[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14463-14467]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05982]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2016-0002; Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-B-1600]

Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists communities where the addition or
modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths,
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or
the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard
determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and
where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical
data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have
been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through
issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title
44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 CFR part 65). The
LOMR will be used by insurance agents and others to calculate
appropriate flood insurance premium rates for new buildings and the
contents of those buildings. For rating purposes, the currently
effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used
for all new policies and renewals.

DATES: These flood hazard determinations will become effective on the
dates listed in the table below and revise the FIRM panels and FIS
report in effect prior to this determination for the listed
communities.
    From the date of the second publication of notification of these
changes in a newspaper of local circulation, any person has 90 days in
which to request through the community that the Deputy Associate
Administrator for Mitigation reconsider the changes. The flood hazard
determination information may be changed during the 90-day period.

ADDRESSES: The affected communities are listed in the table below.
Revised flood hazard information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.
    Submit comments and/or appeals to the Chief Executive Officer of
the community as listed in the table below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Luis Rodriguez, Chief, Engineering
Management Branch, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
FEMA, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>, or
(email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or visit the FEMA Map Information
eXchange (FMIX) online at www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The specific flood hazard determinations are
not described for each community in this notice. However, the online
location and local community map repository address where the flood
hazard determination information is available for inspection is
provided.
    Any request for reconsideration of flood hazard determinations must
be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer of the community as listed
in the table below.
    The modifications are made pursuant to section 201 of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4105, and are in accordance
with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.,
and with 44 CFR part 65.
    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).
    These 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. The flood hazard
determinations are in accordance with 44 CFR 65.4.
    The affected communities are listed in the following table. Flood
hazard determination information for each community is available for
inspection at both the online location and the respective community map
repository address listed in the table below. Additionally, the current
effective FIRM and FIS report for each community are accessible online
through the FEMA Map Service Center at www.msc.fema.gov for comparison.

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

    Dated: February 24, 2016.
Roy E. Wright,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation, Department
of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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                                                         Chief executive                        Online location of
        State and county           Location and case        officer of         Community map       letter of map       Effective date of      Community
                                          No.               community           repository           revision             modification           No.
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Alabama:
    Jefferson...................  Unincorporated       The Honorable        Jefferson County    http://             Apr. 14, 2016..........       010217
                                   areas of Jefferson   Jimmie Stephens,     Land Development    www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Chairman,            Department, 716     lomc.
                                   9295P).              Jefferson County     Richard Arrington
                                                        Commission, 716      Jr. Boulevard
                                                        Richard Arrington    North,
                                                        Jr. Boulevard        Birmingham, AL
                                                        North, Birmingham,   35203.
                                                        AL 35203.
Arkansas:
    Benton......................  City of Rogers (15-  The Honorable Greg   City Hall, 301      http://             Apr. 5, 2016...........       050013
                                   06-1201P).           Hines, Mayor, City   West Chestnut       www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        of Rogers, 301       Street, Rogers,     lomc.
                                                        West Chestnut        AR 72756.
                                                        Street, Rogers, AR
                                                        72756.
    Pulaski.....................  City of Sherwood     The Honorable        City Hall, 2199     http://             Apr. 8, 2016...........       050235
                                   (14-06-4719P).       Virginia Hillman     East Kiehl          www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Young, Mayor, City   Avenue, Sherwood,   lomc.
                                                        of Sherwood, P.O.    AR 72120.
                                                        Box 6256,
                                                        Sherwood, AR 72124.
Colorado:
    Denver......................  City and County of   The Honorable        Department of       http://             Apr. 15, 2016..........       080046
                                   Denver (15-08-       Michael B.           Public Works, 201   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   0294P).              Hancock, Mayor,      West Colfax         lomc.
                                                        City and County of   Avenue, Denver,
                                                        Denver, 1437         CO 80202.
                                                        Bannock Street,
                                                        Suite 350, Denver,
                                                        CO 80202.
    Fremont.....................  Town of              The Honorable        City Hall, 1 John   http://             Apr. 14, 2016..........       080028
                                   Williamsburg (15-    Joshua Baker,        Street,             www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   08-0985P).           Mayor, Town of       Williamsburg, CO    lomc.
                                                        Williamsburg, 1      81226.
                                                        John Street,
                                                        Williamsburg, CO
                                                        81226.
    Fremont.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Ed     Fremont County      http://             Apr. 14, 2016..........       080067
                                   areas of Fremont     Norden, Chairman,    Administrator's     www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-08-       Fremont County       Office, 615 Macon   lomc.
                                   0985P).              Board of             Avenue, Canon
                                                        Commissioners, 615   City, CO 81212.
                                                        Macon Avenue,
                                                        Canon City, CO
                                                        81212.
    Jefferson...................  City of Golden (15-  The Honorable        Public Works        http://             Apr. 22, 2016..........       080090
                                   08-1205P).           Marjorie Sloan,      Department, 1445    www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Mayor, City of       10th Street,        lomc.
                                                        Golden, 911 10th     Golden, CO 80401.
                                                        Street, Golden, CO
                                                        80401.
    Jefferson...................  City of Lakewood     The Honorable Bob    Public Works        http://             Apr. 15, 2016..........       085075
                                   (15-08-0294P).       Murphy, Mayor,       Department,         www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        City of Lakewood,    Lakewood Civic      lomc.
                                                        Lakewood Civic       Center North, 480
                                                        Center South, 480    South Allison
                                                        South Allison        Parkway,
                                                        Parkway, Lakewood,   Lakewood, CO
                                                        CO 80226.            80226.
    Larimer.....................  City of Fort         The Honorable Wade   Stormwater          http://             Mar. 28, 2016..........       080102
                                   Collins (15-08-      Troxell, Mayor,      Utilities           www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   1293P).              City of Fort         Department, 700     lomc.
                                                        Collins, P.O. Box    Wood Street, Fort
                                                        580, Fort Collins,   Collins, CO 80521.
                                                        CO 80522.
Delaware:
    New Castle..................  Unincorporated       The Honorable        New Castle County   http://             Apr. 15, 2016..........       105085
                                   areas of New         Thomas P. Gordon,    Land Use            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   Castle County (14-   New Castle County    Department, 87      lomc.
                                   03-3246P).           Executive, 87        Reads Way, New
                                                        Reads Way, New       Castle, DE 19720.
                                                        Castle, DE 19720.
Florida:
    Bay.........................  City of Lynn Haven   The Honorable Margo  Building            http://             Apr. 4, 2016...........       120009
                                   (15-04-6857P).       Anderson, Mayor,     Department, 907     www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        City of Lynn         Pennsylvania        lomc.
                                                        Haven, 825 Ohio      Avenue, Lynn
                                                        Avenue, Lynn         Haven, FL 32444.
                                                        Haven, FL 32444.
    Bay.........................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Guy    Bay County          http://             Apr. 4, 2016...........       120004
                                   areas of Bay         M. Tunnell,          Planning and        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Chairman, Bay        Zoning              lomc.
                                   6857P).              County Board of      Department, 840
                                                        Commissioners, 840   West 11th Street,
                                                        West 11th Street,    Panama City, FL
                                                        Panama City, FL      32401.
                                                        32401.
    Broward.....................  City of Pompano      The Honorable Lamar  Building Division,  http://             Apr. 6, 2016...........       120055
                                   Beach (15-04-        Fisher, Mayor,       100 West Atlantic   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   4261P).              City of Pompano      Boulevard,          lomc.
                                                        Beach, 100 West      Pompano Beach, FL
                                                        Atlantic             33060.
                                                        Boulevard, Pompano
                                                        Beach, FL 33060.
    Broward.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Tim    Broward County      http://             Apr. 6, 2016...........       125093
                                   areas of Broward     Ryan, Mayor,         Building            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Broward County       Permitting          lomc.
                                   4261P).              Commission, 115      Division, 1 North
                                                        South Andrews        University Drive,
                                                        Avenue, Room 413,    Suite 201A,
                                                        Fort Lauderdale,     Plantation, FL
                                                        FL 33301.            33324.

