[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 (FEMA) 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, 
2001 to October 31, 2001.

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 on FEMA's 
regulatory agenda, contact Michael S. Herman, Office of the General 
Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-4097, (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. We and other Federal 
departments and agencies publish an agenda of regulations semiannually 
in order to give you adequate notice of agency rulemaking activities. 
We also publish a regulatory agenda of rules likely to be significant 
regulatory actions when that is appropriate.

     To fulfill 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, 
2001 to October 31, 2001. This agenda also contains information of 
regulations on which we completed action since the last FEMA 
semiannual agenda was published on November 30, 2000 at 65 FR 74641 
to 74648.

     We invite your comments on the agenda, including comments by 
State and local governments. Please submit any comments 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 that you are inquiring about, or 
commenting on and to 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 it 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 19, 2001.

 Michael D. Brown,

General Counsel.

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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3634        Assistance to Firefighters (FIRE) Grant Program.....................................     3067-AD21
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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3635        Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.................................................     3067-AC45
3636        Criminal and Civil Penalties Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and            3067-AC61
            Emergency Assistance Act............................................................
3637        Disaster Assistance; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program................................     3067-AC69
3638        Production or Disclosure of Information.............................................     3067-AC75
3639        Taxpayer Identification Numbers.....................................................     3067-AC76
3640        Debt Collection.....................................................................     3067-AC77
3641        Debt Collection.....................................................................     3067-AC84
3642        Fee for Services To Support FEMA's Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness           3067-AC87
            Program.............................................................................
3643        National Urban Search and Rescue Response System....................................     3067-AC93
3644        Administration of Grants: Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit             3067-AC98
            Organizations.......................................................................
3645        National Flood Insurance Program; Insurance Coverage and Rates......................     3067-AD02
3646        Organizational Units, Functions and Delegations of Authority........................     3067-AD03
3647        Supplemental Property Acquisition and Elevation Assistance..........................     3067-AD06
3648        Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of       3067-AD07
            Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations......................
3649        Disaster Assistance; Debris Removal.................................................     3067-AD08
3650        National Flood Insurance Program; Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill Requests.....     3067-AD13

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3651        Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age in     3067-AD14
            Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance......................
3652        Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)............................     3067-AD15
3653        National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Inspection of Insured Structures by             3067-AD16
            Communities.........................................................................
3654        National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Pilot Project-Public Entity Insurers.......     3067-AD17
3655        Changes to General Provisions and Communities Eligible for the Sale of Insurance         3067-AD18
            That Include Future Conditions Flood Insurance Hazard Map Information on Flood Maps.
3656        National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Clarification of Map Amendment                  3067-AD19
            Determinations......................................................................
3657        Disaster Assistance; Public Assistance Program and Community Disaster Loan Program       3067-AD20
            Statutory Changes...................................................................
3658        Hazard Mitigation Planning..........................................................     3067-AD22
3659        National Flood Insurance Administration; Assistance to Private Sector Property           3067-AD23
            Insurers............................................................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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3660        Disaster Assistance; Insurance Requirements for the Public Assistance Program.......     3067-AC90
3661        National Flood Insurance Program; Insurance Coverage and Rates......................     3067-AD00
3662        Disaster Assistance: Cerro Grande Fire Assistance...................................     3067-AD12
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3634.  ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS (FIRE) GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2201 et seq

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 152

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule will provide guidance on a new 
program to make grants directly to fire departments of a State for the 
purpose of enhancing their ability to protect the health and safety of 
the public, as well as that of the fire fighting personnel facing fire 
and fire-related hazards. The grants will be awarded on a competitive 
basis, based on demonstrated financial need for and maximum benefit to 
be derived from the grant funds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              03/21/01                    66 FR 15968
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/21/01
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      05/21/01
Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Cowan, Office of Strategic Initiatives, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Room 304, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-2821
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD21
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3635. 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 sections 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 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

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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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3636. 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 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: Robin Maresco, Office of Financial Management, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC61
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3637. 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 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, 
Room 840, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3619
Fax: 202 646-3104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC69
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3638. PRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 104-231

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 5

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would give the public access to Government 
information and records maintained in an electronic format: 1) provide 
for expedited processing of certain requests; 2) establish an 
``electronic reading room;'' 3) require edited material to be estimated 
or indicated in an agency's delay in processing requests; and 4) 
require FEMA to make an agency reference guide available on the Freedom 
of Information Act.

