[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Emergency Management Agency Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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Part XXIV



Federal Emergency Management Agency



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)                             




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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

44 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes its 
semiannual regulatory agenda in April and October to inform interested 
parties of progress on FEMA regulations. The agenda lists regulations 
that will be under development or review during the period April 1, 
1999, to October 31, 1999.

ADDRESSES: For information about specific regulations, please contact 
the person listed as the agency contact in the agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information of FEMA's 
regulatory agenda, contact H. Crane Miller, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-3340, FAX (202) 646-4536, or e-mail 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning 
and Review'' directs each executive agency to publish only such 
regulations as are required by law, are necessary to interpret the law, 
or are necessary by compelling public need. Publication of an agenda of 
regulations is called for semiannually in order to give the public 
adequate notice of agency rulemaking activities; also, publication of a 
regulatory agenda concerning rules likely to be significant regulatory 
actions must be published.

    In fulfillment of the requirements of Executive Order 12866, 
this agenda describes current and projected regulatory actions and 
rules that will be under review or development during the period 
April 1, 1999, to October 31, 1999. This agenda also contains 
information of regulations on which action was completed since the 
last FEMA semiannual agenda was published Friday, November 9, 1998, 
at 63 FR 62486 to 62491.

    We invite public comment on the agenda, including comments by 
State and local governments. Comments should be submitted to the 
Rules Docket Clerk, Office of the General Counsel, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472; FAX (202) 646-4536, or e-mail [email protected]. Please refer 
to the title of the rule about which you are inquiring or 
commenting and the rule's Regulation Identifier Number (RIN) found 
at the end of each agenda entry.

    The agenda is not limited to significant regulatory actions and 
contains information about FEMA regulations to be developed, 
reviewed, or published in the next 12 months, except for routine 
flood elevation determinations, listings of eligible communities 
under the National Flood Insurance Program, listings of suspended 
communities and similar designations under the National Flood 
Insurance Program, and FEMA organizational and management matters.

Dated: March 12, 1999.

Ernest B. Abbott,

General Counsel.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3611         Removal of Certain Parts of 44 CFR...................................................    3067-AC91
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                                                Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3612         Group Flood Insurance Policy for Individual and Family Grant Program.................    3067-AC35
3613         Flood Mitigation Assistance Program..................................................    3067-AC45
3614         Criminal and Civil Penalties Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and            3067-AC61
            Emergency Assistance Act..............................................................
3615         National Dam Safety Program; Assistance for State Programs...........................    3067-AC64
3616         Organization, Functions and Delegation of Authorities................................    3067-AC66
3617         Disaster Assistance; Fire Suppression Assistance.....................................    3067-AC68
3618         Disaster Assistance; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.................................    3067-AC69
3619         Enforcement Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.......................    3067-AC71
3620         Disaster Assistance; Declaration Process.............................................    3067-AC72
3621         Production or Disclosure of Information..............................................    3067-AC75
3622         Taxpayer Identification Numbers......................................................    3067-AC76
3623         Debt Collection......................................................................    3067-AC77
3624         National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program........................................    3067-AC78
3625         National Flood Insurance Program: Inspection of Insured Structures by Communities....    3067-AC79
3626         Extensions of Application Period for Temporary Housing Assistance....................    3067-AC82
3627         Conduct at the Mount Weather Emergency Assistance Center and at the National             3067-AC83
            Emergency Training Center.............................................................
3628         Debt Collection......................................................................    3067-AC84
3629         National Flood Insurance Program; Write-Your-Own Expense Allowance...................    3067-AC86
3630         Fee for Services To Support FEMA's Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness           3067-AC87
            Program...............................................................................

