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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management
Agency
[Docket ID: FEMA–2021–0021]
Notice of Public Meeting on the
National Flood Insurance Program’s
Community Rating System
Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Announcement of open public
meetings.
AGENCY:
FEMA will hold three public
meetings remotely via web conference
to solicit public feedback about the
National Flood Insurance Program’s
(NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS)
program. FEMA is issuing this public
meeting notice to inform the public that
it is seeking input on the NFIP’s CRS
program for the agency to consider ways
to modify, streamline, and/or innovate
to improve the program. These efforts
aim to help FEMA ensure that the CRS
program includes necessary, properly
tailored, and up-to-date requirements
that effectively achieve the goals of (1)
reducing and avoiding flood damage to
insurable property, (2) strengthening
and supporting the insurance aspects of
the NFIP, and (3) encouraging a
comprehensive approach to floodplain
management.
SUMMARY:
Written comments in response to
these public meetings may be submitted
until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on
September 22, 2021. Late-filed
comments will be considered to the
extent practicable.
FEMA will hold meetings on:
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from
11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. ET;
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from
1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. ET; and
Thursday, September 9, 2021 from
2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. ET.
Depending on the number of speakers,
the meetings may end before the time
indicated, following the last call for
comments.
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The public meetings will be
held via web conference. Members of
the public may register to attend the
meetings online at the following link:
https://cgstrategy.zoom.us/webinar/
register/6716294728533/WN_
BTf89PgaQhOZL-TonhxNog.
Reasonable accommodations are
available for people with disabilities. To
request a reasonable accommodation,
contact the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
below as soon as possible. Last minute
requests will be accepted but may not be
possible to fulfill. Written comments
related to these public meetings must be
submitted through the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov/. Search for
FEMA–2021–0021 and follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
All written comments received,
including any personal information
provided, may be posted without
alteration at https://
www.regulations.gov. All comments on
the request for information made during
the meetings will be posted to https://
www.regulations.gov, Docket ID FEMA–
2021–0021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rachel Sears, Supervisory Emergency
Management Specialist, Federal
Insurance and Mitigation
Administration, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, FEMA-CRS-Next@
fema.dhs.gov, 202–212–3800.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
NFIP’s CRS program is a voluntary
incentive program that recognizes and
encourages community floodplain
management practices that exceed the
minimum requirements of the NFIP for
floodplain management. As FEMA
undertakes a series of initiatives that
will transform the NFIP, the agency is
evaluating the CRS program and its
potential to support FEMA, State, local,
Tribal, and territorial community goals
and needs.
FEMA is committed to obtaining
public input to drive and focus FEMA’s
review of the CRS program. Because
Federal regulations and policies have
broad impacts on society in general,
members of the public are likely to have
useful information, data, and
perspectives on the benefits and
burdens of FEMA’s existing programs,
ADDRESSES:
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regulations, information collections, and
policies. Accordingly, FEMA is seeking
specific public feedback to facilitate the
CRS program review and improvement
effort in the context of equity for all,
include those in underserved
communities. With the increasing risk
of flooding and flood damage, in part
because of climate change, it is essential
that FEMA reevaluate programs to
reduce unnecessary barriers to
participation and effectiveness, to serve
all communities, to increase equity, and
to promote preparedness.
As part of FEMA’s review of the CRS
program, we published a RFI on
Monday, August 23, 2021at 86 FR
47128. FEMA is seeking input through
this RFI on ways the agency can
improve the CRS program: (1) To better
align the CRS program with the
improved understanding of flood risk
and flood risk approaches that have
developed since the program’s
inception; (2) to better incentivize
communities and policyholders to
become more resilient and to not only
manage, but to lower their vulnerability
to flood risk; and (3) to support the
sound financial framework of the NFIP.
While the CRS program today has
evolved, the overall approach and
framework of the program has been the
same since the start of the program. As
FEMA undertakes many initiatives that
will transform the NFIP, the agency is
also evaluating the CRS program and its
potential to support FEMA, State
government, Tribal government, and
community goals and needs. While the
agency has made incremental changes
since the CRS program’s
implementation, the agency is seeking
input to further improve the program
through additional programmatic
changes. With the continuous learning
around flood, flood risk management,
and flood risk reduction techniques,
FEMA now has more information about
and understanding of multi-frequency
analysis, pluvial flooding, climate
change, and the extent of flood risk
outside of the SFHA. FEMA seeks to
make larger improvements within our
programs based on these developments
and is now taking a holistic look at the
CRS program to determine how the
program can best meet FEMA and
stakeholder needs.
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The purpose of these public meetings
and the RFI is to seek feedback on the
CRS program. FEMA is holding public
meetings to ensure that all interested
parties have sufficient opportunity to
provide comments on the CRS program
during these meetings and the RFI to
identify those aspects of the CRS
program that may benefit from
modification, streamlining, or
expansion in light of FEMA’s improved
understanding of flood risk and flood
risk reduction approaches gained since
the initiation of the CRS program.
