Flood Insurance Program Extended; Agencies Issue Guidance on Coverage

摘要

The House has passed legislation (H.R. 3139) extending authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through March 31, 2010.rnThe legislation, which was approved on July 29, alsornincludes a program revision that would consider flood protection measures funded by state and local governments in the determination of flood insurance rates.rnCurrently, only federally funded improvements are taken into account.