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Benton County weighs FEMA pre‑implementation measures and floodplain mapping updates
Summary
Community development staff briefed commissioners on FEMA’s map updates and the new pre‑implementation compliance measures (PICM) tied to the Endangered Species Act. Lewis said communities face three compliance paths and many counties are requesting more time to implement the January PICM timeline; Benton County will continue coordination with FEMA and partner agencies.
Benton County’s Community Development department on Sept. 17 updated the Board of Commissioners on ongoing floodplain mapping work and new FEMA‑related requirements tied to the Endangered Species Act.
Toby Lewis said the county is participating in two mapping projects—the Lacomb watershed and the Upper Willamette watershed—that together will cover Benton County. Preliminary map review is expected in the 2026–27 timeframe, Lewis said, and FEMA will provide draft maps for…
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