FEMA Issues Bulletin W-16041: Waiver of Elevated Building Coverage Limitation Only in A Zones Bulletin W-04091, dated Nov. 19, 2004, provided guidance regarding the waiver of the elevated building coverage limitation. This bulletin clarifies that the waiver described in Bulletin W-04091 only applies to buildings located in Special Flood Hazard Area zones beginning with the…
ASFPM is testifying today at 9:00 central in the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee; Water Resources Subcommittee. ASFPM Chair Ricardo Pineda will testify on behalf of ASFPM. The focus of the hearing is on Concepts for the Next Water Resources Development Act: Promoting Resiliency of our Nation’s Water Resources Infrastructure. Link to hearing. Link to…
FEMA Announces Policy Updates to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Standards FEMA announces the revision of nine Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (RiskMAP) standards as part of the semi-annual maintenance process. The changes clarify existing policy on validation procedures for existing flood maps and adjusting elevation data to account for temporary disturbances related to beach…