The purpose of this flood disaster protection act policy template is address flood hazard insurance requirements issued under the national flood insurance program nfip, which is administered primarily under the national flood insurance act of 1968 and the flood disaster protection act fdpa of 1973, national flood insurance reform act of 1994, biggert. Flood insurance act of 1968 1968 act and the flood disaster protection act of 1973 fdpa. Table of contents c compensation and travel expenses 4026. The flood disaster protection act fdpa of 1973 and the national flood insurance reform act nfira of 1994 mandate the purchase of flood insur ance as a condition of receiving federal or federallyrelated financial assistance whenever a lender makes, increases, extends or renews any loan secured by. Subcommittee on housing and urban affairs 1 edition.
Congress implemented these acts to eventually make flood insurance coverage available on reasonable terms and conditions to persons who have need for such protection. It also addresses the types of structures eligible for flood insurance under the national flood insurance program, which is administered primarily under the national flood insurance act. Two subsequent laws, the flood disaster protection act of 1973 and the national flood insurance reform act of 1994 have made the purchase of flood insurance mandatory for federally backed mortgages on structures located in special flood. An act to expand the national flood insurance program by substantially increasing limits of coverage and total amount of insurance authorized to be outstanding and by requiring known flood prone communities to participate in the program, and for other purposes. National flood insurance program means the program established by the united states congress under provisions of the national flood insurance act of 1968, as amended, and as expanded in the flood disaster protection act of 1973, designed to provide flood insurance at rates made affordable through federal subsidy.
The fdpa requires federal financial regulatory agencies to adopt. Fdic consumer compliance examination manual september 2019. The national flood insurance act of 1968, as amended, and. Flood disaster protection act of 1973 open library. The flood disaster protection act of 1973 made the purchase of flood insurance mandatory for the protection of property located in special flood hazard areas. Flood disaster protection act of 1973 by united states. National flood insurance act of 1968 and the flood. Congress extends the national flood insurance program and. Abstract the national flood insurance program nfip is administered primarily under two statutes. Abstract fema publishes proposed determinations of base 1 % annualchance flood elevations bfes and modified bfes for communities. The national flood insurance act of 1968 created the federal insurance administration and made flood insurance available for the first time. And if federally required, the insurance payment must be escrowed.
The occ, the board of governors of the federal reserve system, the federal deposit insurance corporation, the national credit union administration, and the farm credit. Definitions applicable to homeowner flood insurance affordability act of 2014. A rational approach to flood damage prevention larry j. The flood disaster protection act was enacted in 1973 by congress in order to protect homes which are most vulnerable. National flood insurance act of 1968 1968 act and the flood disaster protection act of 1973.
Abstract the firm is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the national flood insurance program nfip. Xvilson throughout history, man has utilized rivers for water supply, transportation, power generation, and waste disposal. Hearings, ninetythird congress, first session, on s. Flood disaster protection act of 1973 requires that flood insurance protection be purchased for any project located in special flood hazard areas sfha, designated by fema as 100year or 500year flood zones, as a condition of the recipient using any hud funds. Section 102a of the flood disaster protection act of 1973 42 u. Full text of flood disaster protection act of 1973. Definitions applicable to flood disaster protection act of 1973. The 1968 act made federally subsidized flood insurance. Accessible book, flood insurance, law and legislation. The national flood insurance act and the flood disaster protection act, several reforms, and a host of regulations guide administration of the national flood insurance program. Information on the authority and acknowledgments for each jurisdiction with a previously printed fis report included in this countywide fis is shown on the following pages. The national flood insurance reform act of 1994 strengthened the nfip with a number of reforms, that included, increasing the focus on lender compliance, creating mitigation insurance and developing a mitigation assistance program to further reduce the costly and devastating impacts of flood.
The 1968 act made federally subsidized flood insurance available to owners of improved real estate or mobile homes located in special flood hazard areas. Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the flood disaster protection act, which. This legislation applies to property located in special flood hazard areas. The flood disaster protection act of 1973 mandates that flood insurance must be purchased for structures located within the sfha as a condition of receipt of federal or federally backed financing. Regulation h flood disaster protection introduction the national flood insurance program nfip is administered primarily under the national flood insurance act of 1968 1968 act and the flood disaster protection act of 1973 fdpa. Fdic law, regulations, related acts table of contents previous page 6500 consumer financial protection bureau appendix l to part 1026assumed loan periods for computations of total annual loan cost rates a required tables. City of new york, ny flood hazard mapping status report. This booklet addresses compliance with flood insurance requirements for. In fact, the flood disaster protection act of 1973 and the flood insurance. Fdic law, regulations, related acts consumer financial.
Flood disaster protection act of 1973 section 102 images. Homeowners everywhere purchase insurance to protect their property and valuables. Flood disaster protection act, interagency examination. Congress extends the national flood insurance program and amends the national flood insurance act and the flood disaster protection act. National flood insurance act of 1968 and flood disaster. Iwe hereby acknowledge that we have been advised of the flood disaster protection act of 1973 and the requirements that iwe provide such insurance coverage on any property located within an area designated as a flood hazard area.
No portion of the assistance provided under this contract is approved for acquisition or construction purposes as defined under section 3a of said act, for use in. On july 6, 2012, president obama signed into law h. The national flood insurance act of 1968 is a piece of legislation passed in the united states. The national flood insurance program nfip is administered primarily under the national flood insurance act of 1968 1968 act and the flood disaster protection act of 1973 fdpa. The national flood insurance act of 1968 created the nfip. Flood disaster protection this contract is subject to the requirements of the flood disaster protection act of 1973 p. Per the flood disaster protection act of 1973 and the national flood insurance reform act of 1994, homes and businesses in highrisk flood areas sfhas with mortgages from federally regulated, supervised, and insured lenders are required to have flood insurance. The nfip is administered by a department of the federal emergency management agency fema, the federal insurance administration fia. The national flood insurance act of 1968, as amended, and the flood disaster protection act of 1973, as amended,42 u. And, some lenders require it even if youre not in a highrisk area. Flood disaster protection introduction federal reserve bank.
Incorporates revised flood hazard analysis and mapping for. The program was first amended by the flood disaster protection act of 1973, which made the. The biggertwaters flood insurance reform act of 2012 the act, enacted july 6, 2012, amended various provisions of the flood disaster protection act of 1973 fdpa. The flood disaster protection act of 1973 directed the board and other federal financial. This fis revises and updates information on the existence and severity of flood hazards in the geographic area of comal county. The bill would amend the national flood insurance act of 1968 to prohibit the federal emergency management agency from providing flood insurance to prospective insureds at rates less than those estimated for any property purchased after the expiration of such sixmonth period currently, any property purchased after july 6, 2012. In accordance with the flood disaster protection act of 1973 and the national flood insurance reform act of 1994, flood insurance is required for all structures located in a highrisk area, that carry a home mortgage loan backed by a federallyregulated lender or servicer. The 1968 act made federally subsidized flood insurance available to owners of improved real estate or mobile homes located in special flood hazard areas sfha if their community. Biennial report to president a in general b effects of flood insurance program 4028. It is comprised of the flood insurance reform act of 2004, public law 108264, approved june 30, 2004. The disaster relief and emergency assistance act, referred to in. Definitions applicable to biggertwaters flood insurance reform act of 2012. For complete classification of this act to the code, see short title of 1973 amendment note set out under section 4001 of this title and tables. The 1968 act made federally subsidized flood insurance available to owners of improved real estate or mobile homes located in special flood hazard areas sfha if their community participates in the nfip.
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