[Massplanners] Floodplain Administrator

[Madden, Nadia (DCR)]

Hi John:

I don't know if a statewide perspective is helpful, but commonly the floodplain administrator is the Building Commissioner in Massachusetts, as so many of the required flood standards are in the state building code.  Conservation, Planning, and Zoning/Code enforcement officers also take on the role.  In very small towns, the Town Administrator may be the floodplain administrator.   They need to be a staff member with with the local authority to assure that the community is meeting its obligations as a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program.

Our office regularly holds a training called "Being a Floodplain Administrator"<https://www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-being-a-floodplain-administrator/download> (slides in link) which covers a lot of the basics of floodplain administration in Massachusetts.

Our next training on the topic is on Tuesday, February 11 from 12:00-1:30 pm with your state floodplain managers-a great time to sdig into the role of the local Floodplain Administrator (FPA), review the job responsibilities, and ask all your burning questions. You are welcome to join us or send the staff person who your community is considering designating as a floodplain administrator: Sign up<https://forms.office.com/g/Ua08aqDC82>

Sincerely,
Nadia Madden, CFM
Floodplain Management Specialist
Flood Hazard Management Program
MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation
nadia.madden at mass.gov<mailto:nadia.madden at mass.gov>
phone: (857)287-1603
www.mass.gov/guides/floodplain-management<http://www.mass.gov/guides/floodplain-management>

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Everyone,

I am curious to find out who is your Floodplain Administrator of your local floodplain bylaws (FEMA Floodplain Maps)?  Is it your Building Inspector?  Conservation Agent or Commission?  Your Town Planner or someone else?  I would appreciate your feedback.

John

John Charbonneau
Town Planner & Community Development Coordinator
Town of Rutland
246 Main Street
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-4100 x3001

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