Federal Register #2026-11671

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 communities across several states. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - OEMs and Vendors: - FEMA is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured - Notice pertains to updates of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries, zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Changes are reflected on revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Updates are based on new scientific and technical data - Changes are formalized through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Notice impacts floodplain management and insurance requirements for the listed communities - Affected communities and their map repositories are specified - Outlines process for inspection and potential appeals - No procurement action is associated with this notice; it is informational only

Description

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 have been made. These changes are reflected on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports prepared by FEMA. The revisions are based on new scientific or technical data and are finalized through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). The updated flood hazard determinations affect floodplain management and insurance requirements for the listed communities.

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