NHOEP - NH Floodplain Management Program, News and Events


	News and Events

News:

On November 23, 2012, FEMA's revised Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures were released with a new expiration date of July 31, 2015.
On December 17, 2012, FEMA launched the Online Letter of Map Change (LOMC) - a new way to submit a request to change a property's flood zone designation. The new Online LOMC application allows anyone to electronically submit required documents and property information when they are requesting FEMA remove their property from a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
As part of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, homeowners of non-primary residences, which are Pre-FIRM, will begin to see rate changes upon renewal of their policy. Premium rates will increase 25 percent each year until premiums reflect full-risk rates.

Events:

Type of Event	Date of Event	Description of Event
Coastal Workshop	March 15, 2013	The Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association (RIFMA) in coordination with the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) will be hosting a workshop on March 15th, 2013 entitled "Community Resiliency After Sandy: A Coastal No Adverse Impact Approach: Application of No Adverse Impact in the Coastal Zone" from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in Lincoln, RI. CECs will be offered for CFMs.
Conference	March 22, 2013	The NH Water & Watershed Conference will be held from 8 AM to 4 PM at Plymouth State University. Includes two sessions on climate change and flooding impacts.
Workshop	April 24, 2013	The NH Coastal Adaptation Workgroup will be holding a free workshop on Building Resilience Through Better Floodplain Management starting at 5 PM in Greenland, NH.
Conference Session	May 11, 2013	Floodplain Session at OEP Planning & Zoning Conference in Manchester.
Conference	June 9-14, 2013	ASFPM National Conference in Hartford, CT.

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