    Charlotte...................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Bill   Charlotte County    http://             Apr. 4, 2016...........       120061
                                   areas of Charlotte   Truex, Chairman,     Community           www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Charlotte County     Development         lomc.
                                   9981P).              Board of             Department, 18500
                                                        Commissioners,       Murdock Circle,
                                                        18500 Murdock        Port Charlotte,
                                                        Circle, Suite 536,   FL 33948.
                                                        Port Charlotte, FL
                                                        33948.
    Collier.....................  City of Marco        The Honorable Bob    City Hall, 50 Bald  http://             Apr. 4, 2016...........       120426
                                   Island, (16-04-      Brown, Chairman,     Eagle Drive,        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   0095X).              City of Marco        Marco Island, FL    lomc.
                                                        Island Council, 50   34145.
                                                        Bald Eagle Drive,
                                                        Marco Island, FL
                                                        34145.
    Duval.......................  City of              The Honorable Lenny  Development         http://             Apr. 17, 2016..........       120077
                                   Jacksonville (15-    Curry, Mayor, City   Services            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   04-A463P).           of Jacksonville,     Division, 214       lomc.
                                                        117 West Duval       North Hogan
                                                        Street, Suite 400,   Street, Room
                                                        Jacksonville, FL     2100,
                                                        32202.               Jacksonville, FL
                                                                             32202.
    Hillsborough................  City of Plant City   The Honorable Rick   Engineering         http://             Apr. 7, 2016...........       120113
                                   (15-04-0825P).       A. Lott, Mayor,      Division, 302       www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        City of Plant        West Reynolds       lomc.
                                                        City, 302 West       Street, Plant
                                                        Reynolds Street,     City, FL 33563.
                                                        Plant City, FL
                                                        33563.
    Lee.........................  Town of Fort Myers   The Honorable Anita  Public Works        http://             Apr. 4, 2016...........       120673
                                   Beach (15-04-        Cereceda, Mayor,     Department, 2525    www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   6044P).              Town of Fort Myers   Estero Boulevard,   lomc.
                                                        Beach, 2525 Estero   Fort Myers Beach,
                                                        Boulevard, Fort      FL 33931.
                                                        Myers Beach, FL
                                                        33931.
    Lee.........................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Brian  Lee County          http://             Dec. 30, 2015..........       125124
                                   areas of Lee         Hamman, Chairman,    Planning and        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Lee County Board     Zoning              lomc.
                                   5461P).              of Commissioners,    Department, 1500
                                                        District 4, P.O.     Monroe Street,
                                                        Box 398, Fort        Fort Myers, FL
                                                        Myers, FL 33902.     33901.
    Lee.........................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Brian  Lee County          http://             Mar. 30, 2016..........       125124
                                   areas of Lee         Hamman, Chairman,    Planning and        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Lee County Board     Zoning              lomc.
                                   9971X).              of Commissioners,    Department, 1500
                                                        District 4, P.O.     Monroe Street,
                                                        Box 398, Fort        Fort Myers, FL
                                                        Myers, FL 33902.     33901.
    Manatee.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Betsy  Manatee County      http://             Apr. 5, 2016...........       120153
                                   areas of Manatee     Benac, Chair,        Public Works        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Manatee County       Department, 1022    lomc.
                                   3585P).              Board of             26th Avenue East,
                                                        Commissioners,       Bradenton, FL
                                                        1112 Manatee         34208.
                                                        Avenue West, 9th
                                                        Floor, Bradenton,
                                                        FL 34205.
    Miami-Dade..................  City of Miami (15-   The Honorable        Building            http://             Mar. 22, 2016..........       120650
                                   04-9564P).           Tom[aacute]s P.      Department, 444     www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Regalado, Mayor,     Southwest 2nd       lomc.
                                                        City of Miami,       Avenue, 4th
                                                        3500 Pan American    Floor, Miami, FL
                                                        Drive, Miami, FL     33130.
                                                        33133.
    Monroe......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Danny  Monroe County       http://             Mar. 16, 2016..........       125129
                                   areas of Monroe      Kolhage, Mayor,      Building            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Monroe County        Department, 2798    lomc.
                                   9458P).              Board of             Overseas Highway,
                                                        Commissioners, 530   Suite 300,
                                                        Whitehead Street,    Marathon, FL
                                                        Suite 102, Key       33050.
                                                        West, FL 33040.
    Nassau......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Pat    Nassau County       http://             Apr. 7, 2016...........       120170
                                   areas of Nassau      Edwards, Chairman,   Building            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Nassau County        Department, 96161   lomc.
                                   7268P).              Board of             Nassau Place,
                                                        Commissioners,       Yulee, FL 32097.
                                                        96135 Nassau
                                                        Place, Suite 1,
                                                        Yulee, FL 32097.
    Osceola.....................  City of Kissimmee    The Honorable Jim    Engineering         http://             Apr. 15, 2016..........       120190
                                   (14-04-A481P).       Swan, Mayor, City    Department, 101     www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        of Kissimmee, 101    Church Street,      lomc.
                                                        Church Street,       Kissimmee, FL
                                                        Kissimmee, FL        34741.
                                                        34741.
    Osceola.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable        Osceola County      http://             Apr. 15, 2016..........       120189
                                   areas of Osceola     Brandon Arrington,   Stormwater          www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (14-04-       Chairman, Osceola    Department, 1       lomc.
                                   A481P).              County Board of      Courthouse
                                                        Commissioners, 1     Square, Suite
                                                        Courthouse Square,   3100, Kissimmee,
                                                        Suite 4700,          FL 34741.
                                                        Kissimmee, FL
                                                        34741.
    St. Johns...................  Unincorporated       The Honorable        St. Johns County    http://             Apr. 13, 2016..........       125147
                                   areas of St. Johns   Rachael L.           Building Services   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Bennett, Chair,      Division, 4040      lomc.
                                   9919P).              St. Johns County     Lewis Speedway,
                                                        Board of             St. Augustine, FL
                                                        Commissioners, 500   32084.
                                                        San Sebastian
                                                        View, St.
                                                        Augustine, FL
                                                        32084.

Georgia:
    Columbia....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Ron    Columbia County     http://             Apr. 7, 2016...........       130059
                                   areas of Columbia    C. Cross,            Planning            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Chairman, Columbia   Department, 630     lomc.
                                   3832P).              County Board of      Ronald Reagan
                                                        Commissioners,       Drive, Evans, GA
                                                        P.O. Box 498,        30809.
                                                        Evans, GA 30809.
Mississippi:
    Rankin......................  City of Richland     The Honorable Mark   City Hall, 380      http://             Apr. 21, 2016..........       280299
                                   (15-04-6709P).       Scarborough,         Scarbrough          www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Mayor, City of       Street, Richland,   lomc.
                                                        Richland, P.O. Box   MS 39218.
                                                        180609, Richland,
                                                        MS 39218.
North Carolina:
    Haywood.....................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Mark   Haywood County      http://             Apr. 5, 2016...........       370120
                                   areas of Haywood     S. Swanger,          Planning            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Chairman, Haywood    Department, 157     lomc.
                                   9975P).              County Board of      Paragon Parkway,
                                                        Commissioners, 215   Suite 200, Clyde,
                                                        North Main Street,   NC 28721.
                                                        Waynesville, NC
                                                        28786.
    Macon.......................  Town of Highlands    The Honorable        Town Hall, 210      http://             Mar. 11, 2016..........       370574
                                   (15-04-7513P).       Patrick Taylor,      North 4th Street,   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Mayor, Town of       Highlands, NC       lomc.
                                                        Highlands, P.O.      28741.
                                                        Box 460,
                                                        Highlands, NC
                                                        28741.
    Union.......................  Town of Waxhaw (15-  The Honorable        Town Hall, 1150     http://             Mar. 10, 2016..........       370473
                                   04-4099P).           Stephen E. Maher,    North Broome        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Mayor, Town of       Street, Waxhaw,     lomc.
                                                        Waxhaw, P.O. Box     NC 28173.
                                                        6, Waxhaw, NC
                                                        28173.
    Union.......................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Stony  Union County        http://             Mar. 10, 2016..........       370234
                                   areas of Union       Rushing, Chairman,   Office of Growth    www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Union County Board   Management,         lomc.
                                   4099P).              of Commissioners,    Planning
                                                        500 North Main       Division, 500
                                                        Street, Room 921,    North Main
                                                        Monroe, NC 28112.    Street, Monroe,
                                                                             NC 28112.
    Wake........................  Town of Fuquay-      The Honorable John   Engineering         http://             Dec. 18, 2015..........       370239
                                   Varina (15-04-       Byrne, Mayor, Town   Department, 401     www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   2204P).              of Fuquay-Varina,    Old Honeycutt       lomc.
                                                        401 Old Honeycutt    Road, Fuquay-
                                                        Road, Fuquay-        Varina, NC 27256.
                                                        Varina, NC 27256.
    Wake........................  Unincorporated       The Honorable James  Wake County         http://             Dec. 18, 2015..........       370368
                                   areas of Wake        West, Chairman,      Environmental       www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-04-       Wake County Board    Services            lomc.
                                   2204P).              of Commissioners,    Department, 336
                                                        P.O. Box 550,        Fayetteville
                                                        Raleigh, NC 27602.   Street, Raleigh,
                                                                             NC 27601.
    Watauga.....................  Town of Blowing      The Honorable J. B.  Planning and        http://             Apr. 21, 2016..........       370252
                                   Rock (15-04-2144P).  Lawrence, Mayor,     Inspections         www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Town of Blowing      Department, 1038    lomc.
                                                        Rock, P.O. Box 47,   Main Street,
                                                        Blowing Rock, NC     Blowing Rock, NC
                                                        28605.               28605.
Oklahoma:
    Cleveland...................  City of Moore (15-   The Honorable        City Hall, 301      http://             Apr. 27, 2016..........       400044
                                   06-1047P).           Stephen O. Eddy,     North Broadway      www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Manager, City of     Street, Moore, OK   lomc.
                                                        Moore, 301 North     73160.
                                                        Broadway Street,
                                                        Moore, OK 73160.
    Cleveland...................  City of Oklahoma     The Honorable Mick   Department of       http://             Apr. 27, 2016..........       405378
                                   City (15-06-1047P).  Cornett, Mayor,      Public Works, 420   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        City of Oklahoma     West Main Street,   lomc.
                                                        City, 200 North      Suite 700,
                                                        Walker Avenue, 3rd   Oklahoma City, OK
                                                        Floor, Oklahoma      73102.
                                                        City, OK 73102.
    Oklahoma....................  City of Edmond (15-  The Honorable        Planning and        http://             Apr. 7, 2016...........       400252
                                   06-3272P).           Charles Lamb,        Public Works        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Mayor, City of       Department, 10      lomc.
                                                        Edmond, P.O. Box     South Littler,
                                                        2970, Edmond, OK     Edmond, OK 73084.
                                                        73083.
South Carolina:
    Charleston..................  City of Charleston   The Honorable        Building            http://             Mar. 28, 2016..........       455412
                                   (15-04-9773P).       Joseph P. Riley,     Inspections         www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Jr., Mayor, City     Department, 2       lomc.
                                                        of Charleston,       George Street,
                                                        P.O. Box 652,        Charleston, SC
                                                        Charleston, SC       29401.
                                                        29402.
    Charleston..................  Town of Mount        The Honorable Linda  Planning and        http://             Apr. 28, 2016..........       455417
                                   Pleasant, (16-04-    Page, Mayor, Town    Development         www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   0085P).              of Mount Pleasant,   Department, 100     lomc.
                                                        100 Ann Edwards      Ann Edwards Lane,
                                                        Lane, Mount          Mount Pleasant,
                                                        Pleasant, SC 29464.  SC 29464.
South Dakota:

    Codington...................  City of Watertown    The Honorable Steve  City Hall, 23 2nd   http://             Mar. 22, 2016..........       460016
                                   (15-08-0555P).       Thorson, Mayor,      Street Northeast,   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        City of Watertown,   Watertown, SD       lomc.
                                                        23 2nd Street        57201.
                                                        Northeast,
                                                        Watertown, SD
                                                        57201.
    Codington...................  Unincorporated       The Honorable Elmer  Codington County    http://             Mar. 22, 2016..........       460260
                                   areas of Codington   Brinkman,            Planning and        www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   County (15-08-       Chairman,            Zoning              lomc.
                                   0555P).              Codington County     Department, 1910
                                                        Board of             West Kemp Avenue,
                                                        Commissioners, 14    Watertown, SD
                                                        1st Avenue           57201.
                                                        Southeast,
                                                        Watertown, SD
                                                        57201.
Tennessee:
    Knox........................  City of Knoxville    The Honorable        Stormwater          http://             Apr. 8, 2016...........       475434
                                   (15-04-6041P).       Madeline Rogero,     Engineering         www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        Mayor, City of       Division, 400       lomc.
                                                        Knoxville, P.O.      Main Street,
                                                        Box 1631,            Suite 480,
                                                        Knoxville, TN        Knoxville, TN
                                                        37901.               37902.
Texas:
    Bell........................  City of Temple (15-  The Honorable Danny  Engineering         http://             Apr. 12, 2016..........       480034
                                   06-3320P).           Dunn, Mayor, City    Department, 3210    www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        of Temple, 2 North   East Avenue H,      lomc.
                                                        Main Street, Suite   Building A, Suite
                                                        103, Temple, TX      107, Temple, TX
                                                        76501.               76501.
    Collin......................  City of Frisco (15-  The Honorable Maher  Engineering         http://             Mar. 21, 2016..........       480134
                                   06-1583P).           Maso, Mayor, City    Services            www.msc.fema.gov/
                                                        of Frisco, 6101      Department, 6101    lomc.
                                                        Frisco Square        Frisco Square
                                                        Boulevard, Frisco,   Boulevard,
                                                        TX 75034.            Frisco, TX 75034.
    Comal.......................  City of New          The Honorable        Building Division,  http://             Mar. 31, 2016..........       485493
                                   Braunfels (15-06-    Barron Casteel,      424 South Castell   www.msc.fema.gov/
                                   4062P).              Mayor, City of New   Avenue, New         lomc.
                                                        Braunfels, 424       Braunfels, TX
                                                        South Castell        78130.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 208 (Thursday, October 27, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1096; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-185-AD;
Amendment 39-16848; AD 2011-22-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-1A10, CL-
215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), and
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:

    Multiple cracks were reported on the Main Landing Gear (MLG)
upper member forward lug, part numbers 160-714-3 (L/H) and 160-714-4
(R/H). An investigation determined the cause to be fatigue cracks at
the base of the step radius with multiple initiation sites. The
fatigue cracking may compromise the structural integrity of the MLG
during takeoff or landing, leading to failure.
* * * * *

    This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 14, 2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of November 14,
2011.
    We must receive comments on this AD by December 12, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe

and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2011-35, dated August 29, 2011 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:

    Multiple cracks were reported on the Main Landing Gear (MLG)
upper member forward lug, part numbers 160-714-3 (L/H) and 160-714-4
(R/H). An investigation determined the cause to be fatigue cracks at
the base of the step radius with multiple initiation sites. The
fatigue cracking may compromise the structural integrity of the MLG
during takeoff or landing, leading to failure.
    This [Canadian] directive mandates repetitive eddy current
inspections and a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection of the
MLG upper member forward lugs to determine fleet condition. Pending
fleet inspection results, further action may result to mitigate the
risk of failure due to fatigue cracks.

    The action includes inspecting for any cracks. The corrective
action is replacing the forward lug of the MLG upper member with a new
forward lug if any crack is found. You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Bombardier has issued Alert Service Bulletin 215-A548, dated July
15, 2011; Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4451, dated July 15, 2011; Alert
Service Bulletin 215-A547, dated July 8, 2011; and Alert Service
Bulletin 215-A4450, dated July 8, 2011. The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
multiple cracks were reported on the forward lug of the upper member of
the MLG. An investigation determined the cause to be fatigue cracking
at the base of the step radium with multiple initiation sites. The
fatigue cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the
MLG during takeoff or landing. Therefore, we determined that notice and
opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable
and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer
than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-1096; Directorate
Identifier 2011-NM-185-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2011-22-06 Bombardier, Inc.: Amendment 39-16848. Docket No. FAA-
2011-1096; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-185-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
14, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., airplanes, certificated
in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3)
of this AD.
    (1) Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers 1051 through
1125 inclusive;
    (2) Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes, serial
numbers 1056 through 1125 inclusive; and
    (3) Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers
2001 through 2990 inclusive.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
Gear.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:

    Multiple cracks were reported on the Main Landing Gear (MLG)
upper member forward lug, part numbers 160-714-3 (L/H) and 160-714-4
(R/H). An investigation determined the cause to be fatigue cracks at
the base of the step radius with multiple initiation sites. The
fatigue cracking may compromise the structural integrity of the MLG
during takeoff or landing, leading to failure.
* * * * *

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.

Eddy Current Inspections

    (g) Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD:
Perform an in situ eddy current inspection for cracks on the forward
lug of the MLG upper member, part numbers 160-714-3 (left hand) and
160-714-4 (right hand), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A548, dated
July 15, 2011 (for Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, and Model CL-215-
6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin 215-A4451, dated July 15, 2011 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-
415 Variant) airplanes).
    (1) If any crack is found: Before further flight, replace the
forward lug of the MLG upper member with a new forward lug, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin 215-A548, dated July 15, 2011 (for Model CL-215-
1A10 airplanes, and Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes);
or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4451, dated July 15, 2011
(for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes). Thereafter,
repeat the in situ eddy current inspection at intervals not to
exceed 165 land landings.
    (2) If no crack is found: Repeat the in situ eddy current
inspection at intervals not to exceed 165 land landings, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin 215-A548, dated July 15, 2011 (for Model CL-215-
1A10 airplanes, and Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes);
or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4451, dated July 15, 2011
(for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes).

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

    (h) Within two months after the effective date of this AD:
Perform a one-time fluorescent penetrant inspection for cracks on
the forward lug of the MLG upper member, part numbers 160-714-3
(left hand) and 160-714-4 (right hand), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
215-A547, dated July 8, 2011 (for Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, and
Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes); or Bombardier Alert
Service Bulletin 215-A4450, dated July 8, 2011 (for Model CL-215-
6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes). If any crack is found, before
further flight, replace the forward lug of the MLG upper member with
a new forward lug, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A547, dated
July 8, 2011 (for Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, and Model CL-215-6B11
(CL-215T Variant) airplanes); or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin
215-A4450, dated July 8, 2011 (for Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415
Variant) airplanes).

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1:  This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service
information as follows:
    If any cracking is found during any in situ eddy current
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, and the forward
lug of the MLG upper member is replaced, this AD requires repetitive
in situ eddy current inspections, thereafter, at intervals not to
exceed 165 land landings. Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-
35, dated August 29, 2011, does not include this requirement.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (i) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the New York ACO, send it to Attn: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (j) Special Flight Permits: Special flight permits, as described
in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed.

