Risk Analysis Branch
Fiscal Year 2008
Guidance for MMMS & CTP
Guidance Documents for FY 09 Activities

July 2007


Document Management History

Revision History
Version 
Number
Version Date
Summary of Changes
Team/Author
One-time 
delivery
May 2007
Annual update
Jennifer Tylander

July 2007
Update due to comments
Beth Norton

Approvals
This document requires the approval of the following persons:
Role
Name
Approved Date
Originator/Tech Review
Joan Flack
4/25/2007
Editor
Pat Trate
5/7/2007
Exec Reviewer
Beth Norton
7/5/2007
HQ/Grant Policy & Oversight 
Van Pace, Director 


Client Distribution
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Title/Organization
Location
FEMA HQ and Regions
Various
HQ and Regions




Table of Contents
1.	Map Modernization Management Support Overview	3
2.	Requirements for MMMS Program	3
2.1. Funding Opportunity Description	3
2.2. Award Information	4
2.3. Eligibility Information	4
2.3.1.	Eligible Applicants	4
2.3.2.	Cost Sharing or Matching	5
2.3.3.	Technical Capabilities	5
2.4. Application and Submission Information	5
2.4.1.	Address to request application package	5
2.4.2.	Content and form of application submission	6
2.4.3.	Submission dates	6
2.4.4.	Intergovernmental Review	6
2.4.5.	Funding Restrictions	6
2.4.6.	Use of Contractors	6
2.5. Application Review Information	7
2.5.1.	Criteria	7
2.5.2.	Review and selection process	8
2.5.3.	Anticipated Announcement and award dates	8
2.6. Award Administration Information	8
2.6.1.	Award notices	8
2.6.2.	Administrative and National Policy Requirement	8
2.6.3.	Reporting	8
2.7. Agency Contacts	9
2.8. Activities	10
2.9. Standards	13
2.10. Certification	13
3.	Cooperating Technical Partners Program Overview	13
4.	Requirements for Cooperating Technical Partners Program	14
4.1. Funding Opportunity Description	14
4.2. Award Information	15
4.3. Eligibility Information	15
4.3.1.	Eligible Applicants	15
4.3.2.	Cost Sharing or Matching	16
4.3.3.	Technical Capabilities	16
4.4. Application and Submission Information	16
4.4.1.	Address to request application package	16
4.4.2.	Content and form of application submission	17
4.4.3.	Submission dates	17
4.4.4.	Intergovernmental review	18
4.4.5.	Funding Restrictions	18
4.4.6.	Use of Contractors	18
4.5. Application Review Information	18
4.5.1.	Criteria	18
4.5.2.	Review and selection process	19
4.5.3.	Anticipated Announcement and award dates	19
4.6. Award Administration Information	20
4.6.1.	Award notices	20
4.6.2.	Administrative and National Policy Requirement	20
4.6.3.	Reporting	20
4.7. Agency Contacts	21
4.8. Activities	22
4.9. State Role	24
4.10. Geospatial Requirements	25
4.11. Additional FEMA Assistance	25


