July 19, 2010
Obama Administration Officials Announce the Final Recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force
By News Editor
WASHINGTON, DC –Obama Administration officials today released the Final Recommendations of the Ocean Policy Task Force, which would establish a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Coasts, and Great Lakes (National Policy) and create a National Ocean Council (NOC) to strengthen ocean governance and coordination. The Final Recommendations prioritize actions for the NOC
July 14, 2010
FY10 Flood Mapping Progress Report and Production Plan Now Available
By News Editor
The FY10 Flood Mapping Progress Report and Production Plan details FEMA’s progress in prioritizing and delivering modernized flood maps for areas of the United States with the greatest flood risk. The Report provides an update on performance in the Flood Map Modernization Program and the strategy for prioritizing and initiating coastal, levee, and riverine flood
July 2, 2010
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extended through September 30, 2010
By News Editor
On Friday, July 2, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 5569, the “National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010,” which retroactively reauthorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enter into new contracts for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program through September 30, 2010; and reduces FEMA’s authority to borrow under
July 1, 2010
Congress Extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
By News Editor
July 1, 2010 To: ASFPM Members From: ASFPM Executive Office As part of a unanimous consent agreement last night, the Senate cleared a measure (HR 5569) that would extend the authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010. It was previously passed by the House, so it will become effective as soon
June 21, 2010
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Success of Recovery Act in Bringing Water System Infrastructure Improvements to Rural Communities Across America
By News Editor
From USDA: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s (Recovery Act) accomplishments in improving water quality in hundreds of rural communities across the Nation, and announced funding for 25 additional projects in 16 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. “These Recovery Act investments in water and wastewater infrastructure are
June 11, 2010
NFIP Reauthorization Status 6/11/2010
By News Editor
As of Thursday, June 10, 2010 Congress is on a four-day break. They will not resume consideration of a bill to extend the NFIP authority until Monday, June 14, and votes will not occur until Tuesday, June 15 at the earliest. The Senate plans to consider H.R. 4213, which contains an NFIP authorization through December
June 9, 2010
FEMA Fiscal Year 2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Update
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From FEMA: The Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) application period opened on June 1, 2010 and the FY11 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance is now available. This guidance applies to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, Flood Mitigation Assistance, Repetitive Flood Claims and Severe Repetitive Loss programs. The Unified Hazard Mitigation
June 4, 2010
Dialogue on a NOAA Climate Service
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From the National Academy of Public Administration: Congress has asked the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) to analyze organizational options for establishing a Climate Service at NOAA. This study will be used to inform NOAA’s ongoing work on this topic. A critical component of the Academy’s study is to identify mechanisms to fully
June 4, 2010
State Farm leaving flood insurance program
By News Editor
From the Sarasota Herald Tribune By Paige St. John State Farm Mutual confirmed Thursday that it will stop administering federal flood insurance policies this fall, leaving government officials to find a new home for 800,000 customers nationwide who bought their coverage through the company. State Farm does not insure property against floods or storm surge.
June 2, 2010
$12 Million for Farmland Disaster Damage Repair Available from USDA
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funds are being made available to farmers and ranchers in 14 states to repair farmland damaged by natural disasters in 2010. “USDA is committed to helping farmers and ranchers restore conservation measures on farmland devastated by the recent floods, tornadoes, drought and Wildfire,” said Vilsack.