Federal Register #2026-13939

HUD Proposed Rule: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection Standards Revision

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory update from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding floodplain management and wetlands protection standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory change rather than a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified; the opportunity is focused on regulatory revisions. - Notable Requirements: - Revises HUD's regulations to restore them to their state prior to the April 2024 final rule, with some flexibilities and minor clarifications. - Addresses standards for flood hazard exposure and building to the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. - Updates definitions, decision-making processes, exemptions, and compliance procedures for applicants and grantees involved in HUD-assisted housing and community development programs. - The rule is open for public comment, inviting stakeholder feedback on the proposed changes.

Description

This proposed rule by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aims to revise HUD's regulations governing floodplain management and the protection of wetlands in accordance with Executive Order 14148. The rule seeks to restore HUD's regulations to their state prior to the final rule published on April 23, 2024, while maintaining certain flexibilities and proposing minor revisions for clarity. The proposal addresses flood hazard exposure and building to the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. Comments on the proposed rule are due by September 8, 2026.

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