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3631         Procedures and Fee for Processing Map Changes........................................    3067-AC88
3632         Disaster Assistance; Redesign of Public Assistance Project Administration............    3067-AC89
3633         Disaster Assistance; Insurance Requirements for the Public Assistance Program........    3067-AC90
3634         National Flood Insurance Program; Determining the Write-Your-Own Expense Allowance...    3067-AC92
3635         National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.....................................    3067-AC93
3636         Disaster Assistance; Factors Considered When Evaluating a Governor's Request for a       3067-AC94
            Major Disaster Declaration............................................................
3637         National Flood Insurance Program; Revision of Appendix B to 44 CFR 62................    3067-AC95
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3638         National Flood Insurance Program; Insurance Coverage and Rates.......................    3067-AC96
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)          Proposed Rule Stage




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3611.  REMOVAL OF CERTAIN PARTS OF 44 CFR

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12127; EO 12148

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 14; 44 CFR 77; 44 CFR 80 to 83; 44 CFR 152; 44 
CFR 207; 44 CFR 220 to 222; 44 CFR 301; 44 CFR 303; 44 CFR 306; 44 CFR 
308; 44 CFR 320; 44 CFR 324; 44 CFR 325; 44 CFR 328; 44 CFR 333; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would remove parts of 44 CFR that are complete, no 
longer authorized, discontinued, or covered in other regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/18/99                     64 FR 8048
NPRM Comment Period End         04/19/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Crane Miller, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3340
Fax: 202 646-4536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC91
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)            Long-Term Actions




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3612. GROUP FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY FOR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY GRANT 
PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5174; 42 USC 5178

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule establishes a Group Flood Insurance 
Policy to be issued by the National Flood Insurance Program when 
Federal disaster assistance for flood damage to real or personal 
property, or both, is provided under the Individual and Family Grant 
Program following a major disaster declaration by the President.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/15/95                    60 FR 13945
Interim Final Rule              05/01/96                    61 FR 19197
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurence W. Zensinger, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4262

RIN: 3067-AC35
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3613. FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4104c; 42 USC 4104d

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule implements secs. 553 and 554 of the 
National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 to provide grants under the 
National Flood Mitigation Fund to States and communities for planning

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assistance and for mitigation projects that reduce the risk of flood 
damages to structures covered under contracts for flood insurance.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/20/97                    62 FR 13346
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Gil Jamieson, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 
C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4090

RIN: 3067-AC45
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3614. CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER 
RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5157(d); PL 101-410; 28 USC 2461; PL 104-134, 
sec 31001(s)

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would increase the maximum civil penalty 
under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act from $5,000 to $5,500.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            02/10/97                     62 FR 5957
NPRM Comment Period End         04/11/97
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S. Buck, IV, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4091

RIN: 3067-AC61
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3615. NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM; ASSISTANCE FOR STATE PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-303

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 145

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would provide direction and guidance for 
financial assistance to State dam safety programs to improve and 
enhance the safety of dams throughout the United States.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Harold Andress, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-2801

RIN: 3067-AC64
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3616. ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  5 USC 552

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This final rule revises FEMA regulations on Organization, 
Functions and Delegations of Authority to reflect the creation of a new 
Directorate, the Information Technology Services Directorate, and to 
reflect reassignment of certain responsibilities within existing 
directorates.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: H. Crane Miller, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4102
Fax: 202 646-4536

RIN: 3067-AC66
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3617. DISASTER ASSISTANCE; FIRE SUPPRESSION ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq; 42 USC 5187

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would simplify the fire eligibility 
process from three thresholds to one threshold and would change the 
Federal cost share to 75 percent for fire suppression grants.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/24/97                    62 FR 62542
NPRM Comment Period End         01/23/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Curtis Carleton, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4535

RIN: 3067-AC68
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3618. DISASTER ASSISTANCE; HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would revise the categories of projects 
eligible for funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. It 
emphasizes nonstructural flood mitigation measures to reduce the number 
of floodprone structures and clarifies that major structural flood 
control projects will not be considered for funding under the grant 
program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/01/98                    63 FR 24143
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert F. Shea, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3619
Fax: 202 646-3104

