80_FR_19310 80 FR 19241 - Suspension of Community Eligibility

80 FR 19241 - Suspension of Community Eligibility

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 69 (April 10, 2015)

Page Range19241-19243
FR Document2015-08320

This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the Federal Register on a subsequent date. Also, information identifying the current participation status of a community can be obtained from FEMA's Community Status Book (CSB). The CSB is available at http:// www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 69 (Friday, April 10, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 69 (Friday, April 10, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-08320]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 64

[Docket ID FEMA-2015-0001; Internal Agency Docket No. 
FEMA-8377]


Suspension of Community Eligibility

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood 
insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance 
Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates 
listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain 
management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) receives documentation that the community has 
adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the 
effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will not 
occur and a notice of this will be provided by publication in the 
Federal Register on a subsequent date. Also, information identifying 
the current participation status of a community can be obtained from 
FEMA's Community Status Book (CSB). The CSB is available at http://www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm.

DATES: The effective date of each community's scheduled suspension is 
the third date (“Susp.”) listed in the third column of the 
following tables.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you want to determine whether a 
particular community was suspended on the suspension date or for 
further information, contact Bret Gates, Federal Insurance and 
Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4133.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase 
Federal flood insurance that is not otherwise generally available from 
private insurers. In return, communities agree to adopt and administer 
local floodplain management measures aimed at protecting lives and new 
construction from future flooding. Section 1315 of the National Flood 
Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits the sale 
of NFIP flood insurance unless an appropriate public body adopts 
adequate floodplain management measures with effective enforcement 
measures. The communities listed in this document no longer meet that 
statutory requirement for compliance with program regulations, 44 CFR 
part 59. Accordingly, the communities will be suspended on the 
effective date in the third column. As of that date, flood insurance 
will no longer be available in the community. We recognize that some of 
these communities may adopt and submit the required documentation of 
legally enforceable floodplain management measures after this rule is 
published but prior to the actual suspension date. These communities 
will not be suspended and will continue to be eligible for the sale of 
NFIP flood insurance. A notice withdrawing the suspension of such 
communities will be published in the Federal Register.
    In addition, FEMA publishes a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) that 
identifies the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) in these communities. 
The date of the FIRM, if one has been published, is indicated in the 
fourth column of the table. No direct Federal financial assistance 
(except assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief 
and Emergency Assistance Act not in connection with a flood) may be 
provided for construction or acquisition of buildings in identified 
SFHAs for communities not participating in the NFIP and identified for 
more than a year on FEMA's initial FIRM for the community as having 
flood-prone areas (section 202(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act 
of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4106(a), as amended). This prohibition against 
certain types of Federal assistance becomes effective for the 
communities listed on the date shown in the last column. The 
Administrator finds that notice and public comment procedures under 5 
U.S.C. 553(b), are impracticable and unnecessary because communities 
listed in this final rule have been adequately notified.
    Each community receives 6-month, 90-day, and 30-day notification 
letters addressed to the Chief Executive Officer stating that the 
community will be suspended unless the required floodplain management 
measures are met prior to the effective suspension date. Since these 
notifications were made, this final rule may take effect within less 
than 30 days.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This rule is categorically 
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental 
Considerations. No environmental impact assessment has been prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Administrator has determined that 
this rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act because the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 
Section 1315, 42 U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage unless 
an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain management 
measures with effective enforcement measures. The communities listed no 
longer comply with the statutory requirements, and after the effective 
date, flood insurance will no longer be available in the communities 
unless remedial action takes place.
    Regulatory Classification. This final rule is not a significant 
regulatory action under the criteria of section 3(f) of Executive Order 
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 
51735.
    Executive Order 13132, Federalism. This rule involves no policies 
that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
    Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule meets the 
applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.
    Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule does not involve any collection 
of information for purposes of the

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Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64

    Flood insurance, Floodplains.
    Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is amended as follows:

PART 64—[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for Part 64 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 
1979 Comp.; p. 376.