FEMA will carefully consider all
relevant comments received during the
meetings and during the RFI comment
period closing on September 22, 2021.
All comments or remarks provided on
the request for information during the
meetings will be recorded and posted to
the rulemaking docket on https://
www.regulations.gov.
Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Transportation Security Administration
Intent To Request an Extension From
OMB of One Current Public Collection
of Information: Pipeline Corporate
Security Review Program
Transportation Security
Administration, DHS.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) invites public
comment on one currently-approved
Information Collection Request (ICR),
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) control number 1652–0056,
abstracted below, that we will submit to
OMB for an extension in compliance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA). On July 15, 2021, OMB approved
TSA’s request for an emergency revision
of this collection to address the ongoing
cybersecurity threat to pipeline systems
and associated infrastructure. TSA is
now seeking to renew the collection,
which expires on January 31, 2022, with
incorporation of the subject of the
emergency revision. The ICR describes
the nature of the information collection
and its expected burden. The collection
allows TSA to assess the current
security practices in the pipeline
industry through TSA’s Pipeline
Corporate Security Review (PCSR)
program. The PCSR program is part of
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the larger domain awareness,
prevention, and protection program
supporting TSA’s and the Department of
Homeland Security’s missions.
DATES: Send your comments by October
26, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be emailed
to TSAPRA@tsa.dhs.gov or delivered to
the TSA PRA Officer, Information
Technology (IT), TSA–11,
Transportation Security Administration,
6595 Springfield Center Drive,
Springfield, VA 20598–6011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christina A. Walsh at the above address,
or by telephone (571) 227–2062.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), an agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
unless it displays a valid OMB control
number. The ICR documentation will be
available at https://www.reginfo.gov
upon its submission to OMB. Therefore,
in preparation for OMB review and
approval of the following information
collection, TSA is soliciting comments
to—
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
information requirement is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions
of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including using
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Information Collection Requirement
OMB Control Number 1652–0056;
Pipeline Corporate Security Review
(PCSR) Program. Under the Aviation
and Transportation Security Act 1 and
delegated authority from the Secretary
of Homeland Security, TSA has broad
responsibility and authority for
‘‘security in all modes of transportation
. . . including security responsibilities
. . . over modes of transportation that
are exercised by the Department of
Transportation.’’ 2 TSA is specifically
1 Public Law 107–71 (115 Stat. 597; Nov. 19,
2001), codified at 49 U.S.C. 114.
2 See 49 U.S.C. 114(d). The TSA Administrator’s
current authorities under the Aviation and
Transportation Security Act have been delegated to
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empowered to assess threats to
transportation; 3 develop policies,
strategies, and plans for dealing with
threats to transportation; 4 oversee the
implementation and adequacy of
security measures at transportation
facilities; 5 and carry out other
appropriate duties relating to
transportation security.6 The
Implementing Recommendations of the
9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act)
included a specific requirement for TSA
to conduct assessments of critical
pipeline facilities.7
Assessing Voluntary Implementation of
Recommendations
Consistent with these authorities and
requirements, TSA developed the PCSR
program to assess the current security
practices in the pipeline industry, with
a focus on the physical and cyber
security of pipelines and the crude oil
and petroleum products, such as
gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating
oil, and natural gas, moving through the
system infrastructure. PCSRs are
voluntary, face-to-face visits, usually at
the headquarters facility of the pipeline
owner/operator. Typically, TSA sends
one to three employees to conduct a
seven to eight hour interview with
representatives from the owner/
operator. The TSA representatives
analyze the owner/operator’s security
plan and policies and compare their
practices with recommendations in
TSA’s Pipeline Security Guidelines.
During the PCSR assessment, the
PCSR program subject matter experts:
• Meet with senior corporate officers
and security managers.
• Develop knowledge of security
planning at critical pipeline
infrastructure sites.
• Establish and maintain a working
relationship with key security staff who
operate critical pipeline infrastructure.
• Identify industry smart practices
and lessons learned.
• Maintain a dynamic modal network
through effective communications with
him by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Section
403(2) of the Homeland Security Act (HSA) of 2002,
Public Law 107–296 (116 Stat. 2135, Nov. 25, 2002),
transferred all functions of TSA, including those of
the Secretary of Transportation and the Under
Secretary of Transportation of Security related to
TSA, to the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Pursuant to DHS Delegation Number 7060.2, the
Secretary delegated to the Administrator of TSA,
subject to the Secretary’s guidance and control, the
authority vested in the Secretary with respect to
TSA, including that in section 403(2) of the HSA.
3 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(2).
4 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(3).
5 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(11).
6 49 U.S.C. 114(f)(15).
