[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 134 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37784-37786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18722]
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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, 500 C Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3461.
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
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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 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 to read 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
State and county Location newspaper where notice Chief executive officer of Effective date of Community
was published community modification No.
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Arkansas: Washington (FEMA Docket City of Springdale..... January 9, 1998, The Honorable Charles December 11, 1997..... 050219
No. 7240). January 16, 1998, The McKinney, Mayor, City of
Morning News. Springdale, Administration
Building, 201 Spring
Street, Springdale,
Arkansas 72764.
California: Contra Costa (FEMA City of Antioch........ January 21, 1998, The Honorable Mary Rocha, December 17, 1997..... 060026
Docket No. 7240). January 28, 1998, Mayor, City of Antioch,
Antioch Ledger P.O. Box 5007, Antioch,
Dispatch. California 94531-5007.
California: San Bernardino (FEMA City of Ontario........ January 14, 1998, The Honorable James November 20, 1997..... 060278
Docket No. 7240). January 21, 1998, Fatland, Mayor, City of
Inland Valley Daily Ontario, 303 East B
Bulletin. Street, Ontario,
California 91764.
California: Los Angeles (FEMA Docket City of Redondo Beach.. January 15, 1998, The Honorable Gregory C. December 15, 1997..... 060150
No. 7240). January 22, 1998, Hill, Mayor, City of
Redondo Reflex/South Redondo Beach, 415 Diamond
Bay Extra. Street, Redondo Beach,
California 90277.
California: Shasta (FEMA Docket No. City of Redding........ January 15, 1998, The Honorable Patricia April 22, 1998........ 060360
7240). January 22, 1998, Anderson, Mayor, City of
Record Searchlight. Redding, 760 Parkview
Avenue, Redding,
California 96001.
California: Santa Clara (FEMA Docket City of San Jose....... January 16, 1998, The Honorable Susan Hammer, December 4, 1997...... 060349
No. 7240). January 23, 1998, San Mayor, City of San Jose,
Jose Mercury News. 801 North First Street,
Room 600, San Jose,
California 95110.
California: Santa Barbara (FEMA Unincorporated Areas... January 23, 1998, The Honorable Naomi January 7, 1998....... 060331
Docket No. 7240). January 30, 1998, Schwartz, Chairperson,
Santa Barbara News- Santa Barbara County Board
Press. of Supervisors, 105 West
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, California 93101.
California: Santa Clara (FEMA Docket Unincorporated Areas... January 16, 1998, The Honorable James T. December 4, 1997...... 060337
No. 7240). January 23, 1998, San Beall, Jr., Chairman,
Jose Mercury News. Santa Clara County, Board
of Supervisors, 70 West
Hedding Street, East Wing,
Tenth Floor, San Jose,
California 95110.
California: Los Angeles (FEMA Docket City of Torrance....... January 15, 1998, The Honorable Dee Hardison, December 15, 1997..... 060165
No. 7240). January 22, 1998, Mayor, City of Torrance,
Daily Breeze. 3031 Torrance Boulevard,
Torrance, California 90503.
Nevada: Clark (FEMA Docket No. 7240) City of North Las Vegas January 8, 1998, The Honorable Michael November 20, 1997..... 320007
January 15, 1998, Las Montandon, Mayor, City of
Vegas Review Journal. North Las Vegas, P.O. Box
4086, North Las Vegas,
Nevada 89036.
New Mexico: Bernalillo (FEMA Docket City of Albuquerque.... January 13, 1998, The Honorable Jim Baca, November 24, 1997..... 350002
No. 7240). January 20, 1998, Mayor, City of
Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box
1293, Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87103-1293.
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New Mexico: Bernalillo (FEMA Docket Unincorporated Areas... January 23, 1998, The Honorable Tom December 22, 1997..... 350001
No. 7240). January 30, 1998, Rutherford, Chairman,
Albuquerque Journal. Bernalillo County Board of
Commissioners, 2400
Broadway Southeast,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102.
Oklahoma: Oklahoma (FEMA Docket No. City of Edmond......... January 15, 1998, The Honorable Bob Rudkin, December 2, 1997...... 400252
7240). January 22, 1998, The Mayor, City of Edmond,
Edmond Evening Sun. P.O. Box 202, Edmond,
Oklahoma 73083.
