80 FR 76644 - Final Flood Elevation Determinations

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 237 (December 10, 2015)

Page Range		76644-76646
FR Document		2015-31017

Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket ID FEMA-2015-0001]

Final Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Base (1% annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified
BFEs are made final for the communities listed below. The BFEs and
modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that
each community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being
already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be
obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for
inspection as indicated in the table below.

ADDRESSES: The final BFEs for each community are available for
inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each
community. The respective addresses are listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC
20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the modified
BFEs for each community listed. These modified elevations have been
published in newspapers of local circulation and ninety (90) days have
elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for
Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.
This final rule is issued in accordance with section 110 of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR part
67. FEMA has developed criteria for floodplain management in floodprone
areas in accordance with 44 CFR part 60.
Interested lessees and owners of real property are encouraged to
review the proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM available at the
address cited below for each community. The BFEs and modified BFEs are
made final in the communities listed below. Elevations at selected
locations in each community are shown.
National Environmental Policy Act. This final rule is categorically
excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, Environmental
Consideration. An environmental impact assessment has not been
prepared.
Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood elevation determinations are
not within the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-
612, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required.
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 final rule involves no
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This final rule meets
the applicable standards of Executive Order 12988.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: November 18, 2015.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 67 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.

Sec. 67.11 [Amended]

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2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.11 are amended
as follows:

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* Elevation in
feet (NGVD) +
Elevation in feet
Location of referenced (NAVD) # Depth in
Flooding source(s) elevation feet above ground Communities affected
[caret] Elevation
in meters (MSL)
Modified
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Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
Docket No.: FEMA-B-1175
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Blair Mill Run......................... At the Pennypack Creek +211 Borough of Hatboro,
confluence. Township of Horsham,
Township of Upper
Moreland.
At the downstream side of +261
County Line Road.
Blair Mill Run Tributary............... At the upstream side of +228 Borough of Hatboro.
West Monument Avenue.
At the downstream side of +252
East County Line Road.
Huntingdon Valley Creek................ Approximately 800 feet +120 Borough of Bryn Athyn,
downstream of Red Lion Township of Lower
Road. Moreland.
Approximately 0.9 mile +267
upstream of Byberry Road.
Meadow Brook........................... At the Pennypack Creek +118 Township of Abington,
confluence. Township of Lower
Moreland.

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Approximately 1,000 feet +287
upstream of the most
upstream State Highway
2017 crossing.
Pennypack Creek........................ Approximately 1,200 feet +100 Borough of Bryn Athyn,
downstream of Moredon Borough of Hatboro,
Road. Township of Abington,
Township of Horsham,
Township of Lower
Moreland, Township of
Upper Dublin, Township
of Upper Moreland.
Approximately 1.0 mile +359
upstream of Mann Road.
Pennypack Creek Branch................. Approximately 400 feet +298 Township of Horsham.
downstream of Witmer
Road.
Approximately 0.7 mile +362
upstream of Witmer Road.
Pennypack Creek Tributary No. 1........ At the Pennypack Creek +204 Borough of Hatboro,
confluence. Township of Horsham,
Township of Upper
Moreland.
Approximately 0.7 mile +341
upstream of Dresher Road.
Pine Run............................... At the upstream side of +176 Township of Upper Dublin.
State Highway 309.
Approximately 800 feet +239
upstream of Dreshertown
Road.
Rapp Run............................... At the Pine Run +183 Township of Upper Dublin.
confluence.
Approximately 0.5 mile +355
upstream of the most
upstream Lexington Drive
crossing.
Sandy Run.............................. Approximately 300 feet +159 Township of Abington,
downstream of Bethlehem Township of Springfield,
Pike. Township of Upper
Dublin, Township of
Whitemarsh.
Approximately 1,400 feet +339
upstream of Roberta
Avenue.
Sandy Run Tributary No. 1.............. Approximately 150 feet +236 Township of Abington.
upstream of Johnston
Avenue.
Approximately 2,000 feet +258
upstream of Johnston
Avenue.
Sandy Run Tributary No. 1a (downstream) Approximately 250 feet +237 Township of Abington.
upstream of Fernwood
Avenue.
Approximately 1,100 feet +243
upstream of Fernwood
Avenue.
Southampton Creek...................... At the Pennypack Creek +177 Borough of Bryn Athyn,
confluence. Township of Lower
Moreland, Township of
Upper Moreland.
At the downstream side of +187
County Line Road.
Tributary No. 2 to Pine Run............ At the Pine Run +202 Township of Upper Dublin.
confluence.
Approximately 1.1 miles +232
upstream of the Pine Run
confluence.
War Memorial Creek..................... At the Pennypack Creek +190 Township of Upper
confluence. Moreland.
Approximately 700 feet +267
upstream of Mineral
Avenue.
* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
# Depth in feet above ground.
[caret] Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
ADDRESSES

Borough of Bryn Athyn
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Hall, 2835 Buck Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.