1.	Map Modernization Management Support 
Overview
A key objective of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Flood Map 
Modernization (Map Mod) effort is to increase local involvement in, and ownership of, the flood 
mapping process.  One way to meet this objective is Map Modernization Management Support 
(MMMS).  As technologies have improved and applications have expanded dramatically, many 
States and regional agencies have become technologically sophisticated and have invested 
significant resources in flood hazard identification.  In addition to the flood hazard mapping 
activities that agencies may undertake, there is a need for management activities that will contribute 
to the overall goal of flood map adoption.  
The MMMS Program is administered through the Department of Homeland Security's FEMA.  The 
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for MMMS is 97.070 which can be located on the 
web at www.cfda.gov.    
This year, the Risk Analysis Branch Fiscal Year 2008 Guidance for MMMS and CTP document is 
organized to address key components and requirements for both programs.  This guidance 
document is updated each year for the following fiscal year.  (In the remainder of this document, 
entities participating in MMMS are referred to as MMMS partners).  The purpose of the guidance in 
this document is to assist FEMA and MMMS partners in preparing, developing, and managing 
MMMS activities.  This document addresses administration, funded activities, eligibility and 
evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, technical capabilities, contracting requirements, 
standards, certification, funding, and cooperative agreement management.  
The direction of the MMMS program mirrors that of Map Mod.  MMMS will continue to provide 
fundable activities that contribute to the overall goals of Map Mod, while focusing on the 
management and maintenance activities associated with Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).  For 
fiscal year (FY) 2008, MMMS partners should update and submit their 5-year business plans to the 
appropriate FEMA Regional office by August 30, 2007.  FEMA Regional offices should submit 
their Regional business plans by September 30, 2007.
2.	Requirements for MMMS Program
2.1. Funding Opportunity Description
The purpose of MMMS is to provide, through a cooperative agreement, funds to ensure that 
MMMS partners can support Map Mod through activities that do not directly result in production of 
a FIRM.  These support activities include administration and management activities (see table 2-2 
for specific activities).  MMMS funds are not to be used for conducting mapping projects or 
funding support from the National Service Provider (NSP). 
Participation in the MMMS Program requires development of a business plan and the 
implementation of the activities identified in the plan.  The activities identified in table 2-2 must be 
documented in the 5-year business plan or update to the plan along with the MMMS partner's 
description of its approach and capabilities for participation in these activities.  
There are several reasons for partnering with State and regional organizations in the 
management of the modernization of NFIP maps:
*	Management participation will help to ensure that the products resulting from Map Mod do 
not conflict and are complementary, not duplicative.
*	MMMS provides a means to interject a tailored, local focus into a national program; thus, 
where unique conditions may exist, special approaches to communication, coordination, and 
compliance that may be necessary can be taken.
*	The MMMS partnership mechanism provides the opportunity to combine resources and 
extend the productivity of limited public funds.  
In support of MMMS, FEMA has committed to the following:
*	Maximize the use of MMMS partners' contributions as a means of leveraging limited public 
funds to the fullest extent, while maintaining essential NFIP standards.
*	Fully integrate MMMS partners into the flood map development process with the 
corresponding authorities and responsibilities.
*	Provide training and assistance to the MMMS partners when appropriate.
*	Facilitate mentoring to increase capability for both existing and potential MMMS partners.
2.2. Award Information
For specific award information, the MMMS partner should contact the appropriate FEMA Regional 
office.  MMMS funds are distributed by the appropriate FEMA Regional office and are distributed 
based on the submitted 5-year business plan and past performance of the individual MMMS 
partner, as applicable.
2.3. Eligibility Information
2.3.1.	Eligible Applicants
The MMMS Fiscal Year 2004 guidance introduced the need, given the magnitude and complexity 
of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) floodplain mapping needs, to encourage partnerships 
with multi-jurisdictional entities such as urban drainage districts and water management authorities.  
MMMS partnerships continue to be encouraged for FY08, provided that the multi-jurisdictional 
entities, along with States and tribal nations, submit an approved 5-year business plan.
MMMS partnerships are established based on the following criteria: 
*	The potential partner must have existing processes and/or systems in place to support 
mapping or data collection activities that contribute to flood hazard identification.  
Non-Federal funding must support these processes and/or systems.
*	The potential partner must have the capability to perform, implement, or contract the 
activities for which it is applying.  This capability may be indicated through (but not limited 
to) a FEMA regional office review of both the map products previously prepared by the 
partner and the existing processes or systems the partner intends to use for program-related 
activities.  A summary of accomplishments from the previous year must be included in 
the updated business plan.
*	The potential partner must be a community that participates in the NFIP and is in good 
standing in the program as determined by the FEMA regional office, or be a State or regional 
agency that serves communities that participate in the NFIP.
2.3.2.	Cost Sharing or Matching
Though there is not a cost-share requirement under the MMMS Program, the potential partner 
should demonstrate its ability to leverage funding received from FEMA.  
2.3.3.	Technical Capabilities
The recipient of a cooperative agreement must have in-house staff capabilities in the appropriate 
technical area for the activity approved in the award.  If the work for any portion of a mapping 
activity is contracted, the recipient of the award must have in-house staff with the technical 
capability to monitor the contractor(s) and approve the products developed by the contractor(s).  
For the purpose of these awards: "Capability" means demonstrated experience in the performance 
of, or management through contracting of similar activities.  
2.4. Application and Submission Information
2.4.1.	Address to request application package
In 2002, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) set forth the President's Management 
Agenda (PMA).  The PMA included a goal of expanded electronic government and states that 
agencies will allow Federal grant applicants to apply for and ultimately manage grant funds online 
through a common web site, simplifying grant management and eliminating redundancies.  This 
marked the beginning of Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov.  Grants.gov is an OMB initiative, and 
the Department of Health and Human Service is the managing partner. 
DHS/FEMA participates in the Grants.gov web site for the posting, submittal and receipt of 
applications.  In order to submit an application, a D&B DUNS Number and registration in the 
Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as well as with Grants.gov is required.  It is recommended that 
applicants visit Grants.gov at least 30 days prior to filing an application to fully understand 
the process and requirements.  Applicants should contact the Grants.gov Help Desk at 1-800-518-
4276 to report a problem and obtain assistance with the system.  Please allow a minimum of 5 days 
to complete the CCR registration.
2.4.2.	Content and form of application submission
Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov.  To access the application, go to 
http://www.grants.gov , select "Apply for Grants," and then select "Download Application 
Package."  Enter the CFDA and/or the funding opportunity number for the specific program.  (The 
CFDA number for the MMMS Program is 97.070.)  Follow the prompts to download the 
application package.  To download the instructions, go to "Download Application Package" and 
select "Instructions."  The application package will be available on Grants.gov and can be 
submitted through that web site.  
2.4.3.	Submission dates 
MMMS partners wishing to enter into a cooperative agreement should always work with their 
FEMA regional office to develop the agreement and the associated tasks and performance 
measures.  Applicants should refer to the appropriate CFDA notice for submission dates.
2.4.4.	Intergovernmental Review
All applicants should consult the FEMA Regional Office for application information and technical 
assistance. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of 
Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point 
of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed 
in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
2.4.5.	Funding Restrictions
Allowable costs are determined by reference to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations;" A-21, "Cost Principles for 
Education Institutions;" and A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal 
Governments."  Generally, allowable costs include salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and 
training, as long as these are "necessary and reasonable."  
2.4.6.	Use of Contractors
MMMS recipients of awards may use contractors for FEMA-funded activities, but must comply 
with the requirements listed under 44 CFR Part 13 Uniform Administrative Requirements for 
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.  44 CFR Part 13, section 
13.36 provides the procurement standards that must be followed to obtain and manage contractors 
for mapping-related activities.  Guidance provided in this part includes, but is not limited to, 
contract administration and record keeping, notification requirements, review procedures, 
competition, methods of procurement, and cost and pricing analysis.  44 CFR Part 13 may be 
downloaded in PDF or text format from the U.S. Government Printing Office web site at 
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/44cfr13_02.html. 
If requested by the partner, FEMA will provide technical assistance to a partner on developing 
selection criteria for contracted tasks, but the recipient of the awards must follow their contracting 
policies and procedures as long as they meet the minimum requirement listed under 44 CFR Part 
13.36.  All work must meet the certification requirements described above in section 2.10 of this 
document.
2.5. Application Review Information
2.5.1.	Criteria
Throughout the project and at the end of the period of performance for each cooperative agreement, 
FEMA will evaluate the effectiveness of the partnership to determine eligibility for future activities.  
If FEMA determines that the partnership has proven insufficient to complete the established project 
or achieve the goals of the partnership, FEMA's funding of the activities may be terminated and/or 
future funding denied. 
FEMA will base its evaluation of the partner's demonstrated performance on the following criteria:
*	Continued maintenance of the processes or systems in place to support activities that 
contribute to flood hazard identification 
*	Management and commitment to existing, and continued support of, flood hazard 
identification and mapping activities conducted with and by FEMA
*	Adherence to standards for timeliness and completeness of reports submitted to the FEMA 
regional office
*	Adherence to standards for timeliness and completeness of products submitted to the FEMA 
regional office
*	Quality of product(s) submitted to the FEMA regional office
*	Ability to cooperate and coordinate with the staff of the following organizations during all 
phases of the activities as needed: FEMA regional office, Risk Analysis Branch of the 
Mitigation Division in the FEMA Headquarters Office in Washington, DC, and, designated 
FEMA contractors
Individual MMMS activities will be funded based on FEMA's priority of mapping needs, the 
availability of FEMA funds, and the resources contributed by the MMMS partner.  Therefore, 
funding is competitive and discretionary but not guaranteed to new or existing applicants.  All 
funds will be provided through a cooperative agreement.  Because FEMA's budget varies annually, 
the amount of funding for MMMS-related activities also may vary.  
2.5.2.	Review and selection process
FEMA regional staff will review active MMMS cooperative agreements prior to issuing additional 
funds to ensure that financial and progress reports are current, and that progress has been made on 
any previous agreements.  FEMA is under no obligation to continue awarding funds if the recipient 
has not administered their funds or completed the approved projects as approved in previous 
awards.  
MMMS business plan summaries have been published by FEMA that provide a snapshot of a 
MMMS partner's FY 2005-2009 business plans and FY 2007 updates.  The summary reflects the 
MMMS partner's approach to and the effects of FEMA's mid-course adjustment, in addition to 
outlining their accomplished and planned MMMS activities, highlighting their approach to meeting 
the goals of and program vision for Map Mod.  Business plan summaries are available for viewing 
on FEMA's web site: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2705. 
2.5.3.	Anticipated Announcement and award dates
FEMA Regional Directors make final decisions to approve Cooperative Agreements with the State 
agencies, regional agencies, or communities, and notify the applicants of their awards.  Please 
consult the appropriate FEMA Regional office for specific dates associated with the MMMS 
Program.
2.6. Award Administration Information
2.6.1.	Award notices
The MMMS Program will be advertised in the CFDA under CFDA number 97.070.
2.6.2.	Administrative and National Policy Requirement
One of Map Mod's key performance parameters (KPPs) measures the percentage of the Nation's 
population whose safety has been improved through the availability of accurate flood risk data in a 
Geographic Information System (GIS) format.  Four key performance indicators (KPIs) contribute 
to this KPP.  FEMA's Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan reports on the targets and 
progress for these KPIs and can be found on FEMA's web site at 
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/dl_mhip.shtm.
2.6.3.	Reporting
Recipients that receive funding from FEMA through a cooperative agreement must be able to 
perform the financial management activities required in the cooperative agreement (i.e., account for 
Federal funds, prepare financial reports).  FEMA requires financial status report on FEMA form 20-
10 (Financial Status Report) or SF 269 Financial Status Report, be submitted 30 days after the end 
of each calendar quarter.  Due dates are April 30, July 30, October 30, and January 30.  Submit the 
reports to the FEMA Regional MMMS Grant Officers.  FEMA Regional offices will provide 
technical assistance to recipients as necessary.
MMMS recipients must report the progress of activities identified in the approved MMMS Plans.  If 
the report is for a multiple year funded cooperative agreement, progress must be reported for the 
activities approved and funded for each fiscal year the award was funded through FY 2007.  
MMMS partners must report on progress already made in FY04 through FY07 activities.
2.7. Agency Contacts
FEMA Regional offices will manage all activities under the MMMS Program.  The FEMA 
Regional MMMS coordinators are listed below.

