Notice2021-16438
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
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Published
August 2, 2021
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Homeland Security DepartmentFederal Emergency Management Agency
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 145 (Monday, August 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41498-41499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16438]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2021-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2154]
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Notice.
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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 November 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report
for each community are available for inspection at both the online
location <a href="https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload">https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload</a> 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
<a href="https://msc.fema.gov">https://msc.fema.gov</a> for comparison.
You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2154, to
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC
20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#06766772746f656d28756765646f646f724660636b6728626e7528616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="96e6f7e2e4fff5fdb8e5f7f5f4fff4ffe2d6f0f3fbf7b8f2fee5b8f1f9e0">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email)
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#14647560667d777f3a677577767d767d6054727179753a707c673a737b62"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="12627366607b71793c617371707b707b665274777f733c767a613c757d64">[email protected]</span></a>; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance
eXchange (FMIX) online at <a href="https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html">https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html</a>.
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
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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 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 <a href="https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf">https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.pdf</a>.
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
<a href="https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload">https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload</a> 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 <a href="https://msc.fema.gov">https://msc.fema.gov</a> 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.
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Community map repository
Community address
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Barrow County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0003S Preliminary Date: September 22, 2020
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City of Auburn......................... City Hall, 1369 4th Avenue,
Auburn, GA 30011.
City of Statham........................ Planning and Zoning Department,
327 Jefferson Street, Statham,
GA 30666.
City of Winder......................... City Hall, 25 East Midland
Avenue, Winder, GA 30680.
Town of Bethlehem...................... City Hall, 750 Manger Avenue,
Bethlehem, GA 30620.
Town of Braselton...................... Town Hall, 4982 Highway 53,
Braselton, GA 30517.
Town of Carl........................... City Hall, 1690 Carl-Bethlehem
Road, Auburn, GA 30011.
Unincorporated Areas of Barrow County.. Barrow County Historic
Courthouse, 30 North Broad
Street, Winder, GA 30680.
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Gwinnett County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0003S Preliminary Date: September 22, 2020
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City of Dacula......................... City Hall, 442 Harbins Road,
Dacula, GA 30019.
Town of Braselton...................... Town Hall, 4982 Highway 53,
Braselton, GA 30517.
Unincorporated Areas of Gwinnett County Gwinnett County Justice and
Administration Center, 75
Langley Drive, Lawrenceville,
GA 30046.
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Hall County, Georgia and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0003S Preliminary Date: September 22, 2020
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City of Flowery Branch................. City Hall, 5410 West Pine
Street, Flowery Branch, GA
30542.
City of Gainesville.................... Department of Water Resources,
Administration Building, 757
Queen City Parkway,
Gainesville, GA 30501.
City of Gillsville..................... City Hall, 6288 Highway 52,
Gillsville, GA 30543.
City of Lula........................... City Hall, 6055 Main Street,
Lula, GA 30554.
Town of Braselton...................... Town Hall, 4982 Highway 53,
Braselton, GA 30517.
Unincorporated Areas of Hall County.... Hall County Government Center,
Engineering Division, 2875
Browns Bridge Road,
Gainesville, GA 30504.
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[FR Doc. 2021-16438 Filed 7-30-21; 8:45 am]
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