Federal Register #2026-17074

FEMA Requests Comments on Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for communities in Arizona and Montana. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Department of Homeland Security - 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 procured - 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 Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Notice is informational and requests input from affected communities and stakeholders - Changes may impact floodplain management measures required for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participation - Applies to communities including Pima County, Marana, Powell County, Deer Lodge, Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Phoenix, Surprise, and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County

Description

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any 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 the communities listed. The notice seeks general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM and FIS report provided by FEMA to affected communities. These documents form the basis of floodplain management measures that communities must adopt or have in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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