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Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations
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[Federal Register: January 31, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 21)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 4942-4944]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr31ja03-22]
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
44 CFR Part 65
[Docket No. FEMA-P-7620]
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
Base (1-percent-annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) is appropriate
because of new scientific or technical data. New flood insurance
premium rates will be calculated from the modified BFEs for new
buildings and their contents.
DATES: These modified BFEs are currently in effect on the dates listed
in the table below and revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) in effect
prior to this determination for the listed communities.
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 Administrator for
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration reconsider the changes.
The modified BFEs may be changed during the 90-day period.
ADDRESSES: The modified BFEs 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 table below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael M. Grimm, Acting Chief, Hazard
Study Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, 500 C
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2878 or (e-mail)
michael.grimm@fema.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The modified BFEs are not listed for each
community in this interim rule. However, the address of the Chief
Executive Officer of the community where the modified BFE
determinations are available for inspection is provided.
Any request for reconsideration must be based on knowledge of
changed conditions or 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 BFEs 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 BFEs, 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 BFEs 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 Administrator for Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration certifies that this rule is exempt from
the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act because modified
BFEs 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 record keeping
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 Chief executive officer of Effective date of Community
notice was published community modification No.
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Arkansas:
Sebastian (Case No. 02-06- City of Greenwood.... Nov. 13, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Judy Nov. 25, 2002................ 050198
1094P). 20, 2002, Greenwood Selkirk, Mayor, City of
Democrat. Greenwood, City Hall,
P.O. Box 1450, 101 North
Aster Street, Greenwood,
Arkansas 72936.
Crawford (Case No. 02-06-873P) City of Van Buren.... Nov. 13, 2002, Nov. The Honorable John Riggs, Feb. 19, 2003................ 050053
20, 2002, Van Buren Mayor, City of Van Buren,
Press Argus Courier. 1003 Broadway, Van Buren,
Arkansas 72956.
Kansas:
Johnson (Case No. 01-07-457P). City of Overland Park Nov. 13, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Ed Eilert, Feb. 19, 2003................ 200174
20, 2002, The Sun Mayor, City of Overland
Newspapers. Park, City Hall, 8500
Santa Fe Drive, Overland
Park, Kansas 66212.
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Minnesota:
Washington (Case No. 02-05- City of Hugo......... Nov. 6, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Fran Miron, Nov. 15, 2002................ 270504
0419P). 13, 2002, The White Mayor, City of Hugo,
Bear Press. 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue
North, Hugo, Minnesota
55038.
Nebraska:
Lancaster (Case No. 02-07- City of Lincoln...... Nov. 18, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Don Wesely, Oct. 25, 2002................ 315273
1012P). 25, 2002, Lincoln Mayor, City of Lincoln,
Journal Star. 555 South 10th Street,
Room 208, Lincoln,
Nebraska 68508.
Ohio:
Franklin (Case No. 02-05- Unincorporated Areas. Oct. 31, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Arlene Oct. 15, 2002................ 390167
3971P). 7, 2002, The Shoemaker, President,
Columbus Dispatch. Franklin County Board of
Commissioners, 373 South
High Street, 26th Floor,
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6304.
Texas:
Denton (Case No. 02-06-1264P). Town of Copper Canyon Nov. 18, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Chuck Oct. 25, 2002................ 481508
25, 2002, Denton Wainscott, Mayor, Town of
Record Chronicle. Copper Canyon, 400
Woodland Drive, Copper
Canyon, Texas 75067-8501.
Denton (Case No. 02-06-419P).. City of Denton....... Nov. 19, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Euline Feb. 25, 2003................ 480194
26, 2002, Denton Brock, Mayor, City of
Record Chronicle. Denton, 215 East McKinney
Street, Denton, Texas
76201.
Denton (Case No. 02-06-419P).. Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 19, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Mary Horn, Feb. 25, 2003................ 480774
26, 2002, Denton Judge, Denton County,
Record Chronicle. Courthouse on the Square,
110 West Hickory Street,
Denton, Texas 76201.