Borough of Hatboro
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Hall, 414 South York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040.

Township of Abington
Maps are available for inspection at the Township Building, Engineer's Office, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA
19001.

Township of Horsham
Maps are available for inspection at the Township Municipal Building, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044.

Township of Lower Moreland
Maps are available for inspection at the Lower Moreland Municipal Building, 640 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon
Valley, PA 19006.

Township of Springfield
Maps are available for inspection at the Springfield Township Municipal Building, 1510 Paper Mill Road,
Wyndmoor, PA 19038.

Township of Upper Dublin
Maps are available for inspection at the Upper Dublin Municipal Hall, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA
19034.

Township of Upper Moreland
Maps are available for inspection at the Upper Moreland Township Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA
19090.

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Township of Whitemarsh
Maps are available for inspection at the Whitemarsh Township Administrative Building, 616 Germantown Pike,
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND and Mitigation Administration, Federal Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, a regulatory
SECURITY Emergency Management Agency, 500 C flexibility analysis is not required.
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, Regulatory Classification. This final
Federal Emergency Management (202) 646–4064, or (email) rule is not a significant regulatory action
Agency Luis.Rodriguez3@fema.dhs.gov. under the criteria of section 3(f) of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Executive Order 12866 of September 30,
44 CFR Part 67 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA–2015–0001] (FEMA) makes the final determinations 58 FR 51735.
listed below for the modified BFEs for Executive Order 13132, Federalism.
Final Flood Elevation Determinations each community listed. These modified This final rule involves no policies that
elevations have been published in have federalism implications under
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Executive Order 13132.
Management Agency, DHS. newspapers of local circulation and
ninety (90) days have elapsed since that Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
ACTION: Final rule. Reform. This final rule meets the
publication. The Deputy Associate
Administrator for Mitigation has applicable standards of Executive Order
SUMMARY: Base (1% annual-chance)
resolved any appeals resulting from this 12988.
Flood Elevations (BFEs) and modified
BFEs are made final for the notification. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67
communities listed below. The BFEs This final rule is issued in accordance Administrative practice and
and modified BFEs are the basis for the with section 110 of the Flood Disaster procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting
floodplain management measures that Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and recordkeeping requirements.
each community is required either to and 44 CFR part 67. FEMA has
adopt or to show evidence of being developed criteria for floodplain Dated: November 18, 2015.
already in effect in order to qualify or management in floodprone areas in Roy E. Wright,
remain qualified for participation in the accordance with 44 CFR part 60. Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance
National Flood Insurance Program and Mitigation, Department of Homeland
Interested lessees and owners of real
(NFIP). Security, Federal Emergency Management
property are encouraged to review the Agency.
DATES: The date of issuance of the Flood proof Flood Insurance Study and FIRM
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing available at the address cited below for Accordingly, 44 CFR part 67 is
BFEs and modified BFEs for each each community. The BFEs and amended as follows:
community. This date may be obtained modified BFEs are made final in the
communities listed below. Elevations at PART 67—[AMENDED]
by contacting the office where the maps
are available for inspection as indicated selected locations in each community ■ 1. The authority citation for part 67
in the table below. are shown. continues to read as follows:
ADDRESSES: The final BFEs for each National Environmental Policy Act.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.;
community are available for inspection This final rule is categorically excluded Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 3 CFR,
at the office of the Chief Executive from the requirements of 44 CFR part 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367,
Officer of each community. The 10, Environmental Consideration. An 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 376.
respective addresses are listed in the environmental impact assessment has
table below. not been prepared. § 67.11 [Amended]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Regulatory Flexibility Act. As flood ■ 2. The tables published under the
Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering elevation determinations are not within authority of § 67.11 are amended as
Management Branch, Federal Insurance the scope of the Regulatory Flexibility follows:

* Elevation in feet
(NGVD)
+ Elevation in feet
(NAVD) Communities
Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation # Depth in feet affected
above ground
∧ Elevation in
meters (MSL)
Modified

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions)
Docket No.: FEMA–B–1175

Blair Mill Run ............................ At the Pennypack Creek confluence ................................... +211 Borough of Hatboro, Town-
ship of Horsham, Town-
ship of Upper Moreland.
At the downstream side of County Line Road .................... +261
Blair Mill Run Tributary ............. At the upstream side of West Monument Avenue .............. +228 Borough of Hatboro.
At the downstream side of East County Line Road ........... +252
Huntingdon Valley Creek .......... Approximately 800 feet downstream of Red Lion Road ..... +120 Borough of Bryn Athyn,
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Township of Lower
Moreland.
Approximately 0.9 mile upstream of Byberry Road ............ +267
Meadow Brook .......................... At the Pennypack Creek confluence ................................... +118 Township of Abington, Town-
ship of Lower Moreland.

