HomeMy WebLinkAboutFloodplain-Management-Partner-Worksheet.pdfOMB No. 2506-0177
(exp. 9/30/2021)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-1000
This Worksheet was designed to be used by those “Partners” (including Public Housing Authorities, consultants,
contractors, and nonprofits) who assist Responsible Entities and HUD in preparing environmental reviews, but legally
cannot take full responsibilities for these reviews themselves. Responsible Entities and HUD should use the RE/HUD
version of the Worksheet.
Floodplain Management (CEST and EA) – PARTNER
https://www.hudexchange.info/environmental-review/floodplain-management
1. Does 24 CFR 55.12(c) exempt this project from compliance with HUD’s floodplain management
regulations in Part 55?
☐ Yes
Provide the applicable citation at 24 CFR 55.12(c) here. If project is exempt under 55.12(c)(6)
or (8), provide supporting documentation.
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→ If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this
section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Continue to the Worksheet Summary.
☒ No → Continue to Question 2.
2. Provide a FEMA/FIRM map showing the site.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designates floodplains. The FEMA Map
Service Center provides this information in the form of FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
Does your project occur in a floodplain?
☒ No → Continue to the Worksheet Summary below.
☐ Yes
Select the applicable floodplain using the FEMA map or the best available information:
☐ Floodway → Continue to Question 3, Floodways
☐ Coastal High Hazard Area (V Zone) → Continue to Question 4, Coastal High Hazard
Areas
☐ 500-year floodplain (B Zone or shaded X Zone) → Continue to Question 5, 500-year
Floodplains
☐ 100-year floodplain (A Zone) → The 8-Step Process is required. Continue to Question
6, 8-Step Process
3. Floodways
Is this a functionally dependent use?
☐ Yes
The 8-Step Process is required. Work with HUD or the RE to assist with the 8-Step Process.
→ Continue to Worksheet Summary.
☐ No → Federal assistance may not be used at this location unless an exception in 55.12(c)
applies. You must either choose an alternate site or cancel the project.
4. Coastal High Hazard Area
Is this a critical action such as a hospital, nursing home, fire station, or police station?
☐ Yes → Critical actions are prohibited in coastal high hazard areas unless an exception in 55.12(c)
applies. You must either choose an alternate site or cancel the project.
☐ No
Does this action include new construction that is not a functionally dependent use, existing
construction (including improvements), or reconstruction following destruction caused by a
disaster?
☐ Yes, there is new construction of something that is not a functionally dependent use.
New construction must be designed to FEMA standards for V Zones at 44 CFR 60.3(e)
(24 CFR 55.1(c)(3)(i)).
→ Continue to Question 6, 8-Step Process
☐ No, this action concerns only existing construction.
Existing construction must have met FEMA elevation and construction standards for a
coastal high hazard area or other standards applicable at the time of construction.
→ Continue to Question 6, 8-Step Process
5. 500-year Floodplain
Is this a critical action?
☐ No → If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this
section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below.
☐Yes → Continue to Question 6, 8-Step Process
6. 8-Step Process.
Is this 8-Step Process required? Select one of the following options:
☐ 8-Step Process applies.
This project will require mitigation and may require elevating structure or structures. See the
link to the HUD Exchange above for information on HUD’s elevation requirements.
→ Work with the RE/HUD to assist with the 8-Step Process. Continue to Worksheet Summary.
☐ 5-Step Process is applicable per 55.12(a)(1-3).
Provide the applicable citation at 24 CFR 55.12(a) here.
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→ Work with the RE/HUD to assist with the 5-Step Process. Continue to Worksheet Summary.
☐ 8-Step Process is inapplicable per 55.12(b)(1-4).
Provide the applicable citation at 24 CFR 55.12(b) here.
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→ If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this
section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below.
Worksheet Summary
Provide a full description of your determination and a synopsis of the information that it was based on,
such as:
• Map panel numbers and dates
• Names of all consulted parties and relevant consultation dates
• Names of plans or reports and relevant page numbers
• Any additional requirements specific to your program or region
Include all documentation supporting your findings in your submission to HUD.
FEMA Map No. 53033C0981G, dated August 19, 2020 (attached), shows that the project is located
outside of special flood hazard areas (i.e., 100-year floodplain).
Reference:
FEMA Flood Map Service Center. https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. Accessed December 24, 2021.