Table 2-1.  MMMS Regional Coordinators
MMMS Regional Coordinators
MMMS Regional Coordinators
Region I
Dean Savramis
99 High Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: (978) 461-5323
E-mail: dean.savramis@dhs.gov
Region II 
Mary A. Colvin
26 Federal Plaza, Room 1337
New York, NY 10278-0002
Telephone: (212) 680-3622
E-mail: mary.colvin@dhs.gov

Region III 
Jon Janowicz
One Independence Mall
615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Telephone: (215) 931-5524
E-mail: jon.janowicz@dhs.gov
Region IV
Bruce Buckerfield
3003 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Telephone: (770) 220-5397
E-mail: bruce.buckerfield@dhs.gov

Region V 
Greg Tatara
536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
Telephone: (312) 408-5236
E-mail: greg.tatara@dhs.gov
Region VI
Gary Zimmerer (Arkansas and Louisiana)
Federal Regional Center, 800 North Loop 288, Room 206
Denton, TX 76210-3698
Telephone: (940) 898-5161
E-mail: gary.zimmerer@dhs.gov

Jim Orwat (New Mexico and Oklahoma)
Telephone: (940) 898-5302
E-mail: james.orwat@dhs.gov

Jack Quarles (Texas)
Telephone: (940) 898-5156
E-mail: jack.quarles@dhs.gov
Region VII 
Rich Leonard
9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64114
Telephone: (816) 283-7009
E-mail: Richard.leonard@dhs.gov
Region VIII 
Nancy Steinberger, P.E.
Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 710, Box 25267
Denver, CO 80225-0267
Telephone: (303) 235-4992
E-mail: nancy.steinberger@dhs.gov

Louise Hughes
Telephone: (303) 235-4754
E-mail : louise.hughes@dhs.gov

Shandi Teltschik
Telephone: (303) 235-4906
E-mail : shandi.teltschik@dhs.gov

Region IX
Eric Simmons (Northern California and Nevada)
1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607
Telephone: (510) 627-7029
E-mail: eric.simmons@dhs.gov

Ray Lenaburg (Southern California, Arizona, 
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Marshall 
Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands)
Telephone: (510) 627-7181
E-mail: Raymond.lenaburg@dhs.gov
Region X
Joseph Weber
Federal Regional Center, 130 228th Street SW
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
Telephone: (425) 487-4657
E-mail: joseph.weber@dhs.gov

2.8. Activities 
The FEMA Regional offices have evolved into strategic business units that determine the success of 
the mapping efforts.  Accordingly, the information and metrics required are more extensive and 
detailed than requested previously.  To more closely align the MMMS business plans with the 
FEMA regional business plans, MMMS partners are asked to measure their activities under the 
broader measurement areas listed in column 1 of table 2-2 and provide a strategy for the 
implementation of each activity.  
As funding levels permit, the management activities and recommended performance measures, for 
which MMMS partners may receive FY08 funding through a cooperative agreement with FEMA, 
are summarized in table 2-2.

Table 2-2.  Description of MMMS Activities

Measurement 
Area
Activity
Minimum Performance Measures
Description
Operations
DFIRM 
Maintenance 
Management

The process for Digital Flood 
Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) 
maintenance management activities 
must be well documented and must 
address how the information will be 
uploaded to the Mapping Information 
Platform (MIP). 
The MMMS partner assumes 
responsibility for long-term, 
periodic maintenance of the 
DFIRM.  This can include base 
map and/or flood hazard 
information.  

