[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 166 (Thursday, August 27, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45732-45737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-23069]
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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
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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 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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Arizona:
Yavapai (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. Town of Cottonwood..... April 22, 1998, April The Honorable Ruben March 12, 1998........ 040096
29, 1998, The Verde Jauregui, Mayor, Town of
Independent. Cottonwood, 827 North Main
Street, Cottonwood, Arizona
86326.
Navajo (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Holbrook....... April 15, 1998, April The Honorable Claudia March 20, 1998........ 040067
22, 1998, Holbrook Maestas, Mayor, City of
Tribune-News. Holbrook, P.O. Box 70,
Holbrook, Arizona 86025.
Navajo (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... Unincorporated Areas... April 15, 1998, April The Honorable Lewis Tenney, March 20, 1998........ 040066
22, 1998, Holbrook Chairperson, Navajo County
Tribune-News. Board of Supervisors, P.O.
Box 668, Holbrook, Arizona
86025.
Maricopa (FEMA Docket No. 7244). City of Phoenix........ February 20, 1998, The Honorable Skip Rimsza, February 3, 1998...... 040051
February 27, 1998, The Mayor, City of Phoenix, 200
Arizona Republic. West Washington Street,
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1611.
California:
San Bernardino (FEMA Docket No. City of Colton......... February 19, 1998, The Honorable Karl E. January 21, 1998...... 060273
7244). February 26, 1998, The Gayton, Mayor, City of
Colton Courier. Colton, 650 North La Cadena
Drive, Colton, California
92324.
Orange (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Fullerton...... April 16, 1998, April The Honorable Don Bankhead, March 13, 1998........ 060219
23, 1998, Fullerton Mayor, City of Fullerton,
News-Tribune. 303 West Commonwealth
Avenue, Fullerton,
California 92832.
San Bernardino (FEMA Docket No. City of San Bernardino. February 19, 1998, The Honorable Tom Minor, January 21, 1998...... 060281
7244). February 26, 1998 The Mayor, City of San
Sun. Bernardino, 300 North D
Street, San Bernardino,
California 92418.
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Sacramento (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... February 20, 1998, The Honorable Illa Collin, January 28, 1998...... 060262
7244). February 27, 1998 Chairperson, Sacramento
Sacramento Bee. County Board of
Supervisors, 700 H Street,
Room 2450, Sacramento,
California 95814.
Colorado:
Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No. 7244). Unincorporated Areas... March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Polly Page, February 18, 1998..... 080011
19, 1998, Littleton Chairperson, Arapahoe
Independent. County Board of
Commissioners, 5334 South
Prince Street, Littleton,
Colorado 80166.
Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No. 7244). Town of Columbine March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Michael J. February 18, 1998..... 080014
Valley. 19, 1998, Littleton Tanner, Mayor, Town of
Independent. Columbine Valley, 5931
South Middlefield Road,
Suite 101, Littleton,
Colorado 80123.
Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No. 7244). Town of Columbine March 19, 1998, March The Honorable Michael March 6, 1998......... 080014
Valley. 26, 1998, Littleton Tanner, Mayor, Town of
Independent. Columbine Valley, 5931
South Middlefield Road,
Suite 101, Columbine
Valley, Colorado 80123.
Douglas (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. Unincorporated Areas... February 18, 1998, The Honorable M. Michael February 6, 1998...... 080049
February 25, 1998, Cooke, Chairman, Douglas
Douglas County News County Board of
Press. Commissioners, 101 Third
Street, Castle Rock,
Colorado 80104.
Jefferson (FEMA Docket No. 7244) City of Golden......... April 17, 1998, April The Honorable Jan Schenck, March 24, 1998........ 080090
24, 1998, Golden Mayor, City of Golden, 944
Transcript. Tenth Street, Golden,
Colorado 80401.
Jefferson (FEMA Docket No. 7244) Unincorporated Areas... April 15, 1998, April The Honorable Michelle March 20, 1998........ 080087
22, 1998, Columbine Lawrence, Chairperson,
Community Courier. Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners, 100
Jefferson County Parkway,
Suite 5550, Golden,
Colorado 80419.
