National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Table of Contents
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Floodplain Management Requirements
A Study Guide and Desk Reference for Local Officials
FEMA 480
February, 2005
FEMA |
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Table of Contents
Unit O: Orientation
A. Introduction
B. Study guide materials
C. Using the Study Guide
D. Acknowledgments
Unit 1: Floods and Floodplain Management
Introduction
A. Floods and Floodplains
B. Floodplain Development
C. Floodplain Management
Unit 2: The National Flood Insurance Program
A. History
B. How the NFIP Works
C. Roles and Responsibilities
D. Community Participation
Unit 3: NFIP Flood Studies and Maps
A. NFIP Flood Studies
B. Riverine Studies
C. Coastal Flood Studies
D. Shallow flooding studies
E. Approximate Studies
F. NFIP Maps
Unit 4: Using NFIP Studies and Maps
A. Using FIS Reports
B. Using the Flood Maps
C. Using Profiles
D. Maintaining and Revising NFIP Maps
Unit 5: The NFIP Floodplain Management Requirements
A. The NFIP's Regulations
B. Maps and Data
C. Permit Requirements
D. Encroachments
E. New Buildings in A Zones Buildings
F. New Buildings in V Zones
G. Other Requirements
Unit 6: Additional Regulatory Measures
Introduction
A. Taking
B. State Regulatory Standards
C. Higher Regulatory Standards
D. Flood Hazards of Special Concern
E. Environmental Protection Measures
Unit 7: Ordinance Administration
Introduction
A. The Ordinance
B. The Administrator
C. Development Permits
D. Inspections
E. Enforcement
F. Appeals, Special Uses and Variances
G. Records
Unit 8: Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage
Introduction
A. Substantial Improvement
B. Substantial Damage
C. Special Situations
Unit 9: Flood Insurance and Floodplain Management
A. Flood Insurance Policies
B. Rating Buildings
C. The Community Rating System
D. The Coastal Barriers Resources System
Unit 10: Disaster Operations and Hazard Mitigation
A. Disaster Operations
B. Hazard Mitigation
C. Mitigation Assistance Programs
Appendix A: FEMA Regional Offices
Appendix B: State Contacts
Appendix C: References
Appendix D: Glossary
Appendix E: NFIP Regulations
Appendix F: FEMA Forms
Appendix G: EMI Courses
Appendix H: Learning Checks and Exercises
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