliet, 2425 North Mt.
                                                                                  Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet,
                                                                                  TN 37122.
    Wilson........................  Unincorporated areas   April 10, 2009,       The Honorable Robert       August 17, 2009................       470207
                                     of Wilson County (09-  April 17, 2009, The   Dedman, County Mayor,
                                     04-0257P).             Wilson Post.          Wilson County, 228 East
                                                                                  Main Street, Lebanon, TN
                                                                                  37087.
Texas:
    Bell..........................  City of Temple (08-06- March 9, 2009, March  The Honorable Bill Jones   July 14, 2009..................       480034
                                     1223P).                16, 2009, Temple      III, Mayor, City of
                                                            Daily Telegram.       Temple, Two North Main
                                                                                  Street, Temple, TX 76501.
    Bexar.........................  Unincorporated areas   March 9, 2009, March  The Honorable Nelson W.    July 14, 2009..................       480035
                                     of Bexar County (08-   16, 2009, San         Wolff, Bexar County
                                     06-1717P).             Antonio Express       Judge, 100 Dolorosa
                                                            News.                 Street, Suite 120, San
                                                                                  Antonio, TX 78205.
    Bexar.........................  City of San Antonio    March 9, 2009, March  The Honorable Phil         July 14, 2009..................       480045
                                     (08-06-1717P).         16, 2009, San         Hardberger, Mayor, City
                                                            Antonio Express       of San Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            News.                 839966, San Antonio, TX
                                                                                  78283.
    Bexar.........................  City of San Antonio    March 9, 2009, March  The Honorable Phil         July 14, 2009..................       480045
                                     (08-06-3192P).         16, 2009, San         Hardberger, Mayor, City
                                                            Antonio Express       of San Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            News.                 839966, San Antonio, TX
                                                                                  78283.
    Bexar.........................  City of San Antonio    April 3, 2009, April  The Honorable Phil         March 24, 2009.................       480045
                                     (09-06-0610P).         10, 2009, San         Hardberger, Mayor, City
                                                            Antonio Express       of San Antonio, P.O. Box
                                                            News.                 839966, San Antonio, TX
                                                                                  78283.
    Collin........................  City of Wylie (07-06-  June 18, 2008, June   The Honorable John Mondy,  October 23, 2008...............       480759
                                     2304P).                25, 2008, Wylie       Mayor, City of Wylie,
                                                            News.                 2000 State Highway 78
                                                                                  North, Wylie, TX 75098.
    Dallas........................  City of Dallas (09-06- April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable Tom          August 13, 2009................       480171
                                     0918P).                15, 2009, Dallas      Leppert, Mayor, City of
                                                            Morning News.         Dallas, 1500 Marilla
                                                                                  Street, Room 5EN,
                                                                                  Dallas, TX 75201.
    Dallas........................  City of Farmers        April 10, 2009,       The Honorable Tim O'Hare,  August 17, 2009................       480174
                                     Branch (08-06-0532P).  April 17, 2009,       Mayor, City of Farmers
                                                            Dallas Morning News.  Branch, P.O. Box 819010,
                                                                                  Farmers Branch, TX 75381.
    Dallas........................  City of Garland (09-   April 10, 2009,       The Honorable Ronald E.    August 17, 2009................       485471
                                     06-0830P).             April 17, 2009,       Jones, Mayor, City of
                                                            Dallas Morning News.  Garland, P. O. Box
                                                                                  469002, Garland, TX
                                                                                  75046-9002.
    Dallas........................  City of Sachse (07-06- June 18, 2008, June   The Honorable Mike Felix,  October 23, 2008...............       480186
                                     2304P).                25, 2008, Daily       Mayor, City of Sachse,
                                                            Commercial Recorder.  5560 State Highway 78,
                                                                                  Sachse, TX 75048.
    Fort Bend.....................  Unincorporated areas   April 16, 2009,       The Honorable Robert E.    August 21, 2009................       480228
                                     of Fort Bend County    April 23, 2009,       Hebert, Ph.D., Fort Bend
                                     (08-06-2236P).         Fort Bend Sun.        County Judge, 301
                                                                                  Jackson Street,
                                                                                  Richmond, TX 77469.
