Final Flood Hazard Determinations

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Federal RegisterOct 22, 2024
89 Fed. Reg. 84369 (Oct. 22, 2024)
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    Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • [Docket ID FEMA-2024-0002]
  • AGENCY:

    Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

    DATES:

    The date of January 31, 2025 has been established for the FIRM and, where applicable, the supporting FIS report showing the new or modified flood hazard information for each community.

    ADDRESSES:

    The FIRM, and if applicable, the FIS report containing the final flood hazard information for each community is available for inspection at the respective Community Map Repository address listed in the tables below and will be available online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov by the date indicated above.

    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) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov; or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) makes the final determinations listed below for the new or modified flood hazard information for each community listed. Notification of these changes has been published in newspapers of local circulation and 90 days have elapsed since that publication. The Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation has resolved any appeals resulting from this notification.

    This final notice 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 new or revised FIRM and FIS report available at the address cited below for each community or online through the FEMA Map Service Center at https://msc.fema.gov.

    The flood hazard determinations are made final in the watersheds and/or communities listed in the table below.

    (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
    Yazoo County, Mississippi and Incorporated Areas
    Docket No.: FEMA-B-2275
    Unincorporated Areas of Yazoo County Yazoo County Emergency Management Agency Office, 212 East Broadway Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194.
    Eddy County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas
    Docket No.: FEMA-B-2380
    City of New Rockford City Hall, 117 1st Street South, New Rockford, ND 58356.
    Unincorporated Areas of Eddy County Eddy County Courthouse, 524 Central Avenue, New Rockford, ND 58356.
    Foster County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas
    Docket No.: FEMA-B-2380
    City of Grace City Auditor's Office, 391 George Street, Grace City, ND 58445.
    Unincorporated Areas of Foster County Foster County Courthouse, 1000 5th Street N, Carrington, ND 58421.