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***Note: This template should be used by CTPs submitting an application for an award to complete mapping or Flood Risk Product activities for a flood risk project. The CTP should complete the fields for all sections of this template relevant to the activities deemed applicable to the project; activities not applicable to the project should be deleted. This note should be deleted prior to application submission. ***

{Insert CTP Name(s)}COOPERATING TECHNICAL PARTNERS (CTP)

FLOOD RISK PROJECT MAPPING ACTIVITY STATEMENT (MAS)

Mapping Activity Statement No. {Insert Mapping Activity Statement Number }

The Flood Risk Project described in this MAS dated {Insert MAS date} shall be completed in accordance with the CTP Partnership Agreement dated {Insert CTP Partnership Agreement date} between {Insert CTP name} (herein referred to as “CTP”) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

National FY17 Flood Risk Project MAS Template Version 1.0Mapping Activity Statement No. {MAS No.} 1 of 60

CONTENTS

SECTION 1—OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE...................................................................................................3

SECTION 2—TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DATA SUBMITTAL.…………...47

SECTION 3—PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE...........................................................................................49

SECTION 4—FUNDING/LEVERAGE (For CTP, OFA, and/or Community)..........................................51

SECTION 5—STANDARDS......................................................................................................................52

SECTION 6— SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................52

SECTION 7—CERTIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................55

SECTION 8—TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES............................................................55

SECTION 9—CONTRACTORS................................................................................................................56

SECTION 10—REPORTING ....................................................................................................................56

SECTION 11—PROJECT COORDINATION...........................................................................................58

SECTION 12—POINTS OF CONTACT....................................................................................................58

National FY17 Flood Risk Project MAS Template Version 1.0Mapping Activity Statement No. {MAS No.} 2 of 60

SECTION 1—OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

The objective of the Flood Risk Project documented in this MAS is to develop and/or support flood hazard data and program-related tasks through completing technical risk analysis and mapping activities. These activities may or may not result in a new or updated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for one or more communities within the project area.

The watersheds and jurisdictions, in which Flood Risk Projects will be performed, as well as their applicable project type/activities, are summarized in Table 1.1—Flood Risk Project Watersheds and Jurisdictions. All applicable project activities should be identified in the last column of the table for each watershed, county/parish or community listed in Table 1.1 (e.g., Discovery only, Discovery and Flood Risk Products, FIRM/FIS updates, Prelim Distribution, Post-Preliminary Processing). Watershed Reports will be created and distributed to counties/parishes and communities identified as including Discovery in the Project Type.

Table 1.1: Flood Risk Project Watersheds and Jurisdictions

Watershed Geographic Footprint Counties/Parishes and Communities Included in Project

Project Type

Additionally, the CTP involved in this project will develop new and/or updated flood hazard data as summarized in Table 1.2: Total Stream Mile Counts by Type of Study. The FIRM and FIS report for the watersheds and areas identified in Table 1.2 will be produced in the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88).

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Table 1.2: Total Stream Mile Counts by Type of Study

Type of Study*

Watershed or Jurisdiction

Coastal Detailed Type of Study*

Watershed or Jurisdiction

Coastal Detailed

Effective Flood Insurance Study

Updated Effective Studies

Wave = ## New = ## AE =

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Updated Effective Studies

Surge = ##

Leveraged = ## A = ## A = ## A = ##

New Studies Identified

Wave = ## New = ## AE =

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New Studies Identified

Surge = ##

Leveraged = ## A = ##

*Details on type of study are documented in the Flood Risk Project recommendations section of the Discovery Report Deliverable.

This Flood Risk Project will be completed by the following entities:

{Insert CTP name}; {Insert name of CTP contractor, if applicable}; and {Insert name of PTS, OFA or other FEMA Contractor, if applicable}.

The CTP shall notify FEMA and all applicable parties of all meetings with community officials, and other relevant meetings, at least two weeks prior to the meeting (with as much notice as possible). FEMA and/or its contractor may or may not attend the community meetings.

The CTP shall maintain an archive of all data submitted. All supporting data must be retained for three years from the date a funding recipient submits its final expenditure report to FEMA.


The CTP is responsible for providing a Quality Management Plan (QMP) to include an independent Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for all assigned activities. The CTP will submit a Summary Report that describes and provides the results of all automated or manual QA/QC review steps. The report should include the process for all assigned activities. The QMP is delivered directly to the Regions.

Independent QC review activities may be performed by the CTP or FEMA’s contractor at the discretion of FEMA. If the CTP will be responsible for the QC review, the entity that will perform QC should be identified in this MAS. The CTP will need to submit its QC plan to the Regional Project Officer for approval.

Please note FEMA will also be performing periodic audits and overall study/project management to ensure quality, including National Quality Reviews (QR) required per FEMA standards for all flood risk projects. Whether or not the CTP performs the Independent QC review mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the CTP will be responsible for addressing any and all comments resulting from National QRs and any additional independent QA reviews required by the FEMA Regional Office, including re-submittal of deliverables as needed to pass technical or quality review. The CTP will submit regulatory products to FEMA’s designated National QR reviewer (for QR 1-8 reviews) for review and approval prior to public issuance.

Metadata is required for certain activities. {Insert appropriate Data Capture language applicable to this Mapping Activity Statement.}

FIRM-related tasks require a passing QC Report from FEMA’s National FIRM database auto-validation tool, the Database Validation Tool (DVT) for QRs #1, #2, and #5 as required in FEMA standards. Training materials for this step are available on the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) at MIP User Care>Training Materials.

FEMA will provide download/upload capability for data submittals through the MIP located at https://hazards.fema.gov. As each activity is completed, the data must be submitted to the MIP.

The CTP assigned to the activity will respond to any comments generated as a result of the mandatory quality control checks by the Production and Technical Services (PTS) contractor. The PTS QC process is nationally funded and required on each non-PTS study.

In cooperation with the FEMA Project Officer, a Project Management Team (PMT) will be established by the CTP consisting of representatives from the CTP, FEMA’s Regional Engineer, and other appropriate parties (e.g., FEMA contractors) at the discretion of FEMA. The PMT will be responsible for coordinating the activities identified in this MAS. The FEMA Region will be provided with documentation identifying the established PMT. The PMT will be identified within {insert number of days} days of the award.


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Responsible Mapping Partner: {Insert name of CTP}

Scope: Project Management is the active process of planning, organizing, and managing resources toward the successful accomplishment of predefined project goals and objectives. The CTP will coordinate with the FEMA Regional Office with respect to Project Management activities and technical mapping activities.

Earned Value Data Entry

The MIP is designed to track the Earned Value of Flood Risk Projects. This information is automatically calculated by the MIP, using the actual cost and schedule of work performed, or “actuals,” and comparing them to the expected cost and schedule of work performed, or “baseline.”

Once the FEMA Regional Office has funded a project, FEMA or its contractor will create the tasks in the MIP. This step establishes the baseline for the project in the MIP, using the cost and schedule information for each task as outlined in this document.

The MIP study application allows FEMA and the CTP to manage the status of these projects at a task level. The cost and schedule information, updated monthly by the CTP for each contracted task, is compared to the baseline established for those tasks. This information is rolled up to a project level and monitored by the FEMA Region to assess progress and Earned Value.

Earned Value data entry involves updating cost, schedule and performance (physical percent complete) in the MIP by the CTP each month for each assigned task.

The CTP may contact the Region to obtain additional guidance (as needed) for updating Risk MAP Products in the MIP.

Once the baseline has been established in the MIP, the CTP shall input the performance and actual cost to date for all tasks within each project for which the CTP is responsible. This must be completed at a minimum once every 30 days and at the completion of the task. When a task is completed, including all QA/QC activities in this MAS, plus the Quality Control Reviews required by FEMA standards, the CTP shall enter 100% complete, enter the actual completion cost, and the actual completion date within the Track Task Progress Workbench as applicable. The tasks will be available on the Track Progress workbench up to 90 days after the completion of the producer task in each purchase. The MIP shall also be populated with appropriate leverage information regarding who (CTP or community) paid for the data provided and the amount of data used by the Flood Risk Project. The CTP will maintain a Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI) of at least 0.92. Special Problem Reports (SPR) explaining any variance must be submitted in a timely manner as required.

The CTP is required to report on the earned value of projects that are in the MIP on a monthly basis and must give explanations for variances outside of the tolerance defined above. FEMA Regional Offices must implement a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) when a CTP partner is outside of the tolerance. A CAP must define the reason for the variance and the intended resolution. FEMA Regional Offices must coordinate with FEMA Headquarters when CAPs are developed.

Program Management and overarching COMS SOW tasks are now conducted in the MIP. Cost and schedule performance measures must be defined and documented in those separate MAS or SOW. These measures must be used to monitor partner performance and to determine future funding eligibility. This exception only applies to tasks not able to be conducted or tracked in the MIP.


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The Project Officer, as needed, may request additional information on status of the project on an ad hoc basis.

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Standards: All Project Management work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

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Deliverables:

Monthly Earned Value data reporting through the MIP with variance explanations to support management of technical mapping activities within specified time frame, for both Regulatory and Flood Risk Products.

Management of SPI/CPI performance for an organization. Overall project Quality Management Plan including QA/QC maintenance information, such as

maintaining a QA/QC log and providing a QA/QC approach to FEMA for review and approval. Management of adherence to scope of work and quality of work for an organization.

Project Risk Identification and Mitigation

Responsible Mapping Partner: {Insert name of CTP}

Threats to the planned completion of a project may come from various sources. Risks should be identified during the planning phase and monitored throughout the project, so that potential impact can be assessed and solution strategies developed and implemented as needed.

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Table 1.3: Project Risk Identification

Project Risk Potential Impact Solution Strategy

Perform Discovery

Responsible Mapping Partner: {Insert name of CTP and other responsible Mapping Partner(s)}

Scope: Discovery begins once a watershed has been prioritized and sequenced. Discovery is the process of evaluating a watershed in order to determine what components of a Flood Risk Project may be appropriate. A Flood Risk Project may include regulatory and non-regulatory flood hazard identification, risk assessment, Mitigation Planning Technical Assistance, and outreach and communication assistance. The Flood Risk Project may include one of these elements or all of these elements, depending on the need in the watershed. Discovery is divided into six main activities—Watershed Stakeholder Coordination, Data Analysis, Discovery Meeting, Post-Meeting Coordination, Database Updates and Project Refinement.

Numerous templates have been created to aid the CTP during Discovery. Please contact the Region to obtain the templates. These templates can be utilized during Discovery as necessary and appropriate for the project. Mapping Partners may revise or change these Discovery templates as needed, in coordination with the Regional Office.

Stakeholder CoordinationStakeholder engagement begins with upfront coordination with the PMT to plan the Discovery effort, identify roles and responsibilities, and plan the level of stakeholder engagement. Coordination with this team, including state and FEMA representatives with mapping, risk, and mitigation expertise, should be ongoing throughout Discovery. In addition to collecting data from national and state datasets and mitigation plans, information about communities is collected through two-way information exchange before the Discovery Meeting. All activities leading up to the Discovery Meeting are intended to increase


involvement, reduce the potential for conflict, and ensure that more people are engaged in discussing local risks and considering mitigation actions from day one.

Community Understanding – community understanding activities include developing community profiles to better understand communities throughout the watershed before Discovery begins.

Introductory and Pre-call Screenings – Introductory and pre-call screening activities include conducting a pre-Discovery interview with each of the key influencers to ensure understanding of FEMA’s involvement with the community, as well as more information on what is important to the influencer.

Data AnalysisData and information collected during the initial stakeholder engagement phase, along with a robust, thoughtful analysis, is included in a Discovery Report and Map. A draft version of the Discovery Report and Map shall be shared with stakeholders before or during the Discovery Meeting.

