FEMA Updates Floodplain Review Thresholds for Faster Disaster Aid

2026-19036, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Application Reporting

FEMA is asking for public feedback on keeping the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program’s application process the same, without any changes. This program helps communities get money to reduce damage from future disasters. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by November 16, 2026!

2026-19009, Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request; National Fire Department Registry

FEMA is asking for public feedback on extending the National Fire Department Registry form, which collects important info about fire departments across the U.S. This helps keep track of fire stations, firefighters, and the communities they protect. Comments are due by October 16, 2026, and this extension keeps the data flowing without extra costs or delays.

2026-18408, Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

2026-18405, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.

2026-18404, Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations

This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.

2026-18409, Final Flood Hazard Determinations

Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Previous: 2025-20058, Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is restarting a program that helps states check who qualifies for health subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. This program will run for about 18 months starting around October 2025, with a chance to extend for another year. If you’re involved with state health programs, this means your info will be matched carefully to make sure benefits go to the right people, and you can comment on the plan until December 18, 2025.

Next: 2025-20060, Notice of Request To Reinstate a Previously Approved Information Collection: Overtime and Holiday Inspection Fees for Small and Very Small Establishments

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is bringing back a form they use to track overtime and holiday inspection fees for small meat, poultry, and egg businesses. They’re using $20 million to temporarily lower these fees, helping small businesses save money. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by January 20, 2026!