S.Amdt. 617
What it does: Adds Sec. 103. Study on Validity of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps.-- on page 1122, line 10
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 1105
Adds Sec. 103. Study on Validity of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps.-- on page 1122, line 10
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: Sec. 103. Study on Validity of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps.--
Inserted: (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the State of Louisiana, shall conduct a study on the validity of digital flood insurance rate maps.
Inserted: (b) Terms of Analysis.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Administrator and the Corps of Engineers shall--
Inserted: (1) use the best and most current--
Inserted: (A) geodetic reference;
Inserted: (B) topographic data and features; and
Inserted: (C) updated circulation and flood models available;
Inserted: (2) fully analyze and identify the effect of roadways, levees, and natural ridges that are particular to the area being mapped;
Inserted: (3) consider more recent bathymetric and topographic data, particularly from light detection and ranging technology, referenced to the most recent vertical benchmarks;
Inserted: (4) further analyze the effects of various vegetation in storm surge; and
Inserted: (5) collaborate closely with State and local governments who may have data and information described in paragraph (1) that may produce more accurate maps or enhanced models.
Inserted: (c) No Update of Floodmaps Until Study Completed.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 90 days after the date on which the study required under subsection (a) is completed, the Administrator may not issue any updated flood insurance rate maps for the State of Louisiana.
Original wording
On page 1122, after line 10, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 617. Mr. VITTER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 1105, making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 1122, after line 10, insert the following:
Sec. 103. Study on Validity of Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps.--
(a) In General.--The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the State of Louisiana, shall conduct a study on the validity of digital flood insurance rate maps.
(b) Terms of Analysis.--In conducting the study required under subsection (a), the Administrator and the Corps of Engineers shall--
(1) use the best and most current--
(A) geodetic reference;
(B) topographic data and features; and
(C) updated circulation and flood models available;
(2) fully analyze and identify the effect of roadways, levees, and natural ridges that are particular to the area being mapped;
(3) consider more recent bathymetric and topographic data, particularly from light detection and ranging technology, referenced to the most recent vertical benchmarks;
(4) further analyze the effects of various vegetation in storm surge; and
(5) collaborate closely with State and local governments who may have data and information described in paragraph (1) that may produce more accurate maps or enhanced models.
(c) No Update of Floodmaps Until Study Completed.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 90 days after the date on which the study required under subsection (a) is completed, the Administrator may not issue any updated flood insurance rate maps for the State of Louisiana.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 3, 2009