Discovery MeetingAll communities and other stakeholders as identified by the PMT are invited to the Discovery Meeting. The Discovery Map will act as a facilitation tool during the meeting to support discussions about Risk MAP, the watershed vision, local flood-related concerns and potential mitigation strategies, regulatory map study needs, risk assessment, and local communication capabilities and responsibilities. Newly-identified or improved mitigation strategies should be documented at the meeting, as well as support needed for communities to advance mitigation actions.

Post Meeting CoordinationAfter the Discovery Meeting, the Mapping Partner shall provide meeting notes, outreach materials, and updated contacts to the attendees and stakeholders. The Mapping Partner will update the Discovery Map and Report to reflect the meeting discussions and include recommendations for a Flood Risk Project. A final Discovery Map, Report, and appropriate data are provided to stakeholders. A list of all actions discussed with the communities will be provided to FEMA within 2 weeks after Meetings held.

Database UpdatesAfter the Discovery Meeting, four sources must be updated:

The CNMS Regional File Geodatabase shall be updated to reflect information gathered during Discovery, for needs and/or requests as appropriate.

o Updated, cleaned, linework reflecting any new validation that has changed as a result of evaluation or determination of study during Discovery.

o Supporting documentation for new validation.o An updated requests layer containing all requests made as part of Discovery.

o A self-Certified CNMS spatial database using the CNMS QC tool.

o CNMS database will be updated to reflect the status of all streams within the watershed, whether scoped or not.

The P4 and MIP should be updated per the Geospatial Data Coordination (GDC) Guidance to reflect data collected.

The final Discovery Report, Map, and appropriate data must be uploaded to the MIP.


The National Digital Elevation Program (NDEP) website must be updated, as appropriate, to reflect data collected.

The National Digital Orthophoto Program (NDOP) website must be updated, as appropriate, to reflect data collected.

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Project Refinement If it is decided that a Flood Risk Project will move forward, FEMA and the CTP shall work with communities to refine the elements of the project, and update the Discovery Report accordingly. FEMA and the CTP may also coordinate with communities to develop a project charter to document the Flood Risk Project and the roles and responsibilities all parties. If used, Project charters are distributed to each community affected by a planned Flood Risk Project, and the CTP will track the number of signed charters.

Automated Engineering – Automated Engineering activities include model-based assessments to verify quality and relevance of the effective flood study information. Assessments should also be used to determine if significant changes or improvements in flood risk data are likely to result from an updated flood study.

Standards: All Discovery process work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

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Deliverables : The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6:

Watershed Engagement Plan.

Final Discovery Report, including final or recommended Flood Risk Project activities, the ability of these activities to meet metrics, and assessment of community communication capabilities.

Final Discovery Map.

If used, Charter records: the number of communities that were offered a charter and the number of signed charters returned to the CTP from communities.

A report that includes a list of watersheds and affected communities to undergo Flood Risk Projects and a clear assessment of ability of the proposed project to meet metrics.

Updates made to the Mitigation Action Tracker for Actions Identified (and Advanced, if appropriate) as discussed with the community.

QA/QC Plan for the review of the mapping project outlined in this MAS. This will include the checklists developed for that review in accordance with the schedule included in Section 6 – Schedule.

Updated list of CEO or local Floodplain Administrators (FPA) contacts or a report from CIS showing this information has been updated.


A report documenting the leverage data available from communities, including evidence that the providing partner is aware of the delivery deadlines and scope for deliverable products, and that they are capable of meeting those requirements.

Update leverage in MIP, as appropriate.

A report documenting levee information transmitted to the FEMA Regional Office and/or the PMT.

Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS) Regional File Geodatabase reflected with updated request area(s) and/or existing inventory in study extents and attributes as evaluated during the Discovery process. The updated CNMS database shall be delivered to the respective FEMA Region or its designee within 15 days of completion of Discovery.

<Optional bullet; remove depending on Region> A self-certification document outlining the funded scope and comments per Region discretion.

Other deliverables including correspondence, reports, agenda, maps, meeting notes and summaries, tabular data, and geospatial files to be submitted throughout the discovery process.

Perform Community Engagement and Project Outreach

NOTE: The performance of community engagement and outreach takes place throughout the life of the flood risk project. Work with your Region to develop a Project Outreach and Communication Plan (POCP). An alternate tracking method is acceptable with approval from the FEMA Regional Office. Up to 10 percent of the total budget can be used for Community Engagement. An additional (up to) 10 percent of the total budget can be used for Project Outreach. The activities identified here are for project specific community engagement and outreach. The overarching Community Outreach and Mitigation Strategies (COMS) Statement of Work (SOW) can be used for broader program wide engagement activities.


Scope:

Community EngagementThis task includes activities for the CTP to provide supplementary support to the Mapping Partner responsible for the Community Engagement activities funded through the Project Management MAS or other contracts. Community Engagement activities funded through this MAS shall not supplant or duplicate Community Engagement activities funded through other grants or contracts. There is a separate Statement of Work document used to document additional program wide COMS activities performed by CTPs.

The activities listed below are intended to support on-going project efforts that foster working relationships between Federal, state, tribal and local governments with private and public interests in order to reduce the impact of natural disasters where a community’s interaction with a natural hazard may be altered or averted. These activities should be reviewed for implementation throughout the Risk MAP lifecycle, including the defined meetings within it.

It is expected that including these approaches will assist in increased risk awareness and the development of actionable measures to reduce risk within the Flood Risk Project footprints. These activities should be implemented as directed by the Project Officer to:


Increase the understanding of natural hazard risk within a community. Support local efforts to reduce natural hazard risk within a community or watershed area. Increase the effectiveness of meetings and engagement opportunities with communities

throughout the Risk MAP life cycle.

Note: Community mitigation action cannot be purchased (meaning, mitigation projects cannot be purchased through a Risk MAP project); however, it can be influenced and advanced by proper project and communications planning throughout the Risk MAP process. Strategic communication planning can be assisted by the tools and tactics identified below.

Watershed and Community Assessment. Activities include assessing a watershed and high priority communities to understand what is important to them, their mitigation priorities, and their existing relationships with FEMA. May include holding telephone discussions with local officials and residents to understand the watershed and identify key stakeholders. Will include local planners, floodplain administrators (FPAs), elected officials, community leaders, local levee/dam/coastal leadership/business owners and others, based on local needs.

Action Identification and Planning. Support for communities to identify and/or advance mitigation opportunities, and/or select amongst alternatives, through the provision of data, analysis and/or strategic support. Based on information learned from conversations with community influencers, as well as the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and information obtained though Discovery, identify the top 2–3 actions to focus on advancing within each community, and create a plan to advance them.

30-Day Review of Proposed Models: Before any data development tasks within a flood risk project, including a FIRM update, begin, each community affected by the flood insurance study must be notified of the planned model or models to be used. The affected communities will be provided with a 30-day period beginning upon notification to consult with FEMA and the CTP regarding the appropriateness of the mapping model or models to be used. The results of the consultation do not necessarily guarantee that a change should be made and should be clearly documented. This consultation does not waive or otherwise affect the right of the community to later appeal any flood hazard determinations.

30-Day Review of Completed Models, Work Maps, and Database: When a flood risk project will include new or updated FIRM panels, the CTP must provide access to the draft FIRM database and other contributing data, as requested, to the communities by the conclusion of Quality Review 1. The CTP also must provide the affected communities with a 30-day period during which the communities may provide data to FEMA and the CTP that can be used to supplement or modify the existing data. The CTP should incorporate any community-submitted data into the project as appropriate. Data or information submitted must be completed to a level to be directly incorporated to the study or demonstrate scientific incorrectness by:

• Identifying and provide documentation of the methods, or assumptions purported to be scientifically incorrect.

• Supporting data as to why the methods, or assumptions used are not appropriate.

• Providing new or alternative analysis and mapping data utilizing methods consistent with prevailing engineering principles and meeting FEMA’s Standards.

• Providing technical information or data indicating why the provided new or updated analysis and mapping should be accepted as more correct.

Television and Radio Outreach: Several guidance documents discuss requirements which discuss BW-12/HFIAA and Standard 622 required additional outreach using television and radio outlets to further


educate property owners. In accordance with Section 216 of BW-12, the Project Team, in coordination with the appropriate staff in the Regional Office of External Affairs, will need to engage with the media in an effort to educate property owners about flood map revisions and the process available to such owners to appeal proposed changes in flood elevations through their community. FEMA still cannot fund advertising, so public service announcements should be considered as a prime opportunity. Section 216 specifically requires including local radio and television stations in the education effort. Although Section 216 of BW-12 does not mention the other flood hazard information components that are subject to appeal, any engagement with the media should include explanations of the entire appeals and comments process including other flood hazard determinations (i.e., SFHAs, regulatory floodways) and comments on other information on the FIRM and FIS report. Refer to www.fema.gov/media-library-ata/1470349528634-666513f8fd8ef403b7eb2ff5b2310b61/SE_Guidance_Due_Process_Phase_May_2016_508.pdf for more information.

MeetingsThe MIP has the capability to capture all meeting information including sign in sheets, attendee lists, meeting minutes, and shared documents.

Flood Risk Projects will include in-person opportunities to engage communities, build risk awareness, increase capabilities for risk communication, and stimulate mitigation action at the local level. The overarching goal is to create a climate of understanding and ownership of the mapping process at the state and local levels. Well-planned and executed community engagement and project outreach can reduce political stress, confrontation in the media, and public controversy, which can arise from lack of information, misunderstanding, or misinformation. These engagement and outreach activities also can assist the CTP, FEMA, and other members of the PMT in responding to congressional inquiries.

The actual number of meetings will be determined based on the risk and need at the local level and determined as part of developing the project-based communication plan.

Provisions may be made for remote access video/audio feeds for those that cannot attend in person. These opportunities consist of:

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Discovery Meeting. This meeting is held to engage communities, understand the communities' and watershed's needs, inform the purpose of FEMA’s engagement, balance FEMA resources, and plan project execution. Discovery is included as a separate task within this MAS.

Project Initiation Meeting/Coordination Call. This meeting will serve to discuss the project scope and timeline, set expectations for communities with regard to risk communication, share methods and data to be used in the mapping efforts if included in the project), and answer any local questions about the project. If regulatory product updates are included, this meeting can also serve as the required coordination with communities regarding the expected results (increasing/decreasing flood hazard areas/depths, etc.). This can be held as an in-person meeting, webinar, or conference call. Note: though not required unless regulatory products are involved, this call/meeting is especially helpful for introducing the project to the involved communities when six months or more has passed since the post-Discovery coordination.

Flood Risk Review Meeting. This meeting will serve to provide communities with engineering data and drafts of Flood Risk products, collect feedback, and revise as needed. It will also provide the opportunity to show how the datasets and outreach tools can help communities become more resilient


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by understanding risk data, communicating about risk, prioritizing mitigation actions and improving mitigation plans, especially risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Activities include planning, presenting, and facilitating discussions of data inputs and engineering models used for flood studies with community officials. In addition, draft work maps showing initial study results will be presented during the meeting. This meeting may also be used to kick off or occur during the 30-day review of materials at the workmap stage (workmap, associated models, etc.) required.

Resilience Meeting. The meeting will provide a comprehensive view of mitigation planning, mitigation options available to communities, sharing of success stories, and potential mitigation actions that communities can initiate. Activities include the planning, presenting and facilitation of community discussions related to mitigation plan status, community risks and hazards, local mitigation action opportunities and best mitigation practices. Mitigation strategies that communities have implemented or progressed on since Discovery should be documented at, or before, this meeting. In addition, discussions about a community’s outreach plans during this meeting help enable local officials to begin or strengthen local risk communication.

