Real-Time Federal Register Monitoring for Flood Plains
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Why Monitoring Flood Plains Matters
Flood plains are crucial geographical features that impact a wide range of industries and communities. These low-lying areas adjacent to rivers and streams are naturally prone to flooding, necessitating careful monitoring and management. With rapid climate change, the frequency and severity of floods have increased, posing significant challenges to urban planners, insurance companies, environmentalists, and government policymakers.
Regulatory Impacts and Compliance
Flood plains are subject to complex federal regulations, aimed at minimizing the risks associated with flooding. Industries and professionals that need to stay updated on these regulations include:
- Urban Planners: Responsible for developing land-use strategies that protect communities from flooding.
- Environmental Lawyers: Focus on ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws, including floodplain management standards.
- Insurance Companies: Evaluate risk assessments to adequately cover flood-related damages.
- Real Estate Developers: Need to assess the impact of flood plains on property value and construction plans.
Organizations such as FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) play a pivotal role in regulating flood plains, and any updates in their policies can have widespread impacts.
Staying Ahead of Policy Changes
For professionals dealing with flood plains, staying ahead of policy changes can mean the difference between compliance and costly penalties. Being informed allows stakeholders to:
- Ensure Compliance: Adhering to federal floodplain management regulations to avoid fines and legal issues.
- Mitigate Risks: Proactively adapting to new regulations to minimize the risk of flood damage.
- Respond to Open Comment Periods: Engaging with policy drafts during open comment periods for regulations related to floodplain management.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA" or Agency) is making permanent the increased delegated authorities made available under the ALP Express Pilot for Certified Development Companies ("CDCs") approved for the Accredited Lenders Program ("ALP...
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Rule | Dec 18, 2024 |
On July 11, 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a final rule implementing the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), updating the agency's 8-step decision- making process for floodplain reviews by changing how FEMA...
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Rule | Oct 10, 2024 |
On October 2, 2023, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and supplementary policy that proposed to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) and update the agency's 8-step...
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Rule | Jul 11, 2024 |
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service (RBCS, RHS, RUS, or collectively referred to as the Agency), of the Rural Development (RD) mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is is...
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Rule | May 01, 2024 |
This final rule revises HUD's regulations governing floodplain management and the protection of wetlands to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) in accordance with the Executive Order titled "Establishing a Federal Flood Risk...
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Rule | Apr 23, 2024 |
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is amending and updating its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The amendments revise NASA's regulations to better align with the Agency's curren...
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Rule | Apr 11, 2024 |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposes to amend its regulations to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) and update the agency's 8-step decision-making process floodplain reviews. FEMA also proposes a supplemen...
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Proposed Rule | Oct 02, 2023 |
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is proposing to amend and update its regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The proposed amendments would update NASA's regulations to better align w...
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Proposed Rule | May 03, 2023 |
This proposed rule would revise HUD's regulations governing floodplain management and the protection of wetlands to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), in accordance with the Executive order, "Establishing a Federal Flood Ri...
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Proposed Rule | Mar 24, 2023 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | May 26, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | May 10, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Apr 28, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Apr 14, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Apr 01, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Mar 17, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Mar 02, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Feb 23, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Feb 11, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Jan 29, 2021 |
This rule identifies communities where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are scheduled for suspension on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with th...
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Rule | Jan 13, 2021 |