An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 110-351 to require FEMA, when updating and maintaining flood maps, to take into consideration the impacts of global warming, the potential future impacts of global climate change-related weather events, and use the best available climate science in assessing flood and storm risks.

1. Inserts new text at the end of paragraph (2) of subsection (k)

   Inserts

   Inserted: (C) Effects of global warming.--In updating and maintaining maps under this section, the Director shall--

   Inserted: (i) take into consideration and account for the impacts of global climate change on flood, storm, and drought risks in the United States;

   Inserted: (ii) take into consideration and account for the potential future impact of global climate change-related weather events, such as increased hurricane activity, intensity, storm surge, sea level rise, and associated flooding; and

   Inserted: (iii) use the best available climate science in assessing flood and storm risks to determine flood risks and develop such maps.

   Original wording

   Subsection (k)(2) of section 1360 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4101), as added by section 22(a) of the bill, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

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