February 14, 2018
ASFPM develops fact sheet for FHA 203(k)
By News Editor
ASFPM develops fact sheet for FHA 203(k) , a finance option to reduce flood losses for homeowners. In an attempt to revitalize neighborhoods that were run down, the Federal Housing Administration created the 203(k) Rehabilitation Program, which has been around since the 1970s. It was originally designed to encourage families in the low- to moderate-income…
December 7, 2017
Short-term NFIP extension likely through Dec. 22
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
This is the latest we are hearing on NFIP reauthorization, excerpted from CQ Roll Call Dec. 7, 2017: The House Rules Committee recommended on Wednesday a closed rule for a stopgap continuing resolution to fund federal agencies through Dec. 22, paving the way for floor consideration of the measure Thursday. The panel adopted the rule
November 28, 2017
ASFPM Submits Comments to EPA and Corps regarding WOTUS
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ASFPM submits comments Nov. 27, 2017 to EPA and USACE about WOTUS proposed rule change ASFPM, in response to the Aug. 28, 2017 Federal Register notice of a Proposed Rule: “Definition of Waters of the United States” – Recodification of Pre-existing Rules and Schedule of public meetings, submitted comments Nov. 28, 2017. Read the full…
October 6, 2017
ASFPM Supports Administration’s Hurricane Assistance & NFIP Debt Forgiveness
By News Editor
ASFPM has sent letters to the Executive Office of the President and leaders in Congress in response to the Administration proposal for Congress to provide more disaster relief for Harvey, Irma and Maria, which includes $16 billion in NFIP debt as well as a number of NFIP reforms as part of that package. Letter from
September 27, 2017
ASFPM Submits Comments on Proposed Rule for Waters of the U.S.
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ASFPM Submits Comments to EPA and Corps Regarding Waters of the U.S. Re: Docket ID No.EPA-HQ-OW-2017-203 These comments were prepared by ASFPM Sept. 27, 2017 for EPA’s Scott Pruitt and Corps’ Douglas Lamont in response to the Federal Register notice of a Proposed Rule: “Definition of Waters of the United States” Recodification of Pre-existing Rules.
September 15, 2017
NFIP Reauthorization has been Extended to Dec. 8, 2017
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NFIP Reauthorization Extended to Dec. 8 Just in case you were not aware, the National Flood Insurance Program was set to expire Sept. 30, 2017, but legislation signed by President Trump Sept. 8 reauthorized the program until Dec. 8, 2017. You can read this link that explains the extension here . The extension is part…
August 24, 2017
Setting People Straight on Six NFIP Myths
By Larry Larson, P.E., CFM
Like all myths, these NFIP myths start with a grain of truth, but are then extrapolated to a false outcome or to blame the wrong cause or party.
August 15, 2017
ASFPM Reaction to Rollback of EO 13690 & FFRMS
By News Editor
While ASFPM is very supportive of additional investments in the nation’s infrastructure, today’s EO is a huge step backwards. We are extremely disappointed in the EO 13690 and Federal Flood Risk Management Standard being repealed, which will result in much higher costs to US taxpayers. Former President Obama enacted the EO 13690 Jan. 30, 2015
July 25, 2017
Coalition, including ASFPM, signed a joint letter to Senate Banking Committee July 19
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Coalition to Senate Banking: Require the GAO to assess buyout options for high-risk flood properties in NFIP July 19, 2017 The Honorable Mike Crapo Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Sherrod Brown Ranking Member Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senators
July 3, 2017
ASFPM supports S.1507, the State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund (SFMRF) Act of 2017
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ASFPM Executive Director Chad Berginnis submitted a letter of support for Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed’s State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund (SFMRF) Act of 2017 (S.1507). You can read the bill and ASFPM’s full letter here.