Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket No. FEMA-7198]

Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Technical information or comments are requested on the

proposed base (1% annual chance) flood elevations and proposed base

flood elevation modifications for the communities listed below. The

base flood elevations and modified base flood elevations are the basis

for the floodplain management measures that the 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 comment period is ninety (90) days following the second

publication of this proposed rule in a newspaper of local circulation

in each community.

ADDRESSES: The proposed base flood elevations 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 following

table.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick H. Sharrocks, Jr., Chief,

Hazard Identification Branch, Mitigation Directorate, 500 C Street SW.,

Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2796.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency

proposes to make determinations of base flood elevations and modified

base flood elevations 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 base flood and modified base flood elevations,

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 proposed elevations are used to meet the floodplain

management requirements of the NFIP and are also used to calculate the

appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings built after

these elevations are made final, and for the contents in these

buildings.

National Environmental Policy Act

This proposed rule is categorically excluded from the requirements

of 44 CFR Part 10, Environmental Consideration. No environmental impact

assessment has been prepared.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Executive Associate Director, Mitigation Directorate, certifies

that this proposed rule is exempt from the requirements of the

Regulatory Flexibility Act because proposed or modified base flood

elevations are required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973,

42 U.S.C. 4104, and are required to establish and maintain community

eligibility in the NFIP. No regulatory flexibility analysis has been

prepared.

Regulatory Classification

This proposed 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 12612, Federalism

This proposed rule involves no policies that have federalism

implications under Executive Order 12612, Federalism, dated October 26,

1987.

Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform

This proposed rule meets the applicable standards of Section

2(b)(2) of Executive Order 12778.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting

and recordkeeping requirements.

Accordingly, 44 CFR Part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

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. 67.4

2. The tables published under the authority of Sec. 67.4 are

proposed to be amended as follows:

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#Depth in feet above

ground. *Elevation in

State City/town/county Source of flooding Location feet. (NGVD)

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Existing Modified

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Arizona.............................. Apache County Nutrioso Creek Colter Creek.............. At Nelson Reservoir....................................... None *7,416

(Unincorporated Areas).

At confluence of Milk Creek (limit of detailed study)..... None *7,777

Colter Creek............................. At County Road 2112....................................... ........... *7,595

Approximately 10,800 feet upstream of County Road 2112.... None *7,772

Maps are available for inspection at 75 West Cleveland, St. Johns, Arizona.

Send comments to The Honorable Joe Shirley, Jr., Chairman, Apache County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 428, St. Johns, Arizona 85936.

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Arizona.............................. Graham County Gila River............................... At downstream limit of detailed study (approximately 4,300 *2,885 *2,936

(Unincorporated Areas). feet downstream of Eighth Avenue).

At upstream limit of detailed study....................... *2,888 *2,938

Maps are available for inspection at the Graham County Planning and Zoning Department, 800 Main Street, Safford, Arizona.

Send comments to The Honorable Delbert Householder, Chairman, Graham County Board of Supervisors, 800 Main Street, Safford, Arizona 85546.

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Arizona.............................. Safford (City) Graham Gila River............................... Approximately 100 feet upstream of First Avenue........... None *2,909

County.

At upstream corporate limits.............................. None *2,916

Maps are available for inspection at the City of Safford Department of Public Works, 717 Main Street, Safford, Arizona.

Send comments to The Honorable Van Talley, Mayor, City of Safford, P.O. Box 272, Safford, Arizona 85548.

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Arizona.............................. Tucson (City) Pima Anklam Wash.............................. Approximately 2,750 feet upstream of confluence with None *2,345

County. Silvercroft Wash.

At Greasewood Road........................................ None *2,398

``A'' Wash............................... Approximately 750 feet upstream of confluence with Anklam None *2,357

Wash.

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of confluence with None *2,379

Anklam Wash.

Maps are available for inspection at the Tucson City Engineer's Office, County-City Public Works Building, 201 North Stone Avenue, Third Floor, Tucson, Arizona.

Send comments to The Honorable George Miller, Mayor, City of Tucson, P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, Arizona 85726-7210.

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Arkansas Franklin County and Arkansas River........................... At Franklin-Johnson County line........................... None *360

Incorporated Areas.