Operations
Maintenance of 
Digital Base Map 
Inventory
The number of communities 
contacted for base map information 
versus the total communities within 
study area should be at least 60%.  
The MMMS partner must 
demonstrate how they coordinate 
with studies in neighboring 
jurisdiction(s), describe the existing 
inventory, and how the inventory will 
be maintained.
The MMMS partner investigates 
and provides an inventory of base 
maps meeting FEMA 
specifications for NFIP 
communities in a particular Region 
or State.


Operations
Assessment of 
Community 
Mapping Needs 
(to support 
FEMA's Mapping 
Needs Update 
Support System - 
MNUSS)

Identify if the information was 
entered into MNUSS prior to scoping 
and updated following the scoping 
meeting.  Identify unmet needs 
documented in the scoping report 
and uploaded to MNUSS.
The MMMS partner performs a 
detailed community-by-community 
assessment of mapping needs for 
every mapped (including flood 
data updates and map 
maintenance) and unmapped 
NFIP community within its 
jurisdiction.  The MMMS partner 
then submits the results of the 
assessment to FEMA for inclusion 
in the CNMS or MNUSS.
Operations
Maintenance of 
and Managing 
Updates to the 
FEMA Levee 
Inventory System 
(FLIS)

The MMMS Partner will manage 
updates to the FLIS according to 
current procedure memorandums, 
any future procedure memorandums 
on this topic, and instructions 
available on the FLIS web site.  
The MMMS partner assumes 
responsibility for ensuring that 
required updates to the FLIS are 
made in an accurate and timely 
manner.  The FLIS can be found 
at http://flis.pbsjdfirm.com/.
Operations
Information 
Technology 
Systems
The systems must be effective at 
archiving, organizing, distributing, or 
otherwise managing the DFIRM 
and/or underlying map data.  The 
systems must be developed 
according to schedule and budget.  
The information must be updated into 
the MIP in a timely manner.
The MMMS partner develops and 
maintains an information 
technology system to archive, 
organize, distribute, and otherwise 
manage effective DFIRMs, 
preliminary DFIRMs, and/or 
underlying backup data (such as 
DFIRM database, engineering 
models, etc).  The system should 
distribute this data in an electronic 
format (i.e., web-based, CD-ROM, 
etc) to the public.
Operations
Quality Standards
The MMMS partner must implement 
the Floodplain Boundary Standards, 
based on appropriate guidance, and 
implement these standards into 
contracts.
The MMMS partner participates in 
activities that support the 
implementation of the Floodplain 
Boundary Standards.

Operations
Management 
Efforts
The MMMS partner will assist the 
CTP to maintained or improve the 
project cost and schedule.  The cost 
and schedule must be tracked with 
an accepted method (i.e. project 
management tools, the MIP, etc).  
The MMMS partner participates in 
activities to assist CTP 
partnerships in the management of 
cost and schedule.

Customers and 
Stakeholders
Outreach

Outreach activities must be 
described in detail in the next 
business plan update.  The activities 
must satisfy the applicable standards 
from FEMA's Guidelines and 
Specifications for Flood Hazard 
Mapping Partners and appropriate 
procedural memorandums.  Activities 
must be completed according to 
schedule and budget.
Informational Mailings, Community 
Meetings/Open Houses, web site 
Postings, and Multi-media 
Promotional Activities.  
Customers and 
Stakeholders 
Outreach for 
Levee 
Procedures

The MMMS partner will provide 
outreach to communities on the 
requirements outlined in current 
procedure memorandums and 44 
CFR 65.10, including the implications 
if those requirements are not 
satisfied.
The MMMS partner will work with 
local communities to provide 
outreach on FEMA's levee policies 
and procedures.

Customers and 
Stakeholders
Compliance / Map 
Adoption
The MMMS partner will identify State 
and local officials associated with 
map adoption prior to the scoping 
meeting and keep them informed 
throughout the study.  These officials 
will be given sufficient notice 
regarding document reviews and/or 
meetings.  The MMMS partner will 
coordinate with FEMA compliance 
staff.  Under this task, the MMMS 
partner can provide assistance 
and/or participate in the development 
of ordinances for map adoption.
The MMMS partner coordinates 
the activities that will ensure new 
flood maps are adopted by NFIP 
communities.
Learning and 
Growth
Training Efforts to 
State and Local 
Officials
A training program will be developed 
with topics, schedule, and targeted 
audiences.  A copy of the training 
program should be provided to 
FEMA.
The MMMS partner participates in 
the development and deployment 
of training in subjects that will 
encourage the use of digital flood 
mapping products.
Learning and 
Growth
Staffing
The MMMS partner can provide 
staffing support with MMMS funds.  
The staffing support will conduct a 
variety of the activities above and 
these activities will be detailed in the 
next business plan update.
Provision of staff dedicated to 
activities that promote the flood 
mapping process and the adoption 
of effective maps by NFIP 
communities.

