Notice2026-10842
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate
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Published
June 1, 2026
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Homeland Security DepartmentFederal Emergency Management Agency
Abstract
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 104 (Monday, June 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32408-32409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10842]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
[Docket ID: FEMA-2026-0166; OMB No. 1660-0008]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection,
Comment Request; Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate
AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: 60-Day notice of extension and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public to take this opportunity to comment on an extension
of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks
comments concerning the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP)
Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 31, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please submit
comments at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> under Docket ID FEMA-2026-1666.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
All submissions received must include the Agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used to submit comments or material, all
submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, and will include any personal
information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes
it public. You may wish to read the Privacy and Security Notice that is
available via a link on the homepage of <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Hintermister, Branch Chief,
Underwriting, Resilience, at 202-679-5992, and
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8de7e2e5e3a3e5e4e3f9e8ffe0e4fef9e8ffcdebe8e0eca3e9e5fea3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dcb6b3b4b2f2b4b5b2a8b9aeb1b5afa8b9ae9cbab9b1bdf2b8b4aff2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>. You may contact the Information
Management Division for copies of the proposed collection of
information at email address: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2660636b670b6f484049544b47524f49480b65494a4a4345524f4948550b6b47484741434b4348526640434b4708424e5508414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a1c1f171b7713343c3528373b2e33353477193536363f392e3335342977173b343b3d3f373f342e1a3c3f373b743e3229743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Communities participating in the NFIP are
required to adopt a floodplain management ordinance that meets or
exceeds the minimum floodplain management standards of the NFIP. In
accordance with FEMA's minimum floodplain management standards,
communities must require that all new construction and substantial
improvement of residential structures and non-residential structures
have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to above the base
flood elevation subject to 44 CFR 60.3(c)(2) and (3); unless, for
residential structures, the community is granted an exception by FEMA
for the allowance of basements under 44 CFR 60.6(b) or (c). New
construction and substantial improvement of non-residential structures
can also be floodproofed. This means that, together with attendant
utility and sanitary facilities, they are designed such that below the
base flood level the structure is watertight, with walls substantially
impermeable to the passage of water and with structural components
having the capability to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and
effects of buoyancy, per 44 CFR 60.3(c)(3)(ii).
Use of the Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate each
serve as a method for a community to document building compliance with
these requirements. FEMA also gives NFIP policyholders the option to
submit an Elevation Certificate for the purpose of providing elevation
information for use in premium rating in lieu of FEMA-sourced elevation
information and for the purpose of demonstrating eligibility for the
Machinery & Equipment premium discount.
Collection of Information
Title: Elevation Certificate/Floodproofing Certificate.
Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved
information collection.
OMB Number: 1660-0008.
FEMA Forms: FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-152 (formerly 086-0-33),
Elevation Certificate; FEMA Form FF-206-FY-22-153 (formerly 086-0-34),
Floodproofing Certificate.
Abstract: The Elevation Certificate and Floodproofing Certificate
are to determine a building's compliance with local floodplain
management provisions and, in conjunction with the Flood Insurance
Application, to document elevations in support of flood insurance
premiums or discounts that align with the building's risk of damage
from flooding. Respondents are primarily surveyors, architects, or
engineers; individual property owners may opt to complete specified
portions of the Elevation Certificate.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households, and Businesses or other
For-Profit.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,517.
Estimated Number of Responses: 3,517.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 12,735.
Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost: $680,316.
Estimated Respondents' Operation and Maintenance Costs: $0.
Estimated Respondents' Capital and Start-Up Costs: $0.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Federal Government: $37,414.
Comments
Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the Agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology,
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e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
Nigel S. Allicock,
Records Management Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Administrative
Officer, Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2026-10842 Filed 5-29-26; 8:45 am]
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