Jefferson (FEMA Docket No. 7244) Unincorporated Areas... April 17, 1998, April The Honorable Michelle March 24, 1998........ 080087
24, 1998 Golden Lawrence, Chairperson,
Transcript. Jeffeson County Board of
Commissioners, 100
Jefferson County Parkway,
Suite 5550, Golden,
Colorado 80419.
Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No. 7244). City of Littleton...... March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Pat February 18, 1998..... 080017
19, 1998, Littleton Cronenberger, Mayor, City
Independent. of Littleton, 2255 West
Berry Avenue, Littleton,
Colorado 80165.
Arapahoe (FEMA Docket No. 7244). City of Littleton...... March 19, 1998, March The Honorable Pat March 6, 1998......... 080017
26, 1998, Littleton Cronenberger, Mayor, City
Independent. of Littleton, 2255 West
Berry Avenue, Littleton,
Colorado 80165.
Iowa: Polk (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Grimes......... March 5, 1998, March The Honorable Brad Long, February 6, 1998...... 190228
12, 1998, Northeast Mayor, City of Grimes, P.O.
Dallas County Record. Box 460, Grimes, Iowa 50111.
Kansas:
Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No. 7228). Unincorporated Areas... July 22, 1997, July 29, The Honorable Thomas G. June 26, 1997......... 200321
1997, The Wichita Winters, Chairman, Board of
Eagle. Commissioners, Sedgwick
County, 525 North Main
Street, Suite 320, Wichita,
Kansas 67203.
Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No. 7228). City of Wichita........ July 22, 1997, July 29, The Honorable Bob Knight, June 26, 1997......... 200328
1997, The Wichita Mayor, City of Wichita,
Eagle. City Hall, 455 North Main
Street, Wichita, Kansas
67202.
Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No. 7244). City of Wichita........ March 13, 1998, March The Honorable Bob Knight, February 19, 1998..... 200328
20, 1998, The Wichita Mayor, City of Wichita,
Eagle. City Hall, 455 North Main
Street, Wichita, Kansas
67202.
Sedgwick (FEMA Docket No. 7244). City of Wichita........ April 23, 1998, April The Honorable Bob Knight, March 18, 1998........ 200328
30, 1998, The Wichita Mayor, City of Wichita,
Eagle. City Hall, 455 North Maine
Street, Wichita, Kansas
67202.
Louisiana: St. Landry Parish (FEMA Town of Krotz Springs.. May 5, 1998, May 12, The Honorable Gary Soileau, April 22, 1998........ 220170
Docket No. 7248). 1998, The Daily World. Mayor, Town of Krotz
Springs, P.O. Box 218,
Krotz Springs, Louisiana
70750.
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Nebraska: Lancaster (FEMA Docket No. City of Lincoln........ March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Mike Johanns, February 17, 1998..... 315273
7244). 19, 1998, Lincoln Mayor, City of Lincoln, 555
Journal Star. South 10th Street, Lincoln,
Nebraska 68508.
New Mexico:
Bernalillo (FEMA Docket No. City of Albuquerque.... February 6, 1998, The Honorable Martin J. January 26, 1998...... 350002
7244). February 13, 1998, Chavez, Mayor, City of
Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, P.O. Box 1293,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87103.
Eddy (FEMA Docket No. 7244)..... City of Artesia........ February 3, 1998, The Honorable Ernest January 12, 1998...... 350016
February 10, 1998, Thompson, Mayor, City of
Artesia Daily Press. Artesia, P.O. Box 1310,
Artesia, New Mexico 88211-
1310.
Bernalillo (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... February 6, 1998, The Honorable Tom Janaury 26, 1998...... 350001
7244). February 13, 1998, Rutherford, Chairman,
Albuquerque Journal. Bernaillo County Board of
Commissioners, 2400
Broadway Southeast,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102.
Bernalillo (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... March 18, 1998, March The Honorable Tom February 27, 1998..... 350001
7244). 25, 1998, Albuquerque Rutherford, Chairman,
Journal. Bernaillo County Board of
Commissioners, 2400
Broadway Southeast,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
87102.
Eddy (FEMA Docket No. 7244)..... City of Carlsbad....... March 13, 1998, March The Honorable Gary L. February 20, 1998..... 350017
20, 1998, Current Perkowski, Mayor, City of
Argus. Carlsbad, P.O. Box 1569,
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-
1569.