Final Consultation and Coordination Officer Meeting and Public Meeting (or Open House). If regulatory products are included in a Flood Risk Project, these meetings will provide local officials an opportunity to verify the appropriate revisions have been made to previously demonstrated information, take ownership of the products, and deliver the results of the project to the local citizenry. Activities include planning, presenting and facilitating discussions with community officials for awareness and acceptance of regulatory products. The purpose of the meeting will be review data inputs to a flood study, preview changes to preliminary FIRM data and maps, discuss newly identified flood risk and community actions to reduce risk, and provide information about the appeals period, map adoption, and insurance impacts. The CTP will support the local officials, or deliver the messages, at the Public Meeting if the local officials are unwilling. Also, communities will be encouraged to identify short- and long-term efforts to progress towards increasing flood risk awareness and management. These meetings can be held concurrently or separately at the region and community’s discretion.

For all meetings, provisions may be made for remote access video/audio feeds for those that cannot attend in person.

Status ReportsIn addition to Risk MAP meetings, in order to facilitate information sharing and a continuing dialogue between the PMT and the community, the CTP will provide communities with regular status reports outlining the current project status, key accomplishments to date, identified risks, if any, and next steps including estimated next meeting date and meeting content (template to be provided from FEMA or can be created by Mapping Partner). These status reports will be provided to FEMA for review before electronic distribution. Project update status reports will be distributed to communities at mid-points between each of the meetings, and between the Final Meeting and effective date (if included in this MAS), to help introduce and prepare the communities for upcoming discussions.


Project Outreach and Communication Plan (POCP)The CTP will work with the Regional Office during the initiation of this activity to develop the POCP to support the implementation of the mapping project. The Regional Office will have access to many customizable outreach tools that have been developed for this process to support each touchpoint that the PMT has with the community.

Standards: All Community Engagement and Outreach work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards. All communication with local governments will be done in accordance with 44 CFR Part 66.

Deliverables : The CTP shall deliver the following to the FEMA Regional Project Officer in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule and include within the Technical Support Data Notebook (TSDN): A Project Communication Plan detailing outreach and coordination activities

o NOTE: The MIP has new tasks available to capture Outreach activities. Upon completion of these task, please upload relevant data to those tasks in the MIP.1

Watershed/Community Assessment outputs, including logs of telephone discussions (if applicable)

Meeting invitation, agenda, presentation slides (as requested), and meeting notes for FEMA review

Action Identification and Advancement Plan

Project update status reports for project communities.

Provide documentation of adherence with the requirements for the community 30-day review of proposed models and 30-day review of work maps, completed models, and associated information.

Develop Flood Risk Products


Scope: Risk assessment data and analyses are defined as processes for analyzing or evaluating the risk associated with a hazard and using that information to make informed decisions on the appropriate ways to reduce the impacts of the hazard on people and property. As part of the Risk MAP Program, Flood Risk Flood Risk Products shall be developed for study areas2 as listed in Table 1.4.

Flood Risk Products: The CTP will develop the following standard Flood Risk Products and supporting datasets for the watersheds, as identified in Table 1.4:

Flood Risk Database – The Flood Risk Database will enable the creation of other products including the Flood Risk Map and Flood Risk Report. The CTP must deliver Flood Risk Datasets that are compliant with the Flood Risk Database Technical Reference.

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Flood Risk Map – The Flood Risk Map activity includes developing exhibits that depict Flood Risk flood risk dataset and base mapping information; this is a standard Flood Risk product.

Flood Risk Report – The Flood Risk Report activity includes documenting and delivering local communities a summary of their watershed and local flood risk information along with best practices for risk reduction; this is a standard Flood Risk product.

Table 1.4 Flood Risk Datasets: The CTP will also develop the following Flood Risk Datasets:

Flood Risk Product/Data Set

New Flood Hazard Analysis Conducted (1)

No New Flood Hazard Analysis Conducted

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Changes Since Last Firm (CSLF)

Required (2) N/A

Water Surface Elevation Grids

Required (3) Optional (4)

Flood Depth Grids Required (3) Optional (4)

Percent Annual Chance & Percent 30-Year Chance Grids

Required (5) Optional (4, 5)

Flood Risk Assessment Required (6,8) Required (7,8)

Areas of Mitigation Interest (AOMI)

Required Required

Flood Risk Map Required Required

Flood Risk Report Required Required

(1) “New Flood Hazard Analysis” = Flooding sources receiving regulatory-level analysis


(2) CSLF is optional in areas where digital modernized floodplain boundaries are not available for the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)

(3) Riverine Studies: 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1%+”, and .2% annual-chance floodsCoastal Studies: Only the 1% annual chance floodLevee Studies: Riverward/Seaward side – same as Riverine or Coastal Landward side – only the scenarios(s) used to delineate SFHA boundary

(4) Can be produced for flooding sources not receiving new analyses if based on valid current effective data

(5) Riverine only

(6) Riverine Studies: 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1%+”, and .2% annual-chance floods, and annualizedCoastal Studies: Only the 1% annual chance floodLevee Studies: Riverward/Seaward side – same as Riverine or Coastal Landward side – only based on the landward depth grid

(7) Assessments are performed for the flood events with available depth grids. See Flood Risk Database Technical Reference for more information Per FEMA Standard #417, this is required.

(8) Analysis can be conducted at census block or user-defined facility level. If updated census data, building data, etc., is available, it will be used in place of the out of the box Hazus data. Per FEMA Standard #417, this is required.

Deliverables: The following products, for those communities identified in Table 1.1, will be made available to FEMA (CD/DVD, external hard drive, FTP, or uploaded to the MIP, as determined by the Region) in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6.

Flood Risk Report, Flood Risk Map, and the Flood Risk Database which shall include all applicable Flood Risk Products /datasets developed in accordance with this project scope using the current FEMA Data Capture Standards format.

Independent QA/QC of Flood Risk Products

Responsible Mapping Partner: FEMA (or contractor if Region would like)

Scope: Independent QC review activities may be performed by the {CTP, PTS, OFA}s or FEMA’s contractor at the discretion of FEMA. If the {CTP, PTS, OFA} will be utilizing its {staff, contractors, partners} to do the QC review, this should be identified during project planning and Discovery. The {CTP, PTS, OFA} will be responsible for addressing any and all comments resulting from independent QC, including resubmittal of deliverables as needed to pass technical review.

Standards: All Risk MAP work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: {Insert name of responsible Mapping Partner} shall contact the Region/Regional Service Center (RSC) lead to obtain the guidance document Risk MAP Products in the MIP, which explains how Flood Risk Products shall be submitted through the MIP. The guidance also explains how performance


will be tracked for Flood Risk Products. Note, guidance is also spelled out in the Data Capture Technical Guidance (and MIP Guidance).

Deliverables should be submitted through to the regional office with coordination of the RSC. {Insert name of responsible Mapping Partner} is responsible for confirming and/or obtaining any revised or updated guidance from the region or RSC lead.

Data from flood hazard assessment will be submitted 60 days prior to release of this data to the general public. Data to be submitted FEMA for this review includes:

Narrative of assumptions made and approaches taken for analysis.

The Hazus system files (.hpr files).

Global summary report.

Direct damage and contents data used to populate tables in Flood Risk Report.

Updated local parcel/building information, topographic data, etc. used in analysis.

Description of data used that were not part of the default Hazus data sets.

Perform Field Survey

Note: CTPs should consider including and completing this task in the MIP if the partner believes data will need to be submitted during the course of the project, even if conducting field survey is not included in the MAS. In addition, leveraged field survey data must be documented and submitted for this task. Failure to submit this data could result in the workflow being reverted back to production tasks and could lead to a delay in the schedule. If the CTP obtains field survey data that was not included in the MAS, the CTP shall contact the Region to submit a change request to include the task and leverage as part of the award and request that this task be added to the MIP workflow.


Scope: To supplement any field reconnaissance conducted during the Discovery phase of this project, the CTP shall conduct a detailed field reconnaissance of the specific study area to determine conditions along the floodplain(s), types and numbers of hydraulic and/or flood-control structures, apparent maintenance or lack thereof of existing hydraulic structures, locations of cross sections to be surveyed, and other parameters needed for the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.

The CTP shall conduct field surveys, including obtaining channel and floodplain cross sections, identifying or establishing temporary or permanent bench marks, and obtaining the physical dimensions of hydraulic and flood-control structures. If appropriate, the CTP shall also identify items needed for coastal analyses including land cover, vegetation types, housing, dunes, beach nourishment, coastal structures, and transects. The CTP shall also coordinate with other entities that are involved in the Topographic Data Development process regarding ongoing activities and deliverables.

Existing survey data, or as-built data, may be used to produce flood studies and related products. However, if existing data are to be collected, the FEMA Region should be consulted before leveraging the best available existing survey data to ensure acceptability for the intended level of flood hazard study.

<Add additional details regarding the scope of this task, as appropriate>


Standards: All Field Survey work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6. Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements

<Add, modify or delete deliverables below, as apporpriate>

A report summarizing the findings of the field reconnaissance Digital photographs of cross section locations and structures Digital sketches of cross section and structure data Documentation of the horizontal and vertical datum

National Geodetic Survey data sheets for Network Control Points used to control topographic data acquisition and ground surveys

Digital versions of draft text for inclusion in the FIS report

Digital survey data consistent with the Data Capture Technical Reference Metadata file complying with the NFIP Metadata Profiles Specifications Support documentation Certification of Work TSDN Narrative FIRM Database files

A Summary Report that describes and provides the results of all automated or manual QA/QC review steps taken as outlined in the approved QA/QC Plan.


Develop Topographic Data

Note: Every MAS for a flood data update must include this task to ensure the topography used is documented and submitted. In addition, leveraged topographic data must be documented and submitted for this task.


Scope: Topographic/elevation data may be new or existing. New is defined as data that will be flown and processed for the areas specified in this MAS as study areas according to the referenced specifications. Existing topographic/elevation data (previously flown and/or processed) may be used to produce flood studies and related products. However, if new data is not to be collected, the FEMA Region should be consulted before leveraging the best available existing topographic to ensure acceptability for the intended level of flood hazard study.

The CTP shall obtain topographic data for the floodplain areas to be studied including overbank areas. These data will be used for <add or delete the following as needed> hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, coastal analysis, floodplain boundary delineation and/or testing of floodplain boundary standard compliance. The CTP shall gather availability, currency, and accuracy information for existing topographic data covering the affected communities in this MAS. The CTP shall use topographic data for work in this MAS only if it is better quality than that of the original study or effective studies. The Mapping Partner will ensure that the FEMA Geospatial Data Coordination Policy and Implementation Guide is followed and the data obtained or to be produced are documented properly as per those policies and guidelines.

{If necessary, describe additional steps that may need to be taken to use the available data.}

<Optional paragraph; remove if new topo is not being developed> Requirements for New Topographic Data: The CTP shall generate new topographic data for areas defined in Table 1.5. The CTP also shall coordinate with team members conducting field surveys as part of this MAS. The CTP should follow guidelines set forth in the Elevation Guidance to determine the appropriate accuracy and data products required for the areas specified in this MAS. For this activity, the CTP shall utilize the data collected under this Topographic Data Development task and via field surveys to create a best available digital elevation model for the subject flooding sources. In addition, the CTP shall address all concerns or questions regarding the topographic data development and processing that are raised by the CTP during the independent QA/QC review. The CTP should confirm with the FEMA Project Officer the appropriate data model(s) (i.e., Digital Elevation Models (DEM), mass points and breaklines) for the intended use of the data. <Add additional details regarding the scope of this task, as appropriate.>

<Include the following paragraph if existing topographic data will be used in the course of completing this MAS> Requirements for leveraging existing Topographic Data: The CTP shall use topographic data for the areas described in the Table 1.5 Summary of Topographic Data table. The source of the topographic data must be listed as well. The CTP shall coordinate with other team members conducting field surveys as part of this MAS. The CTP should follow the guidelines set forth in the Elevation Guidance to determine the suitability of the existing dataset in terms of currency and accuracy. The CTP should confirm with the FEMA Project Officer the use of leveraged topographic data.

The CTP also shall update the DEMs for the subject flooding sources using the data collected under this Topographic Data Development process and via field surveys. In addition, the CTP shall address all


concerns or questions regarding the topographic data development that are raised during the Independent QA/QC review.