§&thnsp;64.6  [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of §&thnsp;64.6 are 
amended as follows:

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                                                 Effective date
                                                 authorization/
                                   Community    cancellation of    Current effective map   Date certain Federal
       State and location             No.        sale of flood             date            assistance no longer
                                                  insurance in                              available in SFHAs
                                                   community
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           Region III
 
Maryland:
    Cecil County,                      240019  June 15, 1973,     May 4, 2015...........  May 4, 2015.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; April 4,
                                                1983, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Charles County,                    240089  March 30, 1973,    ......do&thnsp;*......    Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; June 5,
                                                1985, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Charlestown, Town of, Cecil        240021  February 20,       ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    1975, Emerg;
                                                November 17,
                                                1982, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Chesapeake City, Town of,          240099  December 5, 1974,  ......do..............    Do.
     Cecil County.                              Emerg; October
                                                15, 1981, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Elkton, Town of, Cecil             240022  November 7, 1973,  ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; March 18,
                                                1980, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Indian Head, Town of,              240091  January 28, 1974,  ......do..............    Do.
     Charles County.                            Emerg; October
                                                15, 1985, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    La Plata, Town of, Charles         240092  January 21, 1974,  ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; April 17,
                                                1985, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    North East, Town of, Cecil         240023  July 24, 1975,     ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; October
                                                15, 1981, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Perryville, Town of, Cecil         240024  April 23, 1974,    ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; March 1,
                                                1977, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Port Deposit, Town of,             240025  March 16, 1973,    ......do..............    Do.
     Cecil County.                              Emerg; February
                                                16, 1977, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Rising Sun, Town of, Cecil         240158  September 17,      ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    1975, Emerg; May
                                                15, 1986, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
Virginia:
    Claremont, Town of, Surry          510158  February 26,       ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    1975, Emerg;
                                                October 16,
                                                1990, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Essex County,                      510048  March 15, 1974,    ......do..............    Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; December
                                                16, 1988, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Surry County,                      510157  March 25, 1974,    ......do..............    Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; November
                                                2, 1990, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Tappahannock, Town of,             510049  June 3, 1974,      ......do..............    Do.
     Essex County.                              Emerg; August 4,
                                                1987, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
 
            Region V
 
Indiana:
     Columbia City, City of,           180300  July 29, 1975,     ......do..............    Do.
     Whitley County.                            Emerg; January
                                                5, 1979, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    South Whitley, Town of,            180301  October 2, 1975,   ......do..............    Do.
     Whitley County.                            Emerg; August
                                                19, 1985, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Whitley County,                    180298  December 29,       ......do..............    Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      1975, Emerg;
                                                April 1, 1988,
                                                Reg; May 4,
                                                2015, Susp.
 
           Region VI
 
Texas:
    Anahuac, City of, Chambers         480120  June 27, 1975,     ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    Emerg; July 16,
                                                1981, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Baytown, City of, Chambers         485456  July 17, 1970,     ......do..............    Do.
     and Harris Counties.                       Emerg; July 1,
                                                1974, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Beach City, City of,               480121  August 8, 1979,    ......do..............    Do.
     Chambers County.                           Emerg; January
                                                19, 1983, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Chambers County,                   480119  July 10, 1975,     ......do..............    Do.
     Unincorporated Areas.                      Emerg; June 15,
                                                1983, Reg; May
                                                4, 2015, Susp.
    Cove, City of, Chambers            481510  N/A, Emerg;        ......do..............    Do.
     County.                                    August 11, 2006,
                                                Reg; May 4,
                                                2015, Susp.
    Mont Belvieu, City of,             480122  August 1, 1979,    ......do..............    Do.
     Chambers and Liberty                       Emerg; August
     Counties.                                  16, 1982, Reg;
                                                May 4, 2015,
                                                Susp.
    Old River-Winfree, City of,        481637  N/A, Emerg;        ......do..............    Do.
     Chambers County.                           August 10, 1999,
                                                Reg; May 4,
                                                2015, Susp.
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*......do = Ditto.
Code for reading third column: Emerg.—Emergency; Reg.—Regular; Susp.—Suspension.



