80 FR 57837 - Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 186 (September 25, 2015)

Page Range		57837-57838
FR Document		2015-24407

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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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2015-0001; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1530]


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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 December 24, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report 
for each community are available for inspection at both the online 
location 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 www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-1530, to 
Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance 
and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering 
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, 
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or 
(email) [email protected]; or visit the FEMA Map Information 
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

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 and also 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

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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 http://floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_fact_sheet.pdf.
    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 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 www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.022, ``Flood 
Insurance.'')


    Dated: September 9, 2015.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department 
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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              Community                 Community map repository address
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             Sussex County, Delaware, and Incorporated Areas
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      Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata preliminaryfloodhazarddata
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           Project:15-03-1590S Preliminary Date: May 18, 2015
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Town of South Bethany................  Town Hall, Office of the Code
                                        Constable, 402 Evergreen Road,
                                        South Bethany, DE 19930.
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         Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
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      Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata preliminaryfloodhazarddata
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           Project:14-03-2032S Preliminary Date: May 29, 2015
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City of Sunbury......................  City Hall, 225 Market Street,
                                        Sunbury, PA 17801.
Township of Upper Augusta............  Upper Augusta Township Municipal
                                        Building, 2087 Snydertown Road,
                                        Sunbury, PA 17801.
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of historical information regarding tank process and in accordance with NVIC DATES: Comments are to be submitted
collision probabilities, due to a lack of 01–2011, the COTP has been and will on or before December 24, 2015.
previous occurrences. However, it continue to review and validate the ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and
should be noted that the current WSA in cooperation with key port where applicable, the FIS report for
resources available for mitigating vessel stakeholders. This validation will each community are available for
collisions (previously described above) determine if the WSA presents a inspection at both the online location
considerably reduce the probability of realistic and credible analysis of the and the respective Community Map
vessel collisions. public safety and security implications Repository address listed in the tables
One comment stated that the SOLAS of introducing LNG marine traffic into below. Additionally, the current
model used for collision damage in the the port and waterway. effective FIRM and FIS report for each
WSA is meant to be used on vessels This response to comments is issued community are accessible online
designed for an ocean route and the under authority of 33 CFR 127.009. through the FEMA Map Service Center
WSF ferries were constructed for lakes, at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.
bays and sounds route. As an issue Dated: August 20, 2015.
You may submit comments, identified
relevant under 33 CFR 127.009, the M. W. Raymond, by Docket No. FEMA–B–1530, to Luis
COTP will consider those comments in Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
issuing the LOR. For the public’s Port, Sector Puget Sound. Management Branch, Federal Insurance
awareness on this topic, DNV–GL [FR Doc. 2015–24337 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am] and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
determined that the use of this model BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
was the best approach available because 20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email)
a probability model does not exist for a Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov.
vessel of similar structure as the WSF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis
ferries. SECURITY
Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
One commenter stated that DNV did
Federal Emergency Management Management Branch, Federal Insurance
not utilize the correct tank volume of
Agency and Mitigation Administration, FEMA,
fuel in the risk assessment models. The
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
correct tank volume was incorporated in
20472, (202) 646–4064, or (email)
Revision 03 of the WSA. [Docket ID FEMA–2015–0001; Internal
One comment stated that DNV–GL Agency Docket No. FEMA–B–1530] Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov; or visit
used inappropriate ignition probability the FEMA Map Information eXchange
models when utilizing the International Proposed Flood Hazard (FMIX) online at
Association of Oil and Gas Producers Determinations www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/
(OGP) Scenario 24 Floating Production, fmx_main.html.
Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) Vessels AGENCY: Federal Emergency SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEMA
Gas model. As an issue relevant under Management Agency, DHS. proposes to make flood hazard
33 CFR 127.009, the COTP will consider ACTION: Notice. determinations for each community
those comments in issuing the LOR. For listed below, in accordance with section
the public’s awareness on this topic, no SUMMARY: Comments are requested on 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act
statistically significant data exists for proposed flood hazard determinations, of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR
ignition probability models for LNG as which may include additions or 67.4(a).
fuel onboard passenger ferries. The modifications of any Base Flood These proposed flood hazard
model used by DNV–GL is meant to Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, determinations, together with the
model ignition probability onboard Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) floodplain management criteria required
larger scale offshore vessels and was boundary or zone designation, or by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that
chosen because it represents a more regulatory floodway on the Flood are required. They should not be
conservative and representative model Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and construed to mean that the community
for application to the WSF vessel where applicable, in the supporting must change any existing ordinances
design. Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for that are more stringent in their
One comment expressed concern that the communities listed in the table floodplain management requirements.
the societal risks identified in the WSA below. The purpose of this notice is to The community may at any time enact
required that risks falling in the range seek general information and comment stricter requirements of its own or
between ‘‘broadly acceptable’’ and regarding the preliminary FIRM, and pursuant to policies established by other
‘‘maximum tolerable’’ be mitigated so where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal, State, or regional entities.
that they are As Low As Reasonably Federal Emergency Management Agency These flood hazard determinations are
Possible (ALARP) and that the WSA did (FEMA) has provided to the affected used to meet the floodplain
not address mitigating factors to reach communities. The FIRM and FIS report management requirements of the NFIP
the ALARP mitigation. As an issue are the basis of the floodplain and also are used to calculate the
relevant under 33 CFR 127.009, the management measures that the appropriate flood insurance premium
COTP will consider those comments in community is required either to adopt rates for new buildings built after the
issuing the LOR. During the validation or to show evidence of having in effect FIRM and FIS report become effective.
process, the COTP will determine if in order to qualify or remain qualified The communities affected by the
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appropriate risk management strategies for participation in the National Flood flood hazard determinations are
have been identified. Insurance Program (NFIP). In addition, provided in the tables below. Any
One comment expressed concern that the FIRM and FIS report, once effective, request for reconsideration of the
the WSA was not completed objectively will be used by insurance agents and revised flood hazard information shown
and appears to be incomplete. As an others to calculate appropriate flood on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS report
issue relevant under 33 CFR 127.009, insurance premium rates for new that satisfies the data requirements
the COTP will consider those comments buildings and the contents of those outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) is considered
in issuing the LOR. As part of the LOR buildings. an appeal. Comments unrelated to the

