2022-11682. 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 30, 2022.

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-2235, 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.”)

Michael M. Grimm,

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

Community	Community map repository address
Lincoln County, Minnesota and Incorporated Areas
Project: 17-05-1531S Preliminary Date: September 30, 2021
City of Arco	Community Center, 106 East Laurel Street, Arco, MN 56113.
City of Hendricks	City Hall, 207 South Division Street, Hendricks, MN 56136.
City of Ivanhoe	City Hall, 401 North Harold Street, Ivanhoe, MN 56142.
City of Lake Benton	City Hall, 106 South Center Street, Lake Benton, MN 56149.
City of Tyler	City Hall, 230 North Tyler Street, Tyler, MN 56178.
Unincorporated Areas of Lincoln County	Lincoln County Courthouse, 319 North Rebecca Street, Ivanhoe, MN 56142.
Watonwan County, Minnesota and Incorporated Areas
Project: 17-05-1797S Preliminary Date: April 24, 2020 and October 29, 2021
City of Madelia	City Hall, 116 West Main Street, Madelia, MN 56062.
City of Odin	Fire Hall, 111 1st Street North, Odin, MN 56160.
City of Saint James	City Hall, 124 Armstrong Boulevard South, Saint James, MN 56081.
Unincorporated Areas of Watonwan County	Watonwan County Resource Center, 108 8th Street South, Saint James, MN 56081.
Henrico County, Virginia (All Jurisdictions)
Project: 16-03-2426S Preliminary Date: November 12, 2021
>Unincorporated Areas of Henrico County	Henrico County Administration Annex, Department of Public Works, 4305 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228.
Taylor County, Wisconsin and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-05-0012S Preliminary Date: June 22, 2021
City of Medford	City Hall, 639 South 2nd Street, Medford, WI 54451.
Unincorporated Areas of Taylor County	Taylor County Courthouse, 224 South 2nd Street, Medford, WI 54451.
Village of Gilman	Village Hall, 380 East Main Street, Gilman, WI 54433.
Village of Rib Lake	Village Hall, 655 Pearl Street, Rib Lake, WI 54470.
Village of Stetsonville	Village Hall, 105 North Gershwin Street, Stetsonville, WI 54480.