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* Elevation in feet
(NGVD)
+ Elevation in feet
(NAVD) Communities
Flooding source(s) Location of referenced elevation # Depth in feet affected
above ground
∧ Elevation in
meters (MSL)
Modified

Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the most upstream +287
State Highway 2017 crossing.
Pennypack Creek ..................... Approximately 1,200 feet downstream of Moredon Road .. +100 Borough of Bryn Athyn, Bor-
ough of Hatboro, Town-
ship of Abington, Town-
ship of Horsham, Town-
ship of Lower Moreland,
Township of Upper Dublin,
Township of Upper
Moreland.
Approximately 1.0 mile upstream of Mann Road ............... +359
Pennypack Creek Branch ......... Approximately 400 feet downstream of Witmer Road ........ +298 Township of Horsham.
Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of Witmer Road ............. +362
Pennypack Creek Tributary No. At the Pennypack Creek confluence ................................... +204 Borough of Hatboro, Town-
1. ship of Horsham, Town-
ship of Upper Moreland.
Approximately 0.7 mile upstream of Dresher Road ............ +341
Pine Run ................................... At the upstream side of State Highway 309 ....................... +176 Township of Upper Dublin.
Approximately 800 feet upstream of Dreshertown Road .... +239
Rapp Run .................................. At the Pine Run confluence ................................................ +183 Township of Upper Dublin.
Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of the most upstream +355
Lexington Drive crossing.
Sandy Run ................................ Approximately 300 feet downstream of Bethlehem Pike .... +159 Township of Abington, Town-
ship of Springfield, Town-
ship of Upper Dublin,
Township of Whitemarsh.
Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of Roberta Avenue ..... +339
Sandy Run Tributary No. 1 ....... Approximately 150 feet upstream of Johnston Avenue ...... +236 Township of Abington.
Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of Johnston Avenue ... +258
Sandy Run Tributary No. 1a Approximately 250 feet upstream of Fernwood Avenue .... +237 Township of Abington.
(downstream).
Approximately 1,100 feet upstream of Fernwood Avenue +243
Southampton Creek .................. At the Pennypack Creek confluence ................................... +177 Borough of Bryn Athyn,
Township of Lower
Moreland, Township of
Upper Moreland.
At the downstream side of County Line Road .................... +187
Tributary No. 2 to Pine Run ..... At the Pine Run confluence ................................................ +202 Township of Upper Dublin.
Approximately 1.1 miles upstream of the Pine Run con- +232
fluence.
War Memorial Creek ................. At the Pennypack Creek confluence ................................... +190 Township of Upper
Moreland.
Approximately 700 feet upstream of Mineral Avenue ......... +267
* National Geodetic Vertical Datum.
+ North American Vertical Datum.
# Depth in feet above ground.
∧ Mean Sea Level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter.
ADDRESSES
Borough of Bryn Athyn
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Hall, 2835 Buck Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.
Borough of Hatboro
Maps are available for inspection at the Borough Hall, 414 South York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040.
Township of Abington
Maps are available for inspection at the Township Building, Engineer’s Office, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.
Township of Horsham
Maps are available for inspection at the Township Municipal Building, 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044.
Township of Lower Moreland
Maps are available for inspection at the Lower Moreland Municipal Building, 640 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
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Township of Springfield
Maps are available for inspection at the Springfield Township Municipal Building, 1510 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, PA 19038.
Township of Upper Dublin
Maps are available for inspection at the Upper Dublin Municipal Hall, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034.
Township of Upper Moreland
Maps are available for inspection at the Upper Moreland Township Building, 117 Park Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		The date of issuance of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) showing BFEs and modified BFEs for each community. This date may be obtained by contacting the office where the maps are available for inspection as indicated in the table below.
Contact		Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4064, or (email) [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 76644
CFR Associated		Administrative Practice and Procedure; Flood Insurance and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

80 FR 76644 - Final Flood Elevation Determinations

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYFederal Emergency Management Agency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 237 (December 10, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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