At Franklin-Johnson County line........................... None *388

Mulberry River........................... Approximately 2.2 miles downstream of State Highway 23.... None *686

Approximately 3.1 miles upstream of State Highway 23...... None *741

Fane Creek............................... At confluence with Mulberry River......................... None *723

Approximately 0.4 mile upstream of State Highway 23....... None *758

Maps are available for inspection at the Franklin County Courthouse, 211 West Commercial, Ozark, Arkansas.

Send comments to The Honorable Joe Powell, Franklin County Judge, County Courthouse, 211 West Commercial, Ozark, Arkansas.

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Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, City of Ozark, 607 College Street, Ozark, Arkansas.

Send comments to The Honorable Vernon McDaniel, Mayor, City of Ozark, City Hall, P.O. Box 252, Ozark, Arkansas 72949.

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California........................... Amador County Sutter Creek............................. Just upstream of Sutter Creek Road........................ None *1,250

(Unincorporated Areas).

Approximately 5 miles upstream of Sutter Creek Road....... None *1,452

North Fork Jackson Creek................. Approximately 850 feet upstream of Stark Lane............. None *1,278

Approximately 50 feet upstream of Jackson Gate Road....... None *1,300

Approximately 940 feet upstream of Jackson Gate Road...... None *1,316

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Oneida Creek............................. Approximately 1,340 feet upstream of confluence with North None *1,318

Fork Jackson Creek.

South Fork Jackson Creek................. Approximately 3,150 feet upstream of Broadway............. None *1,249

Maps are available for inspection at the Department of Planning, Amador County Administrative Center, 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, California.

Send comments to The Honorable Stephanie Moreno, Chairperson, Amador County Board of Supervisors, Amador County Administrative Center, 500 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, California 95642.

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California........................... Jackson (City) Amador North Fork Jackson Creek................. Approximately 200 feet upstream of Stark Lane............. None *1,269

County.

Approximately 930 feet upstream of Jackson Gate Road...... None *1,316

Oneida Creek............................. At confluence with North Fork Jackson Creek............... None *1,296

Approximately 1,820 feet upstream of confluence........... None *1,334

New York Ranch Creek..................... Approximately 150 feet downstream of Court Street......... *1,216 *1,215

Approximately 1,340 feet upstream of Rollingwood Drive.... None *1,341

Placer Drive............................. At storm drain inlet approximately 1,520 feet upstream of None *1,248

confluence with New York Ranch Creek.

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of confluence........... None *1,255

Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, City of Jackson, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California.

Send comments to The Honorable Paul Pietronave, Mayor, City of Jackson, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642.

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California........................... Orinda (city) Contra Orinda Village Overflow from San Pablo Approximately 150 feet downstream of Orinda Way........... *402 *402

Costa County. Creek.

Just upstream of Orinda Way............................... #2 *412

Approximately 600 feet upstream of Camino Sobrante........ *431 *430

San Pablo Creek (Reach 1) Approximately 500 feet upstream of Camino Sobrante........ *431 *432

Approximately 800 feet upstream of confluence with *479 *479

Overhill Creek.

San Pablo Creek (Reach 2)................ Approximately 150 feet downstream of Brookside Road....... *527 *527

Just upstream of Brookside Road........................... None *538

Just upstream of Greenwood Court.......................... None *731

Brookside Road Tributary................. At confluence with San Pablo Creek........................ None *522

Approximately 1,500 feet upstream of Brookside Road....... None *591

Maps are available for inspection at the City of Orinda Department of Planning, City Hall, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, California.

Send comments to The Honorable Gregg Wheatland, Mayor, City of Orinda, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, California 94563.

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California........................... Saratoga (city) Santa Calabazas Creek.......................... Approximately 600 feet upstream of Prospect Road.......... *307 *306

Clara County.

Just upstream of Wardell Road............................. *343 *341

Prospect Creek........................... At confluence with Calabazas Creek........................ None *315

Just downstream of Prospect Road.......................... None *351

Maps are available for inspection at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California.

Send comments to Mr. Harry Peacock, City Manager, City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070.

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California........................... Sonoma County Fryer Creek.............................. Just upstream of Leveroni Road............................ None *56

(unincorporated areas).