The cooperative agreements awarded for management activities under the MMMS Program are 
intended to supplement, not supplant, ongoing mapping efforts by an MMMS partner, whether it be 
a State or regional agency.  The FEMA funds would be in addition to the resources provided by the 
MMMS partner for mapping management activities. 
FEMA will evaluate these activities each fiscal year, and the listing of fundable activities may be 
enhanced or modified for future awards.
2.9. Standards
Unless otherwise indicated in an approved cooperative agreement, all flood hazard identification 
activities will be accomplished in accordance with the relevant portions of the NFIP regulations (44 
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 59-77) as well as the standards contained in FEMA's 
Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, the Floodplain Boundary 
Standard, and all applicable procedure memorandums.  The Guidelines and Specifications can be 
downloaded from the FEMA web site at http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/gs_main.shtm.  
Procedure memorandums can be downloaded from the FEMA web site at 
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/gs_memos.shtm.
With the development of new and improved technology, FEMA has established new standard tools 
to assist mapping partners in their efforts.  MMMS partners should refer to the Guidelines and 
Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners for acceptable standards. 
2.10. Certification
Data generated under the cooperative agreements must meet the applicable certification 
requirements for the identification and publication of flood hazard information in compliance with 
44 CFR Part 65, the Floodplain Boundary Standard, and all applicable FEMA procedure 
memorandums.  Recipients of the award must coordinate all activities with the State to ensure the 
all MMMS products are reviewed and concurred upon, and that all products resulting from a 
MMMS Program-related mapping or management activity have met State certification requirements 
for those States that have adopted more stringent mapping standards than the minimum NFIP 
regulatory requirements.  
3.	Cooperating Technical Partners Program 
Overview
A key objective of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Flood Map 
Modernization (Map Mod) effort is to increase local involvement in, and ownership of, the flood 
mapping process.  This objective is met through FEMA's Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) 
programs.  
The CTP Program is administered through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) 
FEMA.  The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for CTP is 97.045 which can be 
located on the web at www.cfda.gov.    
This year, the Risk Analysis Branch Fiscal Year 2008 Guidance for MMMS and CTP document is 
organized to address key components and requirements for both programs.  This guidance 
document is updated each year for the following fiscal year.  (In the remainder of this document, 
States and multi-jurisdictional entities participating in CTP are referred to as CTP partners).  The 
purpose of the guidance in this document is to assist FEMA and CTP partners in preparing, 
developing, and managing CTP activities.  This document addresses administration, funded 
activities, eligibility and evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, technical capabilities, 
contracting requirements, standards, certification, funding, and cooperative agreement management.  
4.	Requirements for Cooperating Technical Partners 
Program
4.1. Funding Opportunity Description
The purpose of the CTP Program is to provide, through a cooperative agreement, funds to ensure 
that CTP partners can perform mapping-related activities to support Map Mod.  
The activities identified in table 4-2 are those that are eligible for funding from FEMA under the 
CTP Program.  The activities identified in table 4-3 are those that a CTP can perform but are not 
eligible for funding under the CTP Program.
There are several beneficial reasons for partnering with State, local, and regional organizations to 
produce Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
*	The data used for local permitting and planning will also be the basis for the FIRMs, 
facilitating more efficient floodplain management. 
*	The CTP Program provides the opportunity to interject a tailored, local focus into a national 
program; thus, where unique conditions may exist, the special approaches to flood hazard 
identification that may be necessary can be taken.
*	The partnership mechanism provides the opportunity to pool resources and extend the 
productivity of limited public funds.  
*	For participating in the CTP Program, community partners will receive Community Rating 
System (CRS) credits, which may lead to discounted flood insurance premiums for property 
owners.  Many communities can qualify for "uniform minimum credit" whereby a State or 
regional agency can apply for a CRS activity that it is implementing on behalf of its 
communities.  A community that applies to the CRS will experience this trickle-down effect 
and will qualify for the State or regional agency's credit.  (Additional information on the 
CRS, including the points needed for each CRS class and the associated premium discount, 
is available on the FEMA web site at http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/crs.shtm.) 
In support of the CTP Program, FEMA has committed to do the following:
*	Recognize the contributions made by FEMA's State, regional, and local partners by 
providing timely and accurate flood hazard information
*	Maximize the use of partner contributions as a means of leveraging limited public funds to 
the fullest extent while maintaining essential NFIP standards
*	Fully integrate partners into the flood hazard data development process with the 
corresponding authorities and responsibilities
*	Provide training and technical assistance to the partners when appropriate
*	Facilitate mentoring to increase capability for both existing and potential partners
4.2. Award Information
CTP Program-related activities will be funded based on FEMA's priority of mapping needs, the 
availability of FEMA funds for mapping, and the amount of leverage provided by the CTP partner.  
If FEMA funds are provided, the CTP partner will receive funds through a cooperative agreement.  
Because FEMA's mapping budget varies annually, the amount of funding for CTP Program-related 
activities also will vary.  Each FEMA Regional office will determine how much of its annual 
mapping budget will be allocated to mapping activities under the CTP Program.
Typically, the funding for CTP Program-related flood map projects is allocated through one 
cooperative agreement once the MAS is signed.  However, for large or complex projects, extensive 
planning may be necessary before the MAS is developed.  For such projects, the cooperative 
agreement may be processed in a phased approach.  Use of the phased approach will alleviate the 
need for extensions of performance periods and project revisions and improve overall efficiency 
through the development of a thorough project scope.  In such instances, the FEMA Regional office 
may allocate up to 10 percent of the project's total estimated funding to the CTP partner to develop 
a project scope and MAS.  Once the MAS is signed and in place, the CTP partner may then request 
the remaining funding required for completing the project.  
4.3. Eligibility Information
4.3.1.	Eligible Applicants
CTP partnerships are established based on the following criteria: 
*	The potential partner must have existing processes and/or systems in place to support 
mapping or data collection activities that contribute to flood hazard identification.  
Non-Federal funding must support these processes and/or systems.
*	The potential partner must have the capability to perform, implement, or contract the 
activities for which it is applying.  This capability may be indicated through (but not limited 
to) a FEMA regional office review of both the map products previously prepared by the 
partner and the existing processes or systems the partner intends to use for program-related 
activities.  
*	The potential partner must be a community that participates in the NFIP and is in good 
standing in the program as determined by the FEMA regional office, or be a State or regional 
agency that serves communities that participate in the NFIP.
4.3.2.	Cost Sharing or Matching
Though there is not a cost-share requirement under the CTP Program, the potential partner should 
demonstrate its ability to leverage funding received from FEMA.  
4.3.3.	Technical Capabilities
The recipient of a cooperative agreement must have in-house staff capabilities in the appropriate 
technical area for the activity approved in the award.  If the work for any portion of a mapping 
activity is contracted, the recipient of the award must have in-house staff with the technical 
capability to monitor the contractor(s) and approve the products developed by the contractor(s).  
For the purpose of these awards: "Capability" means demonstrated experience in the performance 
of, or management through contracting of similar activities.  
4.4. Application and Submission Information
4.4.1.	Address to request application package
In 2002, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) set forth the President's Management 
Agenda (PMA).  The PMA included a goal of expanded electronic government and states that 
agencies will allow Federal grant applicants to apply for and ultimately manage grant funds online 
through a common web site, simplifying grant management and eliminating redundancies.  This 
marked the beginning of Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov.  Grants.gov is an OMB initiative, and 
the Department of Health and Human Service is the managing partner. 
DHS/FEMA participates in the Grants.gov web site for the posting, submittal and receipt of 
applications.  In order to submit an application, a D&B DUNS Number and registration in the 
Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as well as with Grants.gov is required.  It is recommended that 
applicants visit Grants.gov at least 30 days prior to filing an application to fully understand 
the process and requirements.  Applicants should contact the Grants.gov Help Desk at 1-800-518-
4276 to report a problem and obtain assistance with the system.  Please allow a minimum of 5 days 
to complete the CCR registration.
Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov.  To access the application, go to 
http://www.grants.gov , select "Apply for Grants," and then select "Download Application 
