§ 4102.
(c)
Development of comprehensive criteria designed to encourage adoption of adequate State and local measures
On the basis of such studies and investigations, and such other information as he deems necessary, the Administrator shall from time to time develop comprehensive criteria designed to encourage, where necessary, the adoption of adequate State and local measures which, to the maximum extent feasible, will—
(1)
constrict the development of land which is exposed to flood damage where appropriate,
(2)
guide the development of proposed construction away from locations which are threatened by flood hazards,
(3)
assist in reducing damage caused by floods, and
(4)
otherwise improve the long-range land management and use of flood-prone areas,
and he shall work closely with and provide any necessary technical assistance to State, interstate, and local governmental agencies, to encourage the application of such criteria and the adoption and enforcement of such measures.
(d)
Flood mitigation methods for buildings
The Administrator shall establish guidelines for property owners that—
(1)
provide alternative methods of mitigation, other than building elevation, to reduce flood risk to residential buildings that cannot be elevated due to their structural characteristics, including—
(A)
types of building materials; and
(B)
types of floodproofing; and
(2)
inform property owners about how the implementation of mitigation methods described in paragraph (1) may affect risk premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program.
([Pub. L. 90–448, title XIII, § 1361], Aug. 1, 1968, [82 Stat. 587]; [Pub. L. 91–152, title IV, § 410(c)], Dec. 24, 1969, [83 Stat. 397]; [Pub. L. 98–181, title I] [title IV, § 451(d)(1)], Nov. 30, 1983, [97 Stat. 1229]; [Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title II, § 100238(b)(1)], July 6, 2012, [126 Stat. 958]; [Pub. L. 113–89, § 26(a)(1)], Mar. 21, 2014, [128 Stat. 1032].)