Eddy (FEMA Docket No. 7244)..... Unincorporated Areas... March 13, 1998, March The Honorable Stephen February 20, 1998..... 350120
20, 1998 Current Argus. Massey, County Manager,
Eddy County, P.O. Box 1139,
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221-
1139.
Nevada: Douglas (FEMA Docket No. Unincorporated Areas... December 3, 1997, The Honorable Jacques November 6, 1997...... 320008
7236). December 10, 1997, The Etchegoyhen, Chairman,
Record Courier. Douglas County Board of
Commissioners, P.O. Box
218, Minden, Nevada 89423.
Oklahoma:
Garfield (FEMA Docket No. 7244). City of Enid........... April 16, 1998, April The Honorable Mike Cooper, March 13, 1998........ 400062
23, 1998, Enid News Mayor, City of Enid, P.O.
and Eagle. Box 1768, Enid, Oklahoma
73702.
Cleveland (FEMA Docket No. 7244) City of Norman......... March 3, 1998, March The Honorable Bill Nations, February 13, 1998..... 400046
10, 1998 Norman Mayor, City of Norman, P.O.
Transcript. Box 370, Norman, Oklahoma
73070-0370.
Garfield (FEMA Docket No. 7244). Town of North Enid..... April 16, 1998, April The Honorable Chris Scott, March 13, 1998........ 400425
23, 1998, Enid News Mayor, Town of North Enid,
and Eagle. 220 Redwood North Enid,
Oklahoma 73701.
Tulsa (FEMA Docket No. 7244).... City of Tulsa.......... April 16, 1998, April The Honorable M. Susan March 16, 1998........ 405381
23, 1998, Tulsa World. Savage, Mayor, City of
Tulsa, 200 Civic Center,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103.
Oregon:
Jackson (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. Unincorporated Areas... March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Sue Kupillas, June 17, 1998......... 415589
19, 1998, Medford Mail- Chairperson, Jackson County
Tribune. Board of Commissioners, 10
South Oakdale, Room 200,
Medford, Oregon 97501.
Jackson (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. City of Medford........ March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Jerry June 17, 1998......... 410096
19, 1998, Medford Mail- Lausmann, Mayor, City of
Tribune. Medford, 411 West Eighth
Street, Medford, Oregon
97501.
Clackamas (FEMA Docket No. 7244) City of West Linn...... April 16, 1998, April The Honorable Jill Thorn, March 24, 1998........ 410024
23, 1998, West Linn Mayor, City of West Linn,
Tidings. P.O. Box 48, West Linn,
Oregon 97068-0048.
Texas:
Collin (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Allen.......... February 4, 1998, The Honorable Kevin Lilly, January 9, 1998....... 480131
February 11, 1998, Mayor, City of Allen, One
Plano Star Courier. Butler Circle, Allen, Texas
75013.
Collin (FEMA Docket No. 7248)... City of Allen.......... April 22, 1998, April The Honorable Steve Terrell, March 30, 1998........ 480131
29, 1998, The Allen Mayor, City of Allen, One
American. Butler Circle, Allen, Texas
75013.
Potter and Randall (FEMA Docket City of Amarillo....... February 19, 1998, The Honorable Kel Seliger, January 30, 1998...... 480529
No. 7244). February 26, 1998, Mayor, City of Amarillo,
Amarillo Daily News. P.O. Box 1971, Amarillo,
Texas 79150.
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Williamson (FEMA Docket No. City of Cedar Park..... March 18, 1998, March The Honorable Dorothy March 5, 1998......... 481282
7244). 25, 1998, Hill Country Duckett, Mayor, City of
News. Cedar Park, City Hall, 600
North Bell Boulevard, Cedar
Park, Texas 78613.
Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe City of Cibolo......... March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Sam Bauder, February 11, 1998..... 480267
(FEMA Docket No. 7244). 19, 1998, The Herald. Mayor, City of Cibolo, P.O.
Box 88, Cibolo, Texas 78108.
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, City of Dallas......... February 3, 1998, The Honorable Ron Kirk, January 20, 1998...... 480171
and Rockwall (FEMA Docket No. February 10, 1998, Mayor, City of Dallas, 1500
7244). Dallas Morning News. Marilla Street, Suite 5EN,
Dallas, Texas 75201.