Package."  Enter the CFDA and/or the funding opportunity number for the specific program.  (The 
CFDA number for the CTP Program is 97.045.)  Follow the prompts to download the application 
package.  To download the instructions, go to "Download Application Package" and select 
"Instructions."  The application package will be available on Grants.gov and can be submitted 
through that web site.  
4.4.2.	Content and form of application submission
FEMA and its CTP partners will administer activities under the CTP Program through close and 
frequent coordination.  There are four formal agreements involved: 
*	Partnership agreement
*	Mapping Activity Statement (MAS)
*	Letter of Map Change (LOMC) MAS
*	Cooperative agreement
Each CTP partner will enter into a partnership agreement with the appropriate FEMA Regional 
office.  The partnership agreement is a broad statement of principle; emphasizing the value of the 
NFIP's three components of insurance, floodplain management, and mapping. 
The partnership agreement recognizes the fundamental importance of flood hazard identification in 
the successful reduction of future flood losses and the CTP partner's commitment to the effort.  The 
partnership agreement is a prerequisite to any further activities under the CTP Program.  The 
partnership agreement template may be viewed or downloaded from the FEMA web site at 
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ctp_info.shtm.
The MAS is a key component of the cooperative agreement package because it defines the activities 
that will be accomplished, the entity responsible for them, how the activities will be funded, and the 
nature of the working relationship between FEMA and its CTP partners.  An example of the MAS 
template may be viewed or downloaded from the FEMA web site at 
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ctp_info.shtm.  
Under future plans, CTP partners that participate in the long-term map maintenance of Digital 
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) will have the ability to sign the LOMC MAS agreement.  
This agreement allows a CTP partner to take ownership of the LOMC process.  Currently, the pilot 
project has been expanded to include two other entities that will be processing LOMCs.  The 
project is still under development for national use. 
4.4.3.	Submission dates 
CTP partners wishing to enter into an MAS should always work with their FEMA regional office to 
develop the MAS and to ensure that any regionally customized MAS templates are utilized.  
Applicants should refer to the appropriate CFDA notice for submission dates.
4.4.4.	Intergovernmental review
All applicants should consult the FEMA Regional Office for application information and technical 
assistance. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of 
Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point 
of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed 
in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
4.4.5.	Funding Restrictions
Allowable costs are determined by reference to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
circulars A-122, "Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations;" A-21, "Cost Principles for 
Education Institutions;" and A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal 
Governments."  Generally, allowable costs include salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and 
training, as long as these are "necessary and reasonable."  
4.4.6.	Use of Contractors
CTP recipients of awards may use contractors for FEMA-funded activities, but must comply with 
the requirements listed under 44 CFR Part 13 Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.  44 CFR Part 13, section 13.36 provides 
the procurement standards that must be followed to obtain and manage contractors for mapping-
related activities.  Guidance provided in this part includes, but is not limited to, contract 
administration and record keeping, notification requirements, review procedures, competition, 
methods of procurement, and cost and pricing analysis.  44 CFR Part 13 may be downloaded in 
PDF or text format from the U.S. Government Printing Office web site at 
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/44cfr13_02.html. 
If requested by the partner, FEMA will provide technical assistance to a partner on developing 
selection criteria for contracted tasks, but the recipient of the awards must follow their contracting 
policies and procedures as long as they meet the minimum requirement listed under 44 CFR Part 
13.36.  All work must meet the certification requirements described above in section 2.6 of this 
document.
4.5. Application Review Information
4.5.1.	Criteria
Throughout the project and at the end of the period of performance for each MAS, FEMA will 
evaluate the effectiveness of the partnership to determine eligibility for future activities.  If FEMA 
determines that the partnership has proven insufficient to complete the established project or 
achieve the goals of the partnership, FEMA's funding of the activities may be terminated and/or 
future funding denied. 
FEMA will base its evaluation of the partner's demonstrated performance on the following criteria:
*	Continued maintenance of the processes or systems in place to support mapping or data 
collection activities that contribute to flood hazard identification (e.g., continued data 
collection for changing flood hazards and related development, continued upgrades to data 
collection or mapping capabilities to incorporate new technologies, preparation of 
multiple-year mapping or data collection plans)
*	Management and commitment to existing, and continued support of, flood hazard 
identification and mapping activities conducted with and by FEMA
*	Adherence to standards for timeliness and completeness of reports submitted to the FEMA 
regional office
*	Adherence to standards for timeliness and completeness of map products submitted to the 
FEMA regional office
*	Quality of product(s) submitted to the FEMA regional office
*	Ability to cooperate and coordinate with the staff of the following organizations during all 
phases of the activities as needed: FEMA regional office, Risk Analysis Branch of the 
Mitigation Division in the FEMA Headquarters Office in Washington, DC, and, designated 
FEMA contractors
Individual CTP activities will be funded based on FEMA's priority of mapping needs, the 
availability of FEMA funds, and the resources contributed by the CTP partner.  Therefore, funding 
is not guaranteed to new or existing applicants.  
4.5.2.	Review and selection process
As the CTP partner and FEMA identify specific tasks to undertake, the MAS and/or the LOMC 
MAS will be developed to define the project scope and the roles and responsibilities of all CTP 
partners involved in a particular flood map project.  Developing the MAS and/or LOMS MAS will 
be a collaborative effort where both the CTP partner(s) and FEMA contribute data and units of 
work to maximize the extent, accuracy, and usability of flood hazard studies to best meet Federal, 
State, and local needs, while minimizing costs for all parties.  
4.5.3.	Anticipated Announcement and award dates
FEMA Regional Directors make final decisions to approve Cooperative Agreements with the State 
agencies, regional agencies, or communities, and notify the applicants of their awards.  Please 
consult the appropriate FEMA Regional office for specific dates associated with the MMMS 
Program.
4.6. Award Administration Information
4.6.1.	Award notices
The MMMS Program will be advertised in the CFDA under CFDA number 97.045.
4.6.2.	Administrative and National Policy Requirement
One of Map Mod's key performance parameters (KPPs) measures the percentage of the Nation's 
population whose safety has been improved through the availability of accurate flood risk data in a 
Geographic Information System (GIS) format.  Four key performance indicators (KPIs) contribute 
to this KPP.  FEMA's Multi-Year Flood Hazard Identification Plan reports on the targets and 
progress for these KPIs and can be found on FEMA's web site at 
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/dl_mhip.shtm.
4.6.3.	Reporting
Recipients that receive funding from FEMA through a cooperative agreement must be able to 
perform the financial management activities required in the cooperative agreement (i.e., account for 
Federal funds, prepare financial reports).  FEMA requires financial status report on FEMA form 20-
10 (Financial Status Report) or SF 269 Financial Status Report, be submitted 30 days after the end 
of each calendar quarter.  Due dates are April 30, July 30, October 30, and January 30.  Submit the 
reports to the FEMA Regional CTP Grant Officers.  FEMA Regional offices can provide technical 
assistance to recipients as necessary.
CTP partners must report the progress of activities identified in the approved MAS(s).  If the MAS 
is for a multiple year funded cooperative agreement, progress must be reported for the activities 
approved and funded for each fiscal year the award was funded through FY 2007.
The Mapping Information Platform (MIP) was developed in part to track the Earned Value of 
mapping projects.  This information is automatically calculated by the MIP, using the Actual cost 
and schedule of work performed, or "actuals" and comparing them to the expected cost and 
schedule of work performed, or "baseline."  
Once the FEMA Regional office has issued a task order the baseline for the project will be 
established in the MIP, using the cost and schedule information for each task as agreed upon at the 
completion of the scoping process.
The MIP study workflow allows a mapping partner to report on the status of these projects at a task 
level.  The cost and schedule information, updated monthly by the mapping partner for each 
contracted task, is compared to the baseline established for those tasks.  This information is rolled 
up to a project level and monitored by the FEMA Region to assess progress and Earned Value.  The 
CTP partner is required to report on the earned value of projects that are in the MIP according to the 
frequency defined in the MAS.
4.7. Agency Contacts
FEMA Regional offices will manage all activities under the CTP Program.  The FEMA Regional 
CTP coordinators are listed below.
Table 4-1.  CTP Regional Coordinators
CTP Regional Coordinators
CTP Regional Coordinators
Region I 
Dean Savramis
99 High Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: (978) 461-5323
E-mail: dean.savramis@dhs.gov
Region II 
Paul Weberg
26 Federal Plaza, Room 1337
New York, NY 10278-0002
Telephone: (212) 680-3638
E-mail: paul.weberg@dhs.gov

