2024-10758. 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 August 14, 2024.

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-2434, 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 (Acting) for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

Community	Community map repository address
Wayne County, Michigan (All Jurisdictions)
Project: 11-05-1547S Preliminary Date: November 17, 2023
City of Allen Park	City Hall, 15915 Southfield Road, Allen Park, MI 48101.
City of Dearborn	Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
City of Dearborn Heights	City Hall, 6045 Fenton Avenue, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127.
City of Detroit	Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226.
City of Ecorse	Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 West Jefferson Avenue, Ecorse, MI 48229.
City of Lincoln Park	City Hall, 1355 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park, MI 48146.
City of Melvindale	City Hall, 3100 Oakwood Boulevard, Melvindale, MI 48122.
City of Romulus	Romulus Building Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174.
City of Taylor	City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI 48180.
City of Westland	City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185.
Orleans County, New York (All Jurisdictions)
Project: 19-02-0011S Preliminary Date: July 17, 2023
Town of Albion	Town Hall, 3665 Clarendon Road, Albion, NY 14411.
Town of Barre	Barre Town Hall, 14317 West Barre Road, Albion, NY 14411.
Town of Carlton	Carlton Town Hall, 14341 Waterport-Carlton Road, Albion, NY 14411.
Town of Clarendon	Town Hall, 16385 Church Street, Clarendon, NY 14429.
Town of Gaines	Gaines Town Hall, 14087 Ridge Road West, Albion, NY 14411.
Town of Kendall	Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476.
Town of Murray	Murray Town Hall, 3840 Fancher Road, Holley, NY 14470.
Town of Ridgeway	Ridgeway Town Hall, 410 West Avenue, Medina, NY 14103.
Town of Shelby	Shelby Town Office, 4062 Salt Works Road, Medina, NY 14103.
Town of Yates	Yates Town Hall, 8 South Main Street, Lyndonville, NY 14098.
Village of Albion	Code Enforcement Office, 35 East Bank Street, Albion, NY 14411.
Village of Holley	Village Hall, 1 Wright Street, Holley, NY 14470.
Village of Lyndonville	Village Hall, 2 South Main Street, Lyndonville, NY 14098.
Village of Medina	Village Clerk's Office, 119 Park Avenue, Medina, NY 14103.