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January 24, 2011

INVITATION – Recommendations for a National Levee Safety Program Workshop

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INVITATION Recommendations for a National Levee Safety Program Workshop Hosted by the National Committee on Levee Safety February 10, 2011 Boise Centre “The Glen” (Willow & Pine Rooms) 850 W. Front Street Boise, ID 83702 The National Committee on Levee Safety (NCLS) would like to invite you to learn more about their recommendations to Congress…

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January 14, 2011

White House Council on Environmental Quality Issues Mitigation and Monitoring Guidance under NEPA

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2011 White House Council on Environmental Quality Issues Mitigation and Monitoring Guidance under NEPA WASHINGTON, DC – To promote sound governmental decision-making and transparency in Federal environmental reviews, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) today released final guidance…

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January 13, 2011

Rethinking the NFIP – Comments from ASFPM

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ASFPM Comments 1-11-11 ASFPM is pleased FEMA is undertaking a major review of the NFIP with the intent to present Congress with options for NFIP Reform. This effort will also inform FEMA leadership and staff what actions can be taken through rules or guidance by the agency to improve implementation of the NFIP. ASFPM understands…

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January 11, 2011

New York State Releases Sea Level Rise Task Force Report

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Sea Level Rise Task Force Report Final Report The New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force has prepared the final reportof its findings and recommendations for adapting to sea level rise for submittal to the State Legislature. The Task Force prepared a draft report of its findings and recommendations and made this draft reportavailable…

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January 3, 2011

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Encourages Americans To Resolve To Be Ready In 2011

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Release Date: December 30, 2010 Release Number: HQ-10-230 WASHINGTON — With the new year fast approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging all Americans to make emergency preparedness one of their New Year’s resolutions for the coming year. Resolve to be Ready in 2011 is a nationwide effort to urge individuals, families, businesses…

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