2022-22132. Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY:

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES:

Comments are to be submitted on or before January 10, 2023.

ADDRESSES:

The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazards.fema.gov/​femaportal/​prelimdownload and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2275, to Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, [phone], or (email) [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, [phone], or (email) [e-mail]; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/​fhm/​fmx_​main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

FEMA proposes to make flood hazard determinations for each community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).

These proposed flood hazard determinations, together with the floodplain management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter requirements of its own or pursuant to policies established by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These flood hazard determinations are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of the NFIP.

The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report become effective.

Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/​pdfs/​srp_​overview.pdf.

The watersheds and/or communities affected are listed in the tables below. The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazards.fema.gov/​femaportal/​prelimdownload and the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables. For communities with multiple ongoing Preliminary studies, the studies can be identified by the unique project number and Preliminary FIRM date listed in the tables. Additionally, the current effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, “Flood Insurance.”)

Nicholas A. Shufro,

Assistant Administrator for Risk Management (Acting), Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

Community	Community map repository address
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-06-0049S Preliminary Date: May 10, 2022
Town of Jackson	Town Hall, 1610 Charter Street, Jackson, LA 70748.
Unincorporated Areas of East Feliciana Parish	East Feliciana Parish Police Jury Office, 12064 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722.
West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-06-0048S Preliminary Date: May 10, 2022
Town of St. Francisville	Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775.
Unincorporated Areas of West Feliciana Parish	West Feliciana Parish Governmental Building, 5934 Commerce Street, St. Francisville, LA 70775.
Holmes County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
Project: 14-04-2387S Preliminary Date: September 29, 2021
City of Lexington	City Hall, 112 Spring Street, Lexington, MS 39095.
Unincorporated Areas of Holmes County	Holmes County Administrative Offices, 408 Court Square, Lexington, MS 39095.
Leflore County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
Project: 14-04-2387S Preliminary Date: September 29, 2021
Unincorporated Areas of Leflore County	Leflore County Chancery Clerk's Office, 306 West Market Street, Greenwood, MS 38930.
Madison County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
Project: 13-04-8486S Preliminary Date: June 30, 2021
City of Canton	City Hall, 226 East Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046.
City of Madison	City Hall, 1004 Madison Avenue, Madison, MS 39110.
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District	Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Building Department, 100 Reservoir Park Road, Brandon, MS 39047.
Unincorporated Areas of Madison County	Madison County Administrative Building, 125 West North Street, Canton, MS 39046.
Yazoo County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
Project: 14-04-2387S Preliminary Date: September 29, 2021 and April 25, 2022
City of Yazoo City	City Hall, 128 East Jefferson Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194.
Unincorporated Areas of Yazoo County	Yazoo County Office Building, 212 East Broadway Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194.