Table 1.5: Summary of Topographic Data

Watershed/ Flooding Source

Beginning and End Points of Topo Data Collection

New/Existing OR Leveraged

Data Type and Post Spacing

Accuracy & Year Acquired

Source/ Data Vendor

Contact Information

Use Restrictions

Public domain, community supplied, procured as part of this

Standards: All Topographic Data Development work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule. Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements

<Add, modify or delete deliverables below, as necessary. Only include data formats needed for the project or as appropriate for leveraged data>

Acquisition planning document detailing flight and sensor parameters. Acquisition and processing document detailing actual flight, acquisition, calibration, processing

methodology and vertical accuracy testing results. Raw Point Cloud. Fully Classified Point Cloud. Breaklines.


Bare Earth DEM. Survey ground control and vertical accuracy checkpoints, including x, y, z file of points, survey

control documentation, photographs at point locations, and Certification of Work. Checkpoint analyses spreadsheet used to assess the vertical accuracy of data, including Root

Mean Square Error calculations. Identification of data voids and methods used to supplement data voids. Low confidence area polygon file and metadata. National Geodetic Survey data sheets for Network Control Points used to control topographic

data acquisition and ground surveys.

A TSDN narrative describing the scope of work, direction from FEMA, issues, information for next mapping partner, etc.

Metadata file complying with the NFIP Metadata Profiles Specifications. and Support documentation and Certification of Work.

Perform Independent QA/QC: Topographic Data

Responsible Mapping Partner: {Insert name of responsible Mapping Partner}

Scope: The Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall perform an impartial review of the mapping data defined in Table 1.5 under Develop Topographic Data to ensure that these data are consistent with FEMA standards and standard engineering practice, and are sufficient to prepare the FIRM. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities if deemed to be necessary by the Regional Project Officer.

Please note FEMA will also be performing periodic audits and overall study/project management to ensure study quality. The CTP will be responsible for addressing any and all comments resulting from independent QC, including resubmittal of deliverables as needed to pass technical review.


Standards: All Topographic Data Development work shall be reviewed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The responsible Mapping Partner(s) shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Standards:

<Add, modify or delete deliverables below, as necessary>

A Summary Report that describes the findings of the independent QA/QC review. Recommendations to resolve any problems that are identified during the independent QA/QC

review. TSDN narrative, where appropriate.


Prepare Base Map

Note: Every MAS for a flood data update must include this task to ensure the base map used is documented and submitted. In addition, leveraged base map data must be documented and submitted for this task.


Scope: Base map Preparation activities consist of obtaining and formatting the digital base map (raster or vector) for the project. Activities also include the review of the base map and obtaining the necessary documentation/verification that base map data source(s) may be used and distributed by FEMA. This task is equivalent to the Acquire Base Map task in the MIP. The CTP shall prepare and provide the digital base map, including:

Obtain digital files (raster or vector) of the base map. In coordination with the partner who performed Project Discovery, ensure that the FEMA Geospatial Data Coordination (GDC) Policy and Implementation Guide are followed.

Secure necessary permissions from the base map source to allow FEMA’s use and distribution of hardcopy and digital map products using the digital base map, free of charge.

Review and supplement the content of the acquired base map to comply with FEMA standards. For the base map components that have a mandatory data structure, convert the base map data to

the format required in FEMA standards. Certify that the digital data meets the minimum standards and specifications that FEMA requires

for FIRM production.

<Optional Paragraph and Table, as appropriate> In addition, the CTP shall address all concerns or questions regarding the base map that are raised during the Independent QC review, or during the MIP Validate Content Submission Process. Table 1.6 is useful if multiple counties are involved with this map update. Any additional base map information that is discovered after the MAS has been completed shall be recorded in a supplemental report delivered to the Region.


Table 1.6: Summary of Planned Base Map: (if known)

Data New/Existing

Leveraged Study Area

Accuracy and Year Acquired

Source/ Data Vendor

Contact Information

Use Restrictions

Orthophotos/ Aerial Photographs

Hydrography

PLSS

Corporate Boundaries

Transportation Features

(Enter additional base map data as necessary)

Standards: All Base map Preparation work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards. The Data Capture Technical Reference must be met for this deliverable to be acceptable.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


Metadata file complying with the NFIP Metadata Profiles Specifications. Digital base map files that comply with FEMA Standards. Written certification that the digital data meet the minimum standards and specifications.


Digital versions of draft text for inclusion in the FIS report.

Documentation that FEMA can use the digital base map. Documentation of the Horizontal and Vertical Datums as part of Base Map Project Narrative. Additional base map acquisition correspondence.

Report on Community Awareness Indictors, if applicable.

Perform Independent QA/QC: Base Map


Scope: The Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall perform an impartial review of the base map obtained and prepared by the CTP to ensure it includes data consistent with FEMA standards and sufficient to include on the FIRM. Any needed edits should be made to the product to comply with FEMA standards.

Please note FEMA will also be performing periodic audits and overall study/project management to ensure study quality. The CTP will be responsible for addressing any and all reasonable comments resulting from independent QC of the base map, including resubmittal of deliverables as needed to pass technical review.


Standards: All Independent QA/QC work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The responsible Mapping Partner(s) shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


A Summary Report that describes the findings of the independent QA/QC review. Confirmation that the data was submitted under the applicable geographic footprint that

encompasses the hydrologic characteristics of the area of interest.

In coordination with the partner who performed Project Discovery, ensure that the FEMA Geospatial Data Coordination (GDC) Policy and Implementation Guide are followed.

Recommendations to resolve any problems that are identified during the independent QA/QC review.

If the data is changed during review, then updated deliverables from previous tasks will be submitted at this time.

Report on Community Awareness Indictors, if applicable.


Develop Hydrologic Data

CTPs may consider including and completing this task in the MIP. In addition, leveraged hydrologic data must be documented and submitted to the MIP for this task. Failure to submit this task when data should have been submitted is no longer an issue. The MIP redesign will allow for tasks to be reopened and data can be uploaded. Note, however, if the CTP obtains hydrologic data that was not included in the MAS, the CTP shall contact the region to submit a change request to include the task and leverage as part of the award and request that this task be added to the MIP workflow.3


Scope: The CTP shall perform hydrologic analyses for the flooding source(s) identified in Table 1.7— Summary of Hydrologic Analyses. Hydrologic analysis activities include the determination of peak flood discharges, the use of rainfall-runoff models, regression equations, gage analysis, and hydrograph development to support the level of detail required for the project. The CTP shall calculate peak flood discharges and/or flood hydrographs for the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1% plus” and 0.2% annual chance events using the analysis method listed in Table 1.7. These flood discharges will be the basis for subsequent Hydraulic Analyses performed under this MAS. In addition, the CTP will be responsible for addressing any and all comments resulting from the independent QC, including resubmittal of deliverables as needed to pass the technical review.

If GIS-based modeling is used, the CTP shall document automated data processing and modeling algorithms, and provide the data to FEMA to ensure these are consistent with FEMA standards. Digital datasets (such as elevation, basin, or land use data) are to be documented and provided to FEMA for approval before performing the hydrologic analyses to ensure the datasets meet minimum requirements. If non-commercial (i.e., custom-developed) software is used for the analysis, then the CTP shall provide full user documentation, technical algorithm documentation, and the software to FEMA for review before performing the hydrologic analyses.

The CTP will compare the calculated, or computed, discharge with discharge determined from reliable gage data, if any. This comparison will only be done at locations where the two discharge values are considered representative of the same flooding source. Results of this comparison will be used in making a professional judgment for determining the discharge to be used for the hydraulic analysis.

Table 1.7: Summary of Hydrologic Analyses <Include additional columns as needed>

Study Area/Flooding Source Method Square Miles of Leveraged Hydrology

Square Miles of New Hydrology

3 Refer to new business processes per new MIP Guidance as available.


Standards: All Hydrologic Analyses work shall be performed in accordance with the standards and guidance specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule. Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements

<Add, modify or delete deliverables below, as necessary. Include deliverables specific to Limited Detail Study if proposed.>

Digital copies of all hydrologic modeling (input and output) files for the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1% plus” and 0.2% annual chance events.

Digital hydrologic data consistent with the Data Capture Standards as described in the latest Technical Reference: Data Capture.

FIRM Database files as described in the FIRM Database Technical Reference, Table 2.

Metadata file complying with the latest Technical Reference: Metadata Profiles for Hydrology.

Digital Summary of Discharges Tables presenting discharge data for the flooding sources for which hydrologic analyses were performed (for flooding sources to be mapped as Zone AE on the FIRM).

Digital versions of draft text for inclusion in the FIS report.

Digital versions of all backup data used in the analysis, including GIS data layers work maps.

A Hydrology Report summarizing the approach and results of the hydrologic analysis for each study area in Table 1.7.

A Summary Report that describes and provides the results of all automated or manual QA/QC review steps taken during the hydrologic analysis as outlined in the approved QA/QC Plan.

Written certification that the digital data meet the minimum standards and specifications.

Written response to any comments resulting from the independent QA/QC review.

If data is changed following the independent QA/QC review, then updated deliverables for the Develop Hydrologic Data task must be submitted to the MIP.


Perform Independent QA/QC: Hydrologic Data


Scope: The Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall perform an impartial review of the technical, scientific, and other information submitted by the CTP specific to the hydrologic analyses to ensure that the data and modeling are consistent with FEMA standards and standard engineering practice, and are sufficient to prepare the FIRM. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities if deemed to be necessary by the Regional Project Officer. This work shall include, at a minimum, the activities listed below. Please note FEMA will also be performing periodic audits and overall study/project management to ensure study quality. Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements.

<Delete or add tasks below, as necessary>

Review the submittal for technical and regulatory adequacy, completeness of required information, and supporting data and documentation. The technical review is to focus on the following:

o Use of acceptable modelso Use of appropriate methodology(ies)o Correctly applied methodology(ies)/model(s), including QC of input parameterso Comparison with gage data and/or regression equations, if appropriateo Comparison with discharges for contiguous reaches or flooding sources throughout the

watershed.

Verify that the data was submitted under the applicable GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT folders of the MIP.

Maintain records of all contacts, reviews, recommendations, and actions and make the data readily available to FEMA.

The reviewing Mapping Partner must document the results of the review in a memorandum or letter, send it to the Mapping Partner that performed the hydrologic analysis, and post it to the MIP through the Independent QA/QC of Hydrologic Analyses task. The review document must present specific comments and may include any new calculations or model runs in support of the review.


Deliverables: The responsible Mapping Partner(s) shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP. Additionally, the TSDN must be delivered in accordance with Section 2 – Technical and Administrative Support Data Submittal.

This submittal will occur in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


A Summary Report that documents the findings of the independent QA/QC review.



Develop Hydraulic Data

CTPs may consider including and completing this task in the MIP. In addition, leveraged hydrologic data must be documented and submitted to the MIP for this task. Failure to submit this task when data should have been submitted is no longer an issue. The MIP redesign will allow for tasks to be reopened and data can be uploaded. If the CTP obtains hydraulic data that was not included in the MAS, the CTP shall contact the region to discuss the potential need for a change request to include the task and leverage as part of the award and request that this task be added to the MIP workflow.


Scope: The CTP shall perform hydraulic analyses as described in Table 1.8: Summary of Hydraulic Analyses. Hydraulics analysis activities include establishing and reviewing regulatory floodways and flood elevations for the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1% plus” and 0.2% annual chance events based on flood discharge rates computed under Develop Hydrologic Data. The hydraulic methods used for this analysis may include base level and/or enhanced level hydraulic modeling. The base level will use an automated hydraulic model, and use the best available elevation data to model the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1% plus” and 0.2% annual chance events. It may not include field surveys, floodways, or mapped Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) but will include mapped A or AE zones per Table 1.8. The enhanced level may include field surveys, floodways, and the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, 1% plus and 0.2% annual chance events, using methods described in Table 1.8.

