[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 69 (Monday, April 12, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17567-17569]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-9024]
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
44 CFR Part 65
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: Modified base (1% annual chance) flood elevations are
finalized for the communities listed below. These modified elevations
will be used to calculate flood insurance premium rates for new
buildings and their contents.
EFFECTIVE DATES: The effective dates for these modified base flood
elevations are indicated on the following table and revise the Flood
Insurance Rate Map(s) in effect for each listed community prior to this
date.
ADDRESSES: The modified base flood elevations 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 following
table.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew B. Miller, P.E., Chief,
Hazards Study Branch, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-
3461, or (e-mail) matt.miller@fema.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
makes the final determinations listed below of the final determinations
of modified base flood elevations 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 Associate Director has resolved any appeals resulting from this
notification.
The modified base flood elevations are not listed for each
community in this notice. However, this rule includes the address of
the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified base
flood elevation determinations are available for inspection.
The modifications are made pursuant to Section 206 of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.,
and with 44 CFR part 65.
For rating purposes, the currently effective community number is
shown and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
The modified base flood elevations 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 elevations, together with the floodplain management
criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are required.
They should not be construed to mean that the community must change any
existing ordinances that are more stringent in their floodplain
management requirements. The community may at any time enact stricter
requirements of its own, or pursuant to policies established by other
Federal, State, or regional entities.
These modified elevations are used to meet the floodplain
management requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the
appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after
these elevations are made final, and for the contents in these
buildings.
The changes in base flood elevations are in accordance with 44 CFR
65.4.
National Environmental Policy Act
This rule is categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR
Part 10, Environmental Consideration. No environmental impact
assessment has been prepared.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Associate Director for Mitigation certifies that this rule is
exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because
modified base
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flood elevations are required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are required to maintain community
eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory flexibility analysis has been
prepared.
Regulatory Classification
This final rule is not a significant regulatory action under the
criteria of Section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866 of September 30,
1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735.
Executive Order 12612, Federalism
This rule involves no policies that have federalism implications
under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, dated October 26, 1987.
Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform
This rule meets the applicable standards of Section 2(b)(2) of
Executive Order 12778.
List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 65
Flood insurance, Floodplains, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
Accordingly, 44 CFR part 65 is amended as follows:
PART 65--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 65 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR,
1979 Comp., p. 376.
Sec. 65.4 [Amended]
2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 65.4 are
amended as follows:
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Dates and name
of newspaper Chief executive Effective Community
State and county Location where notice officer of community date of No.
was published modification
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Arizona:
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated October 23, The Honorable Janice September 040037
7260). Areas. 1998, October K. Brewer, 23, 1998
30, 1998, Chairman, Maricopa
Arizona County Board of
Republic. Supervisors, 301
Jefferson Street,
Phoenix, Arizona
85003.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No. City of Phoenix. October 23, The Honorable Skip September 040051
7260). 1998, October Rimsza, Mayor, City 23, 1998
30, 1998, of Phoenix, 200
Arizona West Washington
Republic. Street, 11th Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona
85003-1611.
California:
Los Angeles (FEMA Docket Unincorporated October 22, The Honorable Yvonne September 065043
No. 7260). Areas. 1998, October Burke, Chairperson, 18, 1998
29, 1998, Los Angeles County
Daily Commerce. Board of
Supervisors, 500
West Temple Street,
Suite 821, Los
Angeles, California
90012.
San Diego (FEMA Docket City of San November 10, The Honorable Susan October 19, 060295
No. 7264). Diego. 1998, November Golding, Mayor, 1998
17, 1998, San City of San Diego,
Diego Union- 202 C Street, 11th
Tribune. Floor, San Diego,
California 92101.
New Mexico:
Bernalillo (FEMA Docket City of November 11, The Honorable Jim October 21, 350002
No. 7264). Albuquerque. 1998, November Baca, Mayor, City 1998
18, 1998, of Albuquerque,
Albuquerque P.O. Box 1293,
Journal. Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87103.
Bernalillo (FEMA Docket City of October 23, The Honorable Jim September 350002
No. 7260). Albuquerque. 1998, October Baca, Mayor, City 18, 1998
30, 1998, of Albuquerque,
Albuquerque P.O. Box 1293,
Journal. Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87103.
Bernalillo (FEMA Docket Unincorporated November 11, The Honorable Steve October 21, 350001
No. 7264). Areas. 1998, November Gallegos, Chairman, 1998
18, 1998, Bernalillo County,
Albuquerque Board of
Journal. Commissioners, One
Civic Plaza
Northeast, 10th
Floor, Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87102.
Sanodoval (FEMA Docket Village of November 11, The Honorable Gary October 21, 350094
No. 7264). Corrales. 1998, November Kanin, Mayor, 1998
18, 1998, Village of
Albuquerque Corrales, P.O. Box
Journal. 707, Corrales, New
Mexico 87048.
Sandoval (FEMA Docket No. City of Rio November 11, The Honorable John October 21, 350146
7264). Rancho. 1998, November Jennings, Mayor, 1998
18, 1998, City of Rio Rancho,
Albuquerque 3900 Southern
Journal. Boulevard, Rio
Rancho, New Mexico
87124.
Texas:
Brazos (FEMA Docket No. City of Bryan... October 20, The Honorable Lonnie September 480082
7260). 1998, October Stabler, Mayor, 18, 1998
27, 1998, City of Bryan, P.O.
Bryan-College Box 1000, Bryan,
Station Eagle. Texas 77805.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. City of November 13, The Honorable Al October 19, 481013
7264). Dalworthington 1998, November Taub, Mayor, City 1998
Gardens. 20, 1998, Fort of Dalworthington
Worth Star- Gardens, 2600
Telegram. Roosevelt Drive,
Dallworthington
Gardens, Texas
76016.
Denton (FEMA Docket No. City of Highland October 21, The Honorable Austin September 481105
7260). Village. 1998, October Adams, Mayor, City 21, 1998
28, 1998, of Highland
Lewisville Village, City Hall,
News. 1500 F.M. 407,
Highland Village,
Texas 75077.
Denton (FEMA Docket No. City of October 21, The Honorable Bobbie September 530074
7260). Lewisville. 1998, October J. Mitchell, Mayor, 10, 1998
28, 1998, City of Lewisville,
Lewisville P.O. Box 299002,
News. Lewisville, TX
75029-9002.
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Washington:
King (FEMA Docket No. City of Bellevue October 16, The Honorable Don September 530074
7260). 1998, October Davidson, Mayor, 10, 1998
23, 1998, The City of Bellevue,
Eastside P.O. Box 90012,
Journal. Bellevue,
Washington 98009-
9102.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100. ``Flood
Insurance'')
Dated: April 1, 1999.
Michael J. Armstrong,
Associate Director for Mitigation.
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