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: Eileen Leshan, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 
C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4115
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC75
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3639. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 7701(c)

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 6

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This 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: Robin Maresco, Office of Financial Management, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC76
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3640. 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 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 charges 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: Robin Maresco, Office of Financial Management, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472

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Phone: 202 646-4287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC77
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3641. 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: Robin Maresco, Office of Financial Management, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4287
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC84
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3642. 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 part 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 20472
Phone: 202 646-3664
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC87
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3643. 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:
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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: 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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3644. ADMINISTRATION OF GRANTS: AUDITS OF STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND 
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 7501

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule implements the Single Audit Act of 1984, as 
amended, on an agencywide basis within FEMA. It requires recipients of 
financial assistance from FEMA to comply with OMB Circular A-133, which 
sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among 
Federal agencies for the audit of States, local governments, and 
nonprofit organizations expending Federal awards.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard L. Skinner, Deputy Inspector General, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3910
Fax: 202 646-3298
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC98
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3645. 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 apply full-risk premium rates under the NFIP 
to structures that have suffered multiple flood losses and whose owners 
decline an offer of funding to eliminate or reduce future flood damage.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/05/99                    64 FR 42632
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/99
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard Leikin, Deputy Administrator, Federal Insurance 
Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-2784
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD02
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3646. ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS, FUNCTIONS AND DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1978

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 2

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Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises 44 CFR part 2 to reflect changes in FEMA's 
organizational structure, functions of a new directorate and a new 
office, and delegations of authority.

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: Michael B. Hirsch, Associate General Counsel, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-4099

RIN: 3067-AD03
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3647. SUPPLEMENTAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ELEVATION ASSISTANCE

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 106-113, app E

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FEMA announces the immediate availability of $215 million in 
grants provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2000, 
for the acquisition and relocation of properties affected by Hurricane 
Floyd or surrounding events for hazard mitigation purposes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              02/11/00                     65 FR 7269
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/11/00
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/11/00
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert F. Shea, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Room 840, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3619
Fax: 202 646-3104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD06
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3648. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH 
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT 
ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: PL 105-277

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 13

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This interim final rule presents an interim final revision to 
the agencies' codification of OMB Circular A-110, ``Uniform 
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions 
of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations.'' 
It provides uniform administrative requirements for all grants and 
cooperative agreements to institutions of higher education, hospitals, 
and other nonprofit organizations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles P. McNulty, Office of Financial Management, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-2976
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD07
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3649. DISASTER ASSISTANCE; DEBRIS REMOVAL

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5121

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We propose to provide financial help for the removal of 
debris and wreckage from publicly and privately owned lands and waters 
when communities convert property acquired through a FEMA program for 
hazard mitigation purposes to uses compatible with open space, 
recreational, or wetlands management practices.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/16/00                    65 FR 31129
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Local

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-AD08
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3650. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; LETTER OF MAP REVISION BASED ON 
FILL REQUESTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend FEMA procedures for issuing Letters of 
Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F), to determine whether we can issue 
a LOMR-F to remove unimproved land or land with structures from the 
Special Flood Hazard Area by raising ground elevations using engineered 
earthen fill.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/10/00                    65 FR 60159
Final Action                     To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3067-AD13
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3651. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, 
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 794; 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-7; 42 USC 6101 to 
6107; EO 12250

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CFR Citation: 44 CFR 7; 44 CFR 16

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend FEMA's regulations implementing title 
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Together, these 
statutes prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national 
origin, disability, and age in programs or activities that receive 
Federal financial assistance. Publication of this rule would explicitly 
incorporate the Civil Rights Restoration Act definitions of ``program 
or activity'' and ``program.''

