FEMA has engaged in an effort to identify options for reforming the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). After more than a decade of seeking input, identifying issues, and undergoing studies, FEMA believes that the time has come to undertake a critical review of the NFIP. With Congress considering reform of the program, FEMA is prepared to assist decision-makers by providing a comprehensive analysis that will both address issues of immediate concern and establish a solid foundation for the NFIP’s future.
This is to alert you that on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, FEMA announced via the Federal Register two public meetings designed to describe, update, and explain options being presented for public consideration and to hear comments from interested stakeholders.
NFIP REFORM PUBLIC MEETINGS
December 2, 2010 – Washington, D.C. Washington Marriott at Metro Center
December 9, 2010 – Denver, CO Denver Federal Center, Building 810 – Entrance W-5
Due to space constraints, seating will be limited. To reserve a seat, please email or mail your request and include the participant’s name, mailing address, and e-mail address, and the meeting(s) to be attended. On the subject or attention line please write "Reservation Request for NFIP Reform Meeting". Submit reservations to FEMA-NFIP-reform@dhs.gov.
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SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE NFIP REFORM POLICY OPTIONS
FEMA will also be accepting public comment on the “straw man” policy options through the public meetings or through the NFIP Reform website at: http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/nfip_reform.shtm
Additional details and information on the meetings are posted to this site. The straw man policy alternatives will be posted to Docket ID: FEMA–2010–0065. For access to the docket to read documents or comments received by FEMA, go to www.regulations.gov.
To Submit Public Comments
All written comments must be received by Friday, December 31, 2010. Feedback may be submitted by any one of the following methods: Federal Rulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the Web site. E-mail: FEMA–RULES@dhs.gov. Include Docket ID: FEMA–2010–0065 in the subject line of the message. Facsimile: (703) 483–2999. Mail: FEMA, Office of Chief Counsel, 500 C Street, SW., Room 840, Washington, DC 20472–3100. Hand Delivery/Courier: FEMA, Office of Chief Counsel, 500 C Street, SW., Room 840, Washington, DC 20472– 3100.
Instructions
All submissions received must include the Docket ID: FEMA–2010– 0065. Comments received will be posted without alteration at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You may want to read the Privacy Act Notice located on the Privacy and Use Notice link on the Administration Navigation Bar of the Web site www.regulations.gov.
About Our Association
- Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association
- The Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NeFSMA) is an active organization of over 100 members representing over 50 organizations. NeFSMA pursues multiple purposes including: 1.)promote public awareness of floodplain and stormwater management; 2.) promote the professional status of floodplain and stormwater management and secure all benefits resulting there from; 3.) promote cooperation and information exchange between individuals and entities concerned with floodplain and stormwater management; 4.) keep individuals concerned with floodplain and stormwater management well informed through educational and professional seminars and to provide a method for dissemination of information, both general and technical; 5.) inform and educate concerned individuals of pending floodplain or stormwater legislation, funding and other related management matters. Please browse our website to learn more about NeFSMA at www.nefsma.net. If you are interested in joining, either contact one of the board members or complete the membership form.
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