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LIST OF ACRONYMS

The following acronyms include those used throughout the four phases of
this handbook, as well as subject matter related acronyms that you might
hear or see.

BFE base flood elevation
BCA benefit cost analysis
BCR benefit cost ratio
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CRS Community Rating System
DOB duplication of benefits
EO Executive Order
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHBM Flood Hazard Boundary Map
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
FFE first floor elevation
FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance
FMV fair market value
HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
List of Acronyms
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HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
IFG Individual and Family Grant
ICC Increased Cost of Compliance
LMI low-to-moderate income
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NFIP National Flood Insurance Program
POC point of contact
PSA public service announcement
SBA U.S. Small Business Administration
SHMO State Hazard Mitigation Officer
URA Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act