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    Dated: March 16, 2015.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation, Federal Insurance and 
Mitigation Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2015-08320 Filed 4-9-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-12-P

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 69 / Friday, April 10, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 19241 marriages are recognized, so long as a notice of this will be provided by flood) may be provided for construction they are proven according to the publication in the Federal Register on a or acquisition of buildings in identified applicable state, other jurisdiction, or subsequent date. Also, information SFHAs for communities not foreign laws. The term marriage does identifying the current participation participating in the NFIP and identified not include registered domestic status of a community can be obtained for more than a year on FEMA’s initial partnerships, civil unions, or other from FEMA’s Community Status Book FIRM for the community as having similar formal relationships recognized (CSB). The CSB is available at http:// flood-prone areas (section 202(a) of the under state or other jurisdiction (or www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm. Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, foreign country) law that are not DATES: The effective date of each 42 U.S.C. 4106(a), as amended). This denominated as a marriage under that community’s scheduled suspension is prohibition against certain types of state’s or other jurisdiction (or foreign the third date (‘‘Susp.’’) listed in the Federal assistance becomes effective for country’s) law. third column of the following tables. the communities listed on the date * * * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If shown in the last column. The Spouse—Any individual who is you want to determine whether a Administrator finds that notice and lawfully married (unless legally particular community was suspended public comment procedures under 5 separated), including an individual on the suspension date or for further U.S.C. 553(b), are impracticable and married to a person of the same sex who information, contact Bret Gates, Federal unnecessary because communities listed was legally married in a state or other Insurance and Mitigation in this final rule have been adequately jurisdiction (including a foreign Administration, Federal Emergency notified. county), that recognizes such marriages, Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Each community receives 6-month, regardless of whether or not the Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–4133. 90-day, and 30-day notification letters individual’s state of residency SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP addressed to the Chief Executive Officer recognizes such marriages. The term enables property owners to purchase stating that the community will be ‘‘spouse’’ does not include individuals Federal flood insurance that is not suspended unless the required in a formal relationship recognized by a otherwise generally available from floodplain management measures are state, which is other than lawful private insurers. In return, communities met prior to the effective suspension marriage; it also does not include agree to adopt and administer local date. Since these notifications were individuals in a marriage in a floodplain management measures aimed made, this final rule may take effect jurisdiction outside the United States at protecting lives and new construction within less than 30 days. that is not recognized as a lawful from future flooding. Section 1315 of National Environmental Policy Act. marriage under United States law. the National Flood Insurance Act of This rule is categorically excluded from * * * * * 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4022, the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, [FR Doc. 2015–08193 Filed 4–9–15; 8:45 am] prohibits the sale of NFIP flood Environmental Considerations. No BILLING CODE 6820–14–P insurance unless an appropriate public environmental impact assessment has body adopts adequate floodplain been prepared. management measures with effective Regulatory Flexibility Act. The enforcement measures. The Administrator has determined that this DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND communities listed in this document no rule is exempt from the requirements of SECURITY longer meet that statutory requirement the Regulatory Flexibility Act because Federal Emergency Management for compliance with program the National Flood Insurance Act of Agency regulations, 44 CFR part 59. 1968, as amended, Section 1315, 42 Accordingly, the communities will be U.S.C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance 44 CFR Part 64 suspended on the effective date in the coverage unless an appropriate public third column. As of that date, flood body adopts adequate floodplain [Docket ID FEMA–2015–0001; Internal insurance will no longer be available in management measures with effective Agency Docket No. FEMA–8377] enforcement measures. The the community. We recognize that some of these communities may adopt and communities listed no longer comply Suspension of Community Eligibility with the statutory requirements, and submit the required documentation of AGENCY: Federal Emergency legally enforceable floodplain after the effective date, flood insurance Management Agency, DHS. management measures after this rule is will no longer be available in the ACTION: Final rule. published but prior to the actual communities unless remedial action suspension date. These communities takes place. SUMMARY: This rule identifies will not be suspended and will continue Regulatory Classification. This final communities where the sale of flood to be eligible for the sale of NFIP flood rule is not a significant regulatory action insurance has been authorized under insurance. A notice withdrawing the under the criteria of section 3(f) of the National Flood Insurance Program suspension of such communities will be Executive Order 12866 of September 30, (NFIP) that are scheduled for published in the Federal Register. 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, suspension on the effective dates listed In addition, FEMA publishes a Flood 58 FR 51735. within this rule because of Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) that Executive Order 13132, Federalism. noncompliance with the floodplain identifies the Special Flood Hazard This rule involves no policies that have management requirements of the Areas (SFHAs) in these communities. federalism implications under Executive rljohnson on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with RULES program. If the Federal Emergency The date of the FIRM, if one has been Order 13132. Management Agency (FEMA) receives published, is indicated in the fourth Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice documentation that the community has column of the table. No direct Federal Reform. This rule meets the applicable adopted the required floodplain financial assistance (except assistance standards of Executive Order 12988. management measures prior to the pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Paperwork Reduction Act. This rule effective suspension date given in this Disaster Relief and Emergency does not involve any collection of rule, the suspension will not occur and Assistance Act not in connection with a information for purposes of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:04 Apr 09, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10APR1.SGM 10APR1