Base and Enhanced Level Analysis Approach Options

Option Cross Sections Flow Paths (Left, Right

and Channel)

Manning’s “n” Values

Structures Flood Zone

A Auto-placed; may be unnaturally straight with computerized look to them adjusted or auto-placed by “intelligent” methods.

Reach lengths are assumed equal.

Single value for each cross section.

Not included; cross sections placed as if structures don't exist or cross sections placed appropriately for structure modeling.

A

B Auto-placed and hand adjusted or auto-placed by “intelligent” methods.

Reach lengths computed by offsetting stream centerline.

Overbanks from Land Use Land Cover (LULC) data, channel value estimated separately.

Not included; but cross sections placed appropriately for structure modeling.

A

C Each section reviewed by

Reach lengths adjusted based

Overbanks LULC data, channel value

Included; structure data from national, state or

A


Option Cross Sections Flow Paths (Left, Right

and Channel)

Manning’s “n” Values

Structures Flood Zone

engineers. on draft floodplain.

estimated separately.

other data source. Estimated base on topography and aerial photos for those not available.

D Each section reviewed by engineers.

Reach lengths adjusted based on draft floodplain.

Overbanks from LULC data, channel value estimated separately and calibrated where possible.

Included; structure data from as-builts, design plans, “measured” in the field, or other community datasets with opening information.

A or AE

E Each section reviewed by engineers, Channel bathymetry included in sections.

Reach lengths adjusted based on draft floodplain.

Overbanks from LULC data and field data, channel value estimated separately from field data and calibrated where possible.

Included; structure data from field survey, as-builts, design plans, “measured” in the field.

AE

The CTP shall use the cross-section and field data collected during Perform Field Survey and the topographic data collected during the Develop Topographic Data, when appropriate, to perform the hydraulic analyses. The hydraulic analyses will be used to establish flood water surface elevations, floodplain extents, and regulatory floodways for the listed study area or flooding sources.

If applicable, the CTP shall use the FEMA CHECK-2 or CHECK-RAS checking program to verify the reasonableness of the hydraulic analyses. To facilitate the independent QA/QC review, the CTP shall provide explanations for unresolved messages from the CHECK-2 or CHECK-RAS program, as appropriate. In addition, the CTP shall address all concerns or questions regarding the hydraulic analyses that are raised during the independent QA/QC review including resubmittal of deliverables as needed to pass the technical review.

The CTP shall document automated data processing and modeling algorithms for all GIS based studies and provide the data to FEMA for review to ensure these are consistent with the standards outlined above. If non-commercial (i.e., custom-developed) software is used for the analyses, then the CTP shall provide full user documentation, technical algorithm documentation, and software to FEMA for review before performing the hydraulic analyses.

<Add additional details regarding the scope, as appropriate>

Any flooding sources associated with a levee that are mapped as providing protection on effective FIRMs, but will not meet certification requirements for the new FIRMs, will require revised hydraulic


analysis. This revised analysis should be done in accordance with FEMA standards and guidance, as appropriate.


Table 1.8: Summary of Hydraulic Analyses

Study Area/Flooding Source Method Total Miles of New Base Level or Detailed Level Hydraulics

Description of Level of study- i.e., AE with BFE or A zone mapping

Standards: All Hydraulic Data work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP review in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


Digital copies of all hydraulic modeling (input and output) files for the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1% plus” and 0.2% annual chance events.

Digital hydraulic data consistent with the Data Capture Standards as described in the latest Technical Reference: Data Capture.

FIRM Database files as described in the FIRM Database Technical Reference, Table 2. Metadata file complying with the latest Technical Reference: Metadata Profiles for Hydraulics.

Digital versions of draft text for inclusion in Section 5.2 Hydraulic Analyses of the FIS report.

Digital Floodway Data Tables for each flooding source studied by detailed methods that is compatible with the FIRM database.

Digital profiles of the 10%, 4%, 2%, 1%, “1% plus” and 0.2% annual chance events, representing existing conditions using the FEMA RASPLOT program or similar software (for flooding sources studied by detailed methods).

Digital versions of all backup data used in the analysis, including high water mark data for model calibration, GIS data layers, and any additional hydraulics data collected for use in the preparation of this flood risk project.


Complete set of digital work maps to be used at the Flood Engineering Review meeting. Work maps will include all appropriate GIS layers and be PDF files depicting effective and revised flooding, cross sections, streams and roads on an aerial base map.

A Hydraulic Report summarizing the approach and results of the hydraulic analysis for each study area in Table 1.8.

A Summary Report that describes and provides the results of all automated or manual QA/QC review steps taken during the hydraulic analyses as outlined in the approved QA/QC Plan.

Written certification that the digital data meet the minimum standards and specifications.

Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements.

Explanations for unresolved messages from the CHECK-2 or CHECK-RAS program, as appropriate.

Written response to any comments resulting from the independent QA/QC review.

If data is changed following the independent QA/QC review, then updated deliverables for the Develop Hydraulic Data task must be submitted to the MIP.

Appropriate leverage information, including who paid for the data and the amount of data used by the Flood Risk Project.

Perform Independent QA/QC: Hydraulic Data


Scope: The Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall perform an impartial review of the technical, scientific, and other information submitted by the CTP under Hydraulic Analysis to ensure that the data and modeling are consistent with FEMA standards, guidance, and standard engineering practice and are sufficient to revise the FIRM. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities if deemed to be necessary by the Regional Project Officer. This work shall include, at a minimum, the activities listed below.


<Delete or add tasks below, as necessary>

Review the submittal for technical and regulatory adequacy, completeness of required information, and supporting data and documentation. The technical review is to focus on the following:

o Use of acceptable model(s)o Use of appropriate methodology(ies)o Starting water-surface elevationso Cross-section geometryo Manning’s “n” values and expansion/contraction coefficientso Bridge and culvert modelingo Ineffective and non-conveyance areas


o Flood dischargeso Regulatory floodway computation methodso Tie-in to upstream and downstream non-revised Flood Profiles and floodways o Agreement between the model, spatial data, work maps, Flood Profiles and Floodway

Data Tableso Calibration of model(s), where high-water marks are available

Verify that the data was submitted under the applicable GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT folders in the MIP.

Use the CHECK-2 or CHECK-RAS program, as appropriate, to flag potential problems and focus review efforts.

Maintain records of all contacts, reviews, recommendations, and actions and make the data readily available to FEMA.

Maintain an archive of all data submitted for hydraulic modeling review. (All supporting data must be retained for three years from the date a funding recipient submits its final expenditure report to FEMA, and once the study is effective all associated data should be submitted to the FEMA library).

The reviewing Mapping Partner must document the results of the review in a memorandum or letter, send it to the Mapping Partner that performed the hydraulic analysis and post it to the MIP through the Independent QA/QC of Hydraulic Analyses task. The review document must present specific comments and may include any new calculations or model runs in support of the review.


Deliverables: The responsible Mapping Partner(s) shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule. Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements.


A Summary Report that describes the findings of the independent QA/QC review. Recommendations to resolve any problems that are identified during the independent QA/QC

review.

Perform Coastal Analysis


Scope: The CTP shall perform a coastal analysis for flooding sources identified in Table 1.9: Summary of Coastal Data. The coastal analysis shall include the following components:

<Delete or add tasks below, as necessary and add details of the scope of work>

Terrain and Bathymetric Data Processing


Transect Layout

Field Reconnaissance

Statistical Analysis

Storm Selection

Develop 2D Model Grid

Tidal Calibration

Wind and Pressure Field Development

Storm Validation

Storm Production

Return Period Analysis

Erosion Analysis

Overland Wave Height Analysis

Wave Runup and Overtopping Analysis

Table 1.9: Summary of Coastal Data

Study Area/Flooding Source Method Total Shoreline Miles of New Detailed Level Hydraulics


Standards: All Coastal Analysis shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule. The digital submittal shall follow the current data capture standards. The Coastal data submittals shall follow an Intermediate Data Submittal organization as outlined below

<Add or modify IDS below, as necessary>

Atlantic & Gulf

Intermediate Submission No. 1 – Scoping and Data Review

Intermediate Submission No. 2 – Storm Surge Model Calibration and Storm Selection

Intermediate Submission No. 3 – Storm Surge Runs and Flood Frequency Analysis

Intermediate Submission No. 4 – Nearshore Hydraulics

Intermediate Submission No. 5 – Draft Flood Hazard Mapping

Pacific


Intermediate Submission No. 2 – Offshore Water Levels and Waves

Intermediate Submission No. 3 – Nearshore Hyrdaulics


Great Lakes


Intermediate Submission No. 2 – Offshore Water Levels and Waves

Intermediate Submission No. 3 – Nearshore Hyrdaulics


Perform Independent QA/QC: Coastal Analysis


Scope: The CTP shall perform

<Insert Scope>





Perform Floodplain Mapping

CTPs may consider including and completing this task in the MIP. In addition, leveraged hydrologic data must be documented and submitted to the MIP for this task. Failure to submit this task when data should have been submitted is no longer an issue. The MIP redesign will allow for tasks to be reopened and data can be uploaded. If the CTP obtains floodplain mapping data that was not included in the MAS, the CTP shall contact the region to discuss the need to submit a change request to include the task and leverage as part of the award and request that this task be added to the MIP workflow.


Scope for Base Level Study: The CTP shall delineate the 1 percent and 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain boundaries and any other applicable elements for the flooding sources for which hydrologic, detailed hydraulic, and/or coastal analyses were performed. The CTP shall incorporate all new or revised hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or coastal modeling and shall use the topographic data acquired under Develop Topographic Data to delineate the floodplain and regulatory floodway boundaries on a digital work map.

Scope for Enhanced Study: The CTP shall perform floodplain mapping as described in Table 1.10; Summary of Floodplain Mapping. Floodplain Mapping activities include mapping and redelineation of the 1% and 0.2% annual chance event floodplains and regulatory floodways based upon updated topographic data. Floodplain Mapping may also include the digital conversion of non-revised floodplain area(s).

The redelineation of floodplains utilizes updated topographic data to remap the floodplain boundary based upon effective water surface elevations. Per FEMA Standard ID #104, redelineation shall only be used when the stream reach is classified as VALID in the CNMS database. Prior to redelineating effective floodplain boundaries, the current CNMS database should be reviewed to assess the appropriateness of this approach. The CTP shall use the effective FIS profile, floodway data table, FIRM/FHBM, and, as necessary, the effective hydraulic model, to delineate floodplain boundary on updated topography.

Digital conversion of non-revised floodplain areas is the incorporation of the effective floodplain boundary, as-is, into the digital FIRM DB. This activity involves the georeferencing of effective paper maps and digitizing the effective floodplain and floodway boundaries. Digital conversions do not revise the effective Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

Table 1.10 Summary of Floodplain Mapping

Study Area/Flooding

Source

Method Mapping Type

(A/AE)

Miles Topographic Data Source


Study Area/Flooding

Source

Method Mapping Type

(A/AE)

Miles Topographic Data Source

The CTP shall incorporate the results of all effective Letters of Map Change (LOMC) for all affected communities on the FIRM and provide to the appropriate PTS the required submittals for incorporation into the National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Also, the CTP shall address all concerns or questions regarding Floodplain Mapping that are raised during the independent QA/QC review.

The CTP shall capture flood hazard engineering and/or mapping data quality issues encountered during this activity in the CNMS database for the area(s) of interest. These issues will be entered as “Requests” or “Needs” in the CNMS requests feature dataset based on the nature of the deficiency encountered. Detailed information on performing this task can be found in the relevant standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

The CTP will provide the data to FEMA, at the time of FIRM data submission, to update the Mid-Term Levee Inventory (MLI).

When appropriate, the CTP will include the Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) classification. Levee classification will be documented in Table 1.11, Levee PAL Classification. If the PAL Classification for a levee changes during the course of the project, FEMA will contact the CTP to discuss the need to revise the statement of work.

