Federal Flood Standard Support Website and Tool Beta Version; Extension of Comment Period, 47189 [2024-11940]

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 106 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 47189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11940]


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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY OFFICE


Federal Flood Standard Support Website and Tool Beta Version; 
Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)

ACTION: Notice of extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On April 11, 2024, the Office of Science and Technology Policy 
(OSTP) published in the Federal Register a document entitled ``Notice 
of Availability and Request for Comments; Federal Flood Standard 
Support Website and Tool Beta Version.'' This Notice of Availability 
and Request for Comments invited comments to OSTP on the beta version 
of the Federal Flood Standard Support website (available at https://floodstandard.climate.gov) and the Federal Flood Standard Support Tool 
(available at https://floodstandard.climate.gov/tool) to assist Federal 
agencies and applicants or recipients of Federal financial assistance 
in the implementation of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard 
(FFRMS). In response to requests by prospective commenters that they 
would benefit from additional time to adequately consider and respond 
to the Request for Comments, OSTP has determined that an extension of 
the comment period until June 18, 2024 is appropriate.

DATES: The end of the comment period for the document entitled ``Notice 
of Availability and Request for Comments; Federal Flood Standard 
Support website and Tool Beta Version,'' published on April 11, 2024 
(89 FR 25674), is extended from May 28, 2024 to June 18, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Interested individuals and organizations should submit 
comments electronically via to https://www.regulations.gov/. Due to 
time constraints, mailed paper submissions will not be accepted, and 
electronic submissions received after the deadline may not be 
incorporated or taken into consideration.
    Instructions: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/ to submit your comments electronically. 
Information on how to use Regulations.gov, including instructions for 
accessing agency documents, submitting comments, and viewing the 
docket, is available on the site under ``FAQ'' (https://www.regulations.gov/faq).
    Privacy Note: OSTP's policy is to make all appropriate comments 
received from members of the public available for public viewing in 
their entirety on the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov/. Therefore, commenters should be careful to 
include in their comments only information that they wish to make 
publicly available. OSTP requests that no proprietary information, 
copyrighted information, or personally identifiable information be 
submitted in response to this notice of availability and request for 
comments.
    Information obtained from this Request for Comments (89 FR 25674) 
may be used by the Government on a non-attribution basis for planning 
and strategy development. OSTP will not respond to individual 
submissions. A response to this Request for Comments (89 FR 25674) will 
not be viewed as a binding commitment to develop or pursue the project 
or ideas discussed. This Request for Comments (89 FR 25674) is not 
accepting applications for financial assistance or financial 
incentives.
    Responses containing references, studies, research, and other 
empirical data that are not widely published should include copies of 
or electronic links to the referenced materials. Responses from minors, 
or responses containing profanity, vulgarity, threats, or other 
inappropriate language or content will not be considered.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice are subject to the 
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Responses to this Request for 
Comments (89 FR 25674) may be posted without change online. Please note 
that the United States Government will not pay for response 
preparation, or for the use of any information contained in a response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, please 
direct questions to Dr. Kristin Ludwig, OSTP Assistant Director for 
Resilience Science and Technology, at 
[email protected] or (202) 881-7711.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Government is developing 
multiple resources to support Federal agencies and applicants or 
recipients of Federal financial assistance in the implementation of the 
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS, established by Executive 
Order 13690 and reinstated by Executive Order 14030). These resources 
include the Federal Flood Standard Support website and the Federal 
Flood Standard Support Tool. On April 11, 2024, OSTP published in the 
Federal Register a document (89 FR 25674) inviting comments on the beta 
version of the Federal Flood Standard Support website (available at 
https://floodstandard.climate.gov) and the Federal Flood Standard 
Support Tool (available at https://floodstandard.climate.gov/tool). The 
Request for Comments was issued to seek input on these resources, in 
particular (a) feedback on the functionality of the Federal Flood 
Standard Support Tool in providing a user-friendly visual 
representation and actionable information on FFRMS approaches for 
federally funded projects; (b) insights on potential training and/or 
technical assistance needs associated with use of the Federal Flood 
Standard Support Tool; and (c) suggestions for clarifying the 
communication of the flood mapping data development methodology. The 
document stated that the comment period would close on May 28, 2024. 
OSTP has received requests to extend the comment period. An extension 
of the comment period will provide additional opportunity for the 
public to consider the Request for Comments and prepare comments to 
address the topics listed therein. Therefore, OSTP is extending the end 
of the comment period for the Request for Comments from May 28, 2024 to 
June 18, 2024.

    Dated: May 28, 2024.
Stacy Murphy,
Deputy Chief Operations Officer/Security Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-11940 Filed 5-30-24; 8:45 am]
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