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October 27, 2023

FEMA to Host BRIC and FMA Notices of Funding Opportunities Webinar Series

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General applicants, subapplicants and tribal applications are invited to attend.

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January 13, 2017

FEMA requesting comments on establishing a deductible for Public Assistance Program

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FEMA requesting comments for establishing a deductible for its Public Assistance Program Deadline for comments close April 12 AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Supplemental advance notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: FEMA is considering implementing a Public Assistance deductible that would condition states’ receipt of FEMA reimbursement for the repair and replacement of public…

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January 9, 2017

ASFPM submits comments to federal register regarding private flood insurance

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ASFPM’s Comments on Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Hazards-Private Flood Insurance Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ASFPM submitted comments Jan. 6, 2017. The comments conclude that Congress will need to reauthorize the NFIP in 2017 and that more proposals will be considered relating to the role of private flood insurance. ASFPM believes that there…

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December 22, 2016

ASFPM Requests Member Comments on Corps’ Draft FFRMS Implementation Guidance

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ASFPM Requests Member Comments on Corps’ Draft FFRMS Implementation Guidance The Corps of Engineers has issued draft that outlines how it will implement the new flood risk management standard to protect federal taxpayer investments in federal actions. The Corps will do this not with rules in the Federal Register, but by amending internal guidance they…

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December 8, 2016

USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat

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USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 7, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will offer farmers and ranchers more opportunities to participate in the Conservation Reserve Program. The announcement includes new CRP practices to protect water quality and…

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December 2, 2016

FEMA Issues Latest Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Standards

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FEMA Issues Latest Update to Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping Standards FEMA’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration updated the Guidance and Standards that it uses in its flood mapping and risk analysis efforts.There are six revised standards, three new standards and one rescinded standard in this maintenance cycle in addition to a number of updated…

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November 23, 2016

ASFPM reaches out to the Trump Administration transition team

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ASFPM reaches out to the Trump Administration transition team As we have done for more than 40 years, ASFPM seeks to partner with the new administration, members of Congress and federal agencies to improve and create policies and programs that will make our nation more resilient to floods. Here are our top nine priority action…

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October 31, 2016

The Resilience Dialogues: Connecting Communities with Scientists and Practitioners

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The Resilience Dialogues: Connecting Communities with Scientists and Practitioners Oct. 31, 2016 at 10 a.m. EDT by Amy Luers and Mike Kuperberg Summary: A new beta online consultative service will help communities find, use and understand information, tools and programs to support their climate-resilience needs. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is…

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October 11, 2016

Heads up from FEMA on April 1, 2017 NFIP changes

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Heads up from FEMA on April 1, 2017 NFIP changes Roy Wright, Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, sent Bulletin W-16071 late September that provides notice of the changes NFIP will implement effective April 1, 2017. Several changes result from continued implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of…

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October 5, 2016

Help ASFPM & APA build coastal resilience with climate, flood and hazard data.

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ASFPM and APA are seeking feedback from floodplain managers, planners, practitioners and policymakers on whether climate change, changing ocean conditions or extreme weather data are considered or incorporated into your jurisdiction’s Capital Improvements Plan or planning process. The survey should take 5-10 minutes and will help identify communities or public utilities to follow up with…

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