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flood hazard determinations also will be mutually acceptable resolution of an and Preliminary FIRM date listed in the
considered before the FIRM and FIS appeal. Additional information tables. Additionally, the current
report become effective. regarding the SRP process can be found effective FIRM and FIS report for each
Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel online at http://floodsrp.org/pdfs/ community are accessible online
(SRP) is available to communities in srp_fact_sheet.pdf. through the FEMA Map Service Center
support of the appeal resolution The watersheds and/or communities at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.
process. SRPs are independent panels of affected are listed in the tables below.
experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and The Preliminary FIRM, and where (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No.
other pertinent sciences established to applicable, FIS report for each 97.022, ‘‘Flood Insurance.’’)
review conflicting scientific and community are available for inspection
Dated: September 9, 2015.
technical data and provide at both the online location and the
recommendations for resolution. Use of respective Community Map Repository Roy E. Wright,
the SRP only may be exercised after address listed in the tables. For Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance
FEMA and local communities have been communities with multiple ongoing and Mitigation, Department of Homeland
engaged in a collaborative consultation Preliminary studies, the studies can be Security, Federal Emergency Management
process for at least 60 days without a identified by the unique project number Agency.

Community Community map repository address

Sussex County, Delaware, and Incorporated Areas

Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata

Project:15–03–1590S Preliminary Date: May 18, 2015

Town of South Bethany .................................................................. Town Hall, Office of the Code Constable, 402 Evergreen Road, South Beth-
any, DE 19930.

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)

Maps Available for Inspection Online at: http://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata

Project:14–03–2032S Preliminary Date: May 29, 2015

City of Sunbury ............................................................................... City Hall, 225 Market Street, Sunbury, PA 17801.
Township of Upper Augusta ........................................................... Upper Augusta Township Municipal Building, 2087 Snydertown Road,
Sunbury, PA 17801.

[FR Doc. 2015–24407 Filed 9–24–15; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
BILLING CODE 9110–12–P hereby given that the incident period for SECURITY
this emergency is closed effective
September 10, 2015. Federal Emergency Management
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Agency
The following Catalog of Federal Domestic
SECURITY [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–4228–
Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used
for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, DR; Docket ID FEMA–2015–0002]
Federal Emergency Management
Agency Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora
Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; Louisiana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice
[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–3372– 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, of a Major Disaster Declaration
EM; Docket ID FEMA–2015–0002] Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); AGENCY: Federal Emergency
97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; Management Agency, DHS.
Washington; Amendment No. 1 to 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to
Notice of an Emergency Declaration ACTION: Notice.
Individuals and Households In Presidentially
Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice
AGENCY: Federal Emergency
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— of a major disaster declaration for the
Management Agency, DHS.
Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals State of Louisiana (FEMA–4228–DR),
ACTION: Notice. and Households; 97.050, Presidentially dated July 13, 2015, and related
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals determinations.
SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice
and Households—Other Needs; 97.036,
of an emergency declaration for the DATES: Effective Date: September 4,
Disaster Grants—Public Assistance
State of Washington (FEMA–3372–EM), 2015.
(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039,
dated August 21, 2015, and related Hazard Mitigation Grant. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
determinations.
Dean Webster, Office of Response and
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DATES: Effective Date: September 10, W. Craig Fugate,
Recovery, Federal Emergency
2015. Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, 500 C Street SW.,
Management Agency.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833.
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Dean Webster, Office of Response and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice
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Recovery, Federal Emergency of a major disaster declaration for the
Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW., State of Louisiana is hereby amended to
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. include the following area among those

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Contact		Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) [email protected]; or visit the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.
FR Citation		80 FR 57837

80 FR 57837 - Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYFederal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 186 (September 25, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency