Federal Register #2026-11679

FEMA Requests Public Comments on Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for communities in Sabine County, Texas and Plumas County, California. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Department of Homeland Security - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - Public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations - Changes may include: - Additions or modifications to Base Flood Elevations (BFE) - Base flood depths - Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations - Regulatory floodways - Documents referenced: - Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) - Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Unique Requirements: - Comments sought regarding preliminary flood hazard documents - Documents available for inspection at local map repositories and online - Impacts floodplain management measures and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participation - No products or services are being procured; this is an informational and comment solicitation.

Description

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. The purpose is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM and FIS report provided by FEMA to affected communities. These documents form the basis of floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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