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FEMA R10 FAQ: Rescinded Policy on Fish Enhancement Structures in the Floodway Are flood easements an alternative to obtaining letters of map revision (CLOMR/LOMR)? No, the permitting process, including H&H analyses for floodway development and the CLOMR/LOMR process for any map changes, must be followed for each individual development proposal. Communities must alert FEMA to alterations to the floodplain within 180 days so that flood maps are always based on the best available data. Can a rise be permitted without a CLOMR/LOMR if the rise is isolated on one property or doesn't affect structures? No. If a community wishes to approve a project that has shown through H&H analyses that it will cause a rise in BFE anywhere in the community, they must require a CLOMR prior to construction and a LOMR once the project is complete. if analyses confirm no rise in the BFE but show other alterations to the SFHA, those changes must be communicated to FEMA through the LOMR process, even if a CLOMR was not required prior to construction. Who can perform H&H analyses and certify that no rise in the BFE will occur? 44 CFR 60.3(d) does not specify professional qualifications for who can conduct the H&H analyses, but states that the analyses must be "performed in accordance with standard engineering practice." In Region 10, H&H analyses must be conducted as outlined in the regional guidance, "Procedures for `No -Rise' Certification for Proposed Developments in the Regulatory Floodway." Local ordinances may require that a professional engineer perform the analyses and certify the results. FEMA recommends that communities only accept analyses from qualified hydraulic and hydrologic professionals as licensed in your state. Technical questions that are unanswered by the guidance can be directed to the Region 10 Risk Analysis Branch. Is there guidance available on preparing an application for a letter of map revision (CLOMR/LOMR)? Yes, the MT -2 application includes instructions that provide information on the data that must be submitted. Details on this application process can be found at https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/change your-flood-zone[paper- a ppl ication-forms/mt-2. The rescindment of this policy may make some restoration projects cost prohibitive. WIII FEMA funds be available to offset the significant costs of H&H and CLOMR/LOMR? No, the cost of H&H analyses, as well as the fees associated with the CLOMR/LOMR process, are the responsibility of the applicant and should be included in early planning and budgeting for habitat restoration projects. The former policy did not provide a waiver for H&H analyses, which have always been required when applying for permits for any kind of foodway development. It is essential that community floodplain officials and proponents of habitat restoration projects work together in the design phase to ensure that all floodplain management regulations are considered and all potential impacts to cost and timeline are fully understood. APPLICATION FEE WAIVER FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Some habitat restoration projects are eligible for a waiver of the application fees charged by FEMA for map change requests (CLOMR/LOMR). In accordance with the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-89, section 22), a project proponent is eligible for this fee waiver if the project meets the following criteria: 1) the primary purpose is habitat restoration (as defined in the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 USC 3772 (5)), Learn more at fema.gov Mar 2021 4