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Compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for Letters of Map Change

The guidance listed here is for the Compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for Letters of Map Change. The purpose of the ESA is to conserve threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend.

RequestESA-related ActionESA Requirement Related to FEMA Process
Conditional LOMC Requests
CLOMANo physical modification to floodplain is proposed.ESA compliance is required independently of FEMA's process. The community needs to ensure that permits are obtained per requirement under Section 60.3(a)(2) of FEMA's regulations.
CLOMR-FProposed placement of fill in the floodplain.ESA compliance must be documented to FEMA prior to issuance of CLOMR-F. FEMA must Receive confirmation of ESA compliance form the Services.
CLOMRProposed modifications of floodplains, floodways, or flood elevations based on physical and/or structural changes. ESA compliance must be documented to FEMA prior to issuance of CLOMR. FEMA must receive confirmation of ESA compliance from the Services.
LOMC Requests
LOMA No physical modification to floodplain has occurred.ESA compliance is required independently of FEMA's process. The community needs to ensure that permits are obtained per requirement under Section 60.3(a)(2) of FEMA's regulations.
LOMR-F Placement of fill in floodplain has occurred.ESA compliance is required independently of FEMA's process. The community needs to ensure that permits are obtained per requirement under Section 60.3(a)(2) of FEMA's regulations.
LOMR Modification of floodplains, floodways, or flood elevations have occurred based on physical and/or structural changes.ESA compliance is required independently of FEMA's process. The community needs to ensure that permits are obtained per requirement under Section 60.3(a)(2) of FEMA's regulations.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 20-Oct-2010 13:58:28 EDT