7 See section 1557 of Public Law 110–53 (121
Stat. 266; Aug. 3, 2007) as codified at 6 U.S.C. 1207.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID: FEMA-2021-0021]
Notice of Public Meeting on the National Flood Insurance
Program's Community Rating System
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security (DHS).
ACTION: Announcement of open public meetings.
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SUMMARY: FEMA will hold three public meetings remotely via web
conference to solicit public feedback about the National Flood
Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) program. FEMA
is issuing this public meeting notice to inform the public that it is
seeking input on the NFIP's CRS program for the agency to consider ways
to modify, streamline, and/or innovate to improve the program. These
efforts aim to help FEMA ensure that the CRS program includes
necessary, properly tailored, and up-to-date requirements that
effectively achieve the goals of (1) reducing and avoiding flood damage
to insurable property, (2) strengthening and supporting the insurance
aspects of the NFIP, and (3) encouraging a comprehensive approach to
floodplain management.
DATES: Written comments in response to these public meetings may be
submitted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 22, 2021.
Late-filed comments will be considered to the extent practicable.
FEMA will hold meetings on:
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. ET;
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. ET; and
Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. ET.
Depending on the number of speakers, the meetings may end before
the time indicated, following the last call for comments.
ADDRESSES: The public meetings will be held via web conference. Members
of the public may register to attend the meetings online at the
following link: https://cgstrategy.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716294728533/WN_BTf89PgaQhOZL-TonhxNog.
Reasonable accommodations are available for people with
disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the person
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below as soon as
possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible
to fulfill. Written comments related to these public meetings must be
submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov/. Search for FEMA-2021-0021 and follow the
instructions for submitting comments. All written comments received,
including any personal information provided, may be posted without
alteration at https://www.regulations.gov. All comments on the request
for information made during the meetings will be posted to https://www.regulations.gov, Docket ID FEMA-2021-0021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachel Sears, Supervisory Emergency
Management Specialist, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, [email protected], 202-
212-3800.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP's CRS program is a voluntary
incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain
management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the NFIP
for floodplain management. As FEMA undertakes a series of initiatives
that will transform the NFIP, the agency is evaluating the CRS program
and its potential to support FEMA, State, local, Tribal, and
territorial community goals and needs.
FEMA is committed to obtaining public input to drive and focus
FEMA's review of the CRS program. Because Federal regulations and
policies have broad impacts on society in general, members of the
public are likely to have useful information, data, and perspectives on
the benefits and burdens of FEMA's existing programs, regulations,
information collections, and policies. Accordingly, FEMA is seeking
specific public feedback to facilitate the CRS program review and
improvement effort in the context of equity for all, include those in
underserved communities. With the increasing risk of flooding and flood
damage, in part because of climate change, it is essential that FEMA
reevaluate programs to reduce unnecessary barriers to participation and
effectiveness, to serve all communities, to increase equity, and to
promote preparedness.
As part of FEMA's review of the CRS program, we published a RFI on
Monday, August 23, 2021at 86 FR 47128. FEMA is seeking input through
this RFI on ways the agency can improve the CRS program: (1) To better
align the CRS program with the improved understanding of flood risk and
flood risk approaches that have developed since the program's
inception; (2) to better incentivize communities and policyholders to
become more resilient and to not only manage, but to lower their
vulnerability to flood risk; and (3) to support the sound financial
framework of the NFIP.
While the CRS program today has evolved, the overall approach and
framework of the program has been the same since the start of the
program. As FEMA undertakes many initiatives that will transform the
NFIP, the agency is also evaluating the CRS program and its potential
to support FEMA, State government, Tribal government, and community
goals and needs. While the agency has made incremental changes since
the CRS program's implementation, the agency is seeking input to
further improve the program through additional programmatic changes.
With the continuous learning around flood, flood risk management, and
flood risk reduction techniques, FEMA now has more information about
and understanding of multi-frequency analysis, pluvial flooding,
climate change, and the extent of flood risk outside of the SFHA. FEMA
seeks to make larger improvements within our programs based on these
developments and is now taking a holistic look at the CRS program to
determine how the program can best meet FEMA and stakeholder needs.
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The purpose of these public meetings and the RFI is to seek
feedback on the CRS program. FEMA is holding public meetings to ensure
that all interested parties have sufficient opportunity to provide
comments on the CRS program during these meetings and the RFI to
identify those aspects of the CRS program that may benefit from
modification, streamlining, or expansion in light of FEMA's improved
understanding of flood risk and flood risk reduction approaches gained
since the initiation of the CRS program. FEMA will carefully consider
all relevant comments received during the meetings and during the RFI
comment period closing on September 22, 2021. All comments or remarks
provided on the request for information during the meetings will be
recorded and posted to the rulemaking docket on https://www.regulations.gov.
Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2021-18456 Filed 8-26-21; 8:45 am]
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