The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a final rule identifying communities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that may have their flood insurance suspended due to failing to comply with floodplain management requirements. Communities can avoid suspension if they submit the necessary documentation showing compliance before the suspension date. Information on community statuses can be accessed on FEMA's website, and updates will no longer be published in the Federal Register. The rule exempts certain federal assistance and clarifies regulatory requirements, while FEMA has determined that this action does not warrant environmental, flexibility, or federalism evaluations.
Simple Explanation
FEMA is telling some towns they need to follow the rules to stop floods, or they won't be able to get special insurance. If the towns show they've fixed things before a certain date, they'll be okay.