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Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 1:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4605
The bill also directs these agencies to develop and implement a modernized digital platform for storing and sharing flood mapping data, making it easier for homeowners, businesses, and local governments to access accurate flood risk information. Additionally, the bill requires these agencies to consult with state and local governments, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure that the new technology meets their needs and is user-friendly.
Overall, the Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act of 2021 aims to improve the accuracy and accessibility of flood insurance rate maps, ultimately helping to better protect communities from the devastating impacts of flooding.
Congressional Summary of HR 4605
Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act of 2021 or the FIRM IT Act of 2021
This bill modifies technical requirements for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate maps (community maps delineating flood hazard areas, flood elevations, and flood risk zones that are applicable to flood insurance rate determination). Specifically, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must consult with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to obtain information relevant to NFIP rate maps. FEMA may include this data, as well as specified property survey information, in NFIP rate maps. The format of NFIP rate maps must conform to specified data and protocols.
