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01/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/08/2025 07:58

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID FEMA-2024-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2484]

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY:

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES:

Comments are to be submitted on or before April 8, 2025.

ADDRESSES:

The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload 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 https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA-B-2484, to Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rick Sacbibit, Chief, Engineering Services Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-7659, or (email) [email protected]; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https://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.

The communities affected by the flood hazard determinations are provided in the tables below. Any request for reconsideration of the revised flood hazard information shown on the Preliminary FIRM and FIS report that satisfies the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR 67.6(b) is considered an appeal. Comments unrelated to the flood hazard determinations also will be considered before the FIRM and FIS report become effective.

Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is available to communities in support of the appeal resolution process. SRPs are independent panels of experts in hydrology, hydraulics, and other pertinent sciences established to review conflicting scientific and technical data and provide recommendations for resolution. Use of the SRP only may be exercised after FEMA and local communities have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Additional information regarding the SRP process can be found online at https://www.floodsrp.org/pdfs/srp_overview.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 https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload 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 https://msc.fema.gov for comparison.

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

Nicholas A. Shufro,
Assistant Administrator (Acting) for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
Community Community map repository address
Barry County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 20-07-0041S Preliminary Date: November 7, 2023 and September 10, 2024
City of Cassville City Hall, 300 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625.
City of Monett City Hall, 217 5th Street, Monett, MO 65708.
City of Washburn City Hall, 321 Main Street, Washburn, MO 65772.
Unincorporated Areas of Barry County Barry County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625.
Village of Arrow Point Barry County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625.
Village of Chain-O-Lakes Barry County Courthouse, 700 Main Street, Cassville, MO 65625.
Village of Emerald Beach Village of Emerald Beach Village Hall, 23956 Cardinal Drive, Golden, MO 65658.
Carter County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 19-07-0066S Preliminary Date: November 10, 2023 and July 3, 2024
City of Ellsinore City Hall, 11 West Cleveland Avenue, Ellsinore, MO 63937.
City of Grandin City Hall, 310 Walnut Street, Grandin, MO 63943.
City of Van Buren City Hall, 1401 Main Street, Van Buren, MO 63965.
Unincorporated Areas of Carter County Carter County Courthouse, 1122 Main Street, Van Buren, MO 63965.
Douglas County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 19-07-0067S Preliminary Date: July 14, 2023 and July 17, 2024
City of Ava City Hall, 404 South Jefferson Street, Ava, MO 65608.
Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County Douglas County Courthouse, 203 East Lincoln Avenue, Ava, MO 65608.
St. Clair County, Missouri and Incorporated Areas
Project: 19-07-0073S Preliminary Date: January 12, 2024
City of Appleton City City Hall, 114 East 4th Street, Appleton City, MO 64724.
City of Lowry City City Hall, 406 West 4th Street, Lowry City, MO 64763.
City of Osceola City Hall, 210 Olive Street, Osceola, MO 64776.
Unincorporated Areas of St. Clair County St. Clair County Courthouse, 655 2nd Street, Osceola, MO 64776.
Village of Collins City Hall, 1604 Main Street, Collins, MO 64738.
Village of Roscoe St. Clair County Courthouse, 655 2nd Street, Osceola, MO 64776.
Village of Vista St. Clair County Courthouse, 655 2nd Street, Osceola, MO 64776.
Sabine County, Texas and Incorporated Areas
Project: 23-06-0055S Preliminary Date: August 27, 2024
City of Hemphill City Hall, 211 Starr Street, Hemphill, TX 75948.
City of Pineland City Hall, 101 Dogwood Street, Pineland, TX 75968.
Unincorporated Areas of Sabine County Sabine County Administration Building, 201 Main Street, Hemphill, TX 75948.
[FR Doc. 2025-00243 Filed 1-7-25; 8:45 am]
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