31 TAC § 361.37. Flood Mitigation and Floodplain Management Goals

Considering the Guidance Principles under §362.3 of this title (related to Guidance Principles), the existing condition flood risk analyses performed under §361.33 of this title (relating to Existing Condition Flood Risk Analyses in the Region), future condition flood risk analyses identified under §361.34 of this title (relating to Future Condition Flood Risk Analyses in the Region), the consideration of current floodplain management and land use approaches under §361.35 of this title (relating to Evaluation of Previous and Current Floodplain Management Approaches and Recommendations for Changes to Floodplain Management), and needs identified under 361.35 of this title (relating to Flood Mitigation Need Analysis), input from the public, and other relevant information and considerations, RFPGs shall:

(1) Identify specific and achievable flood mitigation and floodplain management goals along with target years by which to meet those goals for the FPR to include, at a minimum, goals specifically addressing risks to life and property.

(2) Recognize and clearly state the levels of residual risk that will remain in the FPR even after the stated flood mitigation goals in paragraph (1) of this section are fully met.

(3) Structure and present the goals and the residual risks in an easily understandable format for the public including in conformance with guidance to be provided by the EA.

(4) Use these goals to guide the RFPG in carrying out the tasks required under §§361.37 - 361.39 of this title.

(5) When appropriate, choose goals that apply to full single HUC8 watershed boundaries or coterminous groups of HUC8 boundaries within the FPR.

(6) Identify both short-term goals (10 years) and long-term goals (30 years).