RIN: 3067-AC69


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3619. ENFORCEMENT UNDER TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 900 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 19

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed joint rule would enforce title IX of the 
Education Amendments of 1972 applicable to training programs of FEMA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pauline C. Campbell, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4122

RIN: 3067-AC71
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3620. DISASTER ASSISTANCE; DECLARATION PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would establish the financial criteria 
under which a cost-share adjustment would be granted for permanent 
restorative work and for emergency work unless otherwise adjusted and 
caps that cost-share at 90 percent Federal. Secondly, it would phase in 
the threshold for granting cost-share adjustments to current dollars 
over a two-year period, and would allow that threshold to be adjusted 
annually for inflation.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/05/98                    63 FR 10816
NPRM Comment Period End         05/04/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Patricia Stahlschmidt, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4066
Fax: 202 646-4060

RIN: 3067-AC72
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3621. PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-231

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would give the public access to Government 
information and records maintained in an electronic format, provide for 
expedited processing of certain requests, establish an ``electronic 
reading room,'' require redacted material to be estimated or indicated 
in an agency's delay in processing requests, and require FEMA to make 
an agency reference guide on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 
available.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/28/98                    63 FR 45982
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra Jackson, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW.
Phone: 202 646-3840
Fax: 202 646-4536

RIN: 3067-AC75
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3622. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 7701(c)

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would implement the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act requirement that any person doing business with a 
Federal agency must provide the agency with the person's taxpayer 
identification number.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S. Buck, IV, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4091

RIN: 3067-AC76
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3623. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3720A

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under this rule FEMA will refer delinquent debts owed to this 
Agency to the Department of the Treasury for collection under the 
Governmentwide Treasury Offset Program and for tax refund offsets at 
the same time. FEMA amends its administrative offset regulations to 
allow administrative offset against delinquent debtor States and units 
of general local government. FEMA also amends its regulations to change 
the method for calculating interest, penalty and administrative charged 
assessed on delinquent debts and to make States and units of general 
local government subject to such changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              01/08/98                     63 FR 1063
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Richard S. Buck, IV, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4091

RIN: 3067-AC77
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3624. NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 7701 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would remove portions of and amend 44 CFR 
361, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Assistance to State and 
Local Governments, to make the Earthquake

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Hazards Reduction Assistance Program consistent with FEMA's Performance 
Partnership Agreement/Cooperative Agreement (PPA/CA) process.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theodore J. Litty, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4286
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC78
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3625. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM: INSPECTION OF INSURED STRUCTURES 
BY COMMUNITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish a pilot program for voluntary 
inspections to verify that structures comply with the community and 
floodplain management ordinance, and to verify that NFIP-insured 
structures are properly rated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles M. Plaxico, Federal Insurance Administration, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-3422
Fax: 202 646-4327

RIN: 3067-AC79
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3626. EXTENSIONS OF APPLICATION PERIOD FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed rule would authorize the Associate Director/
Executive Associate Director for Response and Recovery to extend beyond 
the standard 60-day limit the application period provided under the 
Disaster Housing Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/06/98                    63 FR 25010
NPRM Comment Period End         07/06/98
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurence W. Zensinger, Response & Recovery Directorate, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-3642
Fax: 202 646-2730
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC82
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3627. CONDUCT AT THE MOUNT WEATHER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CENTER AND AT 
THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:  EO 12148

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule makes technical amendments to 44 CFR part 15 to 
reflect the name change of the Special Facility to Mt. Weather 
Emergency Assistance Center, to update certain authority citations and 
cited documents, and for other purposes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John L. Matticks, Mt. Weather Management Division, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 
20472
Phone: 540 542-2001
Fax: 540 542-2005
Email: [email protected]
  
Ronald P. Face Jr., Assistant Administrator, National Emergency 
Training Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 16825 South 
Seaton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Phone: 301 447-1223
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC83
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3628. DEBT COLLECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  31 USC 3720A

