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Home My WebLink About20210469.tiffRECEIVED AUG 0 2 2023 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED The Honorable Mike Freeman Chairperson, Weld County Board of Commissioners Post Office Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Chairperson Freeman: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 P.O. Box 25267 Denver, CO 80225-0267 FEMA IN REPLY REFER TO: Case No.: 19-08-0010S Community: Weld County, Colorado (Unincorporated Areas) Community No.: 080266 APPEAL START On March 23, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided your community with Preliminary copies of the revised Hood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. FEMA has posted digital copies of these revised FIRM and FIS report materials to the following Website: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/. The Preliminary FIRM and FIS report include proposed flood hazard information for certain locations in the unincorporated areas of Weld County. The proposed flood hazard information may include addition or modification of Special Flood Hazard Areas, the areas that would be inundated by the base (1 -percent -annual -chance) flood; base flood elevations or depths; zone designations; or regulatory floodways. We have published a notice of the proposed flood hazard determinations in the Federal Register and will publish a public notification concerning the appeal process (explained below) in the Greeley Tribune on or about August 2, 2023, and August 9, 2023. We will also publish a separate notice of the flood hazard determinations on the "Flood Hazard Determinations on the Web" portion of the FEMA Website (https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp). We have enclosed copies of the notice published in the Federal Register and the newspaper notice for your information. These proposed flood hazard determinations, if finalized, will become the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community must adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Hood Insurance Program (NFIP). However, before any new or modified flood hazard information is effective for floodplain management purposes, FEMA will provide community officials and citizens an opportunity to appeal the proposed flood hazard information presented on the preliminary revised FIRM and FIS report posted to the above -referenced Website. Co!1Mun;Go,1':ortS og/16/23 cc'. DD.&(RR),PL(TP/Kw/Da), 1,,,,(.4/ER/DO) og/ to /z3 2o21-Oy6`k Section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-234) is intended to ensure an equitable balancing of all interests involved in the setting of flood hazard determinations. The legislation provides for an explicit process of notification and appeals for your community and for private persons prior to this office making the flood hazard determinations final. During the 90 -day appeal period following the second publication of the public notification in the above - named newspaper, any owner or lessee of real property in your community who believes his or her property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations may appeal to you, or to an agency that you publicly designate. It is important to note, however, that the sole basis for such appeals is the possession of knowledge or information indicating that the proposed flood hazard determinations are scientifically or technically incorrect. The appeal data must be submitted to FEMA during the 90 -day appeal period. Only appeals of the proposed flood hazard determinations supported by scientific or technical data can be considered before FEMA makes its final flood hazard determination at the end of the 90 -day appeal period. Note that the 90 -day appeal period is statutory and cannot be extended. However, FEMA also will consider comments and inquiries regarding data other than the proposed flood hazard determinations (e.g., incorrect street names, typographical errors, omissions) that are submitted during the appeal period, and will incorporate any appropriate changes to the revised FIRM and FIS report before they become effective. If your community cannot submit scientific or technical data before the end of the 90 -day appeal period, you may nevertheless submit data at any time. If warranted, FEMA will revise the FIRM and FIS report after the effective date. This means that the revised FIRM would be issued with the flood hazard information presently incicated, and flood insurance purchase requirements would be enforced accordingly, until such time as a revision could be made. Any interested party who wishes to appeal should present the data that tend to negate or contradict our findings to you, or to an agency that you publicly delegate, in such form as you may specify. We ask that you review and consolidate any appeal data you may receive and issue a written opinion stating whether the evidence provided is sufficient to justify an official appeal by your community in its own name or on behalf of the interested parties. Whether or not your community decides to appeal, you must send copies of individual appeals and supporting data, if any, to: r8commentsandappeals@fema.dhs.gov. Please reference unincorporated areas of Weld County and 19-08-0010S in the subject line of email. If there is a hard copy component to the appeal package, send a notification to the aforementioned email address and send hard copies of the data to: Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 Post Office Box 25267 Denver, Colorado 80225-0267 Additional copy to: Haley Heinemann, Regional Service Center, STARR II Dewberry, 990 South Broadway, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80209 hheinemann@Dewberry.com If we do not receive an appeal or other formal comment from your community in its own name within 90 days of the second date of public notification, we will consolidate and review on their own merits such appeal data and comments from individuals that you may forward to us, and we will make such modifications to the proposed flood hazard information presented on the revised FIRM and in the revised FIS report as may be appropriate. If your community decides to appeal in its own name, all individuals' appeal data must be consolidated into one appeal by you, because, in this event, we are required to deal only with the local government as representative of all local interests. We will send our final decision in writing to you, and we will send copies to the community floodplain administrator, each individual appellant, and the State NFIP Coordinator. All appeal submittals will be resolved by consultation with officials of the local government involved, by an administrative hearing, or by submission of the conflicting data to an independent scientific body or appropriate Federal agency for advice. Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is also available to your community in support of the appeal resolution process when conflicting scientific or technical data are submitted during the appeal period. 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. An SRP is an option after FEMA and community officials have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Please refer to the enclosed "Scientific Resolution Panels" fact sheet for additional information on this resource available to your community. FEMA will make the reports and other information used in making the final determination available for public inspection. Until the conflict of data is resolved and the revised FIRM becomes effective, flood insurance available within your community will continue to be available under the effective NFIP map, and no person shall be denied the right to purchase the applicable level of insurance at chargeable rates. The decision by your community to appeal, or a copy of its decision not to appeal, should be filed with this office no later than 90 days following the second publication of the flood hazard determination notice in the above -named newspaper. Your community may find it appropriate to call further attention to the proposed flood hazard determinations and to the appeal procedure by using a press release or other public notice. If warranted by substantive changes, during the appeal period we will send you Revised Preliminary copies of the revised FIRM and FIS report. At the end of the 90 -day appeal period and following the resolution of any appeals and comments, we will send you a Letter of Final Determination, which will finalize the flood hazard information presented on the revised FIRM and FIS report and will establish an effective date. If you have any questions regarding the proposed flood hazard determinations, revised FIRM panels, or revised FIS report for your community, please call our FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX), toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) or e-mail the FMIX staff at FEMA- FMIX@fema.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Jeanine D. Petterson FEMA Region VIII Mitigation Division Director List of Enclosures: Newspaper Notice Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Register Notice "Scientific Resolution Panels" Fact Sheet cc: Tom Parko, Floodplain Administrator, Weld County Community Map Repository (w/o enclosures) Doug Mahan, CFM, State NFIP Coordinator (w/o enclosures) Stacey Thompson, CFM, Colorado Risk MAP Program Manager (w/o enclosures) Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Risk MAP Specialist (w/o enclosures) Laura Stahnke, FEMA Region VIII FM&I Specialist (w/o enclosures) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Hood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90 -day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA's website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). OVERVIEW SCIENTIFIC RESOLUTION PANELS The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its flood hazard mapping program, Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning), identifies flood hazards, assesses flood risks, and partners with states, tribes and local communities to provide accurate flood hazard and risk data to guide them in taking effective mitigation actions. The resulting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps provide the basis for community floodplain management regulations and flood insurance requirements. What is a Scientific Resolution Panel? FEMA's Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) process reinforces FEMA's commitment to work with communities to ensure the flood hazard data depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) are developed collaboratively, using the best science available. Flood hazards are constantly changing, and FEMA updates FIRMs through several methods to reflect those changes. When proposed changes to a FIRM are met with conflicting technical and/or scientific data during a regulatory appeal period, an independent third -party review of the information may be appropriate. An SRP serves as an independent third party. The SRP process benefits both FEMA and the community: / It offers a neutral review process by independent third parties. / It confirms FEMA's commitment to using the best science for the purpose of accurately depicting flood hazards on flood maps. / It provides an additional opportunity for resolving community appeals involving conflicting technical and/or scientific data. While FEMA had previously established an SRP process, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 formally established a statutory SRP process. The Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, which incorporates the legislative requirements for the SRP, is available at www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk- analysis-and-mapping. For Additional Information For more information on appeals, see the FEMA document Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: A Guide for Community Officials at www.fema.gov/flood-maps/ change-your-flood-zone/guide- community-members Part 67 of the NFIP regulations, which pertains to appeals, is available at www.ecfr.gov/current/title-44/chapter-1l subchapter-B/part-67 FEMA's Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping webpage includes the Appea/ and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping: www.fema.govlquidelines-and-standards- flood-risk-analysis-and-mapping Templates and Other Resources: www.fema.gov/media- library/assets /documents/327Wid=7577 Other Important Links: • NIBS Scientific Review Panel website: www.floodsrp.orq Risk MAP: www.fema.gov/flood-mays/ tools-resources/risk-map Information on Recent and Upcoming Map Changes: www.fema.gov/flood- maps /change-your-flood-zone#lom c Flood Insurance: www.floodsmart.gov RISK MAPPING, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING PROGRAM (RISK MAP) The Federal Emergency`blanagement Agency's Risk MAP Program delivers quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action to reduce risk to life and property. Risk MAP is a nationwide program that works in collaboration with states, tribes. anti local communities using best available science, rngorously ,petted standards. and expert analysis to identify nsk anti promote mitigation action, resulting in safer. more resilient communities. RiskMAP FEMA Increasing Resilience Together Who Can Request an SRP? A community, tribe, or other political entity with the authorityto adopt and enforce floodplain ordinances for the area under its jurisdiction can request that FEMA use an SRP when conflicting technical and/or scientific data have been presented. For additional information, review the Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping at www.fvmu.gov guidelines and standards flood risk uxulysis and mapping. Increasing Resilience Together When Can Communities Request an SRP? A community can request an SRP if the following requirements have been met: It has not yet received a Letter of Final Determination (LFD) from FEMA. Conflicting technical and/or scientific data, submitted during the 90 -day appeal period, resulted in different flood hazards than those proposed by FEMA. At least 60 days of community consultation with FEMA (but no more than 120 days) have taken place. Additionally, a community that receives a FEMA-issued resolution letter and has not previously exercised the SRP process will have 30 days from the issuance of the letter to request an SRP. Independent Panel Sponsor The SRP process is managed by the National Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS), a non-profit organization independent of FEMA. NIBS will administer the SRPs, ensuring that proper guidelines and procedures are employed and maintaining a cadre of experts from which panel members are selected. Panel Member Selection Five panelists are convened for each appeal brought to the SRP request. Panel members are technical experts in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, coastal engineering, and other engineering and scientific fields that relate to the creation of FIRMs and Flood Insurance Studies (FIS) throughout the United States. Based on the technical challenges associated with each request, NIBS develops a list of potential members with relevant expertise, from its cadre of experts. NIBS also checks that those listed are available to serve, do not reside in the state from which the appeal or data were filed, and have no personal or professional interest in its findings for the flood risk project. NIBS provides the list to the community and FEMA to select the panel members. The community selects at least the simple majority (three), and FEMA selects the remaining panel members from the short list of cadre members, based on the technical challenges of the appeal or data submittal. 2 March 2023 Increasing Resilience Together The Process To request a review by an SRP, the community's Chief Executive Officer or designee completes an SRP Request Form and submits it to FEMA during the time periods outlined above. Once FEMA confirms that the situation and the conflicting technical and/or scientific data are eligible for an SRP, it forwards the SRP Request Form to NIBS, which will initiate the panel selection process and develop a list of potential members. Once the panel is convened, panel members are provided with a summary of the issue, FEMA's data, and the data the community submitted during the 90 -day appeal period. Panel members review the data and, on a point -by -point basis, deliberate and make a decision based on the scientific and/or technical challenges. If the community feels it is necessary to make an oral presentation in support of its request, it must include a justification on the SRP Request Form. Resolution The panel must present its written report to the community and FEMA within 90 days of being convened, and that report will be used by the FEMA Administrator for making the final determination. A panel determination must be in favor of either FEMA or the ccmmunity on each distinct element of the dispute, and the panel may not offer any alternative determination as a resolution. In the case of a dispute submitted by the community on behalf of an owner or lessee of real property in the community, the panel determination must be in favor of either FEMA, the community, or the owner/lessee on each distinct element of the dispute. If changes to the maps are recommended in the panel's determination, and FEMA elects to implement the panel's determination, FEMA will incorporate the changes into a revised Preliminary FIRM and, if appropriate, FIS report. The revised products will be available to the community for review, with a resolution letter, before FEMA issues an LFD. Once the SRP provides its determination and FEMA issues its resolution letter to implement the recommendations, the SRP recommendations are binding on all appellants and not subject to judicial review. If the FEMA Administrator elects not to accept the panel's findings, the Administrator will issue a written justification within 60 days of receiving the report from the SRP. Under these circumstances, the appellants maintain their right to appeal FEMA's final determination to the appropriate Federal District Court. 3 March 2023 Increasing Resilience Together Figure 1: SRP Timeline 2nd news publication of proposed flood hazard determinations ICommunity submits scientificltechnical data *Community can submit an SRP request to FEMA no less than 60 days and no more than 320 days after the start of the community consultation phase oR within 30 days after receiving the Resolution Letter Resolution Letter issued Community submits SRP request* FEMA forwards eligible SRP request to NIBS for Panel selection process Community & FEMA select Panel Panel presents written recommendation (Mau. 90 days) Resolution Letter issued 4 March 2023 Federal Register/Vol. 88, No. 107 /Monday, June 5, 2023 /Notices 36607 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Subhamoy Pal, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-594-0926, subhamoy.pal@nih.gov. Name of Committee: Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nutrition and Reproductive Sciences Integrated Review Group; Pathophysiology of Obesity and Metabolic Disease Study Section. Date: June 27-28, 2023. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Heather Marie Brockway, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 813H, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594-5228, brockwayhm@csr.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 93.337, 93.393-93.396, 93.837-93.844, 93.846-93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: May 31, 2023. Victoria E. Townsend, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2023-11870 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG -2021-0345] Port Access Route Study: The Pacific Coast From Washington to California AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of availability of study. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the availability of the study results of the Pacific Coast Port Access Route Study. This study evaluated safe access routes for the movement of vessel traffic proceeding to or from ports or places along the western seaboard of the United States. As a result of the study data and public input, the Coast Guard recommends the establishment of voluntary shipping fairways ("fairway") for coastwise and nearshore vessel traffic to promote the safe, unobstructed navigation of vessels in the study area. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document call or email LCDR Sara Conrad, Coast Guard Pacific Area (PAC -54), U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (510) 437-3813, email Sara.E.Conrad@uscg.mil or Mr. Tyrone Conner, Eleventh Coast Guard District (dpw), U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (510) 437-2968, email Tyrone.L.Conner@uscg.mil or Mr. John Moriarty, Thirteenth Coast Guard District (dpw), U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (206) 220-7274, email John.F.Moriarty@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Ports and Waterways Safety Act, (PWSA)(46 U.S.C. 70003)c)(1)), authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard to designate necessary fairways and traffic separations schemes (TSSs) to provide safe access routes for vessels proceeding to and from United States ports. The designation of fairways and TSSs recognizes the paramount right of navigation over all other uses in the designated areas. Before establishing or adjusting fairways, 46 U.S.C. 70003)c))1) requires the Coast Guard to study potential traffic density and assess the need for safe access routes for vessels. During this process, the Coast Guard considers the views of the maritime community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders to reconcile the need for safe access routes with reasonable waterway uses. See 46 U.S.C. 70003(c)(3). On July 28, 2021, the Coast Guard announced that the Coast Guard Pacific Area Command would conduct a Pacific Coast Port Access Route Study (PAC — PARS). 