Region III 
Nikki Roberts
One Independence Mall
615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Telephone: (215) 931-5575
E-mail: nikki.roberts@dhs.gov
Region IV 
Laura Algeo
3003 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Telephone: (770) 220-5515
E-mail: laura.algeo@dhs.gov


Region V 
Ken Hinterlong, Team Leader
536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
Telephone: (312) 408-5529
E-mail: ken.hinterlong@dhs.gov

Michael J. Hanke, Civil Engineer (Indiana, 
Michigan, and Ohio)
Telephone: (312) 408-5364
E-mail: mike.hanke@dhs.gov

Lee Traeger (Illinois, Minnesota, and 
Wisconsin)
Telephone: (312) 408-5538
E-mail: lee.traeger@dhs.gov
Region VI 
Gary Zimmerer (Arkansas and Louisiana)
Federal Regional Center, 800 North Loop 288, Room 
206
Denton, TX 76210-3698
Telephone: (940) 898-5161
E-mail: gary.zimmerer@dhs.gov

Jim Orwat (New Mexico and Oklahoma)
Telephone: (940) 898-5302
E-mail: james.orwat@dhs.gov

Jack Quarles (Texas)
Telephone: (940) 898-5156
E-mail: jack.quarles@dhs.gov







CTP Regional Coordinators
CTP Regional Coordinators
Region VII 
Bob Franke
9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64114
Telephone: (816) 283-7073
E-mail: bob.franke@dhs.gov

Region VIII 
Nancy Steinberger, P.E.
Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 710, Box 25267
Denver, CO 80225-0267
Telephone: (303) 235-4906
E-mail : nancy.steinberger@dhs.gov

Shandi Teltschik
Telephone: (303) 235-4992
E-mail: shandi.teltschik@dhs.gov

Region IX 
Eric Simmons (Northern California and Nevada)
1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, CA 94607
Telephone: (510) 627-7029
E-mail: eric.simmons@dhs.gov

Ray Lenaburg (Southern California, Arizona, 
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Marshall 
Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands)
Telephone: (510) 627-7181
E-mail: Raymond.lenaburg@dhs.gov

Region X 
John Graves
Federal Regional Center, 130 228th Street SW
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
Telephone: (425) 487-4737
E-mail: john.graves@dhs.gov


4.8. Activities
FEMA may provide technical assistance, training, and/or data to a CTP partner to support flood 
hazard data development activities.  As funding levels permit, the mapping activities for which CTP 
partners may receive FY08 funding through a cooperative agreement with FEMA are summarized 
in table 4-2. 
FEMA's funds would be in addition to the resources provided by the CTP partner for the mapping 
activities. 


Table 4-2.  Fundable Mapping Activities
Activity
Partners
Description
Base Map Acquisition
Community

Regional Agency 

State Agency



























This is a limited funding task where funding can only be
provided for base map preparation tasks by discretion of 
the Regional Project Officer.

