[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 136 (Thursday, July 16, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38326-38330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18969]
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-7248]
Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
ACTION: Interim rule.
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SUMMARY: This interim rule lists communities where modification of the
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base (1% annual chance) flood elevations is appropriate because of new
scientific or technical data. New flood insurance premium rates will be
calculated from the modified base flood elevations for new buildings
and their contents.
DATES: These modified base flood elevations are currently in effect on
the dates listed in the table and revise the Flood Insurance Rate
Map(s) in effect prior to this determination for each listed community.
From the date of the second publication of these changes in a
newspaper of local circulation, any person has ninety (90) days in
which to request through the community that the Associate Director for
Mitigation reconsider the changes. The modified elevations may be
changed during the 90-day period.
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 modified base flood elevations are not
listed for each community in this interim rule. However, the address of
the Chief Executive Officer of the community where the modified base
flood elevation determinations are available for inspection is
provided.
Any request for reconsideration must be based upon knowledge of
changed conditions, or upon new scientific or technical data.
The modifications are made pursuant to Section 201 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.
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 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 interim 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 number
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Arizona:
Maricopa........................ Unincorporated Areas... May 14, 1998, May 21, The Honorable Janice K. April 16, 1998........ 040037
1998, Arizona Republic. Brewer, Chairman, Maricopa
County Board of
Supervisors, 301 Jefferson
Street, Phoenix, Arizona
85003.
Maricopa........................ City of Phoenix........ May 14, 1998, May 21, The Honorable Skip Rimsza, April 16, 1998........ 040051
1998, Arizona Republic. Mayor, City of Phoenix,
200 West Washington
Street, 11th Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-
1611.
Maricopa........................ City of Phoenix........ May 12, 1998, May 19, The Honorable Skip Rimsza, April 7, 1998......... 040051
1998, Arizona Republic. Mayor, City of Phoenix,
200 West Washington
Street, 11th Floor,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-
1611.
Pima............................ City of Tucson......... May 21, 1998, May 28, The Honorable George April 17, 1998........ 040076
1998, Arizona Daily Miller, Mayor, City of
Star. Tucson, P.O. Box 27210,
Tucson, Arizona 85726.
California:
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Los Angeles..................... City of Montebello..... May 21, 1998, May 28, The Honorable Art Payan, April 21, 1998........ 060141
1998, Montebello Mayor, City of Montebello,
Messenger. 1600 West Beverly
Boulevard, Montebello,
California 90640.
Shasta.......................... City of Redding........ May 22, 1998, May 29, The Honorable Ken Murray, August 27, 1998....... 060360
1998, Record Mayor, City of Redding,
Searchlight. 760 Parkview Avenue,
Redding, California 96001.
San Diego....................... Unincorporated Areas... May 8, 1998, May 15, The Honorable Greg Cox, August 13, 1998....... 060284
1998, Vista Press. Chairperson, San Diego
County Board of
Supervisors, 1600 Pacific
Highway, Room 335, San
Diego, California 92101.
Santa Barbara................... Unincorporated Areas... May 19, 1998, May 26, The Honorable Gail August 24, 1998....... 060331
1998, Santa Barbara Marshall, Chairperson,
News Press. Santa Barbara County Board
of Supervisors, 105 East
Anapamu Street, Santa
Barbara, California 93101.
Sonoma.......................... Unincorporated Areas... April 30, 1998, May 7, The Honorable Paul Kelley, March 31, 1998........ 060375
1998, Sonoma County Chairman, Sonoma County
Independent. Board of Supervisors, 575
Administration Drive, Room
100A, Santa Rosa,
California 95403.
Solano.......................... City of Vallejo........ May 6, 1998, May 13, The Honorable Gloria April 1, 1998......... 060374
1998, Vallejo Times Exline, Mayor, City of
Herald. Vallejo, P.O. Box 3068,
Vallejo, California 94590.
San Diego....................... City of Vista.......... May 8, 1998, May 15, The Honorable Gloria August 13, 1998....... 060297
1998, Vista Press. McClellan, Mayor, City of
Vista, P.O. Box 1988,
Vista, California 92085.
Sonoma.......................... Town of Windsor........ April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Sam Salmon, March 31, 1998........ 060761
1998, The Times. Mayor, Town of Windsor,
P.O. Box 100, Windsor,
California 95492.
Colorado:
Jefferson and Adams............. City of Arvada......... May 7, 1998, May 14, The Honorable Robert Frie, August 12, 1998....... 085072
1998, Arvada Jefferson Mayor, City of Arvada,
Sentinel. City Hall, 8101 Ralston
Road, Arvada, Colorado
80002.
Douglas......................... Unincorporated Areas... May 21, 1998, May 28, The Honorable M. Michael May 4, 1998........... 080049
1998, The Denver Post. Cooke, Chairman, Douglas
County Board of
Commissioners, 101 Third
Street, Castle Rock,
Colorado 80104.
Douglas......................... Town of Parker......... May 21, 1998, May 28, The Honorable Gary Lanter, May 4, 1998........... 080310
1998, The Denver Post. Mayor, Town of Parker,
20120 East Main Street,
Parker, Colorado 80138.
Louisiana:
St. Landry Parish............... Town of Krotz Springs.. May 5, 1998, May 12, The Honorable Gary Soileau, April 22, 1998........ 220170
1998, The Daily World. Mayor, Town of Krotz
Springs, P.O. Box 218,
Krotz Springs, Louisiana
70750.
