Federal Register #2026-13899

FEMA Notice: Changes to Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, announces changes in flood hazard determinations for various communities: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Purpose and Scope: - Notification of updates to flood hazard determinations for multiple communities across several states - Changes include: - Additions or modifications to Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) - Updates to base flood depths - Adjustments to Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations - Changes to regulatory floodways - Updates are based on new scientific or technical data - Changes are reflected in revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Formalized through Letters of Map Revision (LOMR) - Community Impact: - Affected communities are listed in the notice - Information provided on where to inspect revised flood hazard determinations - Process outlined for requesting reconsideration of the changes - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No goods or services are being solicited or awarded

Description

This notice lists communities where additions or modifications to Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway are appropriate due to new scientific or technical data. These changes are reflected on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and supporting Flood Insurance Study reports prepared by FEMA. The revisions are made through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision in accordance with Federal Regulations. The updated community numbers must be used for all new policies and renewals. The notice provides information on where to inspect the revised flood hazard determinations and how to request reconsideration.

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