Related Information

    (k) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2011-35,
dated August 29 2011; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A548,
dated July 15, 2011; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4451,
dated July 15, 2011; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A547,
dated July 8, 2011; and Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4450,
dated July 8, 2011; for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (l) You must use Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A548,
dated July 15, 2011; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4451,
dated July 15, 2011; Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A547,
dated July 8, 2011; and Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A4450,
dated July 8, 2011; as applicable; to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier, Inc., 400 C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval,
Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax 514-855-
7401; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 13, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Page 1 of 7 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES MEMORANDUM Date: March 20, 2006 Subject: Risk Mitigation Options for Methyl Bromide's Uses in Enclosures, Chambers, and Structural Food Processing/ Storage Facilities in Support of the Reregistration Eligibility Decision ( RED)

From: Steven Weiss, Chemical Review Manager Special Review Branch, Special Review and Reregistration Division ( 7508C)

To: Methyl Bromide Docket ( EPA HQ OPP 2005 0123)

Background The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) is opening Phase 5 of the Public Participation Process for methyl bromide's uses in enclosures, chambers, and structural food processing/ storage facilities. The term " commodity uses" will be used to refer to these uses in the rest of this document. This document outlines the risk management options EPA is considering to address risks that have been identified in the revised risk assessment for commodity or structural uses. EPA seeks public comment on these options, particularly comments addressing the costs, feasibility, and effectiveness at reducing risks. The Agency plans to release a revised assessment ( Phase 5) for methyl bromide's other uses ( e. g. pre plant soil uses) later this year.

On August 3, 1996, the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 ( FQPA) was signed into law. This Act amends FIFRA and the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA) to require reassessment of all existing tolerances for pesticides in food. In reassessing these tolerances, the Agency must consider, among other things, aggregate risks from non occupational sources of pesticide exposure. When a safety finding has been made that aggregate risks are below EPA's level of concern and the Agency concludes that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm from aggregate exposure, the tolerances are considered reassessed. In this document, the Agency is asking for cost and benefits information in order to develop a risk management decision that both meets the FQPA standard for tolerance reassessment and provides for feasible and practical product use.

Summary of Risks A full discussion of the direct risks associated with the commodity uses of methyl bromide is included in " Methyl Bromide: Phase 5 Health Effects Division ( HED) Human Health Risk Assessment For Commodity Uses"( Jeff Dawson, March 10, 2006, DP Barcode: D304623). This Page 2 of 7 document is included in the Methyl Bromide Docket ( EPA HQ OPP 2005 0123). Risks resulting from dietary exposure to methyl bromide are well below EPA's level of concern; therefore, no risk mitigation measures are necessary to address dietary exposure and risk.

Acute risks to bystanders, people who may be near facilities during and after methyl bromide commodity fumigations, may be of concern depending on a number of factors. Some of these factors include proximity to the facility, size and type of facility, rates of methyl bromide used, and method and duration of aeration following treatment. Also, risks to workers involved in methyl bromide commodity fumigations may be of concern, as are risks to workers involved in non fumigation activities at facilities where fumigations take place. Furthermore, EPA's Office of Atmospheric Programs ( OAP) has estimated the number of UV related skin cancer incidence and deaths based on the methyl bromide's commodity uses due to ozone depletion. OAP's assessment is included in the docket along with HED's assessment. EPA is seeking comments on ways to mitigate these risks by reducing methyl bromide release into the atmosphere.

Introduction to Bystander Risk Management Options In general, the closer bystanders are to methyl bromide commodity fumigation facilities the higher their potential risk. The State of California has developed guidance to aid California County Agricultural Commissioners in regulating methyl bromide commodity fumigations, and since the early 1990s a major element of California's regulatory approach is the use of buffer zones to protect bystanders. Enclosure operators and/ or pest control businesses in California must obtain a site specific permit to fumigate commodities with methyl bromide. As part of this permitting process, county agricultural commissioners define buffer zones during treatment and aeration periods of the fumigation process based on site specific surveys provided by enclosure operators and/ or pest control businesses. Only persons supervising or performing fumigation activities are permitted in the treatment and aeration buffer zones. All other people including residents and workers must be excluded from these zones. Permits for repeat applications are not required unless conditions at the specific sites have changed. Look up tables which define buffer distances are based on amount of methyl bromide released during treatment and aeration periods along with the volume fumigated in a 24 hour period. Conditions of the permit depend on enclosure types ( pressure tested, retention tested, or untested) and aeration method ( standard stack, minimum stack, or no stack). Site conditions are also a factor regarding the size of buffers. The less methyl bromide that is leaked or released during treatment and aeration results in smaller buffer zones. Similarly, higher stack heights result in smaller buffers. California's most recent methyl bromide commodity fumigation guidelines include: ( 1) the suggested permit conditions for methyl bromide commodity fumigation; ( 2) work site plan; ( 3) final permit conditions; and ( 4) a reference manual. These items can be found at: http:// www. cdpr. ca. gov/ docs/ enfcmpli/ penfltrs/ penf2001/ 2001048. htm.

California's approach for managing risks associated with commodity fumigation appears to be effective and feasible. EPA recognizes that there are costs associated with these measures. The Agency would like comments on risk mitigation options outlined below which are based in part on California's methyl bromide commodity fumigation guidelines. The Agency acknowledges that risks are highly site specific and there is a great variety of sizes and types of fumigation facilities. Risk management that is flexible enough to allow for site specific characteristics may also increase complexity and increase the need for highly skilled, well trained applicators. Furthermore, the Agency recognizes that flexibility also may increase burden on local, state and/ or federal regulators. Page 3 of 7 Risk Management Options For the following 17 options and any other options you would like to suggest, please provide comments for the following general questions and specific questions listed under each mitigation option:

  What type of fumigation operation do your comments address?   What is the feasibility of implementing this option on a national level?   What are the costs associated with this option?   How effectively does this option mitigate the risks resulting from methyl bromide use?

