Benton County weighs FEMA pre‑implementation measures and floodplain mapping updates

Sep 17, 2024

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.

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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.

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