Federal Register #2026-20910

FEMA public-comment notice on proposed flood hazard map determinations

FEMA is inviting public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations affecting communities in Vermont and Illinois. - Government buyer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. No specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Affected areas: Communities in Windham County, Vermont, and Peoria County, Illinois. - Proposed map updates: Changes may involve Base Flood Elevations or flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways shown on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related Flood Insurance Study reports. - Why it matters: The maps and studies support local floodplain management and National Flood Insurance Program participation. - Materials and comments: Preliminary materials are available through FEMA’s flood map portal and local community map repositories. This is a public-comment notice, not a procurement or contract award; no products, services, OEMs, vendors, or quantities are identified.

Description

FEMA requests comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the communities listed in the notice. The determinations may add or modify Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, and regulatory floodways on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and, where applicable, supporting Flood Insurance Study reports. These preliminary materials inform floodplain management measures communities must adopt or demonstrate are already in effect to qualify or remain qualified for the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments are due January 12, 2027.

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