[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 6]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR621.23]

[Page 367]
 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
   CHAPTER VI--NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 621--RIVER BASIN INVESTIGATIONS AND SURVEYS--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart C--Floodplain Management Assistance
 
Sec. 621.23  Conditions for approval.

    (a) USDA floodplain management studies are authorized by the 
Director of the Basin and Area Planning Division. Priority for starting 
floodplain management studies is based on the same factors as for USDA 
Cooperative Studies as described in Sec. 621.13.
    (b) A study for an individual community may be started upon 
completion of a plan of work in which the Director of the Basin and Area 
Planning Division concurs and for which funds are available. Preparation 
of the plan of work is the responsibility of and must be approved by the 
applicant, the responsible State agency, and the State Conservationist. 
The plan sets forth the responsibilities of the applicant, the State, 
and USDA in carrying out the study and interpreting and using the data 
in a local floodplain management program. The State agency responsible 
for floodplain management activities may establish priorities on which 
to base the sequence of approval of floodplain management studies within 
its State. The number of studies started each Federal fiscal year is 
governed by the availability of funds and personnel and the amount of 
State and local assistance available.
    (c) States and communities are encouraged to make monetary or in-
kind contributions toward the floodplain management study. The State and 
local share may reflect in-kind contributions in lieu of fund transfers.