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DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTNATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIONWATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISIONThe District Floodplain Management ProgramThe mission of the Technical Services Branch is to protect the health,safety, and welfare of District residents by managing land disturbingactivities to prevent accelerated soil erosion and sediment deposition in thePotomac and Anacostia Rivers and their tributaries. The Branch developsand implements programs in storm water management, erosion andsediment control, and floodplain management in support of the regulationof land disturbing activities. The major functions of the Branch are:• Review construction and grading plans for storm water management,erosion and sediment control, and floodplain management;• Develop and upgrade storm water management, erosion and sedimentcontrol, and floodplain management regulations, and guidancemanuals;• Provide information on flood zones in support of the National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP);• Provide technical assistance on storm water management, erosionand sediment control, and floodplain management issues;• Coordinate the permit review process with the Department ofConsumer and Regulatory Affairs;• Review environmental impact screening forms (EISFs) and environmentalimpact studies;• Review geotechnical reports;• Provide information on soil types and characteristics.Contact the Technical Services Branch, (202) 535-2240 for assistance onthe following issues:Floodplain ManagementFlood Zone DeterminationsFlood InsuranceMap Amendments/RevisionsElevation CertificatesSoil Erosion and Sediment ControlStorm Water ManagementFor additional information on measures to protect your property fromfuture flood damage and other hazards, contact the DC Homeland Securityand Emergency Management Agency, (202) 727-6161 or visit the FederalEmergency Management Agency website at www.fema.gov.dc-6