Table 1.11: Levee PAL Classification

Study Area Levee Name Provisionally Accredited Levee Classification

Additional Mapping Required

<Add additional details regarding the scope of these activities, as appropriate>


Standards: All floodplain mapping work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards. The CTP will perform self-certification audits for the Floodplain Boundary Standards for all flood hazard areas.

Deliverables: Upon completion of floodplain mapping for all flooding sources in this project, the CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


Digital floodplain mapping data consistent with the Data Capture Standards as described in the latest Technical Reference: Data Capture.

A metadata file complying with the latest Technical Reference: Metadata Profile for floodplain Mapping.

Support documentation and Certification of Work.

FIRM database files as described in the FIRM Database Technical Reference, Table 2.

<Include if developing Coastal Mapping>Digital work map showing the Coastal High Hazard Area (V zone) delineated along <{Indicate Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes, Pacific Ocean, or other> shorelines, transect locations, 1 percent and 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain boundary delineations, regulatory floodway boundary delineations, cross sections, BFEs, flood insurance risk zone designation labels, gutters, Primary Frontal Dunes (PFDs), and all applicable base map features.

Digital versions of input and output for any computer programs that were used consistent with the Data Capture Technical Reference and guidance (see draft language and coordinate with the Region regarding its appropriate usage).Digital versions of input and output for any computer programs that were used consistent with the Data Capture Technical Reference and guidance (see draft language and coordinate with the Region regarding its appropriate usage).

A Summary Report that describes and provides the results of all automated or manual QA/QC review steps taken during the preparation of the FIRM as outlined in the approved QA/QC Plan.

Any backup or supplemental information including supporting calculations and assumptions used in the mapping required for the independent QA/QC review of Floodplain Mapping consistent with the DCS (see draft language and coordinate with the region regarding its appropriate usage).

Demonstrated compliance with the Floodplain Boundary Standard, including a signed self- certification form.

An explanation for the use of existing topography for the studied reaches, if appropriate.

Written summary of the analysis methodologies.

Digital versions of draft text for inclusion in Section 6.3 Floodplain and Floodway Delineation of the FIS Report, Floodway Data Tables and updated Flood Profiles including all profiles and tables converted to the appropriate datum.

If automated GIS-based models are applied, all input data, output data, intermediate data processing products, and GIS data layers shall be submitted consistent with the DCS (see draft language and coordinate with the region regarding its appropriate usage).

Where paper documentation is required by state law for professional certifications, the CTP may submit the paper in addition to a scanned version of the paper for the digital record. Please


coordinate with the regional and/or state representative to verify state reporting requirements.

Updated CNMS data layer documenting flooding sources no longer deemed valid as a result of redelineation efforts.

Perform Independent QA/QC: Floodplain Mapping


Scope: The Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall perform impartial review of the floodplain mapping submitted by the CTP under Floodplain Mapping to ensure that the results of the analyses performed are accurately represented, the Redelineation of existing data on new, updated topography is appropriate, and to ensure that the new FIRM panels accurately represent the information shown on the effective FIRMs and FBFMs for the unrevised areas that are mapped. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities if deemed to be necessary by the Regional Project Officer. This work shall include, at a minimum, the activities listed below.


<Add, modify or delete tasks below, as necessary>

<Include if developing Coastal Mapping>

1. Review the Summary of Stillwater Elevations and Transect Data tables for agreement with the coastal modeling results.

2. Review the coastal transects for proper location and orientation on the work maps and agreement with the Transect Descriptions table. Ensure that the transects on the work maps extend to the inland limit of the coastal modeling results used for mapping;

3. Review the PFD and Zone VE/Zone AE boundary delineations to ensure that the PFD delineation is coincident with, or seaward of, the Zone VE/Zone AE boundary.

Review the cross sections for proper location and orientation on the work map and agreement with the Floodway Data Table and Flood Profiles;

Review the BFEs and coastal flood zones (both Zones VE and Zones AE) shown on the work map for proper location and agreement with the results of the coastal modeling.

Review the regulatory floodway widths for agreement with the widths shown in the Floodway Data Table.

For non-revised floodplain areas, the 1 percent and 0.2 percent annual chance floodplain boundaries agree with the floodplain boundaries shown on the FIRM, the contour lines, other topographic information, and planimetric information shown on the FIRM base.

Road and floodplain relationships are maintained for all unrevised areas.

Review the flood insurance risk zones as shown on the work maps to ensure the data are labeled properly.

Review the FIRM mapping files to ensure the data were prepared in accordance with FEMA standards.


Review the metadata files to ensure the data includes all required information shown in the NFIP Metadata Profiles Specification.

Review that effective LOMCs for all affected communities on the FIRM were accounted for.

Verify that the data was submitted under the applicable GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT folders.

<Add, modify or delete tasks below, as necessary>


Deliverables: The responsible Mapping Partner(s) shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


A Summary Report that describes the findings of the QA/QC review, noting any deficiencies in or agreeing with the mapping results.


An annotated work map with all questions and/or concerns indicated, if necessary. If data changed during review, then updated deliverables for previous tasks will be submitted at

this time.

Develop FIRM Database

Every MAS for a FIRM update must include this task to ensure the database used is documented and submitted for National Quality Review 1 per FEMA standards. In addition, leveraged FIRM data must be documented and submitted for this task.


Scope: The CTP shall prepare the database in accordance FEMA standards and guidance, including all relevant Technical Reference documents, for upload to the MIP. The CTP is responsible for confirming and/or obtaining any revised or updated guidance from the region. The CTP shall coordinate with the RSC to complete and submit the Key Decision Point (KDP) 2 form prior to Quality Review (QR) 1. The CTP shall coordinate with appropriate Mapping Partners, as necessary, to resolve any problems that are identified during development of the FIRM Database.

Standards : All FIRM Database work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards. In addition, the appropriate QR activity shall be performed.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP:

FIRM database files, prepared in accordance with FEMA standards and in the required format(s).

A metadata file complying with the FEMA NFIP Metadata Profile Specifications.


Produce Preliminary Map Products

CTPs may consider including and completing this task in the MIP. In addition, leveraged hydrologic data must be documented and submitted to the MIP for this task. Failure to submit this task when data should have been submitted is no longer an issue. The MIP redesign will allow for tasks to be reopened and data can be uploaded.


Scope: The CTP shall apply the final FEMA FIRM graphic and database specifications to the FIRM files produced under Floodplain Mapping for the panels identified in Table 1.11. This work shall include adding all required annotation, line pattern, area shading, and map collar information (e.g., map borders, title blocks, legends, and notes to user). The CTP shall coordinate with those entities responsible for Floodplain Mapping and/or Redelineation, as necessary, to resolve any problems that are identified during development of the FIRM Database and graphics. The CTP shall prepare a Preliminary Summary of Map Actions (SOMA) for each affected community, if appropriate. The CNMS Regional File Geodatabase is to reflect changes to the existing inventory applicable to scoped studies, study extents and attributes.

Table 1.11: FIRM Panel Summary

Watershed / Area of study County/Communities Number of revised panels


Standards: All FIRM Database work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards. All work must pass the automated and visual National QRs prior to the distribution of the preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report and the Preliminary SOMA.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


Preliminary FIRM database prepared in accordance with FEMA standards

Metadata file

FIS Report Preliminary SOMA(s) prepared using the SOMA Tool on the MIP


Complete set of Preliminary FIRM panels showing all detailed flood hazard information at a suitable scale

Passing Quality Review report for:

o QUALITY REVIEW 2: Auto Validation of Preliminary FIRM Databaseo QUALITY REVIEW 3: Visual Review of Preliminary Map Panels and FIS.

Perform Independent QA/QC: Produce Preliminary Map Products


Scope: Upon completion of the floodplain mapping and re-delineation activities, the Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall perform an impartial review of the FIRM spatial database to determine if it meets current FEMA database specifications. In addition, the Independent QA/QC Mapping Partner shall review the FIRM to ensure it meets current FEMA graphic specifications. The CTP shall coordinate with other entities, as necessary, to resolve any problems identified during this QA/QC review. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities if deemed to be necessary by the Regional Project Officer.


This work shall ensure that the requirements below are met.

All required FIRM features are accurately and legibly labeled and following the examples shown in the FEMA FIRM specifications. This includes all flood insurance risk zones, BFEs, gutters, cross sections, transects, studied streams and shorelines, mapped political entities, and all roads within and adjacent to the 1 percent annual chance floodplains.

All FIRM features are correctly symbolized with the appropriate symbol, line pattern, or area shading and follow FEMA standards.

All map collar information is complete, correct, and follows FEMA standards.

Preliminary FIRM database is in a GIS file and database format as specified in FEMA standards, and conform to those specifications for content and attribution.

FIRM database files are in one of the database formats specified in FEMA standards, and conform to those specifications for content and attribution.

Assess risk assessment products for compliance with FEMA standards if applicable.

Review and affirm that Preliminary SOMAs were accurately created for applicable communities.

Perform any needed updates to the CNMS database for the project area of interest. o Updated, cleaned, linework reflecting any change in status or attribution as a result of

scope change during the production period and updated to “Being Studied” where applicable.

o Supporting documentation for new validation.

o An updated requests layer containing all requests made as part of production related to items discovered as part of the study process.



Standards: All FIRM Database Development work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.



A Summary Report that describes the findings of the QA/QC review noting any deficiencies in or agreeing with the mapping results and the results of all automated or manual QA/QC steps taken during the independent QA/QC review.


An annotated copy of the FIRM with all questions and/or concerns indicated, if necessary. If the data changed during the QA/QC process, then the updated deliverables from Floodplain

Mapping and Redelineation will be resubmitted at this time.o CNMS Regional File Geodatabase to reflect changes to the existing inventory in scoped

studies, study extents and attributes delivered to the respective FEMA Region or its designee within 15 days of Preliminary Issuance. A self-certified CNMS spatial database using the CNMS QC tool. Updated, cleaned, linework reflecting any change in status or attribution as a result of scope change during the production period and updated to “Being Studied” where applicable;

o Supporting documentation for new validation;o An updated requests layer containing all requests made as part of production related to

items discovered as part of the study process; ando A self-certification document outlining the Preliminary scope and comments

KDP3 form, submitted to the Region for review and approval

Distribute Preliminary Map Products

Responsible Mapping Partners: {Insert name of CTP and other responsible Mapping Partner(s)}

Scope: The Distribute Preliminary Map Products4 task consists of the final preparation, review, and distribution of the Preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report and the Preliminary SOMA and Risk Assessment products to community officials and the general public for review and comment. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities if deemed to be necessary by the Regional Project Officer. The activities to be performed are summarized below.

Preliminary Transmittal Letter Preparation: The CTP shall prepare letters and transmit the Preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report and related enclosures to all affected communities, all other Project Team members, the State NFIP Coordinator, the FEMA Regional Office, and others as directed by FEMA. This letter may be prepared using the national or regional template with FEMA letterhead/logo

4 Refer to new MIP task names as needed. Validation tasks need to be created in MIP. Note that FEMA’s designee will be assigned this task, not the CTP and/or as part of the general guidance to projects. Tasks CTPs must know about include: Produce, Distribute, Independent QA/QC. The others are PTS provider tasks.


and with FEMA signature only, or (when pre-approved by the Regional Office) on FEMA and CTP joint letterhead for signature by FEMA and the CTP.

Distribution of Preliminary Package: The CTP shall distribute the Preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report, Preliminary SOMA (as applicable) and Risk Assessment products (as applicable) to all affected communities, all other Project Team members, the State NFIP Coordinator, the FEMA Regional Office, and others as directed by FEMA.

Standards: All Preliminary Distribution work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP or by distributing the deliverables as noted, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.

Preliminary transmittal letters shall be prepared and transmitted.

