Document ID: FEMA-2008-0020-0169
Agency: fema
Document Type: Rule
Title: Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
Posted Date: 2009-03-25T04:00Z

[Federal Register: March 25, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 56)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 12653-12655]
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-1042]

 
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 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: Madison.................  Unincorporated areas   February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Mike         June 15, 2009..................       010151
                                     of Madison County      February 13, 2009;    Gillespie, Chairman,
                                     (09-04-0502P).         Madison County        Madison County
                                                            Record.               Commission, 6994
                                                                                  Courthouse 700, 100
                                                                                  Northside Square,
                                                                                  Huntsville, AL 35801.
 Arkansas: Craighead..............  City of Jonesboro (07- August 11, 2008;      The Honorable Doug         December 16, 2008..............       050048
                                     06-2616P).             August 18, 2008;The   Forman, Mayor, City of
                                                            Jonesboro Sun.        Jonesboro, 515 West
                                                                                  Washington Avenue,
                                                                                  Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Colorado:
    Boulder.......................  City of Boulder (08-   February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Shaun        January 28, 2009...............       080024
                                     08-0790P).             February 13, 2009;    McGrath, Mayor, City of
                                                            The Daily Camera.     Boulder, P.O. Box 791,
                                                                                  Boulder, CO 80306.
     Boulder......................  Unincorporated areas   February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Ben          January 28, 2009...............       080023
                                     of Boulder County      February 13, 2009;    Pearlman, Chairman,
                                     (08-08-0790P).         The Daily Camera.     Boulder County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, P.O. Box
                                                                                  471 Boulder, CO 80306.