1) Application Site specific Fumigation Management Plans: The Agency sees risk reduction value in encouraging fumigators to anticipate, recognize, and evaluate the factors that could lead to methyl bromide exposure. The Agency believes that a potentially valuable supplement to other requirements is a comprehensive site specific plan.

2) Buffer Zones: The Agency believes that establishing zones around an enclosure or structure during treatment and aeration is an effective mitigation option for managing the risks from inhalation exposure to both workers involved in the fumigation process and bystanders in areas around enclosures. The distance or size of the buffer zones would be based on several factors that include loss/ emission rates, enclosure types, and stack height. The Agency believes that in addition to establishing buffer distances based on these factors, it may be prudent to establish a minimum buffer distances for all applications.

How would buffer zones change fumigation schedules and capacity, and what would the associated costs be? Please provide information on the cost of moving commodities or fumigation facilities to different sites if adequate buffers cannot be achieved at current sites. If product must be stored before or after fumigation due to changes in fumigation schedule and capacity, what are the storage costs? Which ports have or do not have sufficient space available to increase buffer zones? Please provide the cost of acquiring additional property that would allow for increased buffers. Please describe when a buffer is not feasible. If fumigation with methyl bromide is not feasible, what is the next best alternative and what is the cost difference? Please identify the type of fumigation operation your comments address.

3) Stacks: The Agency believes that enclosures or structures equipped with vertical stacks at sufficient heights can significantly reduce the size of buffer zones compared to the size that would be necessary if methyl bromide were discharged at ground level during aeration. The Agency is aware that the initial costs of retrofitting enclosures with fixed stacks or purchasing mobile stacks may be substantial but notes that the use of stacks in cases where larger buffers would not be feasible would enable facilities to continue with applications rather than rerelocating or making other major modifications to their enclosures.

Please provide the type of fumigation operation, the types of stacks used ( mobile, fixed, stack height, and air flow capacity) and the cost of purchase, installation, use, and maintenance. How do the use of stacks affect fumigation schedules? What are the resulting costs?

At present, the Agency has information that stack costs are approximately $ 1000 per stack, including tubing and brackets, but has no information on the cost of their installation, use, and maintenance. Page 4 of 7 Please provide the type of fumigation operation, the types of fans used, the number of each fan required, the cubic feet of air moved per minute, and the cost of purchase, installation, and maintenance.

At present, the Agency believes that fan costs are approximately $ 850 per 10,000 cubic foot of air moved per minute, but has no information on the cost of their use, installation, and maintenance.

4) Enclosure Performance Criteria: The Agency believes that several performance measures relating to enclosure or structure type could affect the size of buffer zones. The gas tightness of the structure or enclosure, type of aeration method ( air exchanges per hour, exit velocity from stacks) and the flexibility to control temperature within the enclosure ( lower temperatures require higher application rates) could also affect the duration of aeration periods and buffer sizes. Furthermore, tighter enclosures use less methyl bromide which will also mitigate risks associated with ozone depletion ( e. g. UV related skin cancer). The Agency is aware that in many cases costs, logistics, and the nature of commodities being treated would inhibit the likelihood of upgrading the performance level of enclosure systems.

Is it possible to make fumigation structures more air tight? If so, what are the costs of modifying structures, chambers, and tarps to limit gas loss ( e. g., using heavy canvas or thicker tarps)? What is the cost of building new fumigation systems that use the best available technology to limit gas loss? Please provide the type of fumigation operation.

5) Recovery/ Destruction Systems: Eliminating the need to vent methyl bromide out of the enclosure by recovering the gas or converting the methyl bromide into an inert material that can be safely disposed of or used for other purposes could drastically reduce or eliminate buffer zones ( if certain performance criteria were met). Furthermore, if such systems are used, less methyl bromide will be emitted and therefore reduce the risks associated with ozone depletion that occurs from methyl bromide entering the stratosphere ( e. g. UV skin related skin cancers).

Information on the cost of equipment, installation, operation, and cost to remove recovered methyl bromide ( MeBr) or waste products would be very useful. Because the size and amount of MeBr used in the enclosure or structure can have a significant impact on costs or efficacy please provide information on the type of enclosure and size: small= 5,000 cubic feet ( ft3) or 20 pounds ( lbs) of MeBr; medium = 100,000 ft3 or 400 lbs of MeBr; large = 1,000,000 ft3 or 2,000 lbs of MeBr.

6) Limitation of Use by Amount and Time: The Agency believes that limiting the amount of methyl bromide used at a worksite and volume fumigated in a 24 hour period would reduce risks at greater maximum distances where off site concentration would be of concern ( lookup tables for buffer size would be determined by loss rates and volume fumigated). For example, California's suggested permit conditions limits the total amount of methyl bromide to 1000 pounds and 25,000 ft3 of volume treated in a 24 hour period at a specific location. United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ( APHIS) provides usage data that includes total amount of methyl bromide and volume treated in a 24 hour period for APHIS supervised facilities ( this document is included in the docket).

How would limits on total pounds of methyl bromide used per day impact commercial postharvest fumigation of commodities, structures, and pre shipment and quarantine Page 5 of 7 commodities? If a fumigation cannot be done in one event due to such limits, what are the costs associated with multiple fumigations. What problems might result?

7) Timing of Applications or Aeration: Generally, the less stable atmosphere during daylight hours dilutes and dissipates methyl bromide more rapidly than to more stable night time conditions. California's suggested permit conditions require aeration to start during daylight hours unless enclosures have stacks that meet specific height requirements.

8) Sensitive Sites: The Agency believes that it may be prudent to require additional protective measures for schools, hospitals, and other sensitive sites, including a prohibition on fumigations or aeration while people are present.