A preliminary copy of the FIRM and FIS report, including all updated data tables and Flood Profiles shall be mailed to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and floodplain administrator of each affected community, all other Project Team members, the State NFIP Coordinator, the FEMA Regional Office, and others as directed by FEMA.

Preliminary SOMAs, prepared in accordance with FEMA requirements, shall be provided as appropriate.

<Optional bullet; remove depending on Region> A self-certification document outlining the funded scope and comments per Region discretion.

Post-Preliminary Map Production

Responsible Mapping Partners: {Insert name of CTP and other responsible Mapping Partner(s)}and FEMA.

Scope: The Post-Preliminary activity consists of completing the statutory, regulatory and administrative activities required to finalize the FIRM and FIS report after the Preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report have been issued to community officials and the public for review and comment. FEMA may audit or assist in these activities as necessary. The activities to be performed are summarized below. In addition, additional Stakeholder Engagement tasks and the Final (CCO) Meeting and Public Meeting are held during this time, as described in the Risk MAP Meetings Section of the Perform Community Engagement and Project Outreach task.

News Release Preparation: The CTP shall use the Flood Hazard Determination (FHD) on the Web tool (or updated MIP tool) in accordance with FEMA standards to create Expanded Appeals Process (EAP) notices for studies that result in new or modified BFEs or base flood depths and/or new or modified flood hazard information, including additions or modifications of any SFHA boundary, SFHA zone designation, or regulatory floodway within a community. FEMA, or its designee, shall perform QA/QC reviews of the FHD information for accuracy and compliance with FEMA format requirements.

Initiation of Statutory 90-Day Appeal Period: When required, upon completion of a 30-day community comment period and/or final coordination meeting with the affected communities, the following activities are completed in accordance with the current version of the FEMA standards, appropriate guidance, and Document Control Procedures Manual:


The CTP shall prepare and submit the KDP4 required documentation to be reviewed and approved at both the FEMA Regional and Headquarters level. FHD notice publication cannot begin until this process is approved at all levels.

The CTP shall meet with the FEMA Regional Office of External Affairs, other FEMA staff, community officials, to discuss the mapping project and at a minimum provide a local PSA statement to local radio and television outlets to further educate property owners about appeals processes. LOOK AT GUIDANCE

The CTP shall prepare and deliver to FEMA, or its designee, the appropriate flood hazard determination notice(s) to be published in the Federal Register. FEMA standards and guidance shall be followed.

The CTP shall send proposed Flood Hazard Determination notification letters, using the Appeal Start template to the community CEOs and floodplain administrators.

The CTP shall ensure that news release notifications of Proposed Flood Hazard Determination changes are published in prominent newspapers with local circulation in accordance with 44 CFR Part 67.4.

FEMA, or its designee, shall perform QA/QC reviews of the Federal Register notice, community notification letters and news release notifications for accuracy and compliance with FEMA format requirements.

Resolution of Appeals and Comments5: The CTP shall review and resolve appeals and comments received during the 90-day appeal period in accordance with FEMA standards. For each appeal and comment, the following activities shall be conducted as appropriate:

Prepare and mail acknowledgment letter on FEMA letterhead with FEMA signature following FEMA concurrence.

Perform technical review of submitted information. Prepare interim communication letter(s) requesting additional supporting data, as needed. Perform revised analyses, if necessary, upon FEMA direction. Prepare a draft resolution letter for appeals and comments, on FEMA letterhead for FEMA

signature, and (as necessary) revised FIRM and FIS report materials for FEMA review. Mail resolution letter(s) upon FEMA concurrence. Update CNMS as appropriate when resolving appeals/comments. Update the Risk Assessment Suite as needed (and directed by FEMA) for appeal resolutions.

The CTP shall prepare all associated correspondence using FEMA letterhead and mail upon authorization by FEMA. When approved by FEMA, appeal and comment correspondence may be on joint FEMA-CTP letterhead and co-signed by FEMA and the CTP. Note: Collaboration and coordination with appellants/communities is the statutory responsibility of FEMA and cannot be entirely delegated. As such, all appeal-related correspondence must be on FEMA letterhead (or occasionally on joint FEMA-CTP letterhead, when approved by FEMA) and must direct official requests and data submissions to FEMA. Appeal-related correspondence may not be distributed on CTP-only letterhead or on CTP contractor letterhead.

5 PPP is now broken out into “Due Process,” “Final Map Production and Distribution,” and “Outreach.” This would mean that the tables with a single PPP row need to be further broken out with multiple costs and schedules.


Preparation of Special Correspondence: The CTP shall, at the request of FEMA, respond to comments not received within the 90-day appeal period and before the maps are effective (referred to as “special correspondence”) including drafting responses for FEMA review and finalizing responses for signature. The CTP shall mail the final correspondence (and enclosures, if appropriate) and distribute appropriate copies of the correspondence and enclosures upon authorization from FEMA. The CTP shall prepare all associated correspondence using FEMA letterhead and mail upon authorization by FEMA. When approved by FEMA, correspondence may be on joint FEMA-CTP letterhead and co-signed by FEMA and the CTP.

Revision and Finalization of FIRM and FIS Report: If necessary, the CTP shall coordinate with FEMA to determine the appropriate level of effort to revise the FIRM and FIS report and shall distribute revised Preliminary copies of the FIRM and FIS report to the CEO and floodplain administrator of each affected community, all other Project Team members, the State NFIP Coordinator, the FEMA Regional Office, and others as directed by FEMA. The CTP shall finalize the FIRM and FIS, including incorporating effective Letters of Map Revision, in accordance with FEMA standards and guidance, and upload final products to the MIP for automated and visual National QRs (Quality Review 5 and Quality Review 7) in accordance with FEMA standards. All work must pass appropriate QRs prior to issuance of the Letter of Final Determination.

Processing of Letter of Final Determination: The CTP shall prepare and submit the KDP5 required documentation to be reviewed and approved at both the regional and headquarters level. QRs 5, 6, 7 and processing of the Letter of Final Determination (LFD) cannot begin until this process is approved at all levels. The CTP should follow the regional submittal guidelines on all KDP5 packages as each region has their own processes set up to review this documentation. The CTP shall work with FEMA to establish the effective date for the FIRM and FIS report and shall prepare LFDs for affected communities. The CTP shall submit the LFD Package for Quality Review 6 per FEMA standards, in coordination with the Region and its designated contractor. FEMA, or its designated contractor, shall mail the final signed LFDs and enclosures and distribute appropriate copies of the signed LFDs. All work must pass the automated and visual National QRs (Quality Review 5 and Quality Review 7) and QR of the LFD package (Quality Review 6) prior to the distribution of the LFD letters.

Final SOMA Preparation: The CTP shall prepare Final SOMAs for the affected communities with assistance from FEMA, or its designee, as appropriate.

Final Flood Hazard Determination Notice: Typically, the Final Flood Hazard Determination Notice to be published in the Federal Register is generated from the Proposed Notice. In the event that updates or corrections are needed prior to publication of the final notice, the CTP shall prepare the appropriate notices and deliver those notices to FEMA, or its designee, for review and publication.

Processing of Final FIRM and FIS Report for Printing: The CTP shall prepare final reproduction materials for the FIRM and FIS report and provide these materials to FEMA, or its designee, in accordance with FEMA standards and guidance for printing by the Map Service Center (MSC); please refer to the Data Capture Technical Reference. The CTP shall also prepare the appropriate paperwork to accompany the FIRM and FIS report and transmittal letters to the community CEOs. The CTP will submit these products for Quality Review 7 (QR7) and Quality Review 8 in accordance with FEMA standards and guidance. The products must pass QR7 prior to issuance of the LFD letters.

Revalidation Letter Processing: The CTP shall prepare and distribute letters for FEMA signature to the community CEOs and floodplain administrators to notify the affected communities about Letters of Map Change for which determinations will remain in effect after the FIRM and FIS report become effective. The CTP shall update the MIP SOMA tool as necessary to prepare and submit the Revalidation Letters


and Revalidation Docket to FEMA, or its designee, for review and approval prior to distributing the letters to communities. The Revalidation Docket and Letters must be submitted for review 4–5 weeks prior to the effective date, and mailed to communities 2–4 weeks before the effective date. After distribution of the revalidation letters, the CTP shall send copies of the official dated letters to FEMA, or its designee, for submittal to the LOMC subscription service.

Archiving Data: The CTP shall ensure that technical and administrative support data are packaged in the FEMA required format and stored properly in the library archives until transmitted to the FEMA Engineering Study Data Package Facility. In addition, the CTP will maintain copies of all data for a period of no less than three years from the submission of the Final Report for award management.

Standards: All Post-Preliminary work shall be performed in accordance with the standards specified in Section 5 – Standards.

Deliverables: The CTP shall make the following products available to FEMA by uploading the digital data to the MIP, in accordance with the schedule outlined in Section 6 – Schedule.


Documentation that the appropriate Federal Register notices (Proposed and Final Flood Hazard Determinations) were published in accordance with FEMA requirements.

Documentation that the news releases were published in accordance with FEMA requirements. Final community notification letters for starting the appeal period. Draft and final Special Correspondence (and all associated enclosures, backup data, and other

related information) for FEMA review and signature, as appropriate. Draft and final Appeal and Comment acknowledgment, additional data, and resolution letters

(and all associated enclosures, backup data, and other related information) for FEMA review and signature, as appropriate.

Draft of the KDP 5 form for the Regions concurrence and submittal Draft and final LFDs (and all associated enclosures, backup data, and other related information)

for FEMA review and signature.

Passing Quality Review report for:

o QUALITY REVIEW 4: Validate Proposed Flood Hazard Determination (FHD) Notice and CEO Letters

o QUALITY REVIEW 5: Validate Final FIRM Database and FIRM Panelso QUALITY REVIEW 6: Check LFD Before Distributiono QUALITY REVIEW 7: Validate MSC Deliverableso QUALITY REVIEW 8: MSC Review of Final Deliverables

FIRM digital files and final FIS report materials including all updated data tables and Flood Profiles

Metadata file Provide one hard copy and digital FIRM products to the community Paperwork for the final FIRM and FIS report materials Transmittal letters for the printed FIRM and FIS report LOMC Revalidation Letters, if appropriate Completed, organized, and archived technical and administrative support data Completed, organized, and archived case files and flood elevation determination dockets (FEDD)

files)


CNMS Regional File Geodatabase to reflect changes to the existing inventory in scoped studies, study extents and attributes delivered to the respective FEMA Region or its designee within 15 days of LFD Issuance. <Optional bullet; remove depending on Region> A self-certification document outlining the funded scope and comments per Region discretion.

SECTION 2—TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DATA SUBMITTAL

The Project Team members for this Flood Risk Project that have responsibilities for activities included in this MAS shall comply with the data submittal requirements summarized below and in appropriate guidance.

All supporting documentation for the activities in this MAS shall be submitted according to FEMA standards and requirements, and will include a FEDD folder. Submittals must be made to the appropriate PTS for a review of required materials. The CTP will respond to requests from FEMA or its contractors for additional information and ensure that all required documents are included in the TSDN.

If any issues arise that could affect the completion of an activity within the proposed scope or budget, the CTP shall complete and submit to FEMA a Special Problem Report (SPR) as soon as possible after the issue is identified. The SPR describes the issue and proposes possible resolutions. For additional information on SPRs, consult the Regional Office.

Information supporting FEMA standards and requirements regarding the TSDN and FEDD file may be found in the Data Capture Technical Reference and other associated guidance documents.

<Include only those tasks listed below that apply to this Flood Risk Project in Table 2.1.>

Table 2.1: TSDN Section Mapping Activities

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SECTION 3—PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The mapping activities outlined in this MAS will be completed as specified in the Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Announcement, Award Notice and/or Articles of Agreement. The Mapping Activities may be terminated at the option of FEMA or the CTP in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership Agreement dated {Insert Partnership Agreement Date}. If these mapping activities are terminated, all products produced to date must be submitted and updated into the MIP (if applicable) and the remaining funds, provided by FEMA for this MAS, from uncompleted activities will be returned to FEMA.

