2019-06686. Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY:

Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings.

DATES:

Comments are to be submitted on or before July 5, 2019.

ADDRESSES:

The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://www.fema.gov/​preliminaryfloodhazarddata 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-1914, 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 Map Information 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 and are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after the FIRM and FIS report become effective.

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://www.fema.gov/​preliminaryfloodhazarddata 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.”)

Michael M. Grimm,

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

Community	Community map repository address
Franklin County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 17-07-0683S Preliminary Date: October 12, 2018
City of Pacific	City Hall, 300 Hoven Drive, Pacific, MO 63069.
City of St. Clair	City Hall #1 Paul Parks Drive, St. Clair, MO 63077.
City of Union	City Hall, 500 East Locust Street, Union, MO 63084.
Unincorporated Areas of Franklin County	Franklin County Office, 400 East Locust Street, Union, MO 63084.
Village of Miramiguoa Park	Franklin County Office, 400 East Locust Street, Union, MO 63084.
Greene County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 17-07-0862S Preliminary Date: August 23, 2018
City of Ash Grove	City Hall, 100 West Main Street, Ash Grove, MO 65604.
City of Battlefield	City Hall, 5434 South Tower Drive, Battlefield, MO 65619.
City of Fair Grove	City Hall, 81 South Orchard Boulevard, Fair Grove, MO 65648.
City of Republic	City Hall, 213 North Main Street, Republic, MO 65738.
City of Springfield	City Hall, 840 Booneville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802.
City of Strafford	City Hall, 126 South Washington Street, Strafford, MO 65757.
City of Willard	City Hall, 224 West Jackson Street, Willard, MO 65781.
Unincorporated Areas of Greene County	Greene County Courthouse, 940 North Booneville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802.
Washington County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 17-07-0519S Preliminary Date: October 12, 2018
City of Irondale	City Hall, 110 South Oak Street, Irondale, MO 63648.
City of Potosi	City Hall, 121 East High Street, Potosi, MO 63664.
Village of Caledonia	Village Hall, 130 Webster Road, Caledonia, MO 63631.
Village of Mineral Point	Village Hall, 702 State Street, Mineral Point, MO 63660.
Unincorporated Areas of Washington County	Washington County Courthouse, 102 North Missouri Street, Potosi, MO 63664.
Douglas County, Oregon and Incorporated Areas
Project: 14-10-0574S Preliminary Dates: March 29, 2018 and August 31, 2018
City of Reedsport	City Hall, 451 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, OR 97467.
Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County	Douglas County Courthouse, Justice Building, 1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue, Room 106, Roseburg, OR 97470.