For the latest FEMA Risk MAP Operating Guidance, visit www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/ fhm/og_main.shtm

For the latest guidance on the Expanded Appeal Process, visit FEMA's library using this link http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=4938

For the latest information on FEMA's Levee Analysis and Mapping Approach, visit http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/lv_lamp.shtm

To provide feedback regarding the new Levee Analysis and Mapping Approach for non-accredited levees prior to January 30, 2012, visit http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/15/2011-32128/revised-analysis-and-mapping-procedures-for-non-accredited-levees

Levee-Related Information

Levee Information and Fact Sheets

From FEMA’s Web Site

Title 44 of the Federal Code of Regulations (CFR), Section 65.10 (PDF) – Mapping of Areas Protected by Levee Systems
Procedure Memo 34 – Interim Guidance for Studies Including Levees (FEMA library)
Procedure Memo 43 – Guidelines for Identifying Provisionally Accredited Levees (FEMA library)
Procedure Memo 51 - Guidance for Mapping of Non-Levee Embankments Previously Identified as Accredited (FEMA library)
Procedure Memo 52 – Guidance for Mapping Processes Associated with Levee Systems (FEMA library)
Procedure Memo 53 – Guidance for Notification and Mapping of Expiring Provisionally Accredited Levee Designations (FEMA library)
The NFIP and Levees: An Overview (PDF)
Provisionally Accredited Levees (PDF)
Meeting the Criteria for Accrediting Levees on FEMA’s Flood Maps: How-to-Guide for Floodplain Managers and Engineers (FEMA library)
Provisionally Accredited Levees: Mapping Scenarios for Procedure Memorandum No. 43 (PDF)
Glossary: Frequently Used Terms for Levees (PDF)
MT-2 Application Forms (FEMA library)
Levee System Information for Stakeholders (FEMA site)

Additional Fact Sheets

Levee Certification Submittals (PDF), Source: Map IX-Mainland
USACE Levee Certification and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (PDF), Source: USACE IWR
New Levee Analyses and Approaches Fact Sheet (May 2011), PDF
Treatment of Levees in Flood Risk Studies Fact Sheet (Mar-11), (PDF, 2 MB)
Levee Approach FAQs (Mar-11), (PDF)
Flood Hazard Zones (PDF, 236KB)
So You Live Behind Levee – Source: American Society of Civil Engineers (PDF, 2 MB)

Levee-Related Fact Sheets (Spanish)

Levee-Related Templates and Materials

Generic 30-day Levee Certification Data Request Letter (last update January 17, 2007)
Levee_Information_Data_Collection (MS Excel)
Generic PAL Agreement Form for Region IX (PDF, last update March 2008)
Generic PAL Agreement Form for Region IX (MS Word, last update March 2008)
PAL Progress Report template (MS Excel, last update July 2008)

Legal Issues and Flood Risk Management Sessions

California Liability and Levees Presentation (Ed Thomas) (PDF, 1 MB, January 22, 2008)
Levees and Liabilities Materials List (PDF, last update January 22, 2008)