Application Checklist
Ensure your application includes:
? A full description of the proposed mitigation measure or project
? An analysis of the project’s cost and substantial risk reduction
? A full description of the environmental effects of the proposed project and alternatives, including whether the project will be consistent with federal, State and local environmental land-use regulations (see environmental questionnaire)
? All authorized signatures
? Copies of advertisements publicizing meetings about the property acquisition project (preferably from a local newspaper)
? A copy of a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) or other map that clearly shows the project area
? Environmental agency review letters
Ensure your property inventories include:
? Photographs of the properties
? Copies of the property deeds, if available
? Detailed property data (describing home and damages)
? Tax assessments
? Correspondence (at least one example of the letter sent to all property owners)
? Individual duplication of benefits data
? Copies of maps, e.g., tax parcel maps, U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) quad maps, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps, flood maps, etc.
As available, include:
? Photographs of flood damage throughout the community
? Information pertaining to flooding characteristics and impacts

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Tool II-8, Application Checklist

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