Nevada:
Clark........................... City of Las Vegas...... May 1, 1998, May 8, The Honorable Jan Laverty March 31, 1998........ 325276
1998, Las Vegas Review Jones, Mayor, City of Las
Journal. Vegas, 400 East Stewart
Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada
89101.
New Mexico:
Bernalillo...................... City of Albuquerque.... May 21, 1998, May 28, The Honorable Jim Baca, April 24, 1998........ 350002
1998, Albuquerque Mayor, City of
Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box
1293, Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87103-1293.
Bernalillo...................... City of Albuquerque.... May 22, 1998, May 29, The Honorable Jim Baca, April 24, 1998........ 350002
1998, Albuquerque Mayor, City of
Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box
1293, Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87103-1293.
Oklahoma:
Tulsa........................... City of Tulsa.......... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable M. Susan April 7, 1998......... 405381
1998, Tulsa World. Savage, Mayor, City of
Tulsa, City Hall 200 Civic
Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma
74103.
Texas:
Collin.......................... City of Allen.......... April 22, 1998, April The Honorable Steve March 30, 1998........ 480131
29, 1998, The Allen Terrell, Mayor, City of
American. Allen, One Butler Circle,
Allen, Texas 75013.
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Archer.......................... Unincorporated Areas... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Paul Wylie, April 16, 1998........ 481078
1998, Wichita Falls Archer County Judge, P.O.
Times Record News. Box 458, Archer City,
Texas 76351.
Brazos.......................... City of Bryan.......... May 20, 1998, May 27, The Honorable Lonnie May 4, 1998........... 480082
1998, Bryan-College Stabler, Mayor, City of
Station Eagle. Bryan, P.O. Box 1000,
Bryan, Texas 77805.
Collin.......................... Unincorporated Areas... May 15, 1998, May 22, The Honorable Ron Harris, April 7, 1998......... 480130
1998, Frisco Collin County Judge, 210
Enterprise. South McDonald Street,
McKinney, Texas 75069.
Collin.......................... Unincorporated Areas... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Ron Harris, March 31, 1998........ 480130
1998, Plano Star Collin County Judge,
Courier. Commissioners Court,
Collin County Courthouse,
McKinney, Texas 75069.
Denton.......................... City of Corinth........ May 20, 1998, May 27, The Honorable Shirley April 30, 1998........ 481143
1998, Lake Cities Sun. Spellerberg, Mayor, City
of Corinth, 2003 South
Corinth, Corinth, Texas
76205.
Tarrant......................... City of Forest Hill.... May 21, 1998, May 28, The Honorable Bill Wilson, April 20, 1998........ 480595
1998, Forest Hill News. Mayor, City of Forest
Hill, 6800 Forest Hill
Drive, Forest Hill, Texas
76104.
Fort Bend....................... Unincorporated Areas... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Michael D. April 1, 1998......... 480228
1998, Fort Bend Star. Rozell, Fort Bend County
Judge, 301 Jackson Street,
Suite 719, Richmond, Texas
77469.
Collin.......................... City of Frisco......... May 22, 1998, May 29, The Honorable Kathy Seei, April 30, 1998........ 480134
1998, Frisco Mayor, City of Frisco,
Enterprise. P.O. Drawer 1100, Frisco,
Texas 75034.
Collin.......................... City of Frisco......... May 15, 1998, May 22, The Honorable Kathy Seei, April 7, 1998......... 480134
1998, Frisco Mayor, City of Frisco,
Enterprise. P.O. Drawer 1100, Frisco,
Texas 75034.
Harris.......................... City of Houston........ May 22, 1998, May 29, The Honorable Lee P. Brown, August 27, 1998....... 480296
1998, Houston Mayor, City of Houston,
Chronicle. 901 Bagby, Houston, Texas
77002.
Dallas.......................... City of Mesquite....... April 28, 1998, May 5, The Honorable Mike March 30, 1998........ 485490
1998, Dallas Morning Anderson, Mayor, City of
News. Mesquite, P.O. Box 850137,
Mesquite, Texas 75185-0137.
Collin.......................... City of Plano.......... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable John March 31, 1998........ 480140
1998, Plano Star Longstreet, Mayor, City of
Courier. Plano, P.O. Box 860358,
Plano, Texas 75086-0358.
Harris.......................... City of South Houston.. May 22, 1998, May 29, The Honorable Cipirano August 27, 1998....... 480311
1998, Houston Romero, Mayor, City of
Chronicle. South Houston, 1018 Dallas
Street, South Houston,
Texas 77587.
Fort Bend....................... City of Sugar Land..... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Dean Hrbacek, April 1, 1998......... 480234
1998, Fort Bend Star. Mayor, City of Sugar Land,
P.O. Box 110, Sugar Land,
Texas 77487-0110.
Wichita......................... Unincorporated Areas... April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Rick Gipson, April 16, 1998........ 481189
1998, Wichita Falls Wichita County Judge,
Times Record News. Wichita County Courthouse,
Room 202, Wichita Falls,
Texas 76301.
Archer and Wichita.............. City of Wichita Falls.. April 29, 1998, May 6, The Honorable Kay Yeager, April 16, 1998........ 480662
1998, Wichita Falls Mayor, City of Wichita
Times Record News. Falls, 1300 Seventh
Street, Wichita Falls,
Texas 76301.
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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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