19242 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 69 / Friday, April 10, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. PART 64—[AMENDED] 1978 Comp.; p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3501 et seq. 3 CFR, 1979 Comp.; p. 376. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 64 ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 64 § 64.6 [Amended] continues to read as follows: Flood insurance, Floodplains. ■ 2. The tables published under the Accordingly, 44 CFR part 64 is Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; authority of § 64.6 are amended as amended as follows: Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR, follows: Date certain Effective date authorization/ Federal Community Current effective State and location cancellation of sale of flood insurance in assistance no No. map date community longer available in SFHAs Region III Maryland: Cecil County, Unincorporated Areas ..... 240019 June 15, 1973, Emerg; April 4, 1983, Reg; May 4, 2015 ..... May 4, 2015. May 4, 2015, Susp. Charles County, Unincorporated Areas 240089 March 30, 1973, Emerg; June 5, 1985, ......do * ............. Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Charlestown, Town of, Cecil County ..... 240021 February 20, 1975, Emerg; November 17, ......do ............... Do. 1982, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Chesapeake City, Town of, Cecil Coun- 240099 December 5, 1974, Emerg; October 15, ......do ............... Do. ty. 1981, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Elkton, Town of, Cecil County ............... 240022 November 7, 1973, Emerg; March 18, ......do ............... Do. 1980, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Indian Head, Town of, Charles County 240091 January 28, 1974, Emerg; October 15, ......do ............... Do. 1985, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. La Plata, Town of, Charles County ....... 240092 January 21, 1974, Emerg; April 17, 1985, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. North East, Town of, Cecil County ........ 240023 July 24, 1975, Emerg; October 15, 1981, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Perryville, Town of, Cecil County .......... 240024 April 23, 1974, Emerg; March 1, 1977, Reg; ......do ............... Do. May 4, 2015, Susp. Port Deposit, Town of, Cecil County ..... 240025 March 16, 1973, Emerg; February 16, 1977, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Rising Sun, Town of, Cecil County ....... 240158 September 17, 1975, Emerg; May 15, 1986, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Virginia: Claremont, Town of, Surry County ........ 510158 February 26, 1975, Emerg; October 16, ......do ............... Do. 1990, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Essex County, Unincorporated Areas ... 510048 March 15, 1974, Emerg; December 16, ......do ............... Do. 1988, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Surry County, Unincorporated Areas .... 510157 March 25, 1974, Emerg; November 2, ......do ............... Do. 1990, Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Tappahannock, Town of, Essex County 510049 June 3, 1974, Emerg; August 4, 1987, Reg; ......do ............... Do. May 4, 2015, Susp. Region V Indiana: Columbia City, City of, Whitley County 180300 July 29, 1975, Emerg; January 5, 1979, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. South Whitley, Town of, Whitley County 180301 October 2, 1975, Emerg; August 19, 1985, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Whitley County, Unincorporated Areas 180298 December 29, 1975, Emerg; April 1, 1988, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Region VI Texas: Anahuac, City of, Chambers County ..... 480120 June 27, 1975, Emerg; July 16, 1981, Reg; ......do ............... Do. May 4, 2015, Susp. Baytown, City of, Chambers and Harris 485456 July 17, 1970, Emerg; July 1, 1974, Reg; ......do ............... Do. Counties. May 4, 2015, Susp. Beach City, City of, Chambers County 480121 August 8, 1979, Emerg; January 19, 1983, ......do ............... Do. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Chambers County, Unincorporated 480119 July 10, 1975, Emerg; June 15, 1983, Reg; ......do ............... Do. Areas. May 4, 2015, Susp. Cove, City of, Chambers County .......... 