Dallas (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Dallas......... April 1, 1998, April 8, The Honorable Ron Kirk, July 7, 1998.......... 480171
1998, Dallas Morning Mayor, City of Dallas, 1500
News. Marilla Street, Suite 5EN,
Dallas, Texas 75201.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. City of El Paso........ February 3, 1998, The Honorable Carlos M. January 16, 1998...... 480214
February 10, 1998, El Ramirez, Mayor, City of El
Paso Times. Paso, Two Civic Center
Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901-
1196.
El Paso (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. City of El Paso........ April 23, 1998, April The Honorable Carlos M. March 23, 1998........ 480214
30, 1998, El Paso Ramirez, Mayor, City of El
Times. Paso, Two Civic Center
Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901-
1196.
Dallas (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Farmers Branch. April 3, 1998, April The Honorable Bob Phelps, July 9, 1998.......... 480174
10, 1998, Metro Crest Mayor, City of Farmers
News. Branch, P.O. Box 819010,
Farmers Branch, Texas 75381-
9010.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. City of Fort Worth..... February 5, 1998, The Honorable Kenneth Barr, January 20, 1998...... 480596
February 12, 1998, Mayor, City of Fort Worth,
Fort Worth Star- City Hall, 1000
Telegram. Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102-6311.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. City of Fort Worth..... April 17, 1998, April The Honorable Kenneth Barr, March 12, 1998........ 480596
24, 1998, Fort Worth Mayor, City of Fort Worth,
Star-Telegram. City Hall, 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102-6311.
Dallas (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Grand Prairie.. March 19, 1998, March The Honorable Charles February 25, 1998..... 485472
26, 1998, Grand England, Mayor, City of
Prairie News. Grand Prairie, P.O. Box
534045, Grand Prairie,
Texas 75053-4045.
Harris (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... Unincorporated Areas... February 18, 1998, The Honorable Robert Eckels, May 4, 1998........... 480287
February 25, 1998, Harris County Judge, 1001
Houston Chronicle. Preston Street, Suite 911,
Houston, Texas 77002.
Tarrant (FEMA Docket No. 7244).. City of Hurst.......... April 21, 1998, April The Honorable Bill Souder, March 24, 1998........ 480601
28, 1998, Dallas Mayor, City of Hurst, 1505
Morning News. Precinct Line Road, Hurst,
Texas 76054.
Dallas (FEMA Docket No. 7248)... City of Mesquite....... April 28, 1998, May 5, The Honorable Mike Anderson, March 30, 1998........ 485490
1998, Dallas Morning Mayor, City of Mesquite,
News. P.O. Box 850137, Mesquite,
Texas 75185-0137.
Collin (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Plano.......... February 4, 1998, The Honorable John January 9, 1998....... 480140
February 11, 1998, Longstreet, Mayor, City of
Plano Star Courier. Plano, P.O. Box 860358,
Plano, Texas 75086-0358.
Collin (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Plano.......... April 22, 1998, April The Honorable John March 19, 1998........ 480140
29, 1998, Plano Star Longstreet, Mayor, City of
Courier. Plano, P.O. Box 860358,
Plano, Texas 75086-0358.
Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe City of Schertz........ March 12, 1998, March The Honorable Hal Baldwin, February 11, 1998..... 480269
(FEMA Docket No. 7244). 19, 1998, The Herald. Mayor, City of Schertz,
P.O. Drawer I, Schertz,
Texas 78154.
Washington:
Pierce (FEMA Docket No. 7244)... City of Orting......... March 17, 1998, March The Honorable Guy S. February 26, 1998..... 530143
24, 1998, Pierce Colorossi, Mayor, City of
County Herald. Orting, P.O. Box 489,
Orting, Washington 98360-
0489.
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Columbia (FEMA Docket No. 7244). Unincorporated Areas... March 4, 1998, March The Honorable Charles G. June 9, 1998.......... 530029
11, 1998, Dayton Reeves, Chairman, Columbia
Chronicle. County Board of
Commissioners, 341 East
Main, Dayton, Washington
99328.
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Dated: August 10, 1998.
Michael J. Armstrong,
Associate Director for Mitigation.
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