Federal Register #2026-20497

FEMA seeks OMB review of NFIP elevation and floodproofing certificate information collection

FEMA is requesting OMB review of an extension to its information collection for NFIP flood elevation and floodproofing certificates. - Government entities: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is the requesting agency; the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is asked to review the collection. - Collection documents: FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-152 (formerly 086-0-33), the Elevation Certificate, and FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-153 (formerly 086-0-34), the Floodproofing Certificate. - Purpose and users: The forms document building compliance with local floodplain management requirements and provide elevation information used to support flood insurance premiums or discounts. Respondents are primarily surveyors, architects, and engineers; property owners may complete specified portions of the Elevation Certificate. - Estimated response burden: 3,517 respondents, 3,517 responses, and 12,735 annual burden hours. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. This is an information-collection review, not a request to buy products or services.

Description

FEMA is seeking OMB review and clearance for an extension of its currently approved information collection concerning the National Flood Insurance Program’s Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate. The forms document building compliance with local floodplain management requirements and, with a Flood Insurance Application, provide elevation information in support of flood insurance premiums or discounts. Respondents are primarily surveyors, architects, or engineers; property owners may complete specified portions of the Elevation Certificate. Comments are due by November 6, 2026.

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