March 2, 2026
ASFPM Raises Concerns About SBA Post-Disaster Permitting Rule
By Mary Bart
In effect, the rule creates a pathway for rebuilding to move forward without traditional local permitting processes once a 60-day threshold is reached.
January 9, 2026
ASFPM Urges EPA and the Corps to Reconsider WOTUS Proposal
By News Editor
The Association argues that the proposed rule could reduce federal—and in many cases state—Clean Water Act protections for 60 to 95 percent of existing mapped wetlands in the U.S.
December 10, 2025
Major Rollback to Federal Wetlands Protections Proposed
By News Editor
The proposed rule would drastically narrow the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) — the cornerstone for determining which wetlands and waterways receive Clean Water Act (CWA) protections.
November 17, 2025
ASFPM Engages USACE on Nonstructural Flood Solutions
By News Editor
ASFPM is requesting a meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers to discuss obstacles to implementing nonstructural flood solutions and chart a path forward.
July 11, 2025
ASFPM Submits Comments to FEMA Review Council
By News Editor
We oppose any proposal to eliminate, divide, or weaken FEMA or its critical functions and programs.
May 16, 2025
ASFPM Submits Recommendations to Strengthen FEMA
By News Editor
ASFPM strongly urged the Review Council to keep FEMA but fix what’s broken.
April 2, 2026
ASFPM Outlines Seven Key Recommendations for FEMA Funding in FY2027
By News Editor
ASFPM outlines seven critical funding priorities for FEMA in FY2027, urging Congress to strengthen the NFIP , fully fund flood mapping, and restore operational stability.
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