86 FR 40791. The study area encompassed all vessel traffic patterns approaching and departing major ports along the west coast to include all current Traffic Separation Schemes and vessel maneuvering along the Pacific Coast from Washington to California and all federal navigable waters out to the EEZ. The PAC —PARS was focused on vessel traffic and navigation mitigation techniques to improve and support safe navigation transits within the major Pacific Coast Ports and the United States EEZ. The PAC —PARS aimed to enhance navigational safety by examining existing shipping routes and waterway uses and, to the extent practicable, reconciling the paramount right of navigation within designated port access routes with other waterway uses such as the development of aquaculture farms, offshore renewable energy, commercial space ports/re-entry sites, marine sanctuaries, ports supporting Panamax vessels, potential LNG ports and additional commercial vessel traffic. On August 26, 2022, the Coast Guard published a draft study containing recommended routing measures and requested public comments. After examining stakeholder responses to the draft recommendations, analyzing current and historical vessel traffic, fishing vessel information, agency and stakeholder experience in vessel traffic management, navigation, ship handling, and effects of weather, the study determined that there is a need to establish voluntary fairways for coastwise and nearshore vessel traffic to promote safety of navigation in the study area. As part of the PAC —PARS Final Report, which is available for public review in this docket, charts of the recommended fairways are included as Appendices I, II, and III. Examples of public notice and outreach documents are included in Appendices IV —X. Two vessel traffic analyses, for coastal waters and port approaches, are included as Enclosures 1 and 2, respectively. Earlier Federal Register announcements associated with this effort are included as Enclosures 3-5. Enclosure 6 contains the Public Comments adjudication included in the Draft Study. Finally, the three recommendation memorandums from each Coast Guard command involved in this study are provided in Enclosures 7, 8, and 9. The Final Study, appendices, and enclosures can also be found at the Coast Guard Navigation Center website Port Access Route Studies I Navigation Center (uscg.gov). This notice is issued under authority of 46 U.S.C. 70003(c)(1). Dated: May 25, 2023. A.J. Tiongson, Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Pacific Area. [FR Doc. 2023-11878 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-0,P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA—B-2343] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, 36608 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 107 / Monday, June 5, 2023 / Notices 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 September 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazardsfema.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-2343, 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) patrick. sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. 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.floodmapsfema.gov/fhm/fmx oodmaps. 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 maybe 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_overvie w. pd f. 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/femaportall 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, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. Community Community map repository address Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-08-0010S Preliminary Date: September 17, 2020 and March 23, 2022 City of Longmont Town of Firestone Town of Frederick Town of Mead Unincorporated Areas of Weld County Development Services Center, 385 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501. Town Hall, 9950 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504. Town Hall, 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530. Town Hall, 441 3rd Street, Mead, CO 80542. Weld County Administrative Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Klamath County, Oregon and Incorporated Areas Project: 17-10-0391S Preliminary Date: April 30, 2020 and February 01, 2023 City of Klamath Falls City of Merrill Unincorporated Areas of Klamath County Land Use Planning Office, 226 South 5th Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. City Hall, 301 East 2nd Street, Merrill, OR 97633. Klamath County Government Center —Community Development Office, 305 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601. Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 107 / Monday, June 5, 2023 /Notices 36609 [FR Doc: 2023-11812 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 aril] Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4004; 44 CFR BILLING CODE 9110-12-P 67.4. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA—B-22221 Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for McIntosh County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice; withdrawal. SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is withdrawing its proposed notice concerning proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include the addition or modification of any Base Flood Elevation, base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway (herein after referred to as proposed flood hazard determinations) on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and, where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study reports for McIntosh County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas. DATES: This withdrawal is effective June 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA—B- 2222, 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) patrick.sacbibit@ fema.dhs.gov. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 15, 2022, FEMA published a proposed notice at 87 FR 14550, proposing flood hazard determinations for McIntosh County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas. FEMA is withdrawing the proposed notice. Nicholas A. Shufro, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2023-11811 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 em] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2023-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2344] 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 September 5, 2023. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazardsfema.gov/femaportall 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.govfor comparison. You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FEMA—B-2344, 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) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. 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.floodmapsfema.gov/fhm/fmx 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 July 2, 2021 The Honorable Steve Moreno Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Mr. Moreno: U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 P.O. Box 25267 Denver, CO 80225-0267 FEMA IN REPLY REFER TO: APPEAL RES RECENIiiiP JUL as 2021 WELD C COMMISSI Community: Weld County, Colorado (Unincorporated Areas) Community No.: 080266 This is in response to a letter dated April 19, 2021 from Diana Aungst, Weld County Planner appealing the proposed Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary for Cache La Poudre River, as presented on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and in the Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for the Weld County, CO and Incorporated Areas, dated September 17, 2020. Please note that your request is considered an appeal because it satisfied the data requirements defined in Title 44, Chapter I, Part 67 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR Part 67), and was submitted during the 90 -day appeal period for the aforementioned Preliminary FIRM and FIS report. The following scientific and/or technical data were submitted in support of this request: • Survey data and topographic maps for a private property located at 30598 Co Rd 29 Greeley, CO. We received all data necessary to resolve this appeal by April 19, 2021. FEMA has completed their evaluation of the comments and data provided in the submission. It was determined that a change to the model was not warranted for the preliminary study. When more detailed and/or accurate topographic data is submitted on its own, it must be proven that it was available for use in the study prior to the release of the preliminary maps. However, the building may qualify for removal from the Special Flood Hazard Area using the Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) process or the Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) process. The LOMA/LOMR-F process is available through FEMA to issue flood zone determinations for small areas that are not shown on a FIRM due to map scale limitations. Enclosed is information about the LOMA and LOMR-F process and how to submit an application. Once submitted, FEMA will review the information and make a determination if the building's Lowest Adjacent Grade is above the Base Flood Elevation. CokRur, : GQt:onS o7/lN/.21 Cc: oEM(RR),pL(rP), Pw(xmli atcgion) nog /2.I www.fema.gov 2.021-0y6q 1 FEMA can only issue LOMA and LOMR-F determinations based on an effective map and study. Because the above -referenced preliminary FIRM is not yet effective, an official determination document cannot be issued until the FIRM has been finalized and is effective, which is anticipated in late 2022. LOMA and LOMR-F applications that are submitted 30 days prior to the effective date can be reviewed based on the new FIRM and issued shortly after the effective date. As they become available, the new FIRM effective date and relevant updates will be provided here: https://msc.fema.gov. We have resolved this appeal in accordance with the requirements of 44 CFR Part 67. We have reviewed the submitted data and determined that the proposed SFHA boundary in the area of 30598 Co Rd 29 is correct as shown on the Preliminary FIRM and in the Preliminary FIS report, and that no changes are warranted at this time. Please submit any comments regarding this appeal resolution within 30 days of the date of this letter to the following address: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mitigation Division FEMA Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 P.O. Box 25267 Denver, CO 80225-0267 Attention: Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Civil Engineer If you feel that the technical issues originally raised have not been adequately addressed by this resolution letter and that an acceptable resolution will not be feasible through the submittal of additional comments as outlined above, please note that FEMA makes Scientific Resolution Panels (SRPs) available to support 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. An SRP is an option after FNMA and a local community have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process without a mutually acceptable resolution. Your community may contact Christine Gaynes at 303-235-4359 for additional information on the specific eligibility requirements for the SRP or refer to the enclosed SRP Fact Sheet. To request that an SRP review your scientific or technical data, your community must complete the enclosed SRP Request Form and submit it to the address above within 30 days of the date of this letter. If we do not receive any comments or the completed SRP Request Form from your community during the 30 -day review period associated with this resolution, we will finalize the FIRM and FIS report by issuing a Letter of Final Determination (LFD). The LFD will explain the adoption/compliance process and will state the date when the FIRM and FIS report will become effective. www.fema.gov 1 We appreciate your community's comments and commitment to having the most accurate flood hazard information available reflected on the FIRM and in the FIS report. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Christine Gaynes of my office by telephone at 303-235-4359 or by e-mail at christine.gaynes@fema.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Jeanine D. Petterson FEMA Region VIII Mitigation Division Director Enclosures: LOMA Fact Sheet SRP Fact Sheet SRP Request Form cc: Diana Aungst, Weld County Planner Terri Fead, Colorado Water Conservation Board Matt Buddie, FEMA Region VIII NFIP Specialist Doug Mahan, CO State NFIP Coordinator Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Civil Engineer Matt McGlone, Regional Technical Coordinator, RSC 8 www.fema.gov How to Request a Letter of Map Amendment (COMA) or Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR F) What is a LOMA or a LOMR-F? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) applies rigorous standards to develop Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) and uses the most accurate hazard information available. However, limitations in the scale or topographic detail of the source maps used to prepare a FIRM may cause small elevated areas to be included in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) . SFHAs are high -risk areas subject to inundation by the base (1 -percent -annual -chance) flood. They are also known as 1 -percent -annual -chance floodplains, base floodplains, or 100 - year floodplains. To change the flood hazard designation for properties in these areas, FEMA has established the LOMA process for properties on naturally high ground and the LOMR-F process for properties elevated by the placement of fill. LOMAs and LOMR-Fs are letter determinations that officially amend an effective FIRM. They can establish that a property is not in an SFHA and, by doing so, remove the Federal flood insurance requirement. Obtaining a LOMA or LOMR-F A LOMA application form can be downloaded from the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/change-flood-zone-designation-online-letter-map-change. FEMA does not charge a fee to review a LOMA request, but requesters are responsible for providing the required mapping and survey information specific to their property. For FEMA to remove a structure from the SFHA through the LOMA process, Federal regulations require the lowest ground touching the structure, or Lowest Adjacent Grade (LAG) elevation, to be at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) . The exception to this requirement is when the submitted property information shows that the structure is outside the SFHA. In this case, the property is referred to as "out as shown." If elevation information is required for the LOMA request, the requester should submit the elevation data requested on the MT-EZ form (haps://www.fema.gov/mt-ez-form-instructions). For More Information • For general information, contact the FEMA Map Information eXchange by telephone, toll free, at 1-877- FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) and choose "Option 1"; by e- mail at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmap cds.com; or by live chat at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm /fmx main.html. • The forms and other documents referenced in this flier are also available on the "Forms, Documents, and Software" portion of the FEMA website at https://www.fema.gov/forms- documents-and-software. • For copies of effective National Flood Insurance Program maps and reports, contact the FEMA Map Information eXchange by telephone, toll free, at 1-877- FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) and choose "Option 3," or via the FEMA Map Service Center website at www.msc.fema.gov. RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together http://www.fema.gov/risk-mapping-assessment-and-planning-risk-map • 1-877-FEMA MAP An Elevation Certificate, which includes this required elevation data, may be submitted to meet this data requirement and may be available from the community in lieu of a new survey. If the property has been elevated by fill, the requester will need to use the LOMR-F process. Applications may be submitted online at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/ onlinelomc/signin, or mail -in forms are available at http:// www.fema.gov/change-flood-zone-designation-online- letter-map-change. For a LOMR-F to be issued, the LAG must be at or above the BFE, and community floodplain officials must determine that the land and any existing or proposed structures to be removed from the SFHA are CC reasonably safe from flooding." FEMA charges a fee for the engineering review of LOMR-Fs. Fee information is located at https://www.fema.gov/flood-map-related-fees. Please send completed application forms to the attention of the LOMA Manager at the LOMC Clearinghouse, 3601 Eisenhower Ave., Ste. 500, Alexandria, VA 22304-6426. What if no BFEs have been Determined? In some instances, BFEs for a certain SFHA have not yet been determined. FEMA will attempt to calculate the BFE when a LOMA application is submitted for properties of less than 50 lots or 5 acres. Sometimes, a BFE can be developed from sources such as U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle maps. If that information is not available, the property owner will be asked to supply a survey for the property with the information necessary to allow FEMA to develop a site -specific BFE. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations require that the requester determine the BFEs for properties larger than 50 lots or 5 acres. A variety of computational methods can be employed to determine BFEs, but these methods can be expensive. Before computational methods are used, every attempt should be made to obtain information, in the form of floodplain studies or previous computations, from Federal, State, or local agencies. Data obtained from these agencies may be adequate to determine BFEs with little or no additional research, calculation, or cost. The FEMA document Managing Floodplain Development in Approximate Zone A Areas, A Guide for Obtaining and Developing Base (100 -Year) Flood Elevations provides guidance on computing BFEs. This document, which can be viewed on the FEMA website at https://www.fema.gov/ - ' ary/assets/documents/ 1911, provides methods for developing BFEs, as well as a list of agencies that can be contacted to determine whether BFE data are already available. How will a LOMA or LOMR-F Affect my Flood Insurance Requirement? The Federal flood insurance requirement applies to structures in SFHAs that carry a mortgage backed by a federally regulated lender or servicer. If you have a LOMA or LOMR-F proving that your property is not in the SFHA, the mandatory Federal flood insurance requirement no longer applies. However, your lender still has the prerogative to require flood insurance as a condition of the loan. Even if your lender requires flood insurance, however, premiums are lower for structures outside the SFHA. If FEMA issues a LOMA or LOMR-F and your lender agrees to waive the flood insurance requirement, you may be entitled to a refund of the premium paid for the current policy year. To cancel your policy, you can submit a copy of the LOMA or LOMR-F and the lender's waiver to your flood insurance agent or broker. The agent will send these documents and a completed cancellation form to the appropriate insurance provider. It is important to note that the issuance of a LOMA or LOMR-F does not mean the risk of flooding has been eliminated. Therefore, not having a flood insurance policy could have disastrous consequences, leaving you with no financial protection from future flood losses. FEMA recommends flood insurance coverage even if it is not required by law or a lender. The good news is that you may be eligible to pay much less for flood insurance coverage if your property is removed from the SFHA. Quick Facts LOMA requests involving one or more structures: the LAG must be at or above the BFE. LOMR-F requests: the LAG must be at or above the BFE, and community floodplain officials must determine that the land and any existing or proposed structures to be removed from the SFHA are CC reasonably safe from flooding." LOMA requests involving one or more lots: the lowest point on each lot must be at or above the BFE. Review and processing fee: FEMA does not charge a fee to review a LOMA request, but there is a fee for the engineering review of LOMR-Fs. Required information: the requester is responsible for providing all the information needed for the review, including (if necessary) elevation information certified by a licensed land surveyor or registered professional engineer. RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together http://www.fema.gov/risk-mapping-assessment-and-planning-risk-map • 1-877-FEMA MAP OVERVIEW SCIENTIFIC RESOLUTION PANELS The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its flood hazard mapping program, Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning), identifies flood hazards, assesses flood risks, and partners with states, tribes and local communities to provide accurate flood hazard and risk data to guide them in taking effective mitigation actions. The resulting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps provide the basis for community floodplain management regulations and flood insurance requirements. What is a Scientific Resolution Panel? FEMA's Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) process reinforces FEMA's commitment to work with communities to ensure the flood hazard data depicted on F ood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are developed collaboratively, using the best science available. Flood hazards are constantly changing, and FEMA updates FIRMs through several methods to reflect those changes. When proposed changes to a FIRM are met with conflicting technical and/or scientific data during a regulatory appeal period, an independent third -party review cf the information may be appropriate. An SRP serves as an independent third party. The SRP process benefits both FEMA and the community: ► It offers a neutral review process by independent third parties. / It confirms FEMA's commitment to using the best science for the purpose of accurately depicting flood hazards on flood maps. ► It provides an additional opportunity for resolving community appeals involving conflicting technical and/or scientific data. While FEMA had previously established an SRP process, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 formally established a statutory SRP process. The Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, which incorporates the legislative requirements for the SRP, is available at www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk- analysis-and-mapping. For Additional Information For more information on appeals, see the FEMA document Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: A Guide for Community Officials at www.fema.gov/media- I i bra rvJassets/docu ments/17930 Part 67 of the NFIP regulations, which pertains to appeals, is available at httpWwww.fema.gov/guidance- docurnents-other-published-resources FEMA's Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping webpage includes the Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping: www.ferna.govjguidelines-and-standards- f lood-risk-analysis-and-ma ppi ng Templates and Other Resources: www.fema.gov/media- library/assets/documentsJ32786?id=7577 Other Important Links: • NIBS Scientific Review Panel website: www.floodsrp.org/ • Risk MAP: www.fema.gov/risk-mapping- assessment-and-planning-risk-map • Information on Recent and Upcoming Map Changes: www.fema.gov/status- map-change-requests • Flood Insurance: www.floodsmart.gov RISK MAPPING, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING PROGRAM (RISK MAP) The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Risk MAP Program delivers quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action to reduce risk to life and property. Risk MAP is a nationwide program that works in collaboration with states, tribes, and local communities using best available science, rigorously vetted standards, and expert analysis to identify risk and promote mitigation action, resulting in safer, more resilient communities. RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together Increasing Resilience Together Who Can Request an SRP? A community, tribe, or other political entity with the authority to adopt and enforce floodplain ordinances for the area under its jurisdiction can request that FEMA use an SRP when conflicting technical and/or scientific data have been presented. For additional information, review the Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping at www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk-analysis-and-mapping. When Can Communities Request an SRP? A community can request an SRP if the following requirements have been met: S It has not yet received a Letter of Final Determination (LFD) from FEMA. / Conflicting technical and/or scientific data, submitted during the 90 -day appeal period, resulted in different flood hazards than those proposed by FEMA. / At least 60 days of community consultation with FEMA (but no more than 120 days) have taken place. Additionally, a community that receives a FEMA-issued resolution letter and has not previously exercised the SRP process will have 30 days from the issuance of the letter to request an SRP. Independent Panel Sponsor The SRP process is managed by the National Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS), a non-profit organization independent of FEMA. NIBS will administer the SRPs, ensuring that proper guidelines and procedures are employed and maintaining a cadre of experts from which panel members are selected. Panel Member Selection Five panelists are convened for each appeal brought to the SRP request. Panel members are technical experts in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, coastal engineering, and other engineering and scientific fields that relate to the creation of FIRMs and Flood Insurance Studies (FIS) throughout the United States. Based on the technical challenges associated with each request, NIBS develops a list of potential members with relevant expertise, from its cadre of experts. NIBS also checks that those listed are available to serve, do not reside in the state from which the appeal or data were filed, and have no personal or professional interest in its findings for the flood risk project. NIBS provides the list to the community and FEMA to select the panel members. The community selects at least the simple majority (three), and FEMA selects the remaining panel members from the short list of cadre members, based on the technical challenges of the appeal or data submittal. 