Scoping (up to 10%)

Up to 10 percent of the total estimated funding may be 
provided to do an extensive project scope that leads to the 
development of the MAS.
Outreach (up to 10%)

Up to 10 percent of the total estimated funding may be 
provided to perform outreach activities that directly support 
the mapping project.
Refinement or Creation of 
Approximate zone A 
Boundaries

The CTP partner works with FEMA to perform analyses to 
refine zone A boundaries shown on the FIRM or create 
new zone A areas to be included on the FIRM.  Emphasis 
is placed on automated analysis and production 
techniques.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic 
Analyses and Floodplain 
Mapping

The CTP partner develops digital engineering data and 
floodplain mapping using GIS-based or traditional 
hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
Coastal Flood Hazard 
Analyses and Floodplain 
Mapping

The CTP partner develops digital engineering data and 
floodplain mapping using GIS-based or traditional coastal 
flood hazard analysis methods.
DFIRM Preparation

The CTP partner digitizes information from the effective 
hardcopy FIRM and prepares a DFIRM that meets FEMA 
specifications.
Redelineation of Detailed 
Floodplain Boundaries Using 
Updated Topographic Data

The CTP partner redelineates the effective floodplain 
boundaries shown on the FIRM using more up-to-date 
topographic data.  GIS technology is used, where available.
Digital Topographic Data 
Development

The CTP partner develops digital topographic data for flood 
hazard identification purposes.
Independent QA/QC Review 
of Hydrologic and Hydraulic 
Analyses and Floodplain 
Mapping

The CTP partner performs the independent QA/QC review 
of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and floodplain 
mapping.
Post-preliminary Processing

The CTP partner performs post-preliminary processing.

While no funding under the CTP Program will be provided to CTP partners for the mapping 
activities listed in table 4-3, FEMA may provide technical assistance, support, and/or data for an 
activity.
Table 4-3.  Nonfundable Activities
Activity
Partners
Description
Digital Base Map Inventory
Regional Agency 

State Agency
The CTP partner performs an investigation and provides an 
inventory of base maps meeting FEMA specifications for 
NFIP communities in a particular Region or State.
Digital Base Map Data 
Sharing
Community 

Regional Agency 

State Agency













The CTP partner supplies base map data for use in 
producing a DFIRM.  The base map must comply with 
FEMA minimum accuracy requirements and be 
distributable by FEMA to the public in hard copy and 
electronic formats. 
DFIRM Maintenance

The CTP partner assumes responsibility for long-term, 
periodic maintenance of the DFIRM.  This can include base 
map and/or flood hazard information.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic 
Review


The CTP partner reviews hydrologic and hydraulic studies 
prepared for FEMA-funded flood data updates and/or map 
revisions processed under part 65 of the NFIP regulations.  
The review focuses on compliance with the technical and 
regulatory requirements contained in Guidelines and 
Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, the 
pertinent NFIP regulations, as well as standard accepted 
engineering practices. 
Assessment of Community 
Mapping Needs (to support 
FEMA's Mapping Needs 
Update Support System))

The CTP partner performs a detailed 
community-by-community assessment of mapping needs 
for every mapped (including flood data updates and map 
maintenance) and unmapped NFIP community within its 
jurisdiction.  The partner then submits the results of the 
assessment to FEMA for inclusion in the Mapping Needs 
Update Support System database.
Technical Standards 
Agreement

The CTP partner works with FEMA to adopt specific 
technical standards or processes appropriate for local 
conditions for NFIP flood mapping purposes.

4.9. State Role
The role filled by a State will be a function of its authority and capabilities.  Some States have 
developed MMMS business plans, which explain in detail their capability and capacity to manage 
Map Mod in their State.  These plans also include an explanation of the State's role in the CTP 
Program.  Some States also review map revisions as part of their regulatory responsibilities.  
As with the options available to communities and regional agencies, interested State agencies will 
be expected to have in-house staff capabilities to fulfill the CTP Program-related mapping activity it 
would like to perform.  State agencies that do not participate in the CTP Program will continue the 
traditional functions of the State Coordinating Office as they relate to any activities performed by 
participating CTP partners in that State.  In general, the activities that a State agency might perform 
are the same as those identified for communities, with the addition of collection and assessment of 
community mapping needs and a base map inventory.
In order to effectively manage the CTP Program and to continue to encourage and support State 
partnerships, FEMA Regional offices will give priority to State-led initiatives that have expressed 
an interest and a willingness to take on this coordination role as well as the demonstrated capability 
to perform these activities.  Local, county, and regional entities will be referred to the State agency 
to coordinate their interest through the State CTP.  This should enable the FEMA Regional offices 
to further leverage the capabilities and resources available at the State level.
4.10. Geospatial Requirements
Established by Executive Order 12906, the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) promotes 
the sharing of geospatial data throughout all levels of government, the private and non-profit 
sectors, and the academic community by use of the Geospatial One-Stop (GOS) web site.  
Therefore, projects funded either completely or partially through the NSDI Cooperative Agreement 
Program (CAP) must be in compliance with applicable geographic information standards posted at 
www.fgdc.gov.  
Contributing to GOS will enable the DHS to eliminate the costs of processing individual requests 
for data in an ad-hoc fashion.  The GOS portal provides an integrated environment to coordinate 
public requests, making the agency's response more efficient.  The Homeland Security Channel and 
its sub-channels on GeoData.gov provide one-stop access to geospatial data and resources relevant 
to agency homeland security mission and objectives.
4.11. Additional FEMA Assistance
FEMA offers an array of technical and programmatic assistance to partners participating in the CTP 
program including the resources listed below. 
*	Archived support data will be available from FEMA's NSP.  Available information includes: 
-	Copies of FEMA-issued Letters of Map Change, including Letters of Map Amendment and 
Letters of Map Revision
-	Engineering and mapping Flood Insurance Study backup data 
-	Data collected as part of the FEMA mapping needs assessment process 
-	FEMA's rule-based engineering software packages, including CHECK-2, CHECK-RAS, 
FISPLOT, and RASPLOT 
*	FEMA has introduced multiple training courses that have been developed specifically with 
the CTP program in mind.  They include an introductory course titled Cooperating Technical 
Partners Overview, an intermediate course titled Cooperating Technical Partners Floodplain 
Mapping Overview, and a special topics class titled CTP Program: Special Topics (E241). 
*	Specific technical and programmatic support, such as peer review, modeling guidance, base 
map selection, and/or tailored training, also may be provided by FEMA through designated 
FEMA contractors.
*	General technical and programmatic information regarding the NFIP and the FEMA Flood 
Hazard Mapping Program can be downloaded from FEMA's Flood Hazard Mapping web 
site at http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/index.shtm.





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