Federal Register #2026-17076

FEMA Requests Comments on Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Community Floodplain Management

FEMA, under the Department of Homeland Security, is requesting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for various communities. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Request: - Proposed changes to Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways - Updates to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Purpose: - To gather information and feedback from affected communities - Supports compliance with floodplain management measures required for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Unique Requirements: - Opportunity for public comment, appeal, or scientific review panel involvement - Compliance with floodplain management criteria - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a request for information and comment, not a procurement of products or services. - Affected communities are listed in the notice.

Description

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of 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 affected communities. The purpose is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM and FIS report provided by FEMA to the communities. These determinations support community compliance with floodplain management measures required for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Comments must be submitted by November 19, 2026.

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