Approximately 0.5 mile upstream of Leveroni Road.......... *60 *60

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Maps are available for inspection at the Department of Permits and Resources, 575 Administrative Drive, Santa Rosa, California.

Send comments to The Honorable Tim Smith, Chairman, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, 575 Administrative Drive, Room 100A, Santa Rosa, California 95403.

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Louisiana............................ Calcasieu Parish Amoco Lateral............................ Approximately 1,600 feet downstream of Gauthier Road...... None *9

(unincorporated areas).

Approximately 300 feet upstream of State Highway 14....... None *19

Antoine Gully............................ Approximately 200 feet downstream of U.S. Highway 90...... *12 *12

Just downstream of State Highway 397...................... *15 *14

At McCown Road............................................ None *15

Bayou d'Inde Lateral..................... At Barney Hoffpauir Road.................................. None *15

Bayou Verdine............................ At the intersection of Rigmaiden and Fifth Avenue......... None *15

Belfield Lateral......................... At confluence with Little Indian Bayou.................... *22 *23

Approximately 1,600 feet upstream of Joe Miller Road...... *23 *24

Bellevue Lateral......................... At confluence with West Fork of English Bayou............. None *20

Just upstream of Metzer Road.............................. None *22

Diamond Gully............................ At confluence with Belfield Lateral....................... *22 *23

At private drive approximately 7,000 feet upstream of U.S. None *25

Highway 171.

Fairground Lateral....................... At confluence with Bayou d'Inde Lateral................... None *15

At Old State Highway 27................................... None *16

Gillis Lateral........................... At confluence with Little Indian Bayou.................... None *19

Approximately 2,000 feet upstream of Southern Pacific None *26

Railroad.

Hebert Lateral........................... Approximately 2,000 feet downstream of Plant Road......... None *14

Just upstream of Plant Road None...................................................... *16

Indian Bayou............................. Approximately 500 feet upstream of Coffey Road............ None *18

Approximately 6,000 feet upstream of Hickory Branch Road.. None *28

Lateral 2B East and Lateral 2B West Just None...................................................... *15

downstream of New State Highway 27.

West..................................... At Old State Highway 27................................... None *16

Little Indian Bayou...................... At an unnamed road approximately 1,300 feet upstream of *18 *19

confluence with Indian Bayou.

Approximately 3,600 feet upstream of Birdnest Road........ None *26

Manchester Lateral....................... At McCown Road............................................ None *15

Maple Fork............................... At U.S. Highway 90........................................ None *10

At Reeves Road............................................ None *15

Sabine River............................. Approximately 4,500 feet upstream of Southern Pacific *11 *11

Railroad.

Approximately 70,000 feet upstream of State Highway 12.... None *33

Sturrock Lateral......................... At confluence with Indian Bayou........................... None *21

Branch Road 1,400 feet upstream of Hickory............................ None *25

West Fork of English Bayou............... At confluence with East Fork of English Bayou............. *14 *14

Just upstream of Metzger Road None...................................................... *22

30 West Main Lateral..................... At New State Highway 27................................... None *16

At the intersection of Jude and Jerrie Streets............ None *17

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Maps are available for inspection at the Department of Planning and Development, Government Building, 1015 Pithon, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Send comments to The Honorable Arthur Planchard, Chief Judge, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, P.O. Box 3210, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602.

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Missouri............................. Lamar Heights (village) North Fork Spring River.................. Approximately 1,500 feet downstream of Burlington Northern None *938

Barton County. Railroad.

Just upstream of First Street............................. None *941

Maps are available for inspection at 128 West Tenth Street, Lamar, Missouri.

Send comments to The Honorable Jeff Moyers, Mayor, Village of Lamar Heights, 128 West Tenth Street, Lamar, Missouri 64759.

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New Mexico........................... Chama (village) Rio Rio Chama................................ Approximately 5,000 feet downstream of State Highway 17... None *7,717

Arriba County.

Approximately 700 feet upstream of Cumbers Toltec Railroad None *7,883

...................... Rio Chamita.............................. Approximately 2,200 feet downstream of State Highway 64... None *7,764

...................... ....................................... Approximately 2,100 feet upstream of Escondido Road....... None *7,864

Maps are available for inspection at Village Hall, 299 Fourth Street, Chama, New Mexico.

