2021-25375. 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 February 22, 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-2179, 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
Hardin County, Illinois and Incorporated Areas
Project: 12-05-8929S Preliminary Date: June 30, 2021
City of Rosiclare	City Hall, 632 Main Street, Rosiclare, IL 62982.
Dickinson County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 17-07-0009S Preliminary Date: August 25, 2021
City of Abilene	Office of the City Inspector, 419 North Broadway, Abilene, KS 67410.
City of Chapman	City Hall, 446 North Marshall Street, Chapman, KS 67431.
City of Enterprise	City Hall, 206 South Factory Street, Enterprise, KS 67441.
City of Herington	City Office, 17 North Broadway, Herington, KS 67449.
City of Solomon	City Office, 116 West Main Street, Solomon, KS 67480.
Unincorporated Areas of Dickinson County	Dickinson County Courthouse, 109 East 1st Street, Suite 202, Abilene, KS 67410.
Doniphan County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 19-07-0076S Preliminary Date: April 2, 2021
City of Elwood	City Hall, 207 North 6th Street, Elwood, KS 66024.
City of Highland	City Hall, 220 West Main Street, Highland, KS 66035.
City of Leona	Doniphan County Planning & Zoning, 120 East Chestnut Street, Troy, KS 66087.
City of Severance	Doniphan County Planning & Zoning, 120 East Chestnut Street, Troy, KS 66087.
City of Troy	City Hall, 137 West Walnut Street, Troy, KS 66087.
City of Wathena	City Hall, 206 St. Joseph Street, Wathena, KS 66090.
City of White Cloud	Doniphan County Planning & Zoning, 120 East Chestnut Street, Troy, KS 66087.
Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska	Tribal Administrative Office, 3345B Thrasher Road, White Cloud, KS 66094.
Unincorporated Areas of Doniphan County	Doniphan County Planning & Zoning, 120 East Chestnut Street, Troy, KS 66087.
Stone County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 19-07-0060S Preliminary Date: July 19, 2021
City of Branson West	City Hall, 110 Silver Lady Lane, Branson West, MO 65737.
City of Crane	City Hall, 120 North Commerce Street, Crane, MO 65633.
City of Galena	City Hall, 111 Main Street, Galena, MO 65656.
City of Hurley	City Hall, 202 South Walnut Street, Hurley, MO 65675.
City of Reeds Spring	City Hall, 22597 Main Street, Reeds Spring, MO 65737.
Unincorporated Areas of Stone County	Stone County Courthouse, 108 East 4th Street, Galena, MO 65656.
Village of McCord Bend	Stone County Courthouse, 108 East 4th Street, Galena, MO 65656.