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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a notice amending the emergency disaster declaration for Florida initially made on September 24, 2024. The amendment, dated October 31, 2024, indicates that the incident period for this emergency closed on October 7, 2024. It provides several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) for programs related to disaster recovery, including community loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance. Deanne Criswell, FEMA's Administrator, announced these updates.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced new pilotage rates for 2025 under the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960. The updated rates, which take into account factors like inflation, district operating costs, and an increase in the number of pilots, will result in a 7% rise in pilotage costs compared to the previous year. These changes are made to ensure safe and reliable pilotage services in the Great Lakes, catering to foreign merchant vessels and any U.S. vessel engaged in foreign trade. The Coast Guard reviewed public comments on these changes but made no alterations to the proposed rates.

This document, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), updates a major disaster declaration in Florida. Originally dated October 7, 2024, the amendment was issued on November 4, 2024, and announces that the emergency period has ended as of November 2, 2024. Additionally, it details various federal assistance programs available for disaster-related aid, such as loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance. The notice was filed by Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for their information collection titled "Plan Approval and Records for Vital System Automation". This information collection is essential for ensuring the safety of personnel and property on U.S.-flag vessels. The Coast Guard is seeking public comments on the necessity and usefulness of this information collection, as well as ways to reduce its burden. Public comments are open until May 9, 2025, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These determinations might involve changes to base flood elevations and special flood hazard areas, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and in Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports provided to these communities. The FIRMs and FIS reports are crucial for communities to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program, helping determine proper insurance premiums for new buildings. Comments must be submitted by May 6, 2021.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a notice amending a major disaster declaration in Tennessee originally declared in December 2023. This amendment, occurring on October 7, 2024, involves the appointment of Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Leda M. Khoury. Several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers are provided for use in reporting and funding, covering various areas such as disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized changes to flood hazard information for certain communities. These changes include adjustments to Base Flood Elevations, flood zone boundaries, and regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), which are critical for floodplain management and participation in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. The new or revised flood hazard information will be officially available on April 9, 2025. Communities must adopt these updates or demonstrate compliance to remain eligible for federal flood insurance.

The Coast Guard has implemented a new rule imposing a 48-hour time limit for vessels anchoring in Anchorage Area (B) at Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas, effective March 3, 2021. This rule aligns Anchorage Area (B) with the same time restrictions already applied to Areas (A) and (C). The change comes in response to extended anchoring times causing congestion and safety concerns, impacting commerce. Vessels can request longer anchoring permission from the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston through the Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service if needed due to bad weather or other circumstances.

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Atchafalaya River near Cypress Passage for a planned demolition of overhead powerlines scheduled on January 9, 2025. This area will be off-limits to vessels and people within a 500-yard radius, except with permission, to protect against the hazards posed by powerlines on the water's surface during the 12-hour operation. This rule is intended to ensure the safety of personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the vicinity of the demolition. The regulation will be enforced through communication on VHF radio channels, and it is not expected to have significant economic impacts on small businesses.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice seeking comments on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may result in changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. These changes involve potential adjustments to various flood-related measurements and areas, such as Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), which communities must consider to stay eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Comments on these proposals are due by March 13, 2025, and the community must either adopt these new measures or prove they already meet the requirements. The public can inspect and compare these preliminary and current maps online to participate in the review process.