Untitled - Domain-b

Administrator’s interpretation of the boundaries and decision may be appealedas set forth in Section 13.4.3 ALTERATION OF JURISDICTIONAL AREA1. An alteration in this paragraph is a change to the existing boundary to thespecific maps and data of the referenced studies in this Section that form thebasis for the Regulated Flood Hazard Area.2. An alteration may be the result of new data and information or when technical orscientific flood data show that the base flood elevation has or may be changedor was erroneously established and the boundaries of the Regulated FloodHazard Area are incorrect.3. Any alteration must be based on reasonable hydrological certainty.4. Any alteration or proposed alteration of 0.5 feet or more in the Base FloodElevation requires approval of the DNRC in addition to an amendment of theadopted jurisdictional map.5. Any additional notices or approvals required by FEMA for the purpose ofupdating flood insurance rate maps of changes as a result of permitted activitythat cause any change in topography by fill or changes in the base floodelevation is the responsibility of the permit applicant. The Flood PlainAdminister may represent any necessary approvals or endorsements by thepermit authority to FEMA.6. The Flood Plain Administrator shall maintain a record of all alterations.(ARM36.15.502 and 36.15.505)7. An alteration is not required when property located within the Regulated FloodHazard Area is shown to be naturally above the base flood elevation. (ARM36.15.505(2))8. Except in a Flood Fringe, alteration approval from DNRC is required if propertyis to be raised to a level above the Base Flood Elevation by suitable fill andwhere the encroachment by the fill causes a rise in the Base Flood Elevation ofmore than 0.5 feet. No portion of the fill may be within the floodway.((36.15.505)(1)(b))9. No alteration of a Regulated Flood Hazard Area is required when propertylocated within the Regulated Flood Hazard Area is elevated with fill to at orabove the base flood elevation and is permitted.16