Federal Register #2026-18405

Notice of Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations for Multiple Communities

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announces changes in flood hazard determinations for multiple communities. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Department of Homeland Security - Scope of Notice: - Modifies Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and 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) - Affected Communities: - Specific communities listed in the notice - Revised maps and reports available online and at local map repositories - Unique Requirements: - Procedures for requesting reconsideration of flood hazard determinations - Compliance with floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory notice rather than a procurement opportunity.

Description

This notice lists communities where modifications to Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway have been made based on new scientific or technical data. These changes are reflected in the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and supporting Flood Insurance Study reports prepared by FEMA. The revisions are issued through Letters of Map Revision and are intended to meet floodplain management requirements for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The notice provides information on affected communities, locations for map inspection, and procedures for requesting reconsideration of flood hazard determinations.

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