The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published its final rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), effective May 23, 2024, amending 24 CFR Part 55, Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. To learn more about amendments to 24 CFR Part 55, please visit the TDHCA Environmental Compliance page at https://www.tdhca.texas.gov/environmental-compliance.
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published its final rule implementing new government-wide NEPA procedures for environmental reviews started after July 1, 2024. To view information on CEQ’s Final Rule and guidance on new HUD environmental reviews on the Office of Environment and Energy’s (OEE) website, visit the new government-wide NEPA Procedures page at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/environment_energy/environmental_review/new_nepa_procedures.