9) Minimum Aeration Times: Methyl bromide absorbed within the commodity can continue to off gas for a long time. The rate of off gassing depends on how tightly methyl bromide binds to the commodity. The amount of air which passes through the enclosure or structure has a minimal effect on the rate of off gassing. Current EPA labels require aeration until concentration reaches 5 parts per million ( ppm) or less and permit active or passive aeration methods. A minimum time is not listed. The Agency believes that a minimum time period for aeration may reduce exposures for workers reentering enclosures.

10) Permits: California's permitting system for commodity fumigation is based on a comprehensive state wide program that relies heavily on County Agricultural Commissioners who review and issue permits for applications. The Agency is aware that few states have such a regulatory network in place to efficiently administer a program such as California's. However, the Agency does recognize the value of such a system at ensuring compliance with label requirements and enforcing against misuse. Therefore, the roles and responsibilities for local, state, federal and public stakeholders would need to be defined to ensure that commodity fumigations are conducted in compliance with the new labels ( e. g. review of site plans, determining buffers, record keeping, etc.).

11) Record Keeping/ Reporting / Tracking: There are currently no requirements on EPA labels for site operators to keep records of equipment testing or applications made. California's suggested permit conditions require that records of performance testing be kept for at least 2 years. Reporting and tracking of site plan information will likely be major tool for federal, state, and local regulators to ensure compliance with labeling and regulations associated with commodity fumigations.

12) Training and Certification: As part of the Agency's Certification and Training Regulations, EPA requires pesticide applicators to meet certain training and/ or testing requirements before they use or supervise the use of pesticides labeled " restricted use." Currently these regulations do not require any training specifically on the safe handling of fumigants used. The Agency believes that a formal training program may be an effective way to maximum compliance with labeling requirements and more importantly, minimize the risk from worker and bystander inhalation exposure associated with commodity fumigations. The Agency also recognizes that many of the hazards associated with commodity fumigations are very unique. A possible option would be to establish a commodity/ structural fumigator training and certification category under the Agency's Certification and Training Regulations based on training programs already being used by APHIS, state agencies, and industry. Page 6 of 7 13) Maximum Application Rates: Current EPA registered labels specify maximum application rates for various commodities. Application rate for commodity uses range from 1 to 20 lbs active ingredient ( ai) per 1000 cubic feet with most occurring in the 1 to 9 lbs ai per 1000 cubic feet range. Lower rates that are still efficacious would reduce exposure to methyl bromide and indirect effects from ozone depletion ( e. g. UV related skin cancer). However, the Agency is aware that there may be issues other than efficacy, such as resistance, that the Agency needs to consider if rates are lowered.

For example, many fresh and processed foods and nuts are fumigated at average rates below 4 lbs ai per 1000 cubic feet, many food processing facilities use rates below 2 lbs ai per 1000 cubic feet, and the highest use rates of 15 lbs ai per 1000 cubic feet are for logs.

14) Alternatives: Using an alternative material or method that result in lower risks while maintaining sufficient efficacy is also a preferred mitigation option which also mitigates effects on ozone. Please comment on whether other pesticides or non chemical treatments not identified in the Agency's analysis exist which can be used commercially to control pests that are controlled by fumigation with methyl bromide.

Since the initiation of the Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption process under the Montreal Protocol, the Biological and Economic Analysis Division of the Office of Pesticide Programs, in conjunction with the Office of Air and Radiation, has developed the United States nomination for critical use exemptions from the phaseout of methyl bromide. These technical documents discuss in detail the benefits of methyl bromide and alternatives. The most recent documents for commodities and structures may be located at:

http:// www. epa. gov/ ozone/ mbr/ CUN2008/ CUN2008_ Commodities. pdf and http:// www. epa. gov/ ozone/ mbr/ CUN2008/ CUN2008_ PostHarvest. pdf As part of this assessment the Biological and Economic Analysis Division has assumed that there are currently no alternatives for international quarantine uses because those uses require a CODEX Alimentarius Commission standard for the 165 member countries.

15) Integrated Pest Management ( IPM): Many facilities such as food processing or storage operations are fumigated at regular intervals regardless of pest pressures as a preventive measure. The Agency believes that an effective IPM program that includes diagnostic analysis and treatment thresholds may result in a reduction of the frequency of treatments and the amount of methyl bromide used.

16) Air Monitoring/ Modeling Data: One option that would increase flexibility would be to allow facilities the option of using smaller buffer zones than what is required on labels if sitespecific air monitoring and modeling shows that methyl bromide concentrations are below the Agency's level of concern at the particular distance monitored. This monitoring and modeling would need to reflect worst case weather conditions.

17) Notification/ Posting: EPA believes that workers not involved in the fumigation and others who may be present near treatment facilities could take steps to protect themselves if they are aware of potential risks associated with commodity or structural fumigations that are occurring near them. This can be accomplished by requiring the posting of signs as well as other communication methods ( e. g. verbal notification). Page 7 of 7 Comments Please submit comments to the public docket on the web at http:// www. regulations. gov/. When submitting comments, please identify the question( s) to which you are responding and include discussions, explanations, and references where possible.


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-1824-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]

Oregon; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Oregon (FEMA-1824-DR), dated March 2, 2009, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: March 18, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of Oregon is hereby amended to include the following area
among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by the
event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration of
March 2, 2009.

    Tillamook County for Public Assistance.

The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA)
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis Counseling;
97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048,
Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households in
Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for
Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster
Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036,
Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared
Disasters);97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Nancy Ward,
Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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