    Fort Bend.....................  City of Sugar Land     April 16, 2009,       The Honorable James A.     August 21, 2009................       480234
                                     (08-06-2236P).         April 23, 2009,       Thompson, Mayor, City of
                                                            Fort Bend Sun.        Sugar Land, P.O. Box
                                                                                  110, Sugar Land, TX
                                                                                  77487.
    Hays..........................  Unincorporated areas   March 25, 2009,       The Honorable Elizabeth    July 30, 2009..................       480321
                                     of Hays County (08-    April 1, 2009, San    Sumter, Judge, Hays
                                     06-2257P).             Marcos Daily Record.  County, 111 East San
                                                                                  Antonio Street, Suite
                                                                                  300, San Marcos, TX
                                                                                  78666.
    Hays..........................  City of San Marcos     March 25, 2009,       The Honorable Susan        July 30, 2009..................       485505
                                     (08-06-2257P).         April 1, 2009, San    Narvaiz, Mayor, City of
                                                            Marcos Daily Record.  San Marcos, 630 East
                                                                                  Hopkins Street, San
                                                                                  Marcos, TX 78666.
    Kendall.......................  City of Boerne (08-06- March 13, 2009,       The Honorable Dan          July 20, 2009..................       480418
                                     3123P).                March 20, 2009, The   Heckler, Mayor, City of
                                                            Boerne Star.          Boerne, P.O. Box 1677,
                                                                                  Boerne, TX 78006.
    Tarrant.......................  City of Fort Worth     March 3, 2009, March  The Honorable Michael J.   February 23, 2009..............       480596
                                     (09-06-0411P).         10, 2009, Fort        Moncrief, Mayor, City of
                                                            Worth Star Telegram.  Fort Worth, 1000
                                                                                  Throckmorton Street,
                                                                                  Fort Worth, TX 76102.

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    Tarrant.......................  City of Southlake (09- March 3, 2009, March  The Honorable Andy         February 20, 2009..............       480612
                                     06-0528P).             10, 2009, Fort        Wambsganss, Mayor, City
                                                            Worth Star Telegram.  of Southlake, 1400 Main
                                                                                  Street, Suite 270,
                                                                                  Southlake, TX 76092.
    Williamson....................  City of Round Rock     April 2, 2009, April  The Honorable Alan         August 7, 2009.................       481048
                                     (09-06-1098P).         9, 2009, Round Rock   McGraw, Mayor, City of
                                                            Leader.               Round Rock, 221 East
                                                                                  Main Street, Round Rock,
                                                                                  TX 78664.
    Williamson....................  Unincorporated areas   April 2, 2009, April  The Honorable Dan A.       August 7, 2009.................       481079
                                     of Williamson County   9, 2009, Round Rock   Gattis, Williamson
                                     (09-06-1098P).         Leader.               County Judge, 710 Main
                                                                                  Street, Suite 101,
                                                                                  Georgetown, TX 78626.
Virginia:
    Albemarle.....................  Unincorporated areas   April 8, 2009, April  The Honorable David        August 13, 2009................       510006
                                     of Albemarle County    15, 2009, The Daily   Slutzky, Chairman,
                                     (08-03-1578P).         Progress.             Albemarle County Board
                                                                                  of Supervisors, 401
                                                                                  McIntire Road,
                                                                                  Charlottesville, VA
                                                                                  22902.
    Fauquier......................  Unincorporated areas   April 9, 2009, April  The Honorable R. Holder    August 14, 2009................       510055
                                     of Fauquier County     16, 2009, Fauquier    Trumbo, Jr., Chairman,
                                     (09-03-0367P).         Times Democrat.       Fauquier County, 10
                                                                                  Hotel Street, Suite 208,
                                                                                  Warrenton, VA 20186.
Washington: Pierce................  Town of Steilacoom     April 13, 2009,       The Honorable Ron Lucas,   March 31, 2009.................       530146
                                     (08-10-0544P).         April 20, 2009, The   Mayor, Town of
                                                            News Tribune.         Steilacoom, 1030 Roe
                                                                                  Street, Steilacoom, WA
                                                                                  98388.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: May 21, 2009.
Deborah S. Ingram,
Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mitigation, Mitigation 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency.
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