Notice2023-24801
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
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Published
November 9, 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 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77339-77340]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24801]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2385]
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 February 7, 2024.
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-2385, 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#13637267617a70783d607270717a717a675375767e723d777b603d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="413120353328222a6f32202223282328350127242c206f2529326f262e37">[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#94e4f5e0e6fdf7ffbae7f5f7f6fdf6fde0d4f2f1f9f5baf0fce7baf3fbe2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bdcddcc9cfd4ded693cedcdedfd4dfd4c9fddbd8d0dc93d9d5ce93dad2cb">[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 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
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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.'')
Nicholas A. Shufro,
Deputy 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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Shelby County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas
Project: 18-04-0029S Preliminary Date: May 8, 2020
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City of Calera......................... Engineering Department, 1074
10th Street, Calera, AL 35040.
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Bourbon County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-07-0020S Preliminary Date: June 12, 2023
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City of Bronson........................ City Hall, 505 Clay Street,
Bronson, KS 66716.
City of Fort Scott..................... City Hall, 123 South Main
Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
City of Fulton......................... City Hall, 214 West Osage
Street, Fulton, KS 66738.
City of Mapleton....................... Community Center, 565 North
Eldora Street, Mapleton, KS
66754.
City of Redfield....................... Community Center, 312 North
Pine Street, Redfield, KS
66769.
Unincorporated Areas of Bourbon County. Bourbon County Courthouse, 210
South National Avenue, Fort
Scott, KS 66701.
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Linn County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-07-0020S Preliminary Date: July 26, 2023
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City of Blue Mound..................... City Hall, 411 East Main
Street, Blue Mound, KS 66010.
City of La Cygne....................... City Hall, 206 Commercial
Street, La Cygne, KS 66040.
City of Linn Valley.................... City Hall, 22412 East 2400
Road, Linn Valley, KS 66040.
City of Mound City..................... City Hall, 112 South 2nd
Street, Mound City, KS 66056.
City of Parker......................... City Hall, 314 West Main
Street, Parker, KS 66072.
City of Pleasanton..................... City Hall, 1608 Laurel Street,
Pleasanton, KS 66075.
City of Prescott....................... City Hall, 202 West 4th Street,
Prescott, KS 66767.
Unincorporated Areas of Linn County.... Linn County Planning and
Zoning, 306 Main Street, Mound
City, KS 66056.
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[FR Doc. 2023-24801 Filed 11-8-23; 8:45 am]
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