Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input
Establishes Federal Flood Risk Standard and Seeks Public Input
What it does
Agencies must update floodplain policies to implement the new Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and seek public input before implementation.
Real-world impact
- Requires federally funded projects to use higher flood elevations and climate-informed data.
- Mandates public comment periods and stakeholder meetings before implementing the Standard.
- Directs agencies to revise regulations and submit implementation plans with milestones.
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Summary
This order creates a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard to make communities and federal assets more resilient to flooding. It directs agencies to use better science and higher flood elevations when planning and funding projects.
The order affects federal agencies, projects paid with taxpayer dollars, and communities near floodplains. It requires public comment and stakeholder meetings before agencies implement the Standard.
It also sets processes for agencies to update rules, submit implementation plans, and for regular reassessment based on climate science.
Questions, answered
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