Notice2023-04523
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
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Published
March 6, 2023
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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).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 43 (Monday, March 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13845-13847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04523]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2319]
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).
DATES: Comments are to be submitted on or before June 5, 2023.
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-2319, 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#d5a5b4a1a7bcb6befba6b4b6b7bcb7bca195b3b0b8b4fbb1bda6fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="acdccdd8dec5cfc782dfcdcfcec5cec5d8eccac9c1cd82c8c4df82cbc3da">[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#05756471776c666e2b766466676c676c7145636068642b616d762b626a73"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fc8c9d888e959f97d28f9d9f9e959e9588bc9a99919dd298948fd29b938a">[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 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
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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, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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Community map repository
Community address
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Bullock County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
2022
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City of Union Springs.................. City Hall, 212 Prairie Street
North, Union Springs, AL
36089.
Unincorporated Areas of Bullock County. Bullock County Revenue
Commissioner's Office, 217
North Prairie Street, #102,
Union Springs, AL 36089.
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Elmore County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
2022
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City of Tallassee...................... City Hall, 3 Freeman Avenue,
Tallassee, AL 36078.
City of Wetumpka....................... City Hall, 408 South Main
Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
Unincorporated Areas of Elmore County.. Elmore County Highway
Department, 155 County Shop
Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
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Lee County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
2022
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City of Auburn......................... Planning and Development, 171
North Ross Street, Auburn, AL
36830.
City of Opelika........................ Planning Department, 700 Fox
Trail, Opelika, AL 36801.
Town of Notasulga...................... Town Hall, 76 West Main Street,
Notasulga, AL 36866.
Unincorporated Areas of Lee County..... Lee County Building Inspection,
100 Orr Avenue, Opelika, AL
36801.
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Macon County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
2022
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City of Tuskegee....................... Municipal Complex, 101 Fonville
Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083.
Town of Franklin....................... Franklin Police Department,
1660 Alabama Highway 49,
Tuskegee, AL 36083.
Town of Notasulga...................... Town Hall, 76 West Main Street,
Notasulga, AL 36866.
Town of Shorter........................ Town Hall, 2427 Old Federal
Road, Shorter, AL 36075.
Unincorporated Areas of Macon County... Macon County Courthouse, 101
East Rosa Parks Avenue,
Tuskegee, AL 36083.
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Montgomery County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
2022
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City of Montgomery..................... City Hall, 103 North Perry
Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.
Town of Pike Road...................... Town Hall, 9575 Vaughn Road,
Pike Road, AL 36064.
Unincorporated Areas of Montgomery Montgomery County Courthouse
County. Annex, 100 South Lawrence
Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.
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Russell County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Date: February 2, 2022
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Unincorporated Areas of Russell County. Russell County Highway
Department, 97 Poorhouse Road,
Seale, AL 36875.
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Tallapoosa County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0030S Preliminary Dates: February 2, 2022 and July 12,
2022
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City of Tallassee...................... City Hall, 3 Freeman Avenue,
Tallassee, AL 36078.
Unincorporated Areas of Tallapoosa Tallapoosa County Courthouse,
County. 125 North Broadnax Street,
Dadeville, AL 36853.
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[FR Doc. 2023-04523 Filed 3-3-23; 8:45 am]
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