FEMA National Flood Insurance Program

LEGAL NOTICE Draft Environmental Impact Statement and updated Draft Implementation Plan for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Endangered Species Act (ESA) Integration in Oregon Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Meetings. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and updated Draft Implementation Plan for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Endangered Species Act (ESA) Integration in Oregon. FEMA is analyzing potential changes to how the NFIP is implemented in the Oregon plan area to comply with the ESA and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). All Oregon counties are fully or partially within the boundaries of the area affected, except for Baker, Harney, Klamath, Lake, and Malheur Counties. Pursuant to 44 CFR Part 9.12, FEMA also gives notice under Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management and EO 11990, Wetland Protection since this action affects the floodplain or may affect wetlands in the project area. FEMA will host four public meetings and a virtual room [https://tinyurl.com/FEMA-NFIP]. Communities, agencies, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the Draft EIS and updated Draft Implementation Plan. Written comments must be submitted during the comment period from August 22 to October 6, 2025.