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 Connecticut: New Haven...........  Town of Hamden (08-01- July 24, 2008; July   The Honorable Craig        July 30, 2008..................       090078
                                     0419P).                31, 2008; New Haven   Henrici, Mayor, Town of
                                                            Register.             Hamden, Town Hall, 2750
                                                                                  Dixwell Avenue, Hamden,
                                                                                  CT 06518.
Florida
    Miami-Dade....................  City of Miami (08-04-  February 9, 2009;     The Honorable Manual A.    January 30, 2009...............       120650
                                     6874P).                February 16, 2009;    Diaz, Mayor, City of
                                                            Miami Herald.         Miami, 3500 Pan American
                                                                                  Drive, Miami, FL 33133-
                                                                                  5595.
     Pinellas.....................  City of Clearwater     February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Frank V.     January 28, 2009...............       125096
                                     (08-04-6704P).         February 13, 2009;    Hibbard, Mayor, City of
                                                            St. Petersburg        Clearwater, P.O. Box
                                                            Times.                4748, Clearwater, FL
                                                                                  33758.
Georgia:
     Liberty......................  City of Flemington     January 25, 2009;     The Honorable Sandra S.    June 2, 2009...................       130124
                                     (08-04-4998P).         February 1, 2009;     Martin, Mayor, City of
                                                            Coastal Courier.      Flemington, P.O. Box 46,
                                                                                  Hinesville, GA 31310.
     Liberty......................  City of Hinesville     January 25, 2009;     The Honorable James        June 2, 2009...................       130125
                                     (08-04-4998P).         February 1, 2009;     Thomas, Mayor, City of
                                                            Coastal Courier.      Hinesville, 115 East
                                                                                  Martin Luther King, Jr.
                                                                                  Drive, Hinesville, GA
                                                                                  31313.
Idaho:
     Ada..........................  Unincorporated areas   February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Fred         June 15, 2009..................       160001
                                     of Ada County (08-10-  February 13, 2009;    Tilman, Chairman, Ada
                                     0658P).                Idaho Statesman.      County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, 200 West
                                                                                  Front Street, Boise, ID
                                                                                  83702.
     Ada..........................  City of Meridian (08-  February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Tammy de     June 15, 2009..................       160180
                                     10-0658P).             February 13, 2009;    Weerd, Mayor, City of
                                                            Idaho Statesman.      Meridian, Meridian City
                                                                                  Hall, Suite 300, 33 East
                                                                                  Broadway Avenue,
                                                                                  Meridian, ID 83702.
     Teton........................  Unincorporated areas   March 20, 2008;       The Honorable Larry        March 13, 2008.................       160230
                                     of Teton County (07-   March 27, 2009;       Young, Chairman, Teton
                                     10-0061P).             Teton Valley News.    County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, P.O. Box
                                                                                  756, Driggs, ID 83422.
     Teton........................  Unincorporated areas   May 8, 2008; May 15,  The Honorable Larry        September 12, 2008.............       160230
                                     of Teton County (07-   2008; Teton Valley    Young, Chairman, Teton
                                     10-0770P).             News.                 County Board of
                                                                                  Commissioners, P.O. Box
                                                                                  756, Driggs, ID 83422.
 Iowa: Dubuque....................  Unincorporated areas   February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Donna        June 15, 2009..................       190534
                                     of Dubuque County      February 13, 2009;    Smith, Supervisor,
                                     (08-07-0804P).         Telegraph Herald.     Dubuque County Board of
                                                                                  Supervisors, 720 Central
                                                                                  Avenue, Dubuque, IA
                                                                                  52001.
 Maine: Cumberland................  Town of Falmouth (09-  February 6, 2009;     The Honorable William      June 15, 2009..................       230045
                                     01-0124P).             February 13, 2009;    Armitage, Chair,
                                                            Portland Press        Falmouth Town Council,
                                                            Herald.               271 Falmouth Road,
                                                                                  Falmouth, ME 04105.
 Missouri: Clay, Platte, and        City of Kansas City    February 12, 2009;    the Honorable Mark W.      June 19, 2009..................       290173
 Jackson.                            (08-07-0725P).         February 19, 2009;    Funkhouser, Mayor, City
                                                            The Daily Record.     of Kansas City, City
                                                                                  Hall, 29th Floor, 414
                                                                                  East 12th Street, Kansas
                                                                                  City, MO 64106.
 New Mexico: Sandoval.............  City of Rio Rancho     February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Thomas E.    June 15, 2009..................       350146
                                     (08-06-3060P).         February 13, 2009;    Swisstack, Mayor, City
                                                            The Albuquerque       of Rio Rancho, 3200
                                                            Journal.              Civic Center Circle
                                                                                  Northeast, Rio Rancho,
                                                                                  NM 87144.
 Pennsylvania: Lehigh.............  Township of Upper      February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Edward       January 29, 2009...............       421044
                                     Macungie (08-03-       February 13, 2009;    Earley, Chairman, Upper
                                     1442P).                The Morning Call.     Macungie Township, 8330
                                                                                  Schantz Rd.,
                                                                                  Breinigsville, PA 18031.
Texas:
     Brazos.......................  City of Bryan (08-06-  February 12, 2009;    The Honorable Mark         June 19, 2009..................       480082
                                     2045P).                February 19, 2009;    Conlee, Mayor, City of
                                                            Bryan College         Bryan, 300 South Texas
                                                            Station Eagle.        Avenue, Bryan, TX 77803.
     Collin.......................  City of Frisco (09-06- February 6, 2009;     The Honorable Maher Maso,  June 15, 2009..................       480134
                                     0212P).                February 13, 2009;    Mayor, City of Frisco,
                                                            Frisco Enterprise.    6101 Frisco Square
                                                                                  Boulevard, Frisco, TX
                                                                                  75034.
     Guadalupe....................  City of Cibolo (08-06- February 12, 2009;    The Honorable Johnny       June 18, 2009..................       480267
                                     2221P).                February 19, 2009;    Sutton, Mayor, City of
                                                            Seguin Gazette        Cibolo, P.O. Box 826,
                                                            Enterprise.           Cibolo, TX 78108.
     Guadalupe....................  Unincorporated areas   February 23, 2009;    The Honorable Mike         June 18, 2009..................       480266
                                     of Guadalupe County    February 19, 2009;    Wiggins, Guadalupe
                                     (08-06-2221P).         Seguin Gazette        County Judge, 307 West
                                                            Enterprise.           Court Street, Seguin, TX
                                                                                  78155.
     Hunt.........................  City of Greenville     July 30, 2008;        The Honorable Tom Oliver,  December 4, 2008...............       485473
                                     (08-06-1111P).         August 6, 2008;       Mayor, City of
                                                            Herald Banner.        Greenville, P.O. Box
                                                                                  1049, Greenville, TX
                                                                                  75401.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')

    Dated: March 2, 2009.
Michael K. Buckley,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Mitigation Directorate, Department of 
Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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