81 Fed. Reg. 19230 (Apr. 4, 2016)

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

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Federal RegisterApr 4, 2016

81 Fed. Reg. 19230 (Apr. 4, 2016)

AGENCY:

Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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). In addition, the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the contents of those buildings.

DATES:

Comments are to be submitted on or before July 5, 2016.

ADDRESSES:

The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location 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 www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.

You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1604, to Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at 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 and also are used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after the FIRM and FIS report become effective.

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 http://floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_fact_sheet.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 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 www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, “Flood Insurance.”)

Dated: March 20, 2016.

Roy E. Wright,

Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

I. Watershed-based studies:

Community	Community map repository address
Santa Clara Watershed
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Los Angeles County, California, and Incorporated Areas
City of Santa Clarita	23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County	Public Works Headquarters, Watershed Management Division, 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803.
Lower Missouri-Moreau Watershed
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Boone County, Missouri, and Incorporated Areas
City of Columbia	City Hall, 701 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65205.
City of Rocheport	City Hall, 703 First Street, Rocheport, MO 65279.
Town of McBaine	Boone County Government Center, Assessor's Office, 801 East Walnut Street, 1st Floor, Columbia, MO 65201.
Unincorporated Areas of Boone County	Boone County Government Center, Assessor's Office, 801 East Walnut Street, 1st Floor, Columbia, MO 65201.
Village of Hartsburg	Boone County Government Center, Assessor's Office, 801 East Walnut Street, 1st Floor, Columbia, MO 65201.
Village of Huntsdale	Boone County Government Center, Assessor's Office, 801 East Walnut Street, 1st Floor, Columbia, MO 65201.

II. Non-watershed-based studies:

Community	Community Map Repository Address
Humboldt County, California and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 11-09-0847S Preliminary Date: October 27, 2015
City of Arcata	Department of Public Works, 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521.
City of Eureka	City Hall, 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
Town of Trinidad	Public Works Department, 409 Trinity Street, Trinidad, CA 95570.
Unincorporated Areas of Humboldt County	Clark Complex, 3015 H Street, Eureka, CA 95501.
Monterey County, California and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 11-09-0854S Preliminary Date: November 13, 2015
City of Carmel By The Sea	City Hall, Monte Verde Street, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921.
City of Marina	Public Works Department, 209 Cypress Avenue, Marina, CA 93933.
City of Monterey	Plans and Public Works Department, 526 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940.
City of Pacific Grove	City Hall, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950.
City of Sand City	Planning Department, One Sylvan Park, Sand City, CA 93955.
City of Seaside	Public Works Department, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955.
Unincorporated Areas of Monterey County	Monterey County Water Resources Agency, 893 Blanco Circle, Salinas, CA 93901.
City and County of San Francisco, California, and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 11-09-1225S Preliminary Date: November 12, 2015
City and County of San Francisco	Office of the City Administrator, City Hall, Room 362, One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102.
San Mateo County, California and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata

Project: 11-09-0852S Preliminary Date: August 13, 2015
City of Daly City	Public Works, Engineering Division, 333 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015.
City of Half Moon Bay	City Hall, 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
City of Pacifica	Engineering Division, 151 Milagra Drive, Pacifica, CA 94044.
Unincorporated Areas of San Mateo County	Planning and Building Department, 455 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063.
San Mateo County, California and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 11-09-1227S Preliminary Date: September 14, 2015
City of Belmont	Public Works Department, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002.
City of Brisbane	Public Works, 50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005.
City of Burlingame	City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010.
City of East Palo Alto	Community and Economic Development Department, 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303.
City of Foster City	Public Works, 610 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404.
City of Menlo Park	City Hall, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
City of Millbrae	City Hall, 621 Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030.
City of Redwood City	City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063.
City of San Bruno	Public Works, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066.
City of San Carlos	Building Division, 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070.
City of San Mateo	Public Works Department, 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403.
City of South San Francisco	City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
Unincorporated Areas of San Mateo County	Planning and Building Department, 455 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063.
Dallas County, Iowa, and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 15-07-0900S Preliminary Date: June 22, 2015
City of Adel	City Hall, 301 South 10th Street, Adel, IA 50003.
City of Dallas Center	City Hall, 1502 Walnut Street, Dallas Center, IA 50063.
City of Dawson	City Hall, 208 South 1st Street, Dawson, IA 50066.
City of De Soto	City Hall, 405 Walnut Street, De Soto, IA 50069.
City of Dexter	City Hall, 911 State Street, Dexter, IA 50070.
City of Granger	City Hall, 1906 Main Street, Granger, IA 50109.
City of Perry	Building Official's Office, 1102 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220.
City of Redfield	City Hall, 808 1st Street, Redfield, IA 50233.
City of Van Meter	City Hall, 310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261.
City of Waukee	City Hall, 230 West Hickman Road, Waukee, IA 50263.
City of Woodward	City Hall, 105 East 2nd Street, Woodward, IA 50276.
Unincorporated Areas of Dallas County	Dallas County Planning and Development Department, Director's Office, 907 Court Street, Adel, IA 50003.
Warren County, Iowa, and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 15-07-0898S Preliminary Date: June 22, 2015
City of Ackworth	City Hall, 106 East Main Street, Ackworth, IA 50001.
City of Bevington	City Hall, 202 Jefferson Street, Bevington, IA 50033.
City of Carlisle	City Hall, 195 North 1st Street, Carlisle, IA 50047.
City of Des Moines	Permit and Development Center, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309.
City of Hartford	City Hall, 150 West Elm Street, Hartford, IA 50118.
City of Indianola	City Hall, 110 North 1st Street, Indianola, IA 50125.
City of Lacona	City Hall, 109 East Main Street, Lacona, IA 50139.
City of Martensdale	City Hall, 380 Iowa Avenue, Martensdale, IA 50160.
City of Norwalk	City Planner's Office, 705 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211.
City of Spring Hill	City Clerk's Office, 2033 2nd Street, Spring Hill, IA 50125.
Unincorporated Areas of Warren County	Warren County Administration Building, 301 North Buxton Street, Indianola, IA 50125.

Madison County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 15-07-0897S Preliminary Date: May 18, 2015
City of Earlham	City Hall, 140 South Chestnut Avenue, Earlham, IA 50072.
City of East Peru	Community Building, 120 Brown Street, East Peru, IA 50222.
City of Patterson	Patterson City Clerk's Office, 1730 110th Avenue, Murray, IA 50174.
City of St. Charles	City Hall, 113 South Lumber Street, St. Charles, IA 50240.
City of Truro	City Hall, 120 East Center Street, Truro, IA 50257.
City of Winterset	City Hall, 124 West Court Avenue, Winterset, IA 50273.
Unincorporated Areas of Madison County	Madison County Courthouse, 112 North John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA 50273.
Sandusky County, Ohio and Incorporated Areas
Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata
Project: 11-05-5340S Preliminary Dates: July 17, 2015 and December 9, 2015
City of Fremont	323 South Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420.
Unincorporated Areas of Sandusky County	108 South Park Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420.

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