2 June 2016 The Process To request a review by an SRP, the community's Chief Executive Officer or designee completes an SRP Request Form and submits it to FEMA during the time periods outlined above. Once FEMA confirms that the situation and the conflicting technical and/or scientific data are eligible for an SRP, it forwards the SRP Request Form to NIBS, which will initiate the panel selection process and develop a list of potential members. Once the panel is convened, panel members are provided with a summary of the issue, FEMA's data, and the data the community submitted during the 90 -day appeal period. Panel members review the data and, on a point -by -point basis, deliberate and make a decision based on the scientific and/or technical challenges. If the community feels it is necessary to make an orai presentation in support of its request, it must include a justification on the SRP Request Form. Resolution The panel must present its written report to the community and FEMA within 90 days of being convened, and that report will be used by the FEMA Administrator for making the final determination. A panel determination must be in favor of either FEMA or the community on each distinct element of the dispute, and the panel may not offer any alternative determination as a resolution. In the case of a dispute submitted by the community on behalf of an owner or lessee of real property in the community, the panel determination must be in favor of either FEMA, the community, or the owner/lessee on each distinct element of the dispute. If changes to the maps are recommended in the panel's determination, and FEMA elects to implement the panel's determination, FEMA will incorporate the changes into a revised Preliminary FIRM and, if appropriate, FIS report. The revised products will be available to the community for review, with a resolution letter, before FEMA issues an LFD. Once the SRP provides its determination and FEMA issues its resolution letter to implement the recommendations, the SRP recommendations are binding on all appellants and not subject to judicial review. If the FEMA Administrator elects not to accept the panel's findings, the Administrator will issue a written justification within 60 days of receiving the 'eport from the SRP. Under these circumstances, the appellants maintain their right to appeal FEMA's final determination to the appropriate Federal District Court. 3 June 2016 Increasing Resilience Together Figure 1: SRP Timeline FEMA Flood Mapping Scientific Resolutio :_.:Pane.,.. SRP) Timeline 2nd news publication of proposed flood hazard determinations 90 -day Appeal Period Resolution Letter issued Community Consultation Community submits scientific/technical data *Community can submit an SRP request to FEMA no less than 60 days and no more than 120 days after the start of the community consultation phase OR within 30 days after receiving the Resolution Letter 4 IP . . • 4..,...� • . ■ Community submits SRP request* FEMA forwards eligible SRP request to NIBS for Panel selection process • Community & FEMA Short -list Panel members Mapping Process continues SRP (Panel) Process select Panel 1 _ FEMA reviews SRP recommendation Panel presents written recommendation (Max. 90 days) Resolution Letter issued FEMA informs community (within 60 days if in agreement with SRP) i Mapping Process 4 June 2016 US. Department of Homeland Security 500 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20472 FEMA Scientific Resolution Panel Request Form This form is to be completed by the community's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or the authorized representative of the community for which the appeal is being filed. The CEO will consolidate all unresolved appeals by private persons and submit them on their behalf. The CEO will also forward to FEMA copies of appeals not endorsed by the community and certify that no further appeals will he brought to FEMA for the community. Date: Name of Community: County and State of Community: Name of Community CEO or authorized representative: Mailing Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone Number (Work): Phone Number (Cell): Email Address: Does the data submitted constitute an appeal? (Y/N) Page 2 If yes, does the submitted data satisfy the data requirements outlined in 44 CFR Section 67.6 (b) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations and demonstrate that FEMA's proposed flood hazard determinations (proposed flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways) are: n (1) technically incorrect due to a mathematical or measurement error or changed physical conditions? n (2) technically incorrect due to error in application of hydrologic, hydraulic or other methods or use of inferior data in applying such methods? Fl (3) scientifically incorrect? If an oral presentation to the SRP is necessary to support this appeal, please justify here. Community Commitment and Certification The community certifies that: 1. the data provided for SRP review was entirely submitted to FEMA during the 90 -day appeal period. LIYN 2. no additional data will be submitted for this or any other appeal for SRP consideration. n Y ❑ N 3. there may be no submission of any other appeals not consolidated with this submission. ❑ Y n N Location of Contested Flood Hazard Determination Data 4. Identify the specific river reaches or coastal transects challenged by the data. S. Please identify areas of expertise the community believes are pertinent for representation on the SRP. Page 3 6. Description of information to be submitted by the community indicating that the flood hazard data proposed by FEMA are scientifically or technically incorrect Please include on a separate page labeled "Attachment A: Summary of Appeal Information" a summary of the specific technical issues, errors in FEMA's data, or different technical processes submitted to contest the flood hazard determination data proposed by FEMA. 7. Acceptance by Community of Terms and Conditions for the Initiation of an SRP To initiate the SRP process, the community's CEO or authorized representative must accept the following terms and conditions on behalf of the community and individuals whose appeals are consolidated with this submission. a) The community understands that the FEMA Administrator is not required to accept the recommendation of the SRP, and that upon the Administrator's final determination that no further consideration will be given to the community's appeals. The parties will maintain their right to appeal to the appropriate Federal District Court pursuant to 44 CFR Section 67.12 of the NFIP regulations. b) The community has read the FEMA-prepared Guidance Memorandum titled "Implementing the Scientific Resolution Panel Process" and agrees to work with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) in the timely completion of the SRP review, including timely selection of panel members and participation in additional review procedures if requested. c) The community agrees that no contact will be made with the Panel members except as expressly requested by NIBS before, during or after the SRP review is undertaken. d) The community agrees that they have read and signed the "Community Submittal Agreement." Signature of Community CEO or Authorized Representive Chloe Rempel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Dear Ms. Christensen, Tom Parko Jr. Tuesday, May 25, 2021 2:53 PM jam2finance@yahoo.com Diana Aungst; Steve Moreno; Chloe Rempel Letter to County Commissioner Steve Moreno Weld_County_Newspaper_Notice.pdf; Federal Register Notification 2021-01106.pdf; 2845_001.pdf; FEMA Map 1681.pdf; 08123C1495F.pdf; 08123C1495E_2016 FIRM.pdf; Christensen Property_Preliminary FIRM.pdf; Christensen Property_Current Effective FIRM.pdf; CHAMP Open House Sign In Sheet.pdf I am in receipt of your letter addressed to Commissioner Moreno dated May 17, 2021 (copy attached). Please see my responses to your questions below. Question No.1 response: All legal notices were sent by FEMA. Attached are copies of the legal notices which were published in newspapers of general circulation. There were also several open house meetings conducted in 2020 and all the property owners along the tributaries were notified via letter. I believe you attended one of the open houses and staff gave a presentation about the impacts of CHAMP. Question No.2 response: During the floods of 2013 there were areas outside the designated floodplain / floodway that were flooded (dry according to the map) and there were properties that were located inside the floodplain / floodway that stayed dry. Water doesn't follow property lines or even designated areas on a map. If you are located in or near and floodplain / floodway its best to stay clear of it if at all possible. Mother Nature does not discriminate. It doesn't care if you have a multi -million dollar estate or a humble shack. Question No.3 response: The flood of 2013 was considered a 100 year event and in some areas was considered a 500 year event. I cannot speak to the bridge that was built because I don't know when it was originally constructed. If the bridge was built prior to 1982 it is considered a pre FIRM structure. Weld County's first Flood Insurance Rate Map was issued in 1982 and any structure built before this time was grandfathered. The new bridge will need to comply with our Floodplain Ordinance, which is found in Chapter 23, Article Xl. Question No.4 response: This is true. If at all possible, try and build any improvements or structures outside the floodplain, and definitely outside the floodway. If it's not possible to locate improvements / structures outside the floodplain then you will be required to obtain a Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP) from Weld County. The principal home must be at least one (1) foot above the base elevation. It appears that your property is located in Zone AE, which means base flood elevations have been established and a surveyor can use this data to help solidify the BFE. I would suggest you look into the Federal Biggert Waters Act which was passed by Congress in 2012. This Act changed the way flood insurance premiums are assessed. Typically the higher you elevate the home above the BFE the lower the insurance premium. Question No.5 response: Weld County cannot change the boundaries depicted on the FIRM. The FIRM is prepared and issued by FEMA and FEMA delegates it's authority to CWCB (Colorado Water Conservation Board). CWCB used AECOM for engineering services to prepare the revised maps. We have received your appeal and have forwarded it on to FEMA. Question No.6 response: Correct. There are no changes from the 2016 FIRM to the preliminary 2020 FIRM at this location. The bridge was located in the floodway in 2016 and remains a floodway in 2020. Base Flood Elevations do not typically determine what is or isn't a floodway. Hydrologic studies, stream gauge data and historic flow patterns all play a factor in establishing a floodway. Question No.7 response: I am happy to schedule a meeting. I also attached some maps and other useful information for reference. Sincerely, C..�mmor' i C& -I a n5 OCOl0.9/1 1 cc, PCJMIER CH%LC OA) W OS/ 2‘ /21 Qoa i - 09 Col Tom Parko Director, Dept. of Planning Services Weld County 970-400-3572 2 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Eleva- tions, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your com- munity is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or re- main qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these deter- minations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to ap- peal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90 -day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA's website https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and InsuranceeXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). 5226 Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 12, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021-00984 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01—P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council. Date: February 16-17, 2021. Closed: February 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Virtual Meeting). Open: February 16, 2021, 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Agenda: Discussion of program policies and issues. Place: Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/news/webcasts/ (Virtual Meeting). Open: February 17, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Agenda: Proposed DERT Actions/ Discussion about UNITE Committees/DEI Discussion —roll out of WG. Place: Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/news/webcasts/ (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Patrick Mastin, Ph.D., Acting Division Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 984-287- 3285, mastin@niehs.nih.gov. Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Information is also available on the Institute's/Center's home page: https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/about/boards/naehsc/ index.cfm, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.115, Biometry and Risk Estimation —Health Risks from Environmental Exposures; 93.142, NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training; 93.143, NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances —Basic Research and Education; 93.894, Resources and Manpower Development in the Environmental Health Sciences; 93.113, Biological Response to Environmental Health Hazards; 93.114, Applied Toxicological Research and Testing, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 12, 2021. David W. Freeman, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021-00945 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: NIGMS Initial Review Group, Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee —A Review of Predoctoral Institutional Research Training and MSTP T32 Grant applications. Date: March 4-5, 2021. Time: 10:00 a.m, to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Video Meeting). Contact Person: Isaah S. Vincent, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN12L, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594-2948, isaah.vincent@ nih.gov. Name of Committee: NIGMS Initial Review Group, Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee —C Review of IRACDA and Bridges to the Baccalaureate applications. Date: March 12, 2021. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Video Meeting). Contact Person: Lee Warren Slice, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institutes of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN18A, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 435-0807, slicelw@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 12, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021-00986 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2021-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2101] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices 5227 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 April 19, 2021. 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/ prelim download 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-2101, 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) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. 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: 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 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 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. f. 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:// www.fema.gov/ preliminaryfloodhazarddata 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.") Michael M. Grimm, Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Community Community map repository address Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-08-0010S Preliminary Date: September 17, 2020 City of Evans City of Fort Lupton City of Greeley Town of Firestone Town of Frederick Town of Kersey Town of LaSalle Town of Mead Town of Milliken Town of Platteville Town of Windsor Unincorporated Areas of Weld County City Hall, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620. City Halt, 130 South McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. City Hall, 1000 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Town Hall, 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, CO 80520. Town Hall, 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530. Town Hall, 446 1st Street, Kersey, CO 80644. Town Hall, 128 North 2nd Street, LaSalle, CO 80645. Town Hall, 441 3rd Street, Mead, CO 80542. Town Hall, 1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543. Town Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, Platteville, CO 80651. Town Hall, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor, CO 80550. Weld County Commissioner's Office, 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. 5228 Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices Community Community map repository address Norfolk County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions) Project: 15-01-0633S Preliminary Date: June 19, 2020 City of Quincy Town of Avon Town of Bellingham Town of Braintree Town of Brookline Town of Canton Town of Cohasset Town of Dedham Town of Dover Town of Foxborough Town of Franklin Town of Holbrook Town of Medfield Town of Medway Town of Millis Town of Milton Town of Needham Town of Norfolk Town of Norwood Town of Plainville Town of Randolph Town of Sharon Town of Stoughton Town of Walpole Town of Wellesley Town of Westwood Town of Weymouth Town of Wrentham City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Town Hall, 65 East Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. Municipal Center, 10 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, MA 02019. Town Hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Town Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021. Town Hall, 41 Highland Avenue, Cohasset, MA 02025. Town Hall, 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026. Town House, 5 Springdale Avenue, Dover, MA 02030. Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035. Town Hall, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Town Hall, 50 North Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343. Town Hall, 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052. Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053. Veterans Memorial Building, 900 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054. Town Office Building, 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Town Hall, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056. Town Hall, 566 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062. Town Hall, 190 South Street, Plainville, MA 02762. Town Hall, 41 South Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368. Town Office Building, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067. Town Hall, 10 Pearl Street, Stoughton, MA 02072. Town Hall, 135 School Street, Walpole, MA 02081. Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482. Town Hall, 580 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Town Hall, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. Town Hall, 79 South Street, Wrentham, MA 02093. Plymouth County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions) Project: 15-01-0633S Preliminary Date: June 19, 2020 Town of Abington Town of Hanover Town of Hingham Town of Hull Town of Norwell Town of Rockland Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351. Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339. Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043. Town Hall, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, MA 02045. Town Hall, 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061. Town Hall, 242 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370. Suffolk County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions) Project: 15-01-0633S Preliminary Date: June 19, 2020 City of Boston City of Chelsea City of Revere Town of Winthrop City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201. City Hall, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Public Works Building, 100 Kennedy Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152. Bradford County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Project: 16-03-0615S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2020 Borough of Athens Borough of Sayre Borough of South Waverly Borough of Towanda Township of Asylum Township of Athens Township of Litchfield Township of North Towanda Township of Sheshequin Township of Towanda Township of Ulster Township of Wysox Municipal Building, 2 South River Street, Athens, PA 18810. Borough Hall, 110 West Packer Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840. Borough Hall, 2523 Pennsylvania Avenue, South Waverly, PA 18840. Municipal Building, 724 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Asylum Township Building, 19981 Route 187, Towanda, PA 18848. Athens Township Municipal Building, 45 Herrick Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840. Litchfield Township Building, 1391 Hill Road, Sayre, PA 18840. North Towanda Township Office, 292 Old Mills Road, Towanda, PA 18848. Sheshequin Township Office, 1774 North Middle Road, Ulster, PA 18850. Township Office, 44 Chapel Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Municipal Building, 23849 Route 220, Ulster, PA 18850. Township Building, 103 Lake Road, Wysox, PA 18854. Wyoming County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Project: 16-03-0615S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2020 Borough of Laceyville Borough of Meshoppen Borough of Tunkhannock Municipal Building, 342 Church Street, Laceyville, PA 18623. Municipal Building, 154 Oak Street, Meshoppen, PA 18630. Municipal Building, 126 Warren Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices 5229 Community Community map repository address Township of Braintrim Township of Eaton Township of Falls Township of Mehoopany Township of Meshoppen Township of Tunkhannock Township of Washington Township of Windham Braintrim Municipal Building, 220 Main Street, Laceyville, PA 18623. Eaton Municipal Building, 1331 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Municipal Building, 22D Buttermilk Road, Falls, PA 18615. Municipal Building, 237 Schoolhouse Road, Mehoopany, PA 18629. Municipal Building, 527 Benninger Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630. Municipal Building, 113 Tunkhannock Township Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Washington Municipal Building, 184 Keiserville Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Windham Municipal Building, 149 Palen Street, Mehoopany, PA 18629. Grayson County, Texas and Incorporated Areas Project: 20-06-0067S Preliminary Date: July 24, 2020 City of Sherman Unincorporated Areas of Grayson County Engineering Department, 220 West Mulberry Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Grayson County Courthouse, 100 West Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Lancaster County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 18-03-0032S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2019 Town of Kilmarnock Unincorporated Areas of Lancaster County Town Hall Office, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. Lancaster County Administration Building, Department of Planning and Land Use, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, VA 22503. Nottoway County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-03-0017S Preliminary Date: August 28, 2020 Town of Blackstone Town of Burkeville Town of Crewe Unincorporated Areas of Nottoway County Town Hall, 100 West Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824. Town Hall, 224 2nd Street Northwest, Burkeville, VA 23922. Town Office, 125 East Carolina Avenue, Crewe, VA 23930. Nottoway County Administrator's Office, 344 West Courthouse Road, Nottoway, VA 23955. Richmond County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 18-03-0034S Preliminary Date: July 19, 2019 Town of Warsaw Unincorporated Areas of Richmond County Robert W. Lowery Municipal Building, 78 Belle Ville Lane, Warsaw, VA 22572. Richmond County Administrator's Office, 101 Court Circle, Warsaw, VA 22572. Westmoreland County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-03-0001S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2019 Town of Montross Unincorporated Areas of Westmoreland County Town Hall, 15869 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520. Westmoreland County George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building, 111 Polk Street, Montross, VA 22520. Goshen County, Wyoming and Incorporated Areas Project: 15-08-0154S Preliminary Date: June 30, 2020 City of Torrington Town of Fort Laramie Town of LaGrange Town of Lingle Town of Yoder Unincorporated Areas of Goshen County Lincoln Community Complex, 436 East 22nd Avenue, Torrington, WY 82240. Town Hall, 102 West Otis Street, Fort Laramie, WY 82212. Town Hall, 200 C Street, LaGrange, WY 82221. Town Hall, 220 Main Street, Lingle, WY 82223. Town Hall, 321 Main Street, Yoder, WY 82244. Goshen County Courthouse, 2125 East A Street, Room 120, Torrington, WY 82240. [FR Doc. 2O21-01106 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION NOTES TO USERS SCALE SEE F15 REPORT FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDEX MAP FOR FIRM PANEL LAYOUT THE INFORMAL \ DEPICTED ON THIS MAP ,11•.L UPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN DIGITAL FORMAT AT FITTPS://M SC. FE MA. 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O tun. 1963 YW.Mrn Heowp/.ra Verbal Dotson NAND U 1 Inch -1.000 feet 1:12,000 0 1,000 2,000 200 520 PANEL LOCATOR 4,000 feet meters 1.040 WELD CODUNT! 149C 1453 •4c84 1681 1682 1503 1511 1513 1701 SCALE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM • LOUD INSURANCE RATE MAP WELD COUNTY, COLORADO a^C ^Cc'nc•R•6 4.cas Fem.. 14952250 COMMUNED NUMBER PANEL SIR FIX WELD COUNT( GREELEY ETV OF WNDSOR TOWN CF 050266 060164 060 764 ;495 :495 1495 PRELIMINARY 9/17/2020 • I VERSION NUMBER 2.13.4.6 MAP NIIMRFR 08123C1495F NOTES TO USERS Tres map is for use in artesian ° the National Flood Insurance Program rt does not necasaaNy identify al areas sublet to flooding pabcutany from local manage soun.es d small site The community map repository should be CANtauncd tot pant...pdeled or additions flood heart" rnlorrtylwn To obtain more detailed information in areas where Base Flood Elevations tBFEE antor floodways hove been determined users are encouraged to consult the Flood Profiles and Floodway Darn and/Os Swmury of Stillwater Elevations tables :ermined within the Froth Insurance Study IFIS) Report shat accompanies Mrs FIRM Users should be aware that FIFES shown on the FIRM represent rounded whole -fool elevations These BFEs are 'Mended for hood insurance rating purposes only and should nut bo used to the mote source of flood alovntlon informutiun Accordingly flood elevation data presented in the FIS Report shou:d be utilized in conjunction with Inc FIRM fa purposes of wriMruct'Oei mta ro' fkiu.Ipl4in management Coastal Base Flood Elevations Lateen on ties snap apply only landward of 0 0 North American Vertical Datum of !98e iNAVD asp thins al this FIRM should be aware that coasted flood etevalans are also provided in the Summary of Stillwater Elevations Lade in the Flood Insurance Study Report for thee juns4icbon Elevations shown in the Summary of SLOwaldr Elevations table should be used for construction .na-o. 600dprn management purposes when they me lirgre than the wtwatrons shown on this F IPM Bouridanes ol the floodways ware computed at cross sscbals and Interpolated between cross sections The foo:ways were based on hydraulic considerations with regain tin requirements of the National Flood Insures -roe Program Floodway yodels and other pertinent ffoodway data are pr0Wdad in the Flood insurance Study Report for this junsd•rcron ('aNtw.n nreas not in Special Flood Hazard areas may he pioterten by flood control structures Rifer to Section 2 4 "Flood Protection Measures' of the Flood Insurance Study kopurl for information on flood contra structures for Ibis jurisdiction The projection used in the preparation ol this map was Universal Transverse Mercator ,UIM, zone 13 The hortzonW datum was NAG} 83. GRS 1980 spheroid Differences in datum sFiero° protection or t1TM zones used in the production of FIRMs to' adlaceffe 1unsdrtlrana may result in slight Iosdcnal differences in map tenures across 1unsdcbon cmundane% These differences do net affect the acairacy at this FIRM Flood elevations On this mac we retetenced to the North *neaten Verbcat Datum d 1988 Tries. flood aerations halal* be competed to structure and ground elevations referenced to the same vertical datum For information regarding cdnverson between the Nations Geodetic Ventral Datum of 1929 and the Norm A.mencan \.Wore' Datum d 1988 visa this Nebula Geodetic Survey reosde at ',Roam s ncea,3Qv of contact the National Geodetic Survey at ire foliating NGS Information Services NOM NMGSI2 Na tonal Geodetic Survey SSMC -3. 09202 1315 East•West Highway Silver Spring Moorland 209to-3282 O01) 713.3242 To obtain current etevaton description ano,o( location .nlomation for bench marks shown on INS map please contact the Information Services Branch of Ind Nabor.a Geodetic Survey at (301)713- 1242 or visit its wends at Mice 'rwww nos noa9 oQy Base map pmorrnatron shown on this FIRM an derived fromMAW Otlephotography lrudtaMe with a one meter ground resolution from pholdgrephy dated 2011 The profile baselines depicted on this map represent the hyarawc mode►® baselines Itwl n .at.), lhu Metal ut ddee ill ire r ID . spat A•a i nun ale ple.4J taprog:4ph.c Jets the profile baseline in some casesmay deviate spnitcantly from the charnel centerline or appear outside the SFHA I his map reflects more detailed and up-to-date stream channel configurations than (nose shown on the previous FIRM tor this airdabttlon The Iloodplams end Aoodwoys that were translerred from the previous FIRM may have been adjusted to conform to these now stream channel configurations As a Jesuit, the Flood Profiles and Floodway Data tables tre multiple streams in the Flood Insurance Study Report (which contains authoritative hydraulic data) may reflect stream channel distances that differ from what is shown on this map Corporate limits shown or. Ms map ate based On the best data evadable at the time ce putm'tain Because changes due to annexations or oe- Anneranons may have OCCUITad after !Ns crap was pubafthedmap users should contact appropriate community ofhaals to verily current corporate Mmt locations Please refer to the separaldy printed Map Indes tor en overview map or the county showing the layout of map panels community map repository addresses. a4 a Listing d Communities tatee curdarmg National Flood insurance Preyrwrn Oaten for Ncl community as wee as a listing of the panels on which each community is located For information on evaiable products as1Ocared with this FIRM visit the Map Service Center (MW) webbing at tfllQ i a cJIpyggv Availably products may include previously issued Letters nt Map Change a Flood Insurance Study Report andlor digital versions of this crop Many of these products can rte ordered or obtained Olrecily from the MSC webs.te If you have questions about this map, how to order products or the National Food Insurance Program in getters, please cal the FEMA Map Information flamingo IFMIX) at 1.877•FEMA MAP ill 077 336 2,271 or .+mt the FEMA webt4e M tdty rrwww lama Qotnpulgsyrdtil 104 64 ta' 40 26 15' "76'"-"'N "72 a....N ,170•.,. h ZONE AO 40 2: 30- 104. 56 15' JOINS PANEL 1463 0't -E \1 rid ( taunts Il lllturllurated \rcat IMN121t6 Ilg.f JOINS PANEL 889' 3180000 FT N rid count. 1 nincorporatrd Areas 11X112(,6 OS "-E f IXn!h l NOTE MAP AREA SHOWN ON THIS PANEL lilt' ill 1\ roil...! 01126.1 IS LOCATED WITHIN RANGE a. 67 WEST. 09 "E JOrf. P.-:NEt '4C. \1 cid ( 'nuns% I mnturllolalyd \r ea. IISIl2hb Weld ('ount) uincurl/urated %ryas 1)81)266 JOINS PANEL 1682 3170000 FT town of Windsor d 080264 rat ~la- st LINE" 104' sr 30- 40' MI5' ( ifs of (rceir) uSu 18.1 11 i III I ni111(3 111111 it jl•Ii.i1c11r\ rr:es IISI'_'r,rr, �. T 6N T 5N I +95000 `l •, 40• n• 30 104' 52 30" LEGEND SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS (SFHAs) SUBJECT TO INUNDATION BY TEE 114 ANNUAL DIANCE FLOOD floe i n annum mince edge the —,e end_ alto Mama w to her tepe r. stereos ma re a 1% t rare a berg Sae a weeded n aA yen raw 34 Vice eta 'Let Med V. tee we Went b 'twain A re t% maw .lace tool an., d Soros rose NAan "dim donna at art AO. 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Moots "rand (hew IC Mt an Foul Eeraran daQn:ee FLO0DWAY AREAS IN ZONE Al Ire rteeew1f a are ~ref Of a beam an e% raw rtisapan area that mat or wet roe S etrercnnaw to the the 1% mewl One fl (en low twin -liwl ,ttaiart•Ji ifartat6 a' mall helpin ZONE 3 tote a Lore o OTHER FLOOD AREAS Aen or 0 2•. venue chrt. aunt. .a.at of 1% 'moat ranee Mad with weer dep*M ores,. then I told a men cement tan t ) toss t v}.re nit and era: anstea3c1 b1 wren Iota 1% wine tmecr Mm OTHER AREAS Nap Otte minelb oe whale ih 0 2•w arena d.Rt M3Jpien seta` t. nnh Nos .ash we wiee teninee ea anwe COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM (ORS) AREAS OTHERWISE PROTECTED AREAS (OWts) CMS distil ea Om arc rune/ nolite went a Aar W Seete 1 qpp Irani Wen in Ain. thane lean enact atter: 02% Pr awl Otte Meet:Wei Ipwa iry ttplway teatwlrn Lone uoutlay CBRS arc IPA Damara pdgery ararnp Spire Note ramie Ana tones ex Colour ♦ beano Spec im IW O wen Met a renaenl lilt Floyd Elevators Mod ewes. is awl .tot Sc. dale Ion twwHlor tM and walair, rw.epn n tar• see Has beer now *net g*Hnn sew Ane oration r tea' •Ierieeenad to toe Wilt in Vertt'ai Sae or 1964 O O 45 0Z 0r 93or is 3I 1100110 R "Sew N DOS to eelS x rw ea a. try Travail re C.0Otarew cia36raei rearmed so tee Math. 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PANEL 1495E FIRM FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP WELD ( ( H Nfl, COLOR A DO \ ND INCORPORATED AREAS PANEL 1495 OF 2250 !SEE MAP INDEX FOR FIRM PANEL LAYOUT; y:.40iki iTY (atsr.A r ht r o tato atwTn AIMC4erl ,Oar. nr 'tea ;atf.LLA •.< rY -Fs1 Ndlbe to User The Map Number snowy Dhow Mould be used wren piecing map orders the Cea111N-My Number shown above moult be teed an insurance epscsacrts to the subset aenrt.mFy MAP NUMBER 08123C1495E EFFECTIVE DATE JANUARY 20, 2016 [federal rwerreacy \labalemeatAgency �" WELD COUNTY girt ONLINE MAPPING Map Title WGS_1984 Web Mercator_Auxil iary_Sphere c- Weld County Colorado This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION 1,268.7 0 634.34 J 1,268.7 Feet Legend Parcels FEMA Preliminary FIRM Projec Preliminary Floodplain - 500 Y( Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Ys Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Y' Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Y' Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Y( Address Label Highway County Boundary Notes pirPle WELD COUNTY ONLINE MAPPING Map Title 1268.7 0 634.34 1,268.7 Feet WGS_1984_Web Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere c Weld County Colorado i This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION Legend L_J Parcels Floodplain - 500 Year Floodplain - 100 Year Zone A Floodplain - 100 Year Zone AE Floodplain - 100 Year Floodwa Floodplain - 100 Year Zone AI- Floodplain - 100 Year Zone AC Address Label Highway County Boundary Notes Colorado Hazard Mapping Program (CHAMP) Open House Sign In Sheet September 12020 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM — In Person and Virtual Meeting NAME ore\ 4_ ceLss I-- /L.) c1/4N ADDRESS 13?>I N I�� l-✓ cz-t-e viz ci /'i5 /JeL / EMAIL tJf1oer /331 PHONE 9-o -3s`6 nC azod j3 Li Ll Cnren O78.5C—. nzlz, Cdream-7 Co i-ccs -&V im- I r fre it?ci4 s ` E' aerfr CZ E P5 S c $& 1 CL 6;A A IL _ �1 /}r sir . / Co' / / / es•. fro itiA• et) taro <<r-5 (?r Cjtr/8≤ SkAJ�l atg1 leieije€ r iktvi tea £!O 6i -j ?ae zeoc�3c7y 2,,S&_//e ite,i4c, So). \ RuLQ.NefLey Melo fent( /1 4/ 7y6r CaCi 3incliler4;frianti e 2 4c ry yr+ co ‘Re uprico b sAr• Cd trzo 14( crew scio AU ( . Per agli74 TO: FROM: Date: Case No.: The Honorable Steve Moreno Chairperson, Weld County Board of Commissioners Jamie Christensen, Property Owner May 17, 2021 RECEIVED MAY 2 1 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 19-08-0010, Weld County Colorado (unincorporated Areas) Dear Mr Moreno: On April 29th, 2021 I was made aware that the new flood map that FEMA introduced to the community on September 17, 2020 has moved forward and published notice on February 17, 2021 and February 24, 2021. I am opposed to the new flood map which will change part of my property to a floodway based on the following: 1. As the landowner I was not given proper legal notice. 2. The Flood in 2013 shows areas on my property where no water even touched land. These are areas FEMA would like to deem a floodway and I believe unnecessary. (see Attached) 3. I can find no documentation that Fema considered the failing infrastructure in2013 contributed to areas of my property that flooded. The major contributing factor that caused flooding on my property, the bridge, is being rebuilt. The areas affected will be corrected by the new 8 million dollar bridge that is approved and will be built soon, (The bridge will be 6 feet higher than the existing bridge). The bridge is so large that the county will need to purchase over 2032 linear feet of right away from us. Infrastructure that is improved and will prevent flooding should be considered when it will affect the property owner financially and restrict use on how we develop our property. 4. This new flood map will change the cost of insurance, what we can build and how we can build it. 5. We are asking that the flood map for our property be left as is, to change it is excessive and not necessary based on all the improvements that have been done and will be done. 6. The county shows the same base flood elevations on the bridge proposal that are currently listed on the current FEMA map. I do not see any changes to the BFE that justify the area being classified a floodway. 7. I am requesting at the very least a meeting or hearing to discuss the new proposed FEMA map. S' erely, Ja ie Christensen c� MiS55-1/ Oet5 73oWoaoo / gel aa5 9,67 o / I IJGu/u�x--' jeurKA:e I DtLthr arbkn52-r) (213 aooi This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only_ Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION no kaLky- rirn- (,1 1, Cl/Grp cQ 3 V Print Dote: 5/12/2021 Scale: AS NOTED Glue 4745 Boerrvalh Orive B5IMfn5 D, Suite 200 Peel Caliber CO 80525 141.9 ENGINEERS. INC. Phone: 070.377.3802 Tx,t6H.e__I-- tj _ -_._ P� - P/z kf)r° I/4e Y1 Pit 12 121V _.. 4..._..�.. 4460 480 1 / . 4S0z -1- 1.32.1 WELD COUNTY ROAD 54 \\ 0.50x_ C WCR54 RI IT^,0L untc '749— __ -__- r_ - -- 8 429Z._ -__N..._ ' 796 `. 4734 h:.\ Sheet Revisions Comments _ 1 11 / III i d/ // / / / t 41 1111 H 84eat Greeley, CD 50631 Phone: (070)-400-3750 Fax: (970) 304-6407 UP P/E---i— — I Preliminary No Revisions: Revised: Void: • UP — P/E Design HORZ 0 117 VERT 0 SCALE IN PEET WCR54 BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS CHRISTENSEN POND EXHIBIT Project No. Designer: AMORSE Detoiler: KSMITH Structure Numbers heel Subset EXHIBIT Subset Sheets: 2 or 2 EN1802—PH2 OrOWing Number POND 2 Street Number 2 012 4745 Boardwalk Diva Eluihring D, Sullo 200 Fun Cophre,. CO 80525 J-U.g ENGINEERS, mr, Phone: 070,377,3802 1 499 n. �r ---- ---------------------------------------4798- —4800- 1111 H aired Greeley, CO 80631 Phone:(070) 4003750 Fax: (070) 3046407 WCR54 BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS CHRISTENSEN POND EXHIBIT /4203SE Structure KSMITH Numbers Legend 555 RS SPORT FOR CEPABLEO LEGEND Rico M)SX MAP 'OR FIRM PAREL LeRROr SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OTHER AREAS OF Without Base Flood Elevation (EFEi dano A. ie AR!' With SFE or Depth ,Z017,, 0. 42. Ara. ��r•.:.r Regulatory Fioouway 0,2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard. Aret of d SO annual Cl1RRRe fieee with eeerafe depth less than one foot. or with rrsrnaf areas of less than one seucire nrnna Seer Future Conditions `0% Annual Chance Flood Hazard µ,. Area With Reduced Rood Risk, due Levee. See Notes.: •r. FLOOD HAZARD i Area with Flood ttise< dui: :^ ',twee_:•• • ar OTHER AREAS aeaaetv4 Area of IViiwimal Flood HO:_rut; Effective LONIRs Area of Undetermined F:CC:i Ii rtt GENERAL , Channel. Culvert, or Stem. _'....,.., STRUCTURES it , , t p a , Levee. Dike. or F:oodw<t, Cross Sections with fill; n none! Mania a,.3 Water Surface Bisection 4ycj� e Coastal Transect j —.v Ease Flood Elevation Line (i:'. Limit €f Study Jurisdiction Boundary I - . --•s Coastal Transoct Baseline. OTHER I. .. ... Profile Baseline FEATURES ilI. V•tydrograplricFeature MAP PANELS Digit t9 Cato Available No Digital Data Ay:;iieb.i. Unmaphoci The pin displayed on the man is :to :r ,prexin'setc point selected by the usot and Roes not repress ,n authoritative property location This map complies with FEMA's standards for the u, digital flood maps if it is not void as described be:rr. The bascmap shown complies with FEtsiA's baseman accuracy standards The flood hazard information Is derived directly from ',ho authosttetpve NFHL wets services provided by FEMA. This m: o was exported on :.i': ' and ices not reflect changes or amendments subsequent to this Bate one tires. The NFHL nod effective pnfon;iation may ch anpe ar become superseded by new data over time. This map image Is void if the etc or more of the fokowing mop elements do not appear: based -tap imagery, .food eon legend, =lie: fear, map creation date, community identifiers. FRRM panel number, and FIRM effective date. Map :moves tor unterepptecl and urtmodernized areas cannot he usr.d hr regulatory pur ,uses•, ?f6$7 FrIP WELD COl)N I Y 1,117.E 2234.2 Feet WGS_1984 Web_Mercatar_Auxiliary_Sphere C) Weld County Colorado This map Is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference an Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate. current or otherwise rriafth THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION -r/1.6�. Legend o Parcels Address Label — Highway County Boundary 2,234.2 0 WGS_1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary_Sphere © Weld County Colorado 1,117.12 im _ 2,234.2 Feet This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only Data layers that appear on this map mayor may rot he accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO SE USED FOR NAVIGATION Legend Parcels Address Label Highway County Boundary Notes This map is a user generated static output from an Interrmt mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear an this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable THIS MAP IS NOT TO RE USED FOR NAVEADON 2,2342 0 1,117.12 2,234.2 Feet WGS_1984 Web Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphare 0 Weld County Colorado This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be acc current, or otherwise re THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGA FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION IS REPORTFOR a lEtEll AIIIIIIMEAVISMIIMMIPAAELIIMIlt U,1L,,,c:: all..:...:.......u'::.:E5131....D.c..._fu'6rc; Fn FITIr 5:JJF:i5C.EEAi - ' SPECNLF1000 110000010FA5 OTHER 0000600 UO0 HA4AR0 157T1 l4 MNOutB9m FloodEle 51,5(BFI; Ntlh BFEOTCeph rof,e.dE <a. 0111 0c av 1egmetO (0ood5ay 0.2%RandalChancyFlood Han51, Alms 0011%0n00010010100001000000 depth loss 01000115 f00t Wit, drainage mw5 of less 0hw 5555155,5 mile 000101000010000001 15,WAVW Chalice Rood 6a5ard 2 . Ares 501Redmed FgodNskdoe W Lena 6wNotes. ��^A� a 7`1�d'.