Notice2025-08984
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
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Published
May 20, 2025
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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 90, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21489-21490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08984]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2025-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2523]
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 August 18, 2025.
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-2523, to
Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Risk Analysis,
Planning & Information Directorate, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington,
DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f3839287819a9098dd809290919a919a87b395969e92dd979b80dd949c85"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cecfde8eef5fff7b2effdfffef5fef5e8dcfaf9f1fdb2f8f4efb2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering
Services Branch, Risk Analysis, Planning & Information Directorate,
FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email)
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bfcfdecbcdd6dcd491ccdedcddd6ddd6cbffd9dad2de91dbd7cc91d8d0c9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="daaabbaea8b3b9b1f4a9bbb9b8b3b8b3ae9abcbfb7bbf4beb2a9f4bdb5ac">[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 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.'')
Kristin E. Fontenot,
Assistant Administrator, Risk Analysis, Planning & Information
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security.
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Community map repository
Community address
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Allen County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-07-0019 Preliminary Date: December 11, 2024
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City of Bassett........................ Bassett City Hall, 1821 South
State Street, Iola, KS 66749.
City of Humboldt....................... City Hall, 725 Bridge Street,
Humboldt, KS 66748.
City of Iola........................... City Hall, 2 West Jackson
Avenue, Iola, KS 66749.
City of La Harpe....................... City Hall, 902 South Washington
Avenue, La Harpe, KS 66751.
Unincorporated Areas of Allen County... Allen County Courthouse, 1
North Washington Avenue, Iola,
KS 66749.
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Cherokee County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-07-0019S Preliminary Date: November 15, 2024 and March 21,
2025
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City of Baxter Springs................. City Hall, 1445 Military
Avenue, Baxter Springs, KS
66713.
City of Columbus....................... City Hall, 300 East Maple
Street, Columbus, KS 66725.
City of Galena......................... City Hall, 211 West 7th Street,
Galena, KS 66739.
City of Roseland....................... Cherokee County Courthouse, 110
West Maple Street, Columbus,
KS 66725.
City of Scammon........................ City Hall, 202 East 3rd Street,
Scammon, KS 66773.
City of Weir........................... City Hall, 306 North Washington
Street, Weir, KS 66781.
City of West Mineral................... City Hall, 412 Richardson
Avenue, West Mineral, KS
66782.
Unincorporated Areas of Cherokee County Cherokee County Courthouse, 110
West Maple Street, Columbus,
KS 66725.
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Neosho County, Kansas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 21-07-0019S Preliminary Date: December 18, 2024
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City of Chanute........................ City Offices, 101 South Lincoln
Avenue, Chanute, KS 66720.
City of Earlton........................ Neosho County Courthouse, 100
South Main Street, Erie, KS
66733.
City of Erie........................... City Clerk, 101 North Main
Street, Erie, KS 66733.
City of St. Paul....................... City Clerk, 703 Central Street,
St. Paul, KS 66771.
City of Thayer......................... City Office, 103 Neosho Street,
Thayer, KS 66776.
Unincorporated Areas of Neosho County.. Neosho County Courthouse, 100
South Main Street, Erie, KS
66733.
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Shannon County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 19-07-0072S Preliminary Date: February 28, 2024 and December
10, 2024
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City of Birch Tree..................... City Office, 9022 East 1st
Street, Birch Tree, MO 65438.
City of Eminence....................... City Hall, 18446 Main Street,
Eminence, MO 65466.
City of Winona......................... City Utilities, 8488 Ash
Street, Winona, MO 65588.
Unincorporated Areas of Shannon County. Shannon County Courthouse,
18529 Main Street, Eminence,
MO 65466.
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[FR Doc. 2025-08984 Filed 5-19-25; 8:45 am]
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