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: Federal

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

RIN: 3067-AD14
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3652.  GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 103-355; 31 USC 6101 note

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 17; 44 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This common rule would make changes to the existing 
governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension, 
and the governmentwide rule implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 
1988.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles P. McNulty, Office of Financial Management, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-2976
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD15
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3653.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP); INSPECTION OF 
INSURED STRUCTURES BY COMMUNITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 59; 44 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would amend FEMA regulations to clarify that areas 
of Monroe County, Florida that incorporate on or after January 1, 1999 
and become eligible for the sale of flood insurance must participate in 
the inspection procedure to help the communities of Monroe County and 
the Village of Islamorda verify that structures comply with the 
community's floodplain management ordinance, and to ensure that 
property owners pay flood insurance premiums to the NFIP commensurate 
with their flood risk.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Don Beaton, Federal Insurance Administration, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3442
Fax: 202 646-4327
Email: [email protected]

Lois Forster, Mitigation Directorate, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency
Phone: 202 646-2720
Fax: 202 646-2577
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD16
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3654.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP); PILOT PROJECT-
PUBLIC ENTITY INSURERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4001

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would launch a 3-year pilot project that would 
permit intergovernmental risk-sharing pools sponsored by State 
municipal leagues to sell flood insurance to public entities under the 
National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own effort. We would 
limit the participants in this pilot effort to three such insurers that 
would be able to provide flood insurance only to pubic entities for 
their buildings.

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: Edward T. Pasterick, Federal Insurance Administration, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-3343
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD17
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3655.  CHANGES TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND COMMUNITIES ELIGIBLE 
FOR THE SALE OF INSURANCE THAT INCLUDE FUTURE CONDITIONS FLOOD INSURANCE 
HAZARD MAP INFORMATION ON FLOOD MAPS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 59; 44 CFR 64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule revises the National Flood Insurance Program 
regulations to: 1) include the definitions for future conditions 
hydrology and for the flood plains that may be shown on Flood Insurance 
Rate Maps (FIRMS) for informational purposes at the request of the 
community to reflect future conditions hydrology; and 2) establish the 
zone symbol to be used to identify future conditions flood hazard areas 
on FIRMs.

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

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

RIN: 3067-AD18
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3656.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP); CLARIFICATION OF 
MAP AMENDMENT DETERMINATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4001 et seq

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 70

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends FEMA's procedures for issuing Letters of Map 
Amendment (also know as LOMAs) to clarify that when a property is 
outside a designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as shown on the 
NFIP Map we will issue a LOMA but will not modify the Flood Hazard 
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                       To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3067-AD19
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3657.  DISASTER ASSISTANCE; PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND 
COMMUNITY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM STATUTORY CHANGES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5121

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule amends FEMA's regulations for the Public Assistance 
Program and the Community Disaster Loan Program to reflect statutory 
changes to these programs. Specifically the rule: 1) changes the 
Federal contribution for Large in Lieu Contributions also known as 
``alternate projects;'' 2) adds irrigation districts to the list of 
eligible private nonprofit (PNP) facilities; 3) institutes a loan 
requirement for certain non-critical PNP facilities; and 4) limits 
Community Disaster Loans to $5 million and requires that loan 
applicants not be in arrears on any previous loan.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margaret Earman, Response and Recovery Directorate, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 
20472
Phone: 202 646-4172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD20
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3658.  HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 5121

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This regulation would implement the new hazard mitigation 
planning requirements of section 322 of the Stafford Act as it was 
amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Robert F. Shea, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Room 840, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3619
Fax: 202 646-3104
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD22
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3659.  NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION; ASSISTANCE TO 
PRIVATE SECTOR PROPERTY INSURERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4001

CFR Citation: 42 CFR 62

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Based on recent cost information, we propose to adjust the 
expense allowance under the Financial Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement 
between the Federal Insurance Administration and the private sector 
insurers that sell flood insurance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward L. Connor, Federal Insurance Administration, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 840, 500 C Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20472
Phone: 202 646-3443
Fax: 202 646-3445
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD23

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3660. DISASTER ASSISTANCE; INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC 
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 206

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       01/08/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Federalism:  This action may have federalism implications as defined in 
EO 13132.

Agency Contact: Curtis Carleton
Phone: 202 646-4535
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AC90
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3661. NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; INSURANCE COVERAGE AND RATES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 61

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/12/00                    65 FR 60758

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles M. Plaxico
Phone: 202 646-3422

RIN: 3067-AD00
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3662. DISASTER ASSISTANCE: CERRO GRANDE FIRE ASSISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 44 CFR 295

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      10/27/00
Final Rule                      03/21/01                    66 FR 15948
Final Rule Effective            03/21/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Nathan Bergerbest
Phone: 202 646-2685
Fax: 202 646-4536
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3067-AD12
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