� Preswith Flood RlskduetoLoos ue-O 110:':29** Area ofh11n1mat Flood Hazard ARFA5 Area ofUndatemtned FltedHarats1ra,9 6500100 C� Cu orMTem salter 6T10C01RO ,+.^•'^•"""".• taas0, Met 0180 40000 s.0 Cross 5edions t%Annua1 Glance ^ Water Surface 001 C> CwstalTranaN contelTranset Baseline 011101 FFAURE$ —m^—w Base Flood Seva6u0One@Fp 111115dielion Etwndary NOTE TO USERS few =maze •aa [Fences Reri Warm ....'°' pan . tesu...e.wswm...rm. donmr,awavya Elea am�ma»,.:.. z reuw—.u•_..mne.es+.am= armv.ara=w u " m m aenmdve.rtvdIRvrMa.+u MGek.. ============= �v=uvadedroacaidm�sea�i �q ee�eeamne SCALE N .6 ... ree.‘ 11neh.500feet SOO 0040 0 125 250 PANEL LOCATOR 000 16,000 20001 n 530 WELD COUSt! COLORADO caau 1681or2250 =MUM 0monn MEER wdme sae. 9IFB1 wrE PRELIMINARY 9/17/2520 64,01 26.0.6 08143016BSF tE: New property in the floodplain - Yahoo Mal httpS://mall.yanOO.COm/o/iotuersr lruicssrs cairsi u,_r y1 RE: New property in the floodplain jam2finance@yah.../Inbox Apr 29 at 4:32 PM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> To: J <jam2finance@yahoo.com> Jamie: We are using the Preliminary Maps issued in September of 2020 as east Available Information right now. 'Thanks, Diana Aungst Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631 ©: 970.400.3524 0:970-400-6100 Fax:970-304-6496 degnag@wvldgot_corn vn^rv.we1dgov.cpm Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: J <jam2finance@yahoo.com> Sent Thursday, April 29, 2021 3:51 PM To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: Re: New property in the floodplain - a d r,: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you; recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thanks for the application but it sounds like the Reclamation will be taking awhile so might be a couple years because of liability. When is the Floodway actually in effect. Sincerely Jamie Sent from my iPhone On Apr 29, 2021, at 3:01 PM, Diana Aungst <dalaatCdwei4 ovLcom> wrote: 1 of 2 4/30/2021, 2:05 PP New property in the floodplain - Yahoo Mailnttps:iiman.yanoo.comioisearcnixeyworu zr or> ovLat.avv----r-t«.a... New property in the floodplain jam2finance@yah.../Inbox Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.cor> Apr 29 at 3:01 PM To: JAMIE MCGILL <jam2finance@yahoo.com> Hi Jamie: It was nice seeing you today. I just wanted to let you know that because your new property is in the floodway that you will not be allowed to install the fence you mentioned in our meeting today. Also, the youth camp may require permits so I would ask that you fill out the Pre -Application form attached here so we can set up a meeting. 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Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 1 File 673.4k6 Pre -Application Request.pdf 673k6 1 of 1 5/10/2021, 6:32 PT 3ijj ga; 13)7 I 550.6 0 27924 5516 Feet WGS_1944_W eb_Mercrahsr_Au<ikiary_Sphere O Weld County Colorado 4./3 1:3,351, This map a a user generate static output horn an Internet rapping she and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on thh rrap may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO SE USED FOR NMI-CAT@IN Fog Cvkir,s a Legend • Parcels — Htgltway O County Boundary Notes g - ONLINE MAEPINL Notes Legend Li Parcels — Highway [J County Boundary 5586 279.2a 558.6 Feet WGS_1984 Web Mereator Auxiliary Sphere ® Weld County Colorado This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. 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THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood Insurance Program ELEVATION CERTIFICATE OMB No. 1660.0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2018 Important: Follow the instructions on pages 1-9., Copy all pages of this Elevation Certificate and all attachments for (1) community official, (2) insurance agenUcompany, and (3) building owner. SECTION A — PROPERTY INFORMATION Al . Building Owners Name Dustin Christensen & Jamie Mcgill FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Policy Number A2. Building Street Address (including Apt., Unii, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. Outlot D Lakota lakes PUD Company NAIC Number, City Johnstown State Colorado ZIP Code 80534 A3. Property Description (Lot and Block Numbers, Tax Parcel Number, Legal Description, etc.) Outlot D Lakota Lakes PUD, Weld County CO A4. Building Use (e.g., Residential, Non -Residential, Addition, Accessory, etc.) Non Residential - Agricultural A5. Latitude/Longitude: Lat.40.37180 _ Long.104.92230 Horizontal Datum: D NAD 1927 ❑x NAD 1983 A6. Attach at least 2 photographs of the building if the Certificate is being used to obtain flood insurance. A7. Building Diagram Number 1A A8. For a building with a crawlspace or enclosure(s): a) Square footage of crawlspace or enclosure(s) 0 sq ft b) Number of permanent flood openings in the crawlspace or enclosure(s) within 1.0 foot above adjacent grade 0 c) Total net area of flood openings in AS.b 0 sq in d) Engineered flood openings? ❑ Yes El No A9. For a building with an attached garage: a) Square footage of attached garage 0 sq ft b) Number of permanent flood openings in the attached garage within 1.0 foot above adjacent grade 0 c) Total net area of flood openings In A9.b 0 sq In d) Engineered flood openings? ❑ Yes 0 No SECTION B — FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORMATION 61. NFIP Community Name & Community Number Weld County 080266 84. Map/Panel Number 0812301681 B5. Suffix B2. County Name Weld B3. State Colorado BB. FIRM Index Date 01/20/2016 B7. FIRM Panel Effective/ Revised Date 01/20/2016 B8. Flood Zone(s) AE 89. Base Flood Elevation(s) FZane AO, use Base lood Depth) 4791.0 B10. Indicate the source of the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) data or base flood depth entered in Item 89: O FIS Profile 0 FIRM ❑ Community Determined ❑ Other/Source: B11. Indicate elevation datum used for BFE in Item B9: ❑ NGVD 1929 0 NAVD 1988 ❑ Other/Source: B12. Is the building located in a Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) area or Otherwise Protected Area (OPA)? ❑ Yes ❑x No Designation Date: ❑ CBRS [] OPA FEMA Form 086-0-33 (7/15) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 1 of 6 OMB No. 1660-0003 Expiretion Date: November 30, 2018 b) Top of the next higher floor c) Bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member (V Zones only) d) Attached garage (top of slab) e) Loweet elevation of mace 'leery or equipment servicing the building (Describe type of equipment and location in Comments) f) Lowest adjacent (finished) grade next to building (LAG) g) Highest adjacent (finished) grade next to building (HAG) h) Lowest adjacent grade at lowest elevation of deck or stairs, including structural support IMPORTANT: In these spaces, copy the correepondii information from Section A. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Building Street Address (including Apt„ Unit, Suite, an d/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. Policy Number: Oudot O Lakota lakes PUD City State ZIP Code ' Company NAIC Number Johnstown Colorado 80534 . SECTION C— BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (S1.Ji:VLY REQUIRED) Cl•Building elevations are based on: ❑ Construction Drawings* ❑ Building Under Cnnslinclicun' ❑ Finished Construction -A new Elevation Certificate will be required when construction of the building is complete. 02. Elevations --Zones A1 -A30, AE, AH, A (with BFE), VE, V1 -V30, V Mith BFE), AR, ARIA, AR/AL, AR/Ale/130, AR/AF:, ARIAO. Complete Items C2.a--h below according to the building diagram specified in Item A7. In Puerto Rico only, enter meters. Benchmark Utilized: Vertical Datum: Indicate elevation datum used for the elevations in items a) through h) below. ❑ NGVD 1929 ❑ NAVD 1988 0 Other/Source: NETWOK (SP) Datum used for building elevations must be the same as that used for the BFE. Check the measurement used, a) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure floor) ___4793. 5 O feet ❑ meters 0 feet ❑ meters feet ❑ meters E feet ❑ meters 0 feet ❑ meters N/A. NIA N/A 4793.5 4792 3 4792 3 4792, 3 ❑ feet feet 0 feet ❑ meters ❑ meters ❑ meters SECTION D -- SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION This cr-,rlificatruri is to b: eueied by a fond surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized by law to certify elevation information I certify thet on this Geriifrcalrr re pirese+ifs my hest efforts to interpret the data available, 1 understand that any false &retortinnt may be prrrvstrabte by fine or ire prlsanmenI rrnder• 'I8 Lt.S. Code, Section 1001. Were latitude and longitude in Section A provided by a licensed land surveyor? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Check here if attachments. Certifier's Name Gregory Bowdish Title Owner License Number 35533 Company Name Progressive Engineering & Consulting LLC Address 404 Immigrant Trail City Severance Signature State ZIP Code Colorado 80550 • �tth �1•.• Date Telephone 02/12/2020 (970) 590-6059 Copy all pages of this Elevation Certificate and all attachments for (1) community official, (2) insurance agenticompany, and (3) building owner. ' Comments (including type of equipment and location, per C2(e), if applicable) Tumble VRS Correction Network T. FEMA Form 086-0-33 (7115) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 2 of 6 FIN 40°22'30.77"N • Fee FL - 1:6,000 I I_1MA HAZA 40°22'3.36"N L pie SEE RS REPORT FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDEX MAP FOR FIRM PANEL LAYOUT SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OTHER AREAS OF FLOOD HAZARD cn OTHER AREAS GENERAL STRUCTURES OTHER FEATURES MAP PANELS Without Base Hood Elevation (BFE) Zone A, V, Ass With BFE Or Depth Zonc YE, AO, AN, VE, AR Regulatory Floodway 0.2% Annual Chance Floed Hazard, Area of 1% annual chance flood with average depth less than one foot or with drainag, areas of less than one square mile zone q Future Conditions 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard Zane x Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to Levee. See Notes, ?nn°• Area with Flood Risk due to Leveezon,, o ® acREENt Area of Minimal Flood Hazard :onyx Effective LOMRs Area of Undetermined Flood Hazard zone ® ® 4 Channel, Culvert, or Storm Sewer I f a t r l; Levee. Dike, or Floodwall 0.2 Cross Sections with 1% Annual Chance 17-5 Water Surface Elevation Coastal Transact ,;,—._ Base Flood Elevation Line (BEE) Limit of Study Jurisdiction Boundary Coastal Transact Baseline - „ Profile Baseline Hydrographic Feature Digital Data Available No Digital Data Available Unmapped The pint displayed on the map is on approximate point selected by the user and does not represe an authoritative property location. This map complies with FEMA's standards for the use of digital flood maps if It is not void as described below. The basemap shown complies with FEMA's basemap accuracy standards The flood hazard information is derived directly from the authoritative NFHLweb services provided by FEIWA.This map was exported on r. !'GS and does not reflect changes or amendments subsequent to this date and time. The NFIIL end effective information may change or become superseded by new data overtime. This map image is void if the one or more of the following map elements do not appear: basemap imagery, flood zone labels, legend, scale bar, map creation date, community identifiers, FIRM panel number, and FIRM effective date. Map Images for unmapped and unmodernized areas cannot be used for regulatory purposes. 1,500 2,000 0 250 500 1,000 v) c �F[f gOS311 111 1111111 u iw 11 7020 0640 0201 3727 50 \-\fol-\cOiA-c, CharAr \yne-ini 1,06a 11 50 0 a\012 -\,42- 1:41-1n- - f r : w{_ .� 1 '102 l" ob U.S. ETIAAL3EPAID JOHNSTOWN, CO 3r.5a 4 MAY 17 AMOUNT � NT $8.05 R2�04Y122870-01 RECEIVED MAY 0 3 221 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS April 30, 2021 The Honorable Mike Freeman Commissioner, Weld County PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Mr. Freeman: U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 P.O. Box 25267 Denver, CO 80225-0267 FEMA IN REPLY REFER TO: SUBMITTAL ACK Community: Weld County, Colorado (Unicorporated Areas) Community No.: 080266 This letter acknowledges receipt of correspondence dated April 19, 2021 from Diana Aungst, Weld County Planner regarding the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) Report dated September 17, 2020 for Weld County, CO and Incorporated Areas. This submittal included survey data and topographic maps for a private property near Cache La Poudre River within District 1. FEMA is evaluating the issues raised in the referenced correspondence and the submitted data. If additional data or information are required to resolve the submittal, FEMA will contact your community. If warranted, FEMA will revise the preliminary FIRM and FIS Report and send revised copies to your office for review. Until these submittals are resolved, FEMA will not issue a Letter of Final Determination (LFD). Therefore, processing of the FIRM and FIS Report for your community will not be finalized until that time. We appreciate your community's submittals and commitment to having the most accurate flood hazard information available reflected on the FIRM and in the FIS Report. If you have additional questions, please contact Christine Gaynes at our FEMA Regional Office in Denver, CO, by telephone at 303-235-4359 or by e-mail at christine.gaynes@fema.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Jeanine D. Petterson FEMA Region VIII Mitigation Division Director CoMI vf-i 0.fi:©/1S 0502/21 www.fema.gov 6C :OEtACRR), pt..(11.), p&CSM16R /ct-/PD) 2021- DUI o S to6/i. I cc: Diana Aungst, Weld County Planner Terri Fead, Colorado Water Conservation Board Matt Buddie, FEMA Region VIII NFIP Specialist Doug Mahan, CO State NFIP Coordinator Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Civil Engineer Matt McGlone, Regional Technical Coordinator, RSC 8 www.fema.gov l 1 TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT 4 71117 t GREG GOODELL LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO (SHEET 2 OF 3) SCALE es -ear LE. E.812 a SEC' ION LINES : FLOOD PLAIN LINES FIRM BEE LINES = MAJOR CONTOUR = MINOR CONTOUR 4 •4701!1 • 4702.0 • 4701.2' • 47OT 7' • .1704.7' • 4:06,e' • 4')77 • 4 Orr • 4'C'7.7' iN(u{Y111.0 'tr.- if.Ait I1O11I1P AINI IMU'. ,---•• Mitt ,IS):Ii / W.AY LiAtt Ian • • S \°"AT wars....tga."4% S UR lQA'I_.SIA?E.ME NI I, Scott L. Duoommun, o registered professional land surveyor In tho State of Colorado do hereby certify that the survey represented by Ihis Topographic Exhibit was made under my personal supsrvislun, and hut Mds Tupuyruphic Lshlbil is cm uccurute r •preasrduliun Ilwr euf I luriha certify that the survey and this 1opogrophic t:rillblt comply with all applicable rules, regulations and laws of the State of Colorado, State Board of Registration for Professional E,4rgli1'dets: and Professional Land Surveyors, and Weld County. '4O4 4 -,e? eott L. Ducommun, L.S. 37041 For and on behalf of Alloa Taylor « Job No. 2O19 —I15 DATE: 5Q/kc,zo2r Duke, Lit `-e'Ylry 2 l 4f N DESIGNED BY: 5 PROJECT NO. J ct a. a 4 5 2 3 I- I c O n T w a 0 0 v Add legend and rotes. First Submittal • a O O N O M N M O N O In M O M rn O O >- W J W W IY C-.13 C7 = J Q1 X --1 N WLO W II O co U O ▪ O O CC Q Q en CY s2C W z 0 Q0 OOQ O co I— 0) tC) O 0 • _ COLORADO z 0 0 V 2 to r in Mj OF SW4 OF THE NW4 SEC, 4 a a J It 4 / 1 TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT GREG GOODELL LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO (SHEET 3 OF 3) Ir 147 yM/ tar semi rerun LIQUID = SECTION LINES FLOOD PLAIN LINES rt FIRM Bf E LINES 1 -ho• MAJOR CONTOUR 17or = MINOR CONTOUR ■ 47:1.7 • 4702 . • 170: h' i SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT I. Scott L Duoommun, a registered professional land surveyor In the State of Colorado do hereby certify that the survey represented by this Topographic Exhibit was made under my personal supervision, and that this Topographic Exhibit is on accurate representation thereof. I further certify that the survey and this Topographic Exhibit comply with all applicable rules, regulations and lows of the State of Colorado, Slats Board of Registration for Professional Engtoswt ,and Professional Land Surveyors, and Weld County. p/I.t29.crtf +•"- Scott L Ducommun, L.S. 37041 For and on behalf of Ails* Taylor & Duke, LLC Job No. 2Q19 -11S DATE: rA/'tt,1o2, • in llllll "" 4. PKI NVNI II to4I VI AK 11 IM.u)I't .\7"• 11\1I I.: C Q. CO C, C) CO DESIGNED BY: N DRAWN BY: T CHECKED BY: PROJECT NO. N a 0 U, 0 N r a. I- 7 a f V fic n 13 s 4 N i S c a a e V 4 e a t E G O PO N Ma O M r 8 W J W — W u I Ea- 0 J eu ID W t7 Q co VOA = r� 0 Q I — O z QC CC al 0 Cq O co 5 o M lUJ 1 3 SW4 Of THE NW4 SEC. 33. T. 6 N. R. `0 a a 0 In 1 8 1 / • NORTHWEST I, 16TH SLC. 33, Fl). $16 REBAR W 1,2" ALUM CAP 1.S 10462 2:1406979.0440' 6:.3198:50.7210, ELEV: 4701.70' I 4700: 4697. I _i..ZCENTER -WEST 1,16tH COR. ... SEC. 33, FP #6 REBAR W. 2.1!2" ALUM. CAP LS 30462 N: 3198260.6440' E: 319860.6440, ELEV: 1703.56' ry TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT GREG GOODELL LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO (SHEET 1 OF 3) p } I 1 t 1 ( 1 ; - .::::.::!:: ,r:-..._....... _._.. .. ... ' c ..- --1—. .._ -1 0 NOel2. SCALE: Ia IV SURVEYOR NOTES: S 1-1 PROFILE VIEW PROPOSED BFE = 4700.9' STA: 0+00 - 5+62 1) BASIS OF BEARINGS: The Bearing of NORTH 88'41'24" EAST between the Northwest Sixteenth (NW. 1/18) Corner of Section 33 (monumented with a /6 mbar with a 2-1/2" aluminum cap L5 30482) and the Center North Sixteenth corner (C —N 1/16) of Section 33 (monumented with o #6 rebar with 3-1/4" alum. cap LS 7242) it assumed. 2) Elevations shown ore based on SC 9 4694, Point ID 482126 having on Elevation of 1431.6m (4696.84') NAVE) 88. Elevations shown were verified by holding the published elevation of NOS SC 9 4694 to establish the elevation of on site control point #501 CP—GOODELL. Static GPS observation of point /501 was processed using the OPUS Interface and the resulting solution checked within tolerance when compared to the data obtained using NGS SC 9 4964. v. •1 471x).0- 4697.0 _ NOR'T'H LINE OF THE SP. 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC. 33 N x8"4124" H 1125.221 (BASIS OF BEARINGS) ICC. scuds I' • IC' PROFILE VIEW PROPOSED BFE = 4700.2' STA: 0+00 - 5+54 Y ('ENTPR NORTH l; 16TH (UR SP.C. 33 PD. s6 REBAR W. 3.1/4• ALUM. CAP LS 7242 N:14071109.3420' E: 3190575.)921' PROP( tSEU RIO -YEAR 1'l INXWI MN 1-IMITs Y — 1 ORTH LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC. 33 E 1321.21► 3.629.3: I'R:3IOSED 1 1t(NB)WAY LIMIT' tr 030' /l p in SOU /: LEGENQ — = SECTION UNES = FLOOD PLAIN LINES = FIRM BFE UNES - — — 4700' - - - = MAJOR CONTOUR 4701' = MINOR CONTOUR 1 4700.A_plor 4697.0 r Nae12. SCALD r • ep' SUEYLYQR'S...STAI EMEN.T I. Scott L. Ducommun, a registered professional land surveyor in the Stole of Colorado do hereby certify that the survey represented by this Topographic Exhibit was made under my personal supervision, and that this Topographic Exhibit is an accurate representation thereof. 1 further certify that the survey and this Topographic Exhibit comply with all applicable rules, regulations and lows of the State of Colorado, Stale Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Pr,NityMWt, Land Surveyors, and Weld County. NORTH EAST I/ 16TH CUR SEC. 33' tD. 06 REBAR W. NO CAP • N:1407054 1760' C 3200996.0340' ELEV. 4697.44' 2 f, 4 700.00 4697.00 PROFILE VIEW (INTERPOLATED) PROPOSED BFE = 4700.0' STA: 0+00 - 4+24 Sooty L. Ducommun, L.S. 37041 For and on behalf of Alice Taylor I Duke, LLC Job No. 2019-115 DATE: 6' Mt21420-21 c : Duce.'w. 1. -I al.octe41:12 H . J 5 , PROJECT NO. 4 r M O z 0 4 g5 5 5 5 C 0 s 'C w O 2 & 3 with 71st Aw. data. M V e g 0 a pv First Submittal N O O n an M a 8 r N M • F- m_ I W U_ I a_ cca. O H 0 )- 0 -J 0 J -I W Li cr O J 01 4 J fu t0 W 0 0 c0 O O - O o 1-Q Z 0 0 D LL1 CC 0 co 9 rn 3 O O M Z 0 PART OF SW4 Of THE 2 0 W U) J Yahoo Mail - OPUS -RS solution : 501 TR82455300 13478 https://mail.yahoo.com/d/search/keyword=opus/messages/84373 OPUS -RS solution : 501 TR8245530013478 From: opus (opus@ngs.noaa.gov) To: alles_taylor_duke@yahoo.com Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020, 10:59 AM MST FILE: 501 TR8245530013478 NGS OPUS -RS SOLUTION REPORT All computed coordinate accuracies are listed as 1 -sigma RMS values. For additional information: https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/OPUS/about.jsp#accuracy USER: alles taylor duke@yahoo.com DATE: December 17, 2020 RINEX FILE: 501_351w.20o TIME: 17:59:21 UTC SOFTWARE: rsgps 1.38 RS52.prl 1.99.3 START: 2020/12/16 22:07:30 EPHEMERIS: igr21363.eph [rapid] STOP: 2020/12/16 23:34:00 NAV FILE: brdc3510.20n OBS USED: 8424 / 9270 : 91% ANT NAME: TRMR6 NONE QUALITY IND. 49.72/ 85.56 ARP HEIGHT: 1.7561 NORMALIZED RMS: 0.310 REF FRAME: NAD_83(2011)(EPOCH:2010.0000) ITRF2014 (EPOCH:2020.95888) X: -1240648.784(m) 0.003(m) Y: -4700759.562(m) 0.013(m) Z: 4116811.118(m) 0.009(m) -1240649.712(m) 0.003(m) -4700758.251(m) 0.013(m) 4116810.994(m) 0.009(m) LAT: 40 26 49.64467 0.005(m) 40 26 49.66328 0.005(m) E LON: 255 12 55.18930 0.005(m) 255 12 55.13702 0.005(m) W LON: 104 47 4.81070 0.005(m) 104 47 4.86298 0.005(m) EL HGT: 1414.713(m) 0.015(m) 1413.848(m) 0.015(m) ORTHO HGT: 1432.579(m) 0.024(m) [NAVD88 (Computed using GEOID18)] UTM COORDINATES STATE PLANE COORDINATES UTM (Zone 13) SPC (0501 CO N) Northing (Y) [meters] 4477407.738 428711.336 Easting (X) [meters] 518260.096 975083.445 Convergence [degrees] 0.13969444 0.46220000 Point Scale 0.99960410 0.99996270 Combined Factor 0.99938231 0.99974083 US NATIONAL GRID DESIGNATOR: 13TEE1826077407(NAD 83) BASE STATIONS USED PID DESIGNATION LATITUDE LONGITUDE DISTANCE(m) DG6515 WYLC LARAMIE COUNTY CORS ARP N410616.294 W1044631.293 73027.9 DN2107 EC01 EAGLE CORS ARP N393906.551 W1065051.732 196988.1 DQ7576 TMG2 TABLE MOUNTAIN 2 CORS ARP N400747.834 W1051358.999 51917.3 DQ5297 STBT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CORS ARP N403045.775 W1065153.788 176582.8 DQ7963 COSL STERLING CO CORS ARP N403711.861 W1031334.591 133446.5 DM5962 CTMC CDOT GOLDEN CORS ARP N394317.493 W1051134.335 87790.3 1 of 2 3/30/2021, 1:51 PM Yahoo Mail - OPUS -RS solution : 501 TR8245530013478 https://mail.yahoo.com/d/search/keyword=opus/messages/84373 DH3858 P042 WHEATLAND_WY2004 CORS ARP N420305.400 W1045438.096 178526.2 DH7223 NESC SCOTTS BLUFF CNTY CORS ARP N414937.752 W1033939.720 179996.9 DQ7574 COBK BRECKENRIDGE CO CORS ARP N393146.861 W1060251.646 148417.8 NEAREST NGS PUBLISHED CONTROL POINT LL0266 S 136 N402706.000 W1044652.000 587.9 This position and the above vector components were computed without any knowledge by the National Geodetic Survey regarding the equipment or field operating procedures used. —► 501_351w.20o.xml 5.3kB 2 of 2 3/30/2021, 1:51 PM 12/16/2020 DATASHEETS ETS The NGS Data Sheet See file dsdata.pdf for more information about the datasheet. PROGRAM = datasheet95, VERSION = 8.12.5.11 Starting Datasheet Retrieval... 