Oregon: Lincoln (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... January 7, 1998, The Honorable Don Lindly, December 10, 1997..... 410129
7240). January 14, 1998, News Chairman, Lincoln County
Guard. Board of Commissioners,
225 West Olive, Room 110,
Newport, Oregon 97365.
Texas: Johnson (FEMA Docket No. City of Burleson....... January 14, 1998, The Honorable Rick Roper, December 8, 1997...... 485459
7240). January 21, 1998, Mayor, City of Burleson,
Burleson Star. City Hall, 141 West
Renfro, Burleson, Texas
76028.
Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No. 7240). City of Castle Hills... January 8, 1998, The Honorable Marty Rubin, December 2, 1997...... 480037
January 15, 1998, San Mayor, City of Castle
Antonio Express News. Hills, 6915 West Avenue,
San Antonio, Texas 78213.
Texas: Montgomery (FEMA Docket No. City of Conroe......... January 23, 1998, The Honorable Carter Moore, January 8, 1998....... 480484
7240). January 30, 1998, Mayor, City of Conroe,
Conroe Courier. P.O. Box 3066, Conroe,
Texas 77305.
Texas: Tarrant, Dallas, and Ellis City of Grand Prairie.. January 15, 1998, The Honorable Charles December 12, 1997..... 485472
(FEMA Docket No. 7240). January 22, 1998, England, Mayor, City of
Grand Prairie News. Grand Prairie, P.O. Box
534045, Grand Prairie,
Texas 75053-4045.
Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. City of Grand Prairie.. January 22, 1998, The Honorable Charles December 30, 1997..... 485472
7240). January 29, 1998, England, Mayor, City of
Grand Prairie News. Grand Prairie, P.O. Box
534045, Grand Prairie,
Texas 75053-4045.
Texas: Harris (FEMA Docket No. 7240) Unincorporated Areas... January 22, 1998, The Honorable Robert January 9, 1998....... 480287
January 29, 1998, Eckels, Harris County
Houston Chronicle. Judge, 1001 Preston
Street, Suite 911,
Houston, Texas 77002.
Texas: Dallas (FEMA Docket No. 7240) City of Irving......... January 22, 1998, The Honorable Morris H. January 9, 1998....... 480180
January 29, 1998, Parrish, Mayor, City of
Irving News. Irving, P.O. Box 152288,
Irving, Texas 75015-2288.
Texas: Johnson (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... January 14, 1998, The Honorable Roger Harmon, December 8, 1997...... 480879
7240). January 21, 1998, Johnson County Judge,
Burleson Star. Johnson County Courthouse,
#2 Main Street, Cleburne,
Texas 76031.
Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No. 7240). City of San Antonio.... January 13, 1998, The Honorable Howard W. April 20, 1998........ 480045
January 20, 1998, San Peak, Mayor, City of San
Antonio Express-News. Antonio, P.O. Box 839966,
San Antonio, Texas 78283-
3966.
Texas: Bexar (FEMA Docket No. 7240). City of San Antonio.... January 8, 1998, The Honorable Howard W. December 2, 1997...... 480045
January 15, 1998, San Peak, Mayor, City of San
Antonio Express-News. Antonio, P.O. Box 839966,
San Antonio, Texas 78283-
3966.
Texas: Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. City of Watauga........ January 13, 1998, The Honorable Hector December 5, 1997...... 480613
7240). January 20, 1998, Fort Garcia, Mayor, City of
Worth Star-Telegram. Watauga, 7101 Whitley
Road, Watauga, Texas 76148.
Utah: Salt Lake (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... January 14, 1998, The Honorable Randy December 17, 1997..... 490102
7240). January 21, 1998, The Horiuchi, Salt Lake County
Salt Lake Tribune. Commissioner, Salt Lake
County, 2001 South State
Street, Suite N2100, Salt
Lake City, Utah 84190-1000.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood
Insurance'')
Dated: July 7, 1998.
Michael J. Armstrong,
Associate Director for Mitigation.
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