Federal Register #2026-11668

FEMA Notice: Finalized Changes to Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, announces finalized changes to flood hazard determinations for multiple U.S. communities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - OEMs and Vendors: - FEMA is the only organization mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Notice pertains to finalized changes in flood hazard determinations, including: - Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) - Base flood depths - Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations - Regulatory floodways - Updates reflected in Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Changes are implemented via Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Affected communities are listed with map repository addresses and online resources for public inspection - Notice is informational, encouraging property owners and lessees to review updated maps and reports - No procurement, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified

Description

This notice lists communities where modifications to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways have been made based on new scientific or technical data. These changes are reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports prepared by FEMA. The revisions are finalized through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and are effective for all new policies and renewals. The notice provides information on affected communities, map repositories, and online resources for inspection of the flood hazard determinations.

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