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This rule would rescind certain provisions in the July 11, 2024, final rule titled Updates to Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands Regulations to Implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.  FEMA had issued this rule due to Executive Order 14030, which reinstated the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS).  On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14148, Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions.  This Executive Order rescinded Executive Order 14030, thereby eliminating the standard.  FEMA stopped implementation of the FFRMS on March 25, 2025, consistent with Executive Order 14148.  FEMA is now undertaking rulemaking to remove the specific requirements of Executive Order 14030 from its regulations.  Removing the standard from Part 9 will streamline FEMA's regulations, streamline program implementation, and reduce burdens on the public.  

Statement of Need:

In 2024, following Executive Order 14030, FEMA incorporated the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) into 44 CFR Part 9. However, in January 2025, Executive Order 14148 rescinded Executive Order 14030, thereby eliminating the FFRMS. FEMA stopped implementing the FFRMS in March 2025 and plans to update 44 CFR Part 9 to remove the FFRMS from FEMA’s regulations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

DHS is currently considering the specific impacts of this action.