1 National Geodetic Survey, Retrieval Date = DECEMBER 16, 2020 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 *********************************************************************** DESIGNATION - SC 9 4694 PID AB2126 STATE/COUNTY- CO/WELD COUNTRY - US USGS QUAD - BRACEWELL (2019) *CURRENT SURVEY CONTROL AB2126* NAD 83(2011) POSITION- 40 27 01.32756(N) 104 46 24.97172(W) AB2126* NAD 83(2011) ELLIP HT- 1413.628 (meters) (06/27/12) AB2126* NAD 83(2011) EPOCH - 2010.00 AB2126* NAVE) 88 ORTHO HEIGHT - 1431.6 (meters) 4697. (feet) GPS OBS AB2126 1-41%) .614 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 A62126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 AB2126 NAVD 88 orthometric height was determined GEOID HEIGHT - -17.509 (meters) GEOID HEIGHT - -17.900 (meters) NAD 83(2011) X - -1,239,680.992 (meters) NAD 83(2011) Y - -4,700,772.188 (meters) NAD 83(2011) Z - 4,117,084.706 (meters) LAPLACE CORR -7.95 (seconds) with Network accuracy estimates per FGDC Geospatial Standards: FGDC (95% conf, cm) Horiz Ellip ADJUSTED ADJUSTED geoid model GEOID93 GEOID93 GEOID18 COMP COMP COMP DEFLEC18 Positioning Accuracy Standard deviation (cm) SD_N SD_E SD_h CorrNE (unitless) NETWORK 1.02 1.06 0.45 0.38 0.54 0.09570479 Click here for local accuracies and other accuracy information. AB2126.The horizontal coordinates were established by GPS observations AB2126.and adjusted by the National Geodetic Survey in June 2012. AB2126 AB2126.NAD 83(2011) refers to NAD 83 coordinates where the reference frame has AB2126.been affixed to the stable North American tectonic plate. See AB2126. NA2011 for more information. AB2126 AB2126.The horizontal coordinates are valid at the epoch date displayed above AB2126.which is a decimal equivalence of Year/Month/Day. AB2126 AB2126.The orthometric height was determined by GPS observations and a AB2126.high-resolution geoid model. A62126 AB2126.Significant digits in the geoid height do not necessarily reflect accuracy. A82126.GEOID18 height accuracy estimate available here. AB2126 AB2126.Click photographs - Photos may exist for this station. AB2126 AB2126.The X, Y, and Z were computed from the position and the ellipsoidal ht. AB2126 AB2126.The Laplace correction was computed from DEFLEC18 derived deflections. 12/16/2020 DATASHEETS AB2126 AB2126.The ellipsoidal height was determined by GPS observations AB2126.and is referenced to NAD 83. AB2126 AB2126. The following values were computed from the NAD 83(2011) position. AB2126 AB2126; North East Units AB2126;SPC CO N - 429,079.384 976,019.236 MT AB2126;SPC CO N - 1,487,737.68 3,202,156.44 sFT AB2126;UTM 13 - 4,477,770.304 519,197.607 MT AB2126 AB2126! - Elev Factor x Scale Factor = Combined Factor AB2126'SPC CO N - 0.99977829 x 0.99996290 = 0.99974120 AB2126IUTM 13 - 0.99977829 x 0.99960454 = 0.99938292 AB2126 AB2126 U.S. NATIONAL GRID SPATIAL ADDRESS: 13TEE1919777770(NAD 83) AB2126 AB2126 SUPERSEDED SURVEY CONTROL AB2126 AB2126 NAD 83(2007)- 40 27 01.32748(N) 104 46 24.97219(W) AD(2002.00) 0 AB2126 ELLIP H (82/10/07) 1413.655 (m) GP(2002.00) AB2126 ELLIP H (12/03/82) 1413.657 (m) GP( ) 4 2 AB2126 NAD 83(1992)- 40 27 01.32696(N) 104 46 24.97207(W) AD( ) 1 AB2126 ELLIP H (03/25/96) 1413.708 (m) GP( ) 3 2 AB2126 AB2126.Superseded values are not recommended for survey control. AB2126 AB2126.NGS no longer adjusts projects to the NAD 27 or NGVD 29 datums. AB2126.See file dsdata.pdf to determine how the superseded data were derived AB2126 AB2126 MARKER: DB = BENCH MARK DISK AB2126 SETTING: 9 = SET IN PREFABRICATED CONCRETE POST IMBEDDED IN GROUND AB2126_STAMPING: SC9 4694 1948 AB2126 MARK LOGO: USGS AB2126_PROJECTION: FLUSH AB2126 MAGNETIC: R = STEEL ROD IMBEDDED IN MONUMENT AB2126 STABILITY: D = MARK OF QUESTIONABLE OR UNKNOWN STABILITY AB2126 SATELLITE: THE SITE LOCATION WAS REPORTED AS SUITABLE FOR AB2126+SATELLITE: SATELLITE OBSERVATIONS - February 85, 2016 AB2126 AB2126 HISTORY - Date Condition Report By AB2126 HISTORY - 1948 MONUMENTED USGS AB2126 HISTORY - 1995 GOOD NGS AB2126 HISTORY - 20130322 GOOD INDIV AB2126 HISTORY - 20160205 GOOD USACEO AB2126 AB2126 STATION DESCRIPTION AB2126 AB2126'DESCRIBED BY NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY 1995 (RSC) AB2126'THE STATION IS LOCATED ABOUT 6.0 MI (9.7 KM) EAST OF WINDSOR, 4.4 MI AB2126'(7.1 KM) EAST OF GREELEY AND 0.4 MI (0.6 KM) EAST OF FARMERS, IN THE AB2126'NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, T 6 N, R 66 W. OWNERSHIP-- TO REACH THE AB2126'STATION FROM THE INTERSECTION OF U. S. BUSINESS HIGHWAY 34 AND WELD AB2126'COUNTY ROAD 31 WEST OF GREELEY, GO NORTH ON COUNTY ROAD 31 FOR 2.0 MI A82126'(3.2 KM) TO THE STATION ON THE LEFT JUST BEFORE CROSSING THE RAILROAD AB2126'TRACKS. THE MARK IS A STANDARD BENCH MARK DISK SET IN THE TOP OF A AB2126'6-INCH SQUARE CONCRETE POST, FLUSH WITH THE GROUND. A MAGNET HAS BEEN AB2126'PLACED NEXT TO THE MONUMENT. IT IS 17.7 M (58.1 FT) NORTHWEST OF A AB2126'FENCE CORNER, 17.2 M (56.4 FT) WEST OF THE CENTER LINE OF COUNTY ROAD A82126'31, 14.35 M (47.08 FT) SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RAIL, 4.7 M (15.4 FT) NORTH AB2126'0F A DIRT ROAD WEST GOING TO AN OIL WELL AND TANK, 8.5 M (1.6 FT) WEST AB2126'0F A WITNESS POST, 0.45 M (1.48 FT) EAST OF A WITNESS POST AND ABOUT AB2126'1.7 M (5.6 FT) BELOW THE COUNTY ROAD. AB2126 AB2126 STATION RECOVERY (2013) Scale Factor Converg. 0.99996290 +0 28 09.7 0.99996290 +0 28 09.7 0.99960454 +0 08 48.8 12/16/2020 DATASHEETS AB2126 AB2126'RECOVERY NOTE BY INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 2013 (BB) AB2126'RECOVERED TRUE NORTH SURVEYING AND MAPPING AB2126 AB2126 STATION RECOVERY (2016) AB2126 AB2126'RECOVERY NOTE BY USACE OMAHA 2016 (MFT) AB2126'PERFORMED MULTIPLE OPUS DB SESSIONS WHICH CHECKED THE RECORD AB2126'HORIZONTAL POSITION WITHIN TOLERANCES OF GPS CAPABILITIES. FOUND THE AB2126'VERTICAL AT ELLIPSOID HGT 1413.625(M)AND ORTHO HGT AB2126'1431.534(M)NAVD88(COMPUTED USING GEOID12B) *** retrieval complete. Elapsed Time = 00:00:02 RECEIVED FEB 17 2021 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED The Honorable Steve Moreno Chairperson, Weld County Board of Commissioners 1150 O Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Moreno: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 P.O. Box 25267 Denver, CO 80225-0267 FEMA February 10, 2021 IN REPLY REFER TO: Case No.: 19-08-0010S Community: Weld County Colorado (Unincorporated Areas) Community No.: 080266 APPEAL START On September 17, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided your community with Preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. FEMA has posted digital copies of these revised FIRM and FIS report materials to the following Website: https://www.fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata. The Preliminary FIRM and FIS report include pro -posed flood hazard information for certain locations in the unincorporated areas of Weld County, Colorado. The proposed flood haz-ard information may include addition or modification of Special Flood Hazard Areas, the areas that would be inundated by the base (1 -percent -annual -chance) flood; base flood elevations or depths; zone designations; or regulatory floodways. We have published a notice of the proposed flood hazard determinations in the Federal Register and will publish a public notification concerning the appeal process (explained below) in the Greeley Tribune on or about February 17, 2021, and February 24, 2021. We will also publish a separate notice of the flood hazard determinations on the "Flood Hazard Determinations on the Web" portion of the FEMA Website (www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe). We have enclosed copies of the notice published in the Federal Register and the newspaper notice for your information. These proposed flood hazard determinations, if finalized, will become the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community must adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). However, before any new or modified flood hazard information is effective for floodplain management purposes, FEMA will provide community officials and citizens an opportunity to appeal the proposed flood hazard information presented on the preliminary revised FIRM and FIS report posted to the above -referenced Website. CoMMur CaLf;or\S 02/2x./21 CC,OEM(RR),PL(TP) PW(1M/ER/cH/oc) O2/17/21 2.0z1 -O469 Section 110 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-234) is intended to ensure an equitable balancing of all interests involved in the setting of flood hazard determinations. The legislation provides for an explicit process of notification and appeals for your community and for private persons prior to this office making the flood hazard determinations final. The appeal procedure is outlined below for your information and in the enclosed document titled Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps. During the 90 -day appeal period following the second publication of the public notification in the above - named newspaper, any owner or lessee of real property in your community who believes his or her property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations may appeal to you, or to an agency that you publicly designate. It is important to note, however, that the sole basis for such appeals is the possession of knowledge or information indicating that the proposed flood hazard determinations are scientifically or technically incorrect. The appeal data must be submitted to FEMA during the 90 -day appeal period. Only appeals of the proposed flood hazard determinations supported by scientific or technical data can be considered before FEMA makes its final flood hazard determination at the end of the 90 -day appeal period. Note that the 90 -day appeal period is statutory and cannot be extended. However, FEMA also will consider comments and inquiries regarding data other than the proposed flood hazard determinations (e.g., incorrect street names, typographical errors, omissions) that are submitted during the appeal period, and will incorporate any appropriate changes to the revised FIRM and FIS report before they become effective. If your community cannot submit scientific or technical data before the end of the 90 -day appeal period, you may nevertheless submit data at any time. If warranted, FEMA will revise the FIRM and FIS report after the effective date. This means that the revised FIRM would be issued with the flood hazard information presently indicated, and flood insurance purchase requirements would be enforced accordingly, until such time as a revision could be made. Any interested party who wishes to appeal should present the data that tend to negate or contradict our findings to you, or to an agency that you publicly delegate, in such form as you may specify. We ask that you review and consolidate any appeal data you may receive and issue a written opinion stating whether the evidence provided is sufficient to justify an official appeal by your community in its own name or on behalf of the interested parties. Whether or not your community decides to appeal, you must send copies of individual appeals and supporting data, if any, to: r8commentsandappeals@fema.dhs.gov. Please reference Weld County and 19-08-0010S in the subject line of email. If there is a hard copy component to the appeal package, send a notification to the aforementioned email address and send hard copies of the data to: Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Denver Federal Center, Building 710 Post Office Box 25267 Denver, Colorado 80225-0267 Additional copy to: Matt McGlone, Regional Service Center, Compass 555 17th Street, Suite 500 Denver, Colorado 80202 Terri Fead, P.E., CFM Floodplain Mapping Coordinator Colorado Water Conservation Board 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718 Denver, Colorado 80203 If we do not receive an appeal or other formal comment from your community in its own name within 90 days of the second date of public notification, we will consolidate and review on their own merits such appeal data and comments from individuals that you may forward to us, and we will make such modifications to the proposed flood hazard information presented on the revised FIRM and in the revised FIS report as may be appropriate. If your community decides to appeal in its own name, all individuals' appeal data must be consolidated into one appeal by you, because, in this event, we are required to deal only with the local government as representative of all local interests. We will send our final decision in writing to you, and we will send copies to the community floodplain administrator, each individual appellant, and the State NFIP Coordinator. All appeal submittals will be resolved by consultation with officials of the local government involved, by an administrative hearing, or by submission of the conflicting data to an independent scientific body or appropriate Federal agency for advice. Use of a Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) is also available to your community in support of the appeal resolution process when conflicting scientific or technical data are submitted during the appeal period. 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. An SRP is an option after FEMA and community officials have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually acceptable resolution of an appeal. Please refer to the enclosed "Scientific Resolution Panels" fact sheet for additional information on this resource available to your community. FEMA will make the reports and other information used in making the final determination available for public inspection. Until the conflict of data is resolved and the revised FIRM becomes effective, flood insurance available within your community will continue to be available under the effective NFIP map, and no person shall be denied the right to purchase the applicable level of insurance at chargeable rates. The decision by your community to appeal, or a copy of its decision not to appeal, should be filed with this office no later than 90 days following the second publication of the flood hazard determination notice in the above -named newspaper. Your community may find it appropriate to call further attention to the proposed flood hazard determinations and to the appeal procedure by using a press release or other public notice. If warranted by substantive changes, during the appeal period we will send you Revised Preliminary copies of the revised FIRM and FIS report. At the end of the 90 -day appeal period and following the resolution of any appeals and comments, we will send you a Letter of Final Determination, which will finalize the flood hazard information presented on the revised FIRM and FIS report and will establish an effective date. If you have any questions regarding participation in the NFIP, we encourage you to contact the Mitigation Division Director, FEMA Region VIII, in Denver, Colorado, either by telephone at (303) 235-4830 or in writing to Federal Center Building 710, Post Office Box 25267, Denver, Colorado 80225-0267. If you have any questions regarding the proposed flood hazard determinations, revised FIRM panels, or revised FIS report for your community, please call our FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX), toll free, at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627) or e-mail the FMIX staff at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com. Sincerely, Jeanine D. Petterson FEMA Region VIII Mitigation Division Director List of Enclosures: Newspaper Notice Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Federal Register Notice Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps "Scientific Resolution Panels" Fact Sheet cc: Tom Parko, Director of Planning Services, Weld County Community Map Repository (w/o enclosures) Doug Mahan, State NFIP Coordinator (w/o enclosures) Terri Fead, Floodplain Mapping Coordinator (w/o enclosures) Christine Gaynes, FEMA Region VIII Risk MAP Specialist (w/o enclosures) Matt Buddie, FEMA Region VIII FM&I Specialist (w/o enclosures) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Eleva- tions, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your com- munity is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or re- main qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these deter- minations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to ap- peal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90 -day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA's website https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). AUTHENTICATED GPO 4 5226 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 11 / Tuesday, January 19, 2021 / Notices Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 12, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021-00984 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be open to the public as indicated below, with attendance limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council. Date: February 16-17, 2021. Closed: February 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Virtual Meeting). Open: February 16, 2021, 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Agenda: Discussion of program policies and issues. Place: Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/news/webcasts/ (Virtual Meeting). Open: February 17, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Agenda: Proposed DERT Actions/ Discussion about UNITE Committees/DEI Discussion —roll out of WG. Place: Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/news/webcasts/ (Virtual Meeting). Contact Person: Patrick Mastin, Ph.D., Acting Division Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 984-287- 3285, mastin@niehs.nih.gov. Any interested person may file written comments with the committee by forwarding the statement to the Contact Person listed on this notice. The statement should include the name, address, telephone number and when applicable, the business or professional affiliation of the interested person. Information is also available on the Institute's/Center's home page: https:// www.niehs.nih.gov/about/boards/naehsc/ index.cfm, where an agenda and any additional information for the meeting will be posted when available. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.115, Biometry and Risk Estimation —Health Risks from Environmental Exposures; 93.142, NIEHS Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training; 93.143, NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances —Basic Research and Education; 93.894, Resources and Manpower Development in the Environmental Health Sciences; 93.113, Biological Response to Environmental Health Hazards; 93.114, Applied Toxicological Research and Testing, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 12, 2021. David W. Freeman, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021-00945 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medical Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the following meetings. The meetings will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: NIGMS Initial Review Group, Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee —A Review of Predoctoral Institutional Research Training and MSTP T32 Grant applications. Date: March 4-5, 2021. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Video Meeting). Contact Person: Isaah S. Vincent, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN12L, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 594-2948, isaah.vincent@ nih.gov. Name of Committee: NIGMS Initial Review Group, Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee —C Review of IRACDA and Bridges to the Baccalaureate applications. Date: March 12, 2021. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Video Meeting). Contact Person: Lee Warren Slice, Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, Office of Scientific Review, National Institutes of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 3AN18A, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 435-0807, slicelw@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.375, Minority Biomedical Research Support; 93.821, Cell Biology and Biophysics Research; 93.859, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research; 93.862, Genetics and Developmental Biology Research; 93.88, Minority Access to Research Careers; 93.96, Special Minority Initiatives; 93.859, Biomedical Research and Research Training, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: January 12, 2021. Miguelina Perez, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2021-00986 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140-01-P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID FEMA-2021-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-2101] Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices 5227 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 April 19, 2021. ADDRESSES: The Preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report for each community are available for inspection at both the online location https://hazardsfema.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-2101, 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) patrick.sacbibit@fema.dhs.gov. 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: 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 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 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. f. 