FEMA Map Amendment & Revision Processes Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA)?
Answer: To remove a structure or parcel inadvertently included in the SFHA based on natural ground elevation above the BFE
A LOMA is an administrative action that removes a property from the SFHA when it was inadvertently mapped in the flood zone despite its natural ground elevation being at or above the BFE.
Which FEMA administrative process applies when fill material has been placed on a property to elevate it above the Base Flood Elevation?
Answer: Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F)
A LOMR-F is used specifically when fill has been placed to raise the lowest adjacent grade above the BFE, distinguishing it from a LOMA which applies to natural ground conditions.
The MT-EZ form is the simplified LOMA application appropriate for which situation?
Answer: A single lot or single structure on natural grade not involving fill
MT-EZ is designed for straightforward LOMA cases involving a single structure or single lot on natural grade, simplifying the submission process for uncomplicated situations.
What elevation value is critical when submitting a LOMA application for a structure?
Answer: The Lowest Adjacent Grade (LAG) elevation compared to the Base Flood Elevation
FEMA evaluates whether the Lowest Adjacent Grade of a structure is at or above the BFE to determine if the property qualifies for removal from the SFHA via a LOMA.
Unlike a LOMR, a LOMA typically becomes effective:
Answer: Immediately upon FEMA's issuance of the determination
A LOMA is an administrative correction that takes effect immediately upon issuance because it removes property from the SFHA and does not require a public appeal period.
Which professional is authorized to certify the elevation data required for a LOMA application?
Answer: A licensed land surveyor or registered professional engineer
FEMA requires elevation certifications for LOMA applications to be signed and sealed by a licensed land surveyor or registered professional engineer, ensuring professional accountability.
If FEMA denies a LOMA application, what is the appropriate next step for the property owner?
Answer: Submit additional supporting documentation or new scientific and technical data to request reconsideration
FEMA allows applicants to request reconsideration of a denied LOMA by providing additional scientific or technical data that supports the amendment request.