January 26, 2015
FEMA announcing an updated fee schedule for flood map related products to begin Feb. 20
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Notice: Updated Fee Schedule for FEMA Flood Map Related Products The Federal Emergency Management Agency has published a Federal Register Notice announcing an updated fee schedule for processing certain map change requests to National Flood Insurance Program maps, requests for Flood Insurance Study (FIS) technical and administrative support data, and requests for particular NFIP map
January 20, 2015
FEMA Seeks Applicants for National Advisory Council
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FEMA Seeks Applicants for National Advisory Council Main Content WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks experienced individuals who are interested in serving on the National Advisory Council to apply. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Feb. 16, 2015. The NAC is a federal advisory
January 14, 2015
Zone AR and A99 Fact Sheets now available from FEMA
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Now Available! Fact sheets that reflect changes to “Adequate Progress” (Zone A99) determinations and “Flood Protection Restoration” (Zone AR) Requirements. FEMA updated its requirements and mapping standards associated with the “Adequate Progress” (Zone A99) or a “Flood Control Restoration Zone” (Zone AR) flood zone determinations. Section 19 of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of
January 7, 2015
FEMA Introducing a New Data Visualization Tool
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FEMA Introducing a New Data Visualization Tool FEMA introduced a new interactive tool Jan. 7 that allows the public to explore currently-available FEMA grant data. On the site, you will be able to see a visual representation of federal grant data as it relates to fire, preparedness, mitigation and public assistance. The tool also visualizes
January 2, 2015
Just released: The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force’s Infrastructure Resilience Guidelines
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“This report briefly summarizes the study’s results, drawing on interviews and documents from federal agencies, state and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations. We describe implementation processes and highlight lessons learned.” This is from the preface of the “Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force’s Infrastructure Resilience Guidelines.” Read the report here.
December 31, 2014
Revised Draft Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change Impacts
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Revised Draft Guidance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change Impacts On Dec. 18, 2014, the U.S. Council on Environmental Quality released revised draft guidance for public comment that describes how federal departments and agencies should consider the effects of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in their National Environmental Policy Act reviews. The revised
December 29, 2014
ASFPM is looking for your help!
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ASFPM is looking for your help! A working group/subcommittee has been formed with members from several committees, including Arid Regions, Mapping & Engineering Standards, Mitigation, and Natural and Beneficial Functions Committees. The focus of this group is to write a discussion paper regarding flood-related riverine erosion hazards and we are looking for your participation! You
December 18, 2014
Obama Administration Releases Final Principles, Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 Obama Administration Releases Final Principles, Requirements and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obama administration released final Principles, Requirements and Guidelines (PR&G) for Federal investments in water resources on Dec. 17, marking the first update to these important
December 18, 2014
FEMA Announces Launch of the Interim Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Write Your Own (WYO) Principal Coordinators and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Servicing Agent FROM: Dennis Kuhns Division Director Risk Insurance Division SUBJECT: FEMA Announces Launch of the Interim Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate announced Dec. 18 the
December 16, 2014
The December issue of the National Hydrologic Warning Council’s “Transmission” is out.
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