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:// www.fema.gov/ preliminaryfloodhazarddata 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.") Michael M. Grimm, Assistant Administrator for Risk Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Community Community map repository address Weld County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-08-0010S Preliminary Date: September 17, 2020 City of Evans City of Fort Lupton City of Greeley Town of Firestone Town of Frederick Town of Kersey Town of LaSalle Town of Mead Town of Milliken Town of Platteville Town of Windsor Unincorporated Areas of Weld County City Hall, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620. City Hall, 130 South McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621. City Hall, 1000 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Town Hall, 151 Grant Avenue, Firestone, CO 80520. Town Hall, 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530. Town Hall, 446 1st Street, Kersey, CO 80644. Town Hall, 128 North 2nd Street, LaSalle, CO 80645. Town Hall, 441 3rd Street, Mead, CO 80542. Town Hall, 1101 Broad Street, Milliken, CO 80543. Town Hall, 400 Grand Avenue, Platteville, CO 80651. Town Hall, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor, CO 80550. Weld County Commissioner's Office, 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. s 5228 Federal Register/Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices Community Community map repository address Norfolk County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions) Project: 15-01-0633S Preliminary Date: June 19, 2020 City of Quincy Town of Avon Town of Bellingham Town of Braintree Town of Brookline Town of Canton Town of Cohasset Town of Dedham Town of Dover Town of Foxborough Town of Franklin Town of Holbrook Town of Medfield Town of Medway Town of Millis Town of Milton Town of Needham Town of Norfolk Town of Norwood Town of Plainville Town of Randolph Town of Sharon Town of Stoughton Town of Walpole Town of Wellesley Town of Westwood Town of Weymouth Town of Wrentham City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Town Hall, 65 East Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. Municipal Center, 10 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, MA 02019. Town Hall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445. Town Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021. Town Hall, 41 Highland Avenue, Cohasset, MA 02025. Town Hall, 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026. Town House, 5 Springdale Avenue, Dover, MA 02030. Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035. Town Hall, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Town Hall, 50 North Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343. Town Hall, 459 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052. Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053. Veterans Memorial Building, 900 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054. Town Office Building, 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Town Hall, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056. Town Hall, 566 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062. Town Hall, 190 South Street, Plainville, MA 02762. Town Hall, 41 South Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368. Town Office Building, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067. Town Hall, 10 Pearl Street, Stoughton, MA 02072. Town Hall, 135 School Street, Walpole, MA 02081. Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482. Town Hall, 580 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Town Hall, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. Town Hall, 79 South Street, Wrentham, MA 02093. Plymouth County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions) Project: 15-01-0633S Preliminary Date: June 19, 2020 Town of Abington Town of Hanover Town of Hingham Town of Hull Town of Norwell Town of Rockland Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351. Town Hall, 550 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02339. Town Hall, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043. Town Hall, 253 Atlantic Avenue, Hull, MA 02045. Town Hall, 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061. Town Hall, 242 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370. Suffolk County, Massachusetts (All Jurisdictions) Project: 15-01-0633S Preliminary Date: June 19, 2020 City of Boston City of Chelsea City of Revere Town of Winthrop City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201. City Hall, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151. Public Works Building, 100 Kennedy Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152. Bradford County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Project: 16-03-0615S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2020 Borough of Athens Borough of Sayre Borough of South Waverly Borough of Towanda Township of Asylum Township of Athens Township of Litchfield Township of North Towanda Township of Sheshequin Township of Towanda Township of Ulster Township of Wysox Municipal Building, 2 South River Street, Athens, PA 18810. Borough Hall, 110 West Packer Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840. Borough Hall, 2523 Pennsylvania Avenue, South Waverly, PA 18840. Municipal Building, 724 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Asylum Township Building, 19981 Route 187, Towanda, PA 18848. Athens Township Municipal Building, 45 Herrick Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840. Litchfield Township Building, 1391 Hill Road, Sayre, PA 18840. North Towanda Township Office, 292 Old Mills Road, Towanda, PA 18848. Sheshequin Township Office, 1774 North Middle Road, Ulster, PA 18850. Township Office, 44 Chapel Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Municipal Building, 23849 Route 220, Ulster, PA 18850. Township Building, 103 Lake Road, Wysox, PA 18854. Wyoming County, Pennsylvania (All Jurisdictions) Project: 16-03-0615S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2020 Borough of Laceyville Borough of Meshoppen Borough of Tunkhannock Municipal Building, 342 Church Street, Laceyville, PA 18623. Municipal Building, 154 Oak Street, Meshoppen, PA 18630. Municipal Building, 126 Warren Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Federal Register /Vol. 86, No. 11 /Tuesday, January 19, 2021 /Notices 5229 Community Community map repository address Township of Braintrim Township of Eaton Township of Falls Township of Mehoopany Township of Meshoppen Township of Tunkhannock Township of Washington Township of Windham Braintrim Municipal Building, 220 Main Street, Laceyville, PA 18623. Eaton Municipal Building, 1331 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Municipal Building, 220 Buttermilk Road, Falls, PA 18615. Municipal Building, 237 Schoolhouse Road, Mehoopany, PA 18629. Municipal Building, 527 Benninger Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630. Municipal Building, 113 Tunkhannock Township Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Washington Municipal Building, 184 Keiserville Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Windham Municipal Building, 149 Palen Street, Mehoopany, PA 18629. Grayson County, Texas and Incorporated Areas Project: 20-06-0067S Preliminary Date: July 24, 2020 City of Sherman Unincorporated Areas of Grayson County Engineering Department, 220 West Mulberry Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Grayson County Courthouse, 100 West Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090. Lancaster County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 18-03-0032S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2019 Town of Kilmarnock Unincorporated Areas of Lancaster County Town Hall Office, 1 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. Lancaster County Administration Building, Department of Planning and Land Use, 8311 Mary Ball Road, Lancaster, VA 22503. Nottoway County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-03-0017S Preliminary Date: August 28, 2020 Town of Blackstone Town of Burkeville Town of Crewe Unincorporated Areas of Nottoway County Town Hall, 100 West Elm Street, Blackstone, VA 23824. Town Hall, 224 2nd Street Northwest, Burkeville, VA 23922. Town Office, 125 East Carolina Avenue, Crewe, VA 23930. Nottoway County Administrator's Office, 344 West Courthouse Road, Nottoway, VA 23955. Richmond County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 18-03-0034S Preliminary Date: July 19, 2019 Town of Warsaw Unincorporated Areas of Richmond County Robert W. Lowery Municipal Building, 78 Belle Ville Lane, Warsaw, VA 22572. Richmond County Administrator's Office, 101 Court Circle, Warsaw, VA 22572. Westmoreland County, Virginia and Incorporated Areas Project: 19-03-0001S Preliminary Date: July 1, 2019 Town of Montross Unincorporated Areas of Westmoreland County Town Hall, 15869 Kings Highway, Montross, VA 22520. Westmoreland County George D. English, Sr. Memorial Building, 111 Polk Street, Montross, VA 22520. Goshen County, Wyoming and Incorporated Areas Project: 15-08-0154S Preliminary Date: June 30, 2020 City of Torrington Town of Fort Laramie Town of LaGrange Town of Lingle Town of Yoder Unincorporated Areas of Goshen County Lincoln Community Complex, 436 East 22nd Avenue, Torrington, WY 82240. Town Hall, 102 West Otis Street, Fort Laramie, WY 82212. Town Hall, 200 C Street, LaGrange, WY 82221. Town Hall, 220 Main Street, Lingle, WY 82223. Town Hall, 321 Main Street, Yoder, WY 82244. Goshen County Courthouse, 2125 East A Street, Room 120, Torrington, WY 82240. [FR Doc. 2021-01106 Filed 1-15-21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-12-P r Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps November 30, 2011 This document outlines the criteria for appealing proposed changes in flood hazard information on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) during the appeal period. The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) applies rigorous standards in developing and updating flood hazard information and provides communities with an opportunity to review the updated flood hazard information presented on new or revised FIRMs before they become final. 1. Background The regulatory requirements related to appeals are found in Part 67 of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. Additional NEMA procedural details are provided in Procedure Memorandum No. 57, Expanded Appeals Process, dated November 30, 2011. Detailed information on appeals can also be found in Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to National Flood Insurance Program Maps —A Guide for Community Officials and FEMA's Document Control Procedures Manual. All referenced documents are accessible through the "Guidance Documents and Other Published Resources" webpage, located at: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/frm_docs.shtm. As outlined in these documents, an appeal period is provided for all new or modified flood hazard information shown on a FIRM, including additions or modifications of any Base (1 -percent - annual -chance) Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway. SFHAs are areas subject to inundation by the base (1 -percent -annual -chance) flood and include the following SFHA zone designations: A, AO, AH, Al -A30, AE, A99, AR, AR/Al-A30, AR/AE, AR/AO, AR/AH, AR/A, VO, V1 -V30, VE, and V. Therefore, a statutory 90 -day appeal period is required when a flood study, Physical Map Revision (PMR), or Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) is proposed in which: • New BFEs or base flood depths are proposed or currently effective BFEs or base flood depths are modified; • New SFHAs are proposed or the boundaries of currently effective SFHAs are modified; • New SFHA zone designations are proposed or currently effective SFHA zone designations are modified; and • New regulatory floodways are proposed or the boundaries of currently effective floodways are modified. Clarification on the necessity for an appeal period is provided for certain specific circumstances outlined below: • Edge matching of effective floodplain boundaries or information. This usually occurs in first-time countywide flood mapping projects when effective BFEs, base flood depths, 2 SFHAs, or floodways are extended to an adjacent community that previously had differing or no BFEs, base flood depths, SFHAs, or floodways shown on their effective FIRM in order to fix a map panel to map panel mismatch. In these instances, an appeal period is required because BFEs, base flood depths, SFHAs, or floodways are changing or being shown for the first time in the area. • Redelineation of effective floodplain boundaries. This occurs when an effective SFHA boundary is redrawn on the FIRM using new or updated topography to more accurately represent the risk of flooding. In these instances an appeal period is required because the SFHA boundary is changing. However, the appeal period will only apply to the updated SFHA boundary delineations, not the methodology used to originally establish BFEs/flood depths (since this will not have changed). • Revisions to SFHA zone designations. A revision to an SFHA zone designation may occur with or without a BFE and/or boundary change. For example, when a Zone VE floodplain is changed to a Zone AE designation to reflect the updated location of a Primary Frontal Dune (PFD), the BFE and SFHA boundary may not necessarily change. For any change in SFHA zone designation, including the removal of an SFHA designation from a FIRM, an appeal period is required. • Regulatory floodway boundaries. When the effective floodway boundary is redrawn on the FIRM to more accurately represent the extent of the encroachment, an appeal period is required. • MT -1 cases. When the SFHA or floodway boundary is amended due to the issuance of a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA), Letter of Map Revision based on Fill (LOMR-F), Letter of Map Revision — Floodway, or other MT -1 case, an appeal period is not required. • Annexation of effective floodplain boundaries. When a new or revised FIRM shows new community boundaries which include effective BFEs, base flood depths, SFHAs, or floodways, an appeal period is not required, provided no BFE, base flood depth, SFHA, or floodway changes apply. However, in cases where the flood hazard information in the annexed area has never received due process (for example, if the area is shown for information only on all FIRMs depicting the area), an appeal period is required. • Reissuance of effective LOMRs: When a LOMR is reissued after not being incorporated into a revised FIRM, an appeal period is not required. 3 • Updates that do not impact flood hazard data: When flood studies, PMRs, or LOMRs result in changes to FIRMs that do not impact BFEs, base flood depths, SFHAs, or floodways, an appeal period is not required. • Datum Conversions: An appeal period is not required specifically for a datum conversion (e.g., a conversion from NGVD 29 to NAVD 88). 1.1. Additional Procedures for LOMRs Beginning with LOMRs issued on or after December 1, 2011, the following procedures will apply: In order to provide sufficient due process rights for changes due to LOMRs, any LOMR in a compliant community that requires an appeal period will become effective 120 days from the second newspaper publication date, following FEMA's current policy. This allows time to collect appeals, as well as provides for newspaper publication schedule conflicts. LOMRs in non -compliant communities or in communities that require adoption of the LOMR will become effective following the six month compliance period. Evidence of public notice or property owner notification of the changes due to a LOMR will continue to be requested during the review of the LOMR request. This will help to ensure that the affected population is aware of the flood hazard changes in the area and the resultant LOMR. However, evidence of property owner acceptance of the changes due to a LOMR will no longer be requested. Because all LOMRs that require an appeal period will become effective 120 days from the second newspaper publication date, the receipt of such acceptance will have no effect on the effective date of the LOMR; therefore, there is no need for the requester to pursue acceptance. 2. Appeal Eligibility Requirements Areas that are eligible for appeal include: • Areas showing new or revised BFEs or base flood depths • Areas showing new or revised SFHA boundaries (including both increases and decreases in the extent of the SFHA) • Areas where there is a change in SFHA zone designation • Areas showing new or revised regulatory floodway boundaries (including both increases and decreases in the extent of the regulatory floodway). The area of concern must be within the scope of the new or modified BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA boundaries, SFHA zone designations, and/or regulatory floodway boundary changes and 4 be supported by scientific and/or technical data. The criteria for data submittals are outlined in Title 44, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 67.6(b) and in this document. The statutory 90 -day appeal period cannot be extended. FEMA may provide an additional 30 days for a community after the 90 -day appeal period has ended to submit supporting and clarifying data for an appeal received during the appeal period. No appeals will be accepted after the 90 -day appeal period. Challenges that do not relate to new or modified BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA boundaries, SFHA zone designations, or floodways are not considered appeals. Challenges received by FEMA during the appeal period that do not address these items will be considered comments. Comments include, but are not limited to the following: • The impacts of changes that have occurred in the floodplain that should have previously been submitted to FEMA in accordance with 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.3; • Corporate limit revisions; • Road name errors and revisions; • Requests that changes effected by a LOMA, LOMR-F, or LOMR be incorporated; • Base map errors; and • Other possible omissions or potential improvements to the mapping. Any significant problems identified by community officials or residents (at formal meetings or otherwise) will be addressed appropriately. 3. Supporting Data and Documentation Required for Appeals The BFEs and base flood depths presented in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports and shown on FIRMs are typically the result of coastal, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering methodologies. Floodway configurations, generally developed as part of the hydraulic analyses, are adopted by communities as a regulatory tool for floodplain management and are delineated on FIRMs along with SFHAs. Because numerous methodologies have been developed for estimating flood discharges and flood elevations/depths, and other flood hazard information under a variety of conditions, FEMA contractors, mapping partners, and others whose data and documentation FEMA approves and uses, such as communities, regional entities and State agencies participating in the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program, use their professional judgment in selecting methodologies that are appropriate for the conditions along a particular segment of a particular flooding source. 5 For FEMA contracted flood studies and PMRs the approach to be used will usually be discussed with community officials at the beginning of the flood study or PMR mapping process. Because the methodologies are the result of attempts to reduce complex physical processes to mathematical models, the methodologies include simplifying assumptions. Usually, the methodologies are used with data developed specifically for the flood study, PMR, or LOMR. Therefore, the results of the methodologies are affected by the amount of data collected and the precision of any measurements made. Because of the judgments and assumptions that must be made and the limits imposed by cost considerations, the correctness of the BFEs, base flood depths and other flood hazard information is often a matter of degree, rather than absolute. For that reason, appellants who contend that the BFEs, base flood depths, or other flood hazard information is incorrect because better methodologies could have been used, better assumptions could have been made, or better data could have been used, must provide alternative analyses that incorporate such methodologies, assumptions, or data and that quantify their effect on the BFEs, base flood depths or other flood hazard information. FEMA will review the alternative analyses and determine whether they are superior to those used for the flood study, PMR, or LOMR and whether changes to the FIS report and/or FIRM, or LOMR are warranted as a result. Unless appeals are based on indisputable mathematical or measurement errors or the effects of natural physical changes that have occurred in the floodplain, they must be accompanied by all data that FEMA needs to revise the preliminary version of the FIS report and FIRMS. Therefore, appellants should be prepared to perform coastal, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, to plot new and/or revised Flood Profiles, and to delineate revised SFHA zone and regulatory floodway boundaries as necessary. An appeal must be based on data that show the new or modified BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA boundaries, SFHA zone designations, or floodways to be scientifically or technically incorrect. All analyses and data submitted by appellants must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor, as appropriate. The data and documentation that must be submitted in support of the various types of appeals are discussed in the subsections that follow. 