Tarrant (Case No. 02-06-263P). City of Fort Worth... Dec. 2, 2002, Dec. 9, The Honorable Kenneth March 10, 2003............... 480596
2002, Fort Worth Barr, Mayor, City of
Star Telegram. Forth Worth, 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76102.
Harris (Case No. 02-06-1092P). Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 19, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Robert Oct. 29, 2002................ 480287
26, 2002, Houston Eckels, Judge, Harris
Chronicle. County, 1001 Preston
Street, Houston, Texas
77002.
Harris (Case No. 02-06-1537P). City of Houston...... Dec. 12, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Lee P. Mar. 20, 2003................ 480296
19, 2002, Houston Brown, Mayor, City of
Chronicle. Houston, P.O. Box 1562,
Houston, Texas 77251-1562.
Dallas (Case No. 01-06-1230P). City of Mesquite..... Nov. 7, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Mike Oct. 9, 2002................. 485490
14, 2002, Mesquite Anderson, Mayor, City of
Morning News. Mesquite, P.O. Box
850137, Mesquite, Texas
75185.
Midland (Case No. 02-06-1417P) City of Midland...... Nov. 12, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Michael J. Nov. 6, 2002................. 480477
19, 2002, Midland Canon, Mayor, City of
Reporter-Telegram. Midland, 300 North
Loraine, P.O. Box 1152,
Midland, Texas 79702.
Midland (Case No. 02-06-1417P) Unincorporated Areas. Nov. 12, 2002, Nov. The Honorable William Nov. 6, 2002................. 481239
19, 2002, Midland Morrow, Judge, Midland
Reporter-Telegram. County, County
Courthouse, 200 West Wall
Street, Midland, Texas
79701.
Tarrant (Case No. 01-06-1464P) City of North Dec. 10, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Oscar Mar. 18, 2003................ 480607
Richland Hills. 17, 2002, The Star Trevino, Jr., Mayor, City
Telegram. of North Richland Hills,
7301 N.E. Loop 820, North
Richland Hills, Texas
76180.
Collin (Case No. 02-06-536P).. City of Plano........ Nov. 13, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Pat Evans, Feb. 19, 2003................ 480140
20, 2002, Plano Star Mayor, City of Plano,
Courier. P.O. Box 860358, Plano,
Texas 75086-0358.
Collin (Case No. 02-06-992P).. City of Plano........ Dec. 4, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Pat Evans, Mar. 12, 2003................ 480140
11, 2002, Plano Star Mayor, City of Plano,
Courier. P.O. Box 860358, Plano,
Texas 75086-0358.
Bexar (Case No. 02-06-1072P).. City of San Antonio.. Nov. 13, 2002, Nov. The Honorable Ed Garza, Feb. 19, 2003................ 480045
20, 2002, San Mayor, City of San
Antonio Express News. Antonio, P.O. Box 839966,
San Antonio, Texas 78283.
Bexar (Case No. 02-06-1707P).. City of San Antonio.. Dec. 4, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Ed Garza, Mar. 12, 2003................ 480045
11, 2002, San Mayor, City of San
Antonio Express News. Antonio, P.O. Box 839966,
San Antonio, Texas 78283.
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Tarrant (Case No. 02-06-263P). Unincorporated Areas. Dec. 2, 2002, Dec. 9, The Honorable Tom Mar. 10, 2003................ 480582
2002, Fort Worth Vandergriff, Judge,
Star Telegram. Tarrant County, 100 E.
Weatherford, Fort Worth,
Texas 76196.
Bell (Case No. 02-06-590P).... City of Temple....... Dec. 11, 2002, Dec. The Honorable Bill Jones, Mar. 19, 2003................ 480034
18, 2002, Temple III, Mayor, City of
Daily Telegram. Temple, 2 North Main
Street, Temple, Texas
76501.
Tarrant (Case No. 02-06-263P). City of Watauga...... Dec. 2, 2002, Dec. 9, The Honorable Harry Mar. 10, 2003................ 480613
2002, Fort Worth Jeffries, Mayor, City of
Star Telegram. Watauga, 7101 Whitley
Road, Watauga, Texas
76148.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood
Insurance.'')
Dated: January 21, 2003.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Administrator, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration.
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