481510 N/A, Emerg; August 11, 2006, Reg; May 4, ......do ............... Do. rljohnson on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with RULES 2015, Susp. Mont Belvieu, City of, Chambers and 480122 August 1, 1979, Emerg; August 16, 1982, ......do ............... Do. Liberty Counties. Reg; May 4, 2015, Susp. Old River-Winfree, City of, Chambers 481637 N/A, Emerg; August 10, 1999, Reg; May 4, ......do ............... Do. County. 2015, Susp. *......do = Ditto. Code for reading third column: Emerg.—Emergency; Reg.—Regular; Susp.—Suspension. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:04 Apr 09, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\10APR1.SGM 10APR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 69 / Friday, April 10, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 19243 Dated: March 16, 2015. Fishery Conservation and Management were held in cold storage by a dealer or Roy E. Wright, Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by processor. For a person on board a Deputy Associate Administrator for regulations at 50 CFR part 622. vessel for which a Federal commercial Mitigation, Federal Insurance and Mitigation The commercial quota for vermilion or charter vessel/headboat permit for the Administration, Department of Homeland snapper in the South Atlantic is divided South Atlantic snapper-grouper fishery Security, Federal Emergency Management into separate quotas for two 6-month has been issued, the bag and possession Agency. time periods, January through June and limits and the sale and purchase [FR Doc. 2015–08320 Filed 4–9–15; 8:45 am] July through December. For the January provisions of the commercial closure for BILLING CODE 9110–12–P 1 through June 30, 2015, fishing season, vermilion snapper would apply the commercial quota is 394,829 lb regardless of whether the fish are (179,091 kg), gutted weight (438,260 lb harvested in state or Federal waters, as DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (198,791 kg), round weight), as specified specified in 50 CFR 622.190(c)(1)(ii). in 50 CFR 622.190(a)(4)(i)(C). National Oceanic and Atmospheric On February 26, 2015, NMFS Classification Administration published a temporary rule in the Federal Register to reduce the The Regional Administrator, 50 CFR Part 622 commercial trip limit for vermilion Southeast Region, NMFS, has snapper in or from the EEZ of the South determined this temporary rule is [Docket No. 130312235–3658–02] necessary for the conservation and Atlantic to 500 lb (227 kg), gutted RIN 0648–XD734 weight, effective 12:01 a.m., local time, management of South Atlantic March 2, 2015, until July 1, 2015, or vermilion snapper and is consistent Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of until the quota is reached and the with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2015 commercial sector closes, whichever other applicable laws. Commercial Accountability Measure occurs first (80 FR 10392). This action is taken under 50 CFR and Closure for South Atlantic In accordance with regulations at 50 622.193(f)(1) and is exempt from review Vermilion Snapper CFR 622.193(f)(1), NMFS is required to under Executive Order 12866. close the commercial sector for AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries This action responds to the best vermilion snapper when the commercial Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and scientific information available. The quota for that portion of the fishing year Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, has been reached, or is projected to be Commerce. NOAA (AA), finds that the need to reached, by filing a notification to that ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. effect with the Office of the Federal immediately implement this action to Register. NMFS has determined that the close the commercial sector for SUMMARY: NMFS implements commercial quota for South Atlantic vermilion snapper constitutes good accountability measures (AMs) for the vermilion snapper for the January-June cause to waive the requirements to commercial sector for vermilion snapper fishing period will have been reached provide prior notice and opportunity for in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the South Atlantic. NMFS projects that by April 15, 