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would implement policies used by FEMA to collect 
debts under the Debt Collection Act of 1982, including measures to 
collect and to compromise or terminate collection action.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard S. Buck, IV, Office of Financial Management, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-4091

RIN: 3067-AC84
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3629. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; WRITE-YOUR-OWN EXPENSE ALLOWANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FEMA intends to propose changes to its methods for 
establishing the Write-Your-Own (WYO) expense allowance percentage to 
years beginning on or after October 1, 1999. FEMA invites advice and 
comments from WYO companies, consumers, and other interested parties.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/13/98                    63 FR 63431
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/12/99
NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia I. Murphy, Federal Insurance Administration, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-2775
Fax: 202 646-3445
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC86
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3630. FEE FOR SERVICES TO SUPPORT FEMA'S OFFSITE RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY 
PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 105-65

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 354

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises 44 CFR 354 to establish the policies and 
administrative basis for FEMA to assess fees on NRC licensees to 
recover the full amount of the funds obligated by FEMA to provide 
services for offsite radiological emergency planning and preparedness 
beginning in FY 1999.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              12/15/98                    63 FR 69001
Interim Final Rule Effective    12/15/98
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      02/16/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vanessa E. Quinn, PTE Directorate, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington DC 2042
Phone: 202 646-3664
Fax: 202 646-3508
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC87
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3631.  PROCEDURES AND FEE FOR PROCESSING MAP CHANGES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 72

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would remove the fee payment requirements for 
processing map change requests based on detailed hydrographic or 
hydrologic studies or more detailed topographic data.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Matthew B. Miller, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3461
Fax: 202 646-4596
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC88
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3632.  DISASTER ASSISTANCE; REDESIGN OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule redesigns the Public Assistance Disaster Grant 
Program to provide assistance more quickly and to make the application 
process simpler than before.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              11/20/98                    63 FR 64423
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Melissa M. Howard, Ph.D, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4240
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC89
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3633.  DISASTER ASSISTANCE; INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend the insurance requirements under FEMA's 
Public Assistance Program to require subgrantees to assume a higher 
level of responsibility and risk for damage to their facilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Curtis Carleton, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4535
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC90
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3634.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; DETERMINING THE WRITE-
YOUR-OWN EXPENSE ALLOWANCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would change FEMA's method for establishing the 
Write-Your-Own (WYO) expense allowance by using a new formula to derive 
expense ratios.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/13/98                    63 FR 63432
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Claudia I. Murphy, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-2775

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC92
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3635.  NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would prescribe policies and procedures pertaining 
to FEMA's National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Mark Russo, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4097
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC93
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3636.  DISASTER ASSISTANCE; FACTORS CONSIDERED WHEN EVALUATING A 
GOVERNOR'S REQUEST FOR A MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 5121 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish the factors that FEMA takes into 
consideration when evaluating a Governor's request for a major disaster 
declaration under the Stafford Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/99                     64 FR 3910
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia Stahlschmidt, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4066
Fax: 202 646-4060
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC94
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3637.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; REVISION OF APPENDIX B 
TO 44 CFR 62

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises appendix B to 44 CFR 62, the financial 
control plan for business written under the Write-Your-Own Program of 
the National Flood Insurance Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles M. Plaxico, Jr., Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3522
Fax: 202 646-4327

RIN: 3067-AC95
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)            Completed Actions




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3638.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; INSURANCE COVERAGE AND 
RATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation:  44 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would increase the premiums flood insurance 
policyholders pay for ``Pre-FIRM'' buildings in coastal high hazard 
areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/99                     64 FR 3909
Final Action                    03/17/99                    64 FR 13115
Final Action Effective          05/01/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles M. Plaxico, Jr., Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3522
Fax: 202 646-4327

RIN: 3067-AC96
[FR Doc. 99-7012 Filed 04-23-99; 8:45 am]
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