Agenda

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Thursday, December 12, 2024 
12:00 – 3:15 pm CST

 

Presented by William Nechamen

 Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Flood Insurance Studies, and Letters of Map Change 

  • History and types of flood maps 
    • Levels of detail 
    • Flood zones 
    • Flood mapping planning and needs
  • Reading and interpreting flood maps 
    • Map panel and index information 
    • Map features 
  • Flood insurance studies 
    • Purpose and contents 
    • Floodway data table 
    • Stream profiles
  • Obtaining and using flood maps
  • Map determinations
  • Letters of Map Change 
    • Introduction to and purpose of LOMCs 
    • Letters of Map Amendment 
    • Letters of Map Revision based on Fill 
    • Letters of Map Revision 

 

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Credits

Engineers
3.0 PDHs

Land Surveyors
3.0 PDHs

Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
3.0 HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers
3.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers and land surveyors, 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses. 

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 3.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for land surveyors licensed in Indiana (License No. CE10600325), Maryland, and North Carolina (S-0130). This course has been registered with the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers and pre-approved by the Missouri Board of APEPLSPLA for 3.0 PDUs. 

This Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 3.0 CECs for floodplain managers. 

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request: 

3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
3.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

William "Bill" Nechamen, CFM

Principal and Owner of Nechamen Consulting, LLC

Mr. Nechamen was the Floodplain Coordinator for the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation for 21 years. During that period, he helped to promote higher floodplain standards in New York, including enacting a two foot “freeboard” requirement in New York’s building code, saving property owners millions of dollars in flood losses and flood insurance premiums.
One of the founders of the New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NYSFSMA), a professional association with over 600 active members, He was their first Chair and currently serves the Association as its treasurer.
Mr. Nechamen has been a Board member of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) at various times for 13 years. ASFPM represents over 15,000 professionals across the United States and internationally and is a key national voice in policies designed to reduce flood risk while preserving the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains. He served as chair (2013-2015), vice-chair (2011-2013) and treasurer (2008-2010) and is currently co-chair of the Floodplain Regulations Committee. Mr. Nechamen has received the ASFPM Meritorious Lifetime Achievement in Floodplain Management Award.
In his capacity as Floodplain Coordinator, he has led workshops and training sessions on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), floodplain management and regulations, understanding and interpreting flood maps, flood insurance and the Community Rating System.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: How to Obtain, Interpret, and Change a FEMA Flood Map

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This three-hour course examines the history and types of flood maps, the reading and interpreting of flood maps and flood insurance studies, the obtaining and use of flood maps, and how to work with letters of map change.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explore the history and types of flood maps, identify flood zones and discuss planning and needs.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to read and interpret flood insurance studies to identify high-risk areas and utilize floodway data tables.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to obtain and use flood maps to determine if a property is in a flood-hazard area.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss Letters of Map Change and when they are warranted, including Letters of Map Amendment and Letters of Map Revision.

LUs: 3.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site evaluations and site development planning

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/02/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.

Webinar Price: $179.00

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