3.1. Appealing BFEs, Base Flood Depths, SFHA Zone Designations, or Regulatory Floodways Scientifically incorrect BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA zone designations, or regulatory floodways: Proposed BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA zone designations, or regulatory floodways are said to be scientifically incorrect if the methodology used in the determination of the BFEs, 6 base flood depths, SFHA zone designations, or regulatory floodways is inappropriate or incorrect, or if the assumptions made as part of the methodology are inappropriate or incorrect. An appeal that is based on the proposed BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA zone designations, or regulatory floodways being scientifically incorrect would, therefore, contend that the use of a different methodology or different assumptions would produce more accurate results. A list of National Flood Insurance Program -accepted hydrologic, hydraulic and coastal models is available on FEMA's website at http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/en modl.shtm. To show that an inappropriate or incorrect coastal, hydraulic or hydrologic methodology has been used, an appellant must submit the following data, as applicable: • New hydrologic analysis based on alternative methodology and if applicable, updated hydraulic/floodway or coastal analyses based on the updated discharge values; • New hydraulic/floodway analysis based on alternative methodology and original flood discharge values (if the appeal does not involve the hydrologic analysis); • New coastal analyses based on alternative methodology and original stillwater elevations (if the appeal does not involve the hydrologic analysis); • Explanation for superiority of alternative methodology; • As applicable, revised Summary of Discharges Table, Flood Profiles, Transect Data Table, Summary of Stillwater Elevations Table, and Floodway Data Table (FDT); and • Revised SFHA zone boundaries and, if applicable, regulatory floodway boundary delineations. Technically Incorrect BFEs, Base Flood Depths, SFHA Zone Designations, or Regulatory Floodways: The proposed BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA zone designation or regulatory floodways are said to be technically incorrect if at least one of the following is true. • The methodology was not applied correctly. o To show that a hydrologic methodology was not applied correctly, an appellant must submit the following: ■ New hydrologic analysis in which the original methodology has been applied differently; • Explanation for superiority of new application; • New hydraulic/floodway or coastal analysis based on flood discharge values from new hydrologic analysis; 7 • Revised Summary of Discharges Table and/or Flood Profiles and, if applicable, FDT; and • Revised SFHA zone boundary and, if applicable, regulatory floodway boundary delineations. o To show that a hydraulic methodology was not applied correctly, an appellant must submit the following information. (Please note that an appeal to a floodway configuration cannot be solely based on surcharge values.) • New hydraulic/floodway analysis, based on original flood discharge values, in which the original methodology has been applied differently; • As applicable, revised Flood Profiles, FDT and other FIS report tables as needed; and • Revised SFHA zone boundary and, if applicable, regulatory floodway boundary delineations. o To show that a coastal methodology was not applied correctly, an appellant must submit the following: • New coastal analysis, based on the original stillwater elevations, in which the original methodology has been applied differently; • Revised SFHA zone boundary and, all applicable FIS report tables, including the Transect Data Table. • The methodology was based on insufficient or poor -quality data. o To show that insufficient or poor -quality hydrologic data were used, an appellant must submit the following: • Data believed to be better than those used in original hydrologic analysis; • Documentation for source of data; ■ Explanation for improvement resulting from use of new data; • New hydrologic analysis based on better data; • New hydraulic/floodway or coastal analysis based on flood discharge values resulting from new hydrologic analysis; • Revised Summary of Discharges Table, Flood Profiles and, if applicable, FDT; and • Revised SFHA zone boundary and, if applicable, regulatory floodway boundary delineations. o To show that insufficient or poor -quality hydraulic data were used, an appellant must submit the following: 8 ■ Data believed to be better than those used in original hydraulic analysis; ■ Documentation for source of new data; • Explanation for improvement resulting from use of new data; • New hydraulic analysis based on better data and original flood discharge values; • Revised Flood Profiles and, if applicable, FDT; and • Revised SFHA zone boundary and, if applicable, regulatory floodway boundary delineations. o To show that insufficient or poor -quality coastal analysis data were used, an appellant must submit the following: • Data believed to be better than those used in original coastal analysis; • Documentation for source of new data; • Explanation for improvement resulting from use of new data; • New coastal analysis based on better data and original stillwater elevation values; and • Revised SFHA zone boundary and, all applicable FIS report tables, including the Transect Data Table. • The application of the methodology included indisputable mathematical or measurement errors. o To show that a mathematical error was made, an appellant must identify the error. FEMA will perform any required calculations and make the necessary changes to the FIS report and FIRM. o To show that a measurement error (e.g., an incorrect surveyed elevation used in the flood study, PMR, or LOMR) was made, appellants must identify the error and provide the correct measurement. Any new survey data provided must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor. FEMA will perform any required calculations and make the necessary changes to the FIS report and FIRM. • The methodology did not account for the effects of natural physical changes that have occurred in the floodplain. o For appeals based on the effects of natural physical changes that have occurred in the base floodplain, appellants must identify the changes that have occurred and provide the data FEMA needs to perform a revised analysis. The data may include new stream channel and floodplain cross sections or coastal transects. 9 3.2. Appeals to SFHA Boundaries The supporting data required for changes to SFHA zone boundaries will vary, depending on whether the boundaries are for flooding sources studied by detailed methods or flooding sources studied by approximate methods, as discussed below. Flooding sources studied by detailed methods Usually, detailed SFHA zone boundaries are delineated using topographic data and the BFEs and base flood depths resulting from the hydraulic analysis performed for the flood study, PMR, or LOMR. If topographic data are more detailed than those used by rhMA or show more recent topographic conditions, appellants should submit that data and the revised SFHA zone boundaries for FEMA to incorporate into the affected map panels. All maps and other supporting data submitted must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor and must reflect existing conditions. Maps or data prepared by an authoritative source, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, or a State department of highways and transportation, are acceptable without certification as long as the sources and dates of the maps are identified. For further information on submittals involving topographic data, please refer to the section below Additional Guidance on Appeal Submittals Involving Topographic Data. Flooding Sources Studied by Approximate Methods Usually, where BFEs or base flood depths are not available, flood zone boundaries are delineated with the best available data, including flood maps published by other Federal agencies, information on past floods, and simplified hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. If more detailed data or analyses are submitted, FEMA will use them to update the flood hazard information shown on the affected map panels. Such data and analyses may include the following: • Published flood maps that are more recent or more detailed than those used by FEMA; • Analyses that are more detailed than those performed by FEMA or that are based on more detailed data than those used by FEMA; • Topographic data and resulting updated SFHA boundaries. For further information on submittals involving topographic data, please refer to the section below Additional Guidance on Appeal Submittals Involving Topographic Data. Please note that, when applicable, appeals related to the methodology used to develop an approximate flood zone boundary must follow the guidelines established for appeals to BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA zone designations, or regulatory floodways under Section 3.1 above. However, since flood profiles, FDTs, Summary of Discharges Tables, Transect 10 Data Tables, and Summary of Stillwater Elevations Tables are not developed in support of approximate floodplain boundaries, these data will not need to be submitted for appeals to flooding sources studied by approximate methods. All submitted data and analyses must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer or a Licensed Land Surveyor. Maps prepared by an authoritative source, such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, or a State department of highways and transportation, are acceptable without certification as long as the sources and dates of the maps are identified. Additional Guidance on Appeal Submittals Involving Topographic Data For appeal submittals that involve topographic data, the following additional guidelines must be followed: • The data must be more detailed/accurate, and/or reflect more recent topographic conditions, and be in a digital Geographic Information System (GIS) format preferably; • The appeal submittal must clearly state which flooding sources are being appealed based on the updated topographic data; • Updated SFHA boundary delineations that reflect the submitted topographic data for each appealed flooding source must also be provided, preferably in digital GIS format; • All topographic data submitted must adhere to FEMA's current data capture standards for such data; • If necessary, a data sharing agreement must be provided. 4. Appeal Period Procedures Appeals and comments must be resolved by following the procedures below: • Acknowledgement by FEMA of the receipt of an appeal in writing, ensuring that acknowledged appeals include ALL of the criteria discussed above. • Acknowledge the receipt of comments. This can be done either in writing, by FEMA, or through a documented phone conversation between the mapping partner and the community that submitted the comments. At a minimum FEMA must notify the community in writing that it did not receive any appeals. This can be done by separate correspondence or by the inclusion of language in the Letter of Final Determination (LFD). 11 • FEMA or the mapping partner will evaluate any scientific or technical data submitted for compliance with existing mapping statues, regulations, or Guidelines and Standards. • FEMA or the mapping partner will request any additional scientific or technical data required to properly review the appeal or comment. • FEMA or the mapping partner will make a recommendation to FEMA on the resolution of the appeal or comment. • FEMA or the mapping partner will prepare a draft appeal resolution letter (if all the criteria for an appeal are met). • The assigned mapping partner shall dispatch the signed FEMA appeal resolution letter and if warranted, Revised Preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report to the community CEO and floodplain administrator and all appellants. All correspondence must be prepared and issued on FEMA Headquarters or FEMA Regional letterhead. • FEMA provides a comment period of 30 days following the date the appeal or comment resolution letter is issued. Any comments received during the 30 day comment period must be addressed and resolved before proceeding with the LFD. Extensions to this 30 day period can only be granted with FEMA Headquarters approval. 5. General Technical Guidance Detailed guidance on the supporting documentation that must be submitted in support of an appeal can be found in Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to National Flood Insurance Program Maps —A Guide for Community Officials. Unless appeals are based on the use of alternative models or methodologies, the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses that appellants submit must be performed with the models used for the flood study, PMR, or LOMR. Generally, when appellants are required to submit hydrologic or hydraulic analyses, those analyses must be performed for the same recurrence interval floods as those performed for the flood study, PMR, or LOMR. The vertical datum used in any data submitted must match the datum used in the preliminary FIS report and FIRM. Further, SFHA boundaries are to be shown on a topographic map (preferably, in digital form) whose scale and contour interval are sufficient to provide reasonable accuracy. New flooding information cannot be added to a FIRM in such a way as to create mismatches with the flooding information shown for unrevised areas. Therefore, in performing new analyses and developing revised flooding information, appellants must tie the new BFEs, base flood 12 depths, SFHA boundaries, SFHA zone designations, and/or regulatory floodway boundaries into those shown on the maps for areas not affected by the appeal. All analyses and data submitted by appellants, including those that show mathematical or measurement errors must be certified by a Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor, as appropriate. 6. Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) FEMA's Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) process reinforces FEMA's commitment to work with communities to ensure the flood hazard data depicted on FIRMs is built collaboratively using the best science available. When changes to the FIRMs are met with conflicting technical and scientific data, an independent third party review of the information may be needed to ensure the FIRMs are updated correctly. The SRP serves as the independent third party. To be eligible for an SRP, an appeal must include supporting information or data to substantiate that the BFEs, base flood depths, SFHA boundaries, SFHA zone designations, or floodways proposed by FEMA are scientifically or technically incorrect. An SRP request is an option only after FEMA and a local community have been engaged in a collaborative consultation process for at least 60 days without a mutually -acceptable resolution of an appeal. 13 OVERVIEW SCIENTIFIC RESOLUTION PANELS The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its flood hazard mapping program, Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning), identifies flood hazards, assesses flood risks, and partners with states, tribes and local communities to provide accurate flood hazard and risk data to guide them in taking effective mitigation actions. The resulting National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps provide the basis for community floodplain management regulations and flood insurance requirements. What is a Scientific Resolution Panel? FEMA's Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) process reinforces FEMA's commitment to work with communities to ensure the flood hazard data depicted on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are developed collaboratively, using the best science available. Flood hazards are constantly changing, and FEMA updates FIRMs through several methods to reflect those changes. When proposed changes to a FIRM are met with conflicting technical and/or scientific data during a regulatory appeal period, an independent third -party review of the information may be appropriate. An SRP serves as an independent third party. The SRP process benefits both FEMA and the community: 1 It offers a neutral review process by independent third parties. It confirms FEMA's commitment to using the best science for the purpose of accurately depicting flood hazards on flood maps. / It provides an additional opportunity for resolving community appeals involving conflicting technical and/or scientific data. While FEMA had previously established an SRP process, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 formally established a statutory SRP process. The Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, which incorporates the legislative requirements for the SRP, is available at www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk- a na lysis-a nd-mapping. For Additional Information For more information on appeals, see the FEMA document Appeals, Revisions, and Amendments to National Flood Insurance Program Maps: A Guide for Community Officials at www.fema.gov/media- Iibrary/assets/documents/17930 Part 67 of the NFIP regulations, which pertains to appeals, is available at http://www.fema.goviguida nce- docu ments-other-published-resources FEMA's Guidelines and Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping webpage includes the Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping: www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards- f lood-risk-analysis-and-mapping Templates and Other Resources: www.fema.gov/media- Iibrary/assets/documents/32786?id=7577 Other Important Links: • NIBS Scientific Review Panel website: www.floodsrp.org/ • Risk MAP: www.fema.gov/risk-mapping- assessment-and-planning-risk-map • Information on Recent and Upcoming Map Changes: www.fema.gov/status- map-change-requests • Flood Insurance: www.floodsmart.gov RISK MAPPING, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING PROGRAM (RISK MAP) The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Risk MAP Program delivers quality data that increases public awareness and leads to action to reduce risk to life and property. Risk MAP is a nationwide program that works in collaboration with states, tribes, and local communities using best available science, rigorously vetted standards, and expert analysis to identify risk and promote mitigation action, resulting in safer, more resilient communities. RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together FEMA Who Can Request an SRP? A community, tribe, or other political entity with the authority to adopt and enforce floodplain ordinances for the area under its jurisdiction can request that FEMA use an SRP when conflicting technical and/or scientific data have been presented. For additional information, review the Appeal and Comment Processing Guidance for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping at www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk-analysis-and-mapping. When Can Communities Request an SRP? A community can request an SRP if the following requirements have been met: It has not yet received a Letter of Final Determination (LFD) from FEMA. Conflicting technical and/or scientific data, submitted during the 90 -day appeal period, resulted in different flood hazards than those proposed by FEMA. / At least 60 days of community consultation with FEMA (but no more than 120 days) have taken place. Additionally, a community that receives a FEMA-issued resolution letter and has not previously exercised the SRP process will have 30 days from the issuance of the letter to request an SRP. Independent Panel Sponsor The SRP process is managed by the National Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS), a non-profit organization independent of FEMA. NIBS will administer the SRPs, ensuring that proper guidelines and procedures are employed and maintaining a cadre of experts from which panel members are selected. Panel Member Selection Five panelists are convened for each appeal brought to the SRP request. Panel members are technical experts in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, coastal engineering, and other engineering and scientific fields that relate to the creation of FIRMs and Flood Insurance Studies (AS) throughout the United States. Based on the technical challenges associated with each request, NIBS develops a list of potential members with relevant expertise, from its cadre of experts. NIBS also checks that those listed are available to serve, do not reside in the state from which the appeal or data were filed, and have no personal or professional interest in its findings for the flood risk project. NIBS provides the list to the community and FEMA to select the panel members. The community selects at least the simple majority (three), and FEMA selects the remaining panel members from the short list of cadre members, based on the technical challenges of the appeal or data submittal. 2 June 2016 The Process To request a review by an SRP, the community's Chief Executive Officer or designee completes an SRP Request Form and submits it to FEMA during the time periods outlined above. Once FEMA confirms that the situation and the conflicting technical and/or scientific data are eligible for an SRP, it forwards the SRP Request Form to NIBS, which will initiate the panel selection process and develop a list of potential members. Once the panel is convened, panel members are provided with a summary of the issue, FEMA's data, and the data the community submitted during the 90 -day appeal period. Panel members review the data and, on a point -by -point basis, deliberate and make a decision based on the scientific and/or technical challenges. If the community feels it is necessary to make an oral presentation in support of its request, it must include a justification on the SRP Request Form. Resolution The panel must present its written report to the community and FEMA within 90 days of being convened, and that report will be used by the FEMA Administrator for making the final determination. A panel determination must be in favor of either FEMA or the community on each distinct element of the dispute, and the panel may not offer any alternative determination as a resolution. In the case of a dispute submitted by the community on behalf of an owner or lessee of real property in the community, the panel determination must be in favor of either FEMA, the community, or the owner/lessee on each distinct element of the dispute. If changes to the maps are recommended in the panel's determination, and FEMA elects to implement the panel's determination, FEMA will incorporate the changes into a revised Preliminary FIRM and, if appropriate, FIS report. The revised products will be available to the community for review, with a resolution letter, before FEMA issues an LFD. Once the SRP provides its determination and FEMA issues its resolution letter to implement the recommendations, the SRP recommendations are binding on all appellants and not subject to judicial review. If the FEMA Administrator elects not to accept the panel's findings, the Administrator will issue a written justification within 60 days of receiving the report from the SRP. Under these circumstances, the appellants maintain their right to appeal FEMA's final determination to the appropriate Federal District Court. 3 June 2016 L RiskMAP Increasing Resilience Together FEMA Figure 1: SRP Timeline FEMA Flood Mapping Scientific Resolution Panel (SRP) Timeline 2nd news publication of proposed flood hazard determinations V 90 -day Appeal Period : Resolution : Letter issued IL , 1 Community Consultation Community submits scientific/technical data *Community can submit an SRP request to FEMA no less than 60 days and no more than 120 days after the start of the community consultation phase OR within 30 days after receiving the Resolution Letter 4 r . . ■ 0 • . . Community submits SRP request* FEMA forwards eligible SRP request to NIBS for Panel selection process i Short -list Panel members Mapping Process continues SRP (Panel) Process Community & FEMA ; : select Panel : i FEMA reviews SRP recommendation Panel presents written recommendation (;Max 90 days Resolution Letter issued FEMA informs community (within 60 days if in agreement with SRP) Mapping Process 4 June 2016 Hello