Send comments to The Honorable Antonio D. Gonzales, Mayor, Village of Chama, P.O. Box 794, Chama, New Mexico 87520.

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Mew Mexico........................... Rio Arriba County Rio Chama................................ Approximately 3,000 feet downstream of County Road 343.... None *7,640

(unincorporated areas).

Approximately 5,300 feet upstream of State Highway 17..... None *7,925

Rio Chamita.............................. At confluence with Rio Chama.............................. None *7,678

Approximately 8,800 feet upstream of Escondido Road....... None *7,912

Maps are available for inspection at 810 North Riverside Drive, Espanola, New Mexico.

Send comments to Mr. Lorenzo Valdez, County Manager, Rio Arriba County, P.O. Box 1256, Espanola, New Mexico 87532.

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New Mexico........................... Silver City (town)...... San Vicente Arroyo....................... Approximately 400 feet downstream of State Route 90....... *5,824 *5,822

Grant County............ At confluence with Silva and Pinos Altos Creeks........... *5,894 *5,890

Pinos Altos Creek........................ At confluence with San Vicente Arroyo..................... *5,894 *5,890

At 32nd Street............................................ *6,028 *6,035

Approximately 1,300 feet upstream of 32nd Street.......... *6,047 *6,047

Tributary 7 to Pinos Altos Creek......... At confluence with Pinos Altos Creek...................... *5,951 *5,951

Approximately 700 feet upstream of confluence with Pinos *5,960 *5,961

Altos Creek.

Silva Creek.............................. At confluence with San Vicente Arroyo..................... *5,895 *5,890

Approximately 2,500 feet upstream of U.S. Route 180....... *5,943 *5,939

Approximately 7,000 feet upstream of U.S. Route 180....... *5,990 *5,990

Maps are available for inspection at Town Hall, Broadway Street, Silver City, New Mexico.

Send comments to The Honorable John Paul Jones, Mayor, Town of Silver City, P.O. Box 1188, Silver City, New Mexico 88062.

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Texas................................ College Station (city) Bee Creek................................ At confluence with Carters Creek.......................... *234 *234

and Brazos County.

Approximately 300 feet upstream of confluence of Bee Creek *247 *248

Tributary A.

Foxfire Creek............................ Approximately 3,800 feet downstream of Frost Drive Bridge. None *236

Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of Foxfire Drive........ None *268

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Maps are available for inspection at College Station City Hall, 1101 South Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas.

Send comments to The Honorable Larry Ringer, Mayor, City of College Station, P.O. Box 9960, College Station, Texas 77842.

Maps are available for inspection at the Brazos County Engineer's Office, 2617 Highway 21 West, Bryan, Texas.

Send comments to The Honorable Alvin Jones, Brazos County Judge, 203 West 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.

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Texas................................ Eastland (city) Eastland North Fork Leon River.................... At confluence with Tributary 1............................ N/A *1,434

County.

Approximately 600 feet upstream of confluence with N/A *1,440

Tributary 3.

Tributary 1.............................. At confluence with North Fork Leon River.................. N/A *1,434

Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of U.S. Highway 80...... N/A *1,439

Tributary 2.............................. At confluence with North Fork Leon River.................. N/A *1,435

Approximately 5,200 feet upstream of Missouri Pacific N/A *1,461

Railroad.

Tributary 3.............................. At confluence with North Fork Leon River.................. N/A *1,439

Approximately 200 feet upstream of FM Road 3101........... N/A *1,460

South Fork Leon River.................... Approximately 100 feet downstream of Bassett Street....... N/A *1,442

Approximately 3,200 feet upstream of Bassett Street....... N/A *1,443

Maps are available for inspection at 416 South Seaman Street, Eastland, Texas.

Send comments to The Honorable Don Griffin, Mayor, City of Eastland, P.O. Box 749, Eastland, Texas 76448.

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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood

Insurance.'')

Dated: November 18, 1996.

Craig S. Wingo,

Deputy Associate Director, Mitigation Directorate.

[FR Doc. 96-30167 Filed 11-25-96; 8:45 am]

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