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ASFPM submits second set of comments on FFRMS implementing guidelines
ASFPM submitted its second set of comments on the draft implementation guidelines for the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard. You can read the full document, or skip to pg. 5 to read the comments submitted May 6. View document here. The consolidated comments document represents an earlier set of comments submitted April 7 that were…
Get your new copy of the NFIP Technical Bulletins
The updated NFIP Technical Bulletins 0, 4, and 8 are now available and serve to provide guidance for complying with the minimum National Flood Insurance Program’s floodplain management requirements pertaining to building performance. Together with the other eight bulletins, the TBs will be updated to modernize and streamline their content and presentation. The bulletins are…
Short-term NFIP extension likely through Dec. 22
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…
Restoring Natural Defenses to Help Communities in Coastal Floodplains Adapt to Climate Change
Restoring Natural Defenses to Help Communities in Coastal Floodplains Adapt to Climate Change By Shannon E. Cunniff with Environmental Defense Fund (scunniff@edf.org) Oyster and coral reefs, dunes and mangroves act as speed bumps and shock absorbers to reduce the impacts of rising seas and coastal storms. These natural defenses are cost effective and provide myriad…
ASFPM Announces Leadership Transition
ASFPM Announces Leadership Transition The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is pleased to announce the appointment of CHAD BERGINNIS to ASFPM Executive Director, effective July 1, 2012, at the start of our new fiscal year. LARRY A. LARSON, Executive Director since 1982, is transitioning his role with the Association to Director Emeritus – Senior…
FEMA Great Lakes Coastal Guidelines, Appendix D.3 Update
60-Day Public Comment Period Now Open through July 7, 2012 A new Technical Resources Page has been added to the Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study website. The Technical Resources page contains links to data and reports of interest to engineers and other technical stakeholders interested in the Great Lakes Coastal Flood Study. There is also…