SECTION 4—FUNDING/LEVERAGE (For CTP, OFA, and/or Community)

FEMA is providing funding, in the amount of {Insert amount of funding provided by FEMA} through a Cooperative Agreement to {Insert CTP name}for the completion of this Flood Risk Project. {Insert CTP name} shall provide any additional resources required to complete the assigned activities for this Flood Risk Project as outlined in Table 4.1 Contribution and Leverage. During the discovery process, additional needs may be identified. Activities associated with any additional needs would be performed based on availability of additional funds. The leverage listed below includes in-kind services and blue book values for obtained existing information from the CTP or communities associated with the project (i.e., base map data, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, etc.). These values must also be reported in the MIP by the CTP during the appropriate task. The current Blue Book (4.0) is dated February 2017 and can be downloaded from FEMA’s Information Resource Library at www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2473.

<In the table below, provide the amount of FEMA Contribution and Partner (or community) Contribution for each Project Task included in this MAS. Delete Project Tasks which are not scoped in this MAS.>


Optional: Table 4.1: Contribution and Leverage

Project TaskFEMA Contribution

Partner Contribution

% Partner Leverage(of total project task cost)

Total Project Task Cost(FEMA + Partner)

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNTS $ $ % $

Final leverage dollars or units will be entered, as applicable, within the Manage Data Development task in the MIP workflow. Leverage data shall be an estimate of available leverage data at the time the MAS is prepared and shall be further defined in the Discovery Report and throughout the project.

SECTION 5—STANDARDS

The standards relevant to this MAS are presented in FEMA Policy 204-078-1 Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and Mapping, Revision 6, dated November 22, 2016, located at http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/35313. This Policy supersedes all previous standards included in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, including all related appendices and Procedure Memorandums (PMs). Additional information and links to FEMA Technical References, Procedure Manuals, guidance documents, templates and other resources may be accessed and downloaded at http://www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk-analysis-and-mapping.

To facilitate the use of standards and related documents, users can access the FEMA Guidelines and Standards Master Index located here: www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/94095. This index provides a cross-reference of documentation available for Flood Risk Projects, Letters of Map Change and related Risk MAP activities. The cross-referenced relationships are organized and accessible through linkages for standards, guidance, technical references and templates. The master index is updated in coordination with the FEMA Policy Memo noted above.

CTPs and their sub-awardees must comply with FEMA’s Federal Regulation 44 CFR, specifically parts 65, 66 and 67, the Document Control Procedures Manual (available here: www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/6859), and the appropriate year CTP Notice of Funding Opportunity and Agreement Articles. CTPs shall also coordinate with their Regional office to determine additional standards that should be met.


http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/6859


http://www.fema.gov/guidelines-and-standards-flood-risk-analysis-and-mapping



SECTION 6— SCHEDULE

The activities documented in this MAS shall be completed in accordance with Table 6.1 Project Activities Schedule, which should drive the schedule within the MIP. If changes to this schedule are required, the CTP shall coordinate with FEMA and the PMT in a timely manner. <In the table below, list the responsible partners (e.g., CTP, CTP Contractor, CTP and CTP contractor, PTS), as well as the baseline start and end dates for each Project Task included in this MAS. Delete Project Tasks which are not scoped in this MAS.> <When including multiple projects/project areas, prepare a table for each project/project area. Ex: Table 6.1a - ABC Watershed includes only Project Management and Perform Discovery activities; Table 6.1b - XYZ Watershed includes Data Dev tasks.>

Table 6.1: Project Activities Schedule

Activities Responsible Partners(s) Estimated START DATE

Estimated END DATE

Project Management

Project Risk Identification and Mitigation

Perform Discovery

Perform Community Engagement and Project Outreach

Develop Flood Risk Products

Independent QA/QC of Flood Risk Products

Perform Field Surveys



Acquire Base Map



Estimated END DATE

Perform Independent QA/QC: Base Map

Develop Hydrologic Data


Develop Hydraulic Data


Perform Coastal Analysis

Perform Independent QA/QC: Coastal Analysis

Perform Floodplain Mapping: Detailed Riverine



Estimated END DATE

Perform Floodplain Mapping: Refinement or Creation of Zone A

Perform Floodplain Mapping: Merging Revised and Unrevised Areas

Perform Floodplain Mapping: Redelineation

Perform Independent QA/QC: Floodplain Mapping

Develop FIRM Database

Produce Preliminary Map Products (including Graphic Specifications)

Perform Independent QA/QC: Produce Preliminary Map Products

Distribute Preliminary Map Products

Post-Preliminary Map Production


The CTP will coordinate with FEMA, or its designee, to develop a baseline schedule for individual project activities. FEMA or its designee will utilize the individual project task schedule create the Flood Risk Project in the MIP and baseline the project activities with schedule and cost information within 30 days of the funds being awarded and FEMA’s approval of the final cost and schedule. The baseline schedule for individual project activities may be re-baselined in the MIP with approval from the FEMA Project Officer, and does not require a change to this MAS unless the overall project end date is modified.

SECTION 7—CERTIFICATIONS

Data Capture

DCS Certification Form {Insert appropriate Data Capture Standards (DCS) language applicable to this Mapping Activity Statement. PLEASE NOTE: The DCS are being updated. FEMA Regions should update this document accordingly once the DCS update is complete.}

Perform Field Surveys and Develop Topographic DataA Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor shall provide an accuracy statement for field surveys and/or topographic data used and shall certify these data meet the accuracy statement provided. Data accuracy should be stated used the Federal Geographic Data Committee National Standards for Spatial Data Accuracy, but the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing accuracy reporting standards are acceptable.

Prepare Base Map

A community official or responsible party shall provide written certification that the digital data meet FEMA minimum standards and specifications.

The CTP shall provide documentation that the digital base map can be used by FEMA and freely made available to the public. Please note that uploading Base Map data to the MIP does not constitute agreement that the digital base map can be used by FEMA. Documentation that the digital base map can be used by FEMA is still required.

Certifications are required at the time the intermediate or final data is submitted.

Develop Hydrologic Data, Develop Hydraulic Data, Perform Coastal Analysis, and Perform Floodplain Mapping

A Registered Professional Engineer shall certify hydrologic and hydraulic and coastal analyses and data in accordance with 44 CFR 65.6(f).

Any levee systems to be accredited will be certified by the levee owner or other appropriate entity in accordance with 44 CFR 65.10.

Certifications are required at the time the intermediate or final data is submitted.


SECTION 8—TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES

Project Team members may obtain copies of FEMA-issued LOMCs, archived engineering backup data, and data collected as part of the CNMS process from FEMA and/or your Regional Project Officer.

General technical and programmatic information can be downloaded from the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/frm_soft.shtm. Specific technical and programmatic support may be provided through FEMA and/or its contractor; such assistance should be requested through the FEMA Project Officer specified in Section 12 – Points of Contact.

Project Team members also may consult with the FEMA Regional Project Officer to request support in the areas of selection of data sources, digital data accuracy standards, assessment of vertical data accuracy, data collection methods or subcontractors, and GIS-based engineering and modeling training.

Please contact the region to obtain the most recent version of the Risk MAP timeline.

Assistance with the MIP may be requested at [email protected].

SECTION 9—CONTRACTORS

Contractor support may be used for all activities within this SOW, except staffing and mentoring, which must be completed by the CTP.

The CTP intends to use the services of {Insert name of CTP contractor} as a contractor for this MAS. The CTP shall ensure that the procurement for all contractors used for this Program Management Activity complies with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.

Guidance provided in this part includes, but is not limited to, contract administration and record keeping, notification requirements, review procedures, competition, methods of procurement, and cost and pricing analysis. 2 CFR 200 may be viewed online at www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=cc011f4fb962e68cb0da4bc91e8fbb43&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5. Additionally, contractors must not pose a conflict of interest issue.

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The CTP does not intend to use the services of a contractor for this SOW. No transfer of funds to agencies other than those identified in the approved cooperative agreement application shall be made without prior approval from FEMA. The CTP shall ensure that the procurement for all contractors, if any are used for this SOW, complies with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.

Guidance provided in this part includes, but is not limited to, contract administration and recordkeeping, notification requirements, review procedures, competition, methods of procurement, and cost and pricing analysis. 2 CFR 200 may be viewed online at www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=cc011f4fb962e68cb0da4bc91e8fbb43&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5. Additionally, contractors must not pose a conflict of interest issue. Additionally, contractors must not pose a conflict of interest issue.

SECTION 10—REPORTING


http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/frm_soft.shtm

Financial Reporting: Because funding has been provided to the CTP by FEMA, financial reporting requirements for the CTP will be in accordance with the terms of the Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Announcement, Articles of Agreement or Award Notice for this MAS. The CTP shall also refer to 2 CFR 200. The CTP shall provide financial reports to the FEMA Regional Project Officer and Assistance Officer in accordance with the terms of the signed Cooperative Agreement for this MAS.

Performance Reporting: Recipients are responsible for providing a signed performance report using the required list of information shown in the NOFO (or and old SF-PPR if you prefer) on a quarterly basis throughout the period of performance, including partial calendar quarters as well as for periods where no grant award activity occurs. The CTP shall refer to 2 CFR 200 to obtain minimum requirements for progress reporting. The Project Officer, as needed, may request additional information on progress.

The CTP may meet with FEMA and/or its contractor(s) as frequently as needed to review the progress of the project in addition to the quarterly financial and status submittals. These meetings may alternate between FEMA’s Regional Office, the {Insert CTP Name} office, and conference calls, as necessary.

The CTP must report performance of the grant in conjunction with the progress reporting. The performance of the CTP is measured by the following criteria. Quantitative Targets for performance measures will be defined using the CTP Performance Measures Menu in conjunction with your FEMA PM and defined in Table 10.1

Table 10.1: Performance Measures Targets

Insert appropriate measures in table below based on the document “2017 CTP Performance Measures Menu” and coordination with your FEMA PM.

Measure Target

Insert Measure Insert Target


Measure Target

The CTP shall communicate with communities throughout the life of each project. Continued engagement is necessary and appropriate and will build upon the relationships established or enhanced during Discovery and provide transparency into the Risk MAP process. This may occur through monthly or quarterly updates or project status calls with community leaders, project websites including updates at several milestones or along a specific timeline, or other methods.

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SECTION 11—PROJECT COORDINATION

Throughout the project, all members of the Project Team will coordinate, as necessary, to ensure the products meet the technical and format specifications required and contain accurate, up-to-date information. Coordination activities may include:

<Add information as necessary>

Meetings, teleconferences, and video conferences with FEMA and other Project Team members {specify frequency or dates for meetings}

Telephone conversations with FEMA and other Project Team members on a {specify schedule for calls, ex: weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly} basis, and an ad hoc basis, as required.

Updates to the MIP and other FEMA status information systems in accordance with FEMA standards and requirements.

E-mail, facsimile transmissions, and letters, as required.

SECTION 12—POINTS OF CONTACT

The points of contact for this Flood Risk Project are {Insert name of FEMA Regional Projetc Officer}, the FEMA Regional Project Officer; {Insert name of CTP Project Manager}, the Project Manager for {Insert CTP name}; or subsequent personnel of comparable experience who are appointed to fulfill these responsibilities. When necessary, any additional FEMA assistance should be requested through the FEMA Regional Project Officer.

Each party has caused this MAS to be executed by its duly authorized representative.

{Insert name of CTP Project Manager} DateProject Manager{Insert CTP name}


{Insert name of FEMA Regional Project Officer} DateRegional Project OfficerFederal Emergency Management Agency, Region Region #

{Insert name of State authorized representative} Date{Insert title of State authorized representative}

<In States where statutory and/or regulatory requirements require the State’s review and/or approval of new flood hazard data, the State will be a signatory to a community’s agreement. Otherwise, delete the State representative signature line.>


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