2015. Accordingly, the public comment pursuant to the commercial landings for vermilion commercial sector for South Atlantic authority set forth in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), snapper will reach the commercial vermilion snapper is closed effective as such procedures would be annual catch limit (ACL) for the January 12:01 a.m., local time, April 15, 2015, unnecessary and contrary to the public 1 through June 30, 2015, fishing period until 12:01 a.m., local time, July 1, 2015. interest. Such procedures would be on April 15, 2015. Therefore, NMFS The commercial quota for vermilion unnecessary because the rule itself has closes the commercial sector for snapper in the South Atlantic is 394,829 been subject to notice and comment, vermilion snapper in the South Atlantic lb (179,091 kg), gutted weight (438,260 and all that remains is to notify the EEZ on April 15, 2015, and it will lb (198,791 kg), round weight), for the public of the closure. Allowing prior July 1 through December 31, 2015, notice and opportunity for public remain closed until the start of the July fishing period, as specified in 50 CFR comment is contrary to the public 1 through December 31, 2015, fishing 622.190(a)(4)(ii)(C). interest because of the need to period. This closure is necessary to The operator of a vessel with a valid protect the South Atlantic vermilion immediately implement this action to commercial vessel permit for South protect vermilion snapper since the snapper resource. Atlantic snapper-grouper having DATES: This rule is effective 12:01 a.m., capacity of the fishing fleet allows for vermilion snapper onboard must have rapid harvest of the commercial quota. local time, April 15, 2015, until 12:01 landed and bartered, traded, or sold a.m., local time, July 1, 2015. Prior notice and opportunity for public such vermilion snapper prior to 12:01 comment would require time and would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: a.m., local time, April 15, 2015. During likely result in a harvest well in excess Britni LaVine, NMFS Southeast the closure, the bag limit specified in 50 of the established commercial quota. Regional Office, telephone: 727–824– CFR 622.187(b)(5) and the possession 5305, email: britni.lavine@noaa.gov. limits specified in 50 CFR 622.187(c)(1), For the aforementioned reasons, the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The apply to all harvest or possession of AA also finds good cause to waive the snapper-grouper fishery of the South vermilion snapper in or from the South 30-day delay in the effectiveness of this Atlantic includes vermilion snapper and Atlantic EEZ. During the closure, the action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). is managed under the Fishery sale or purchase of vermilion snapper Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. rljohnson on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with RULES Management Plan for the Snapper- taken from the EEZ is prohibited. As Dated: April 6, 2015. Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic specified in 50 CFR 622.190(c)(1)(i), the Region (FMP). The FMP was prepared prohibition on sale or purchase does not Emily H. Menashes, by the South Atlantic Fishery apply to the sale or purchase of Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Management Council and is vermilion snapper that were harvested, Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. implemented by NMFS under the landed ashore, and sold prior to 12:01 [FR Doc. 2015–08174 Filed 4–6–15; 4:15 pm] authority of the Magnuson-Stevens a.m., local time, April 15, 2015, and BILLING CODE 3510–22–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:04 Apr 09, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\10APR1.SGM 10APR1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThe effective date of each community's scheduled suspension is the third date (&ldquo;Susp.&rdquo;) listed in the third column of the following tables.
ContactIf you want to determine whether a particular community was suspended on the suspension date or for further information, contact Bret Gates, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4133.
FR Citation80 FR 19241 
CFR AssociatedFlood Insurance and Floodplains
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