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Frequently Asked QuestionsOther USACE Programs that are part of the FRMP matrix organization:Levee Safety ProgramThis has been a successful program and “the National Levee Safety Program Act” is modeled after the Dam Safety program (authorized by title IX WRDA 2007). The Levee Safety Program is divided into three areas: 1) Levee Inventory, 2) Technical Risk Assessments, and 3) Revised Inspection of Completed Works. The Levee Safety Program has developed their website located at http://www.usace.army.mil/leveesafety/Pages/main.aspx. A great fact sheet developed by the Levee Safety program includes Levee Myths and Facts: http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LeveeSafetyProgram/LeveeMythsandFacts.aspx The Levee Safety Program has developed some frequently asked questions in association with the release of EC 1110-2-6067, USACE Process for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Levee System Evaluation which is posted at http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/LeveeSafetyProgram/KeyDocuments.aspx. Levee Safety has also developed questions and answers for Requesting a Variance from the Corps Vegetation Standards for Levees and Floodwalls: http://www.usace.army.mil/LeveeSafety/Documents/vegstd_faq.pdf Coastal ProgramsThe full integration of Flood Risk Management with Coastal Programs is under discussion and development at this time.
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