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Go to the FEMA website and use their mapping tool (Map Viewer) to help you determine whether your project is in Zone A (the 100-year floodplain). See the example of FEMA 100-year floodplain research in the Documentation Toolkit. Use the following steps:Se

Go to the FEMA website and use their mapping tool (Map Viewer) to help you determine whether your project is in Zone A (the 100-year floodplain). See the example of FEMA 100-year floodplain research in the Documentation Toolkit. Use the following steps:

Read more about Go to the FEMA website and use their mapping tool (Map Viewer) to help you determine whether your project is in Zone A (the 100-year floodplain). See the example of FEMA 100-year floodplain research in the Documentation Toolkit. Use the following steps:Se

The 100-year floodplain, defined by FEMA, is the elevation to which a flood has a 1% chance of reaching or exceeding in a given year. (It is not the level of the most significant flood within a 100-year period.) So-called 100-year floods can occur many ti

The 100-year floodplain, defined by FEMA, is the elevation to which a flood has a 1% chance of reaching or exceeding in a given year. (It is not the level of the most significant flood within a 100-year period.) So-called 100-year floods can occur many times within a 100-year period.

Read more about The 100-year floodplain, defined by FEMA, is the elevation to which a flood has a 1% chance of reaching or exceeding in a given year. (It is not the level of the most significant flood within a 100-year period.) So-called 100-year floods can occur many ti

If you are still unsure whether your project is located on prime farmland, look at the USDA Web Soils Survey map program through the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). See the Resources section for a link. Follow these steps:Search by the sta

Read more about If you are still unsure whether your project is located on prime farmland, look at the USDA Web Soils Survey map program through the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). See the Resources section for a link. Follow these steps:Search by the sta

“Prime farmland” is defined by USDA in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400–699, Section 657.5 (citation 7CFR657.5): “Prime farmland is land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for

“Prime farmland” is defined by

Read more about “Prime farmland” is defined by USDA in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400–699, Section 657.5 (citation 7CFR657.5): “Prime farmland is land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for

Retain files and printouts documenting each of the credit areas for future reference.

Retain files and printouts documenting each of the credit areas for future reference.

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For purposes of this credit, “previously developed” indicates a site on which at least a portion has been altered by human activity.

For purposes of this credit, “previously developed” indicates a site on which at least a portion has been altered by human activity.

Read more about For purposes of this credit, “previously developed” indicates a site on which at least a portion has been altered by human activity.

Previously developed sites typically comply with the requirements of this credit and are exempt from meeting the requirements of flood-plain and water-body setback requirements.

Read more about Previously developed sites typically comply with the requirements of this credit and are exempt from meeting the requirements of flood-plain and water-body setback requirements.

According to the credit criteria, you must avoid sensitive areas such as: prime farmland;previously undeveloped land less than five feet above the 100-year flood plain;land that is habitat for federal or state threatened or endangered species;l

According to the credit criteria, you must avoid sensitive areas such as:

Read more about  According to the credit criteria, you must avoid sensitive areas such as: prime farmland;previously undeveloped land less than five feet above the 100-year flood plain;land that is habitat for federal or state threatened or endangered species;l

Avoid using carpet near entryways or areas where water and dirt may be tracked into the building. Installing permanent entryways helps to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the building and can contribute to earning IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pol

Avoid using carpet near entryways or areas where water and dirt may be tracked into the building. Installing permanent entryways helps to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the building and can contribute to earning IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control.

Read more about Avoid using carpet near entryways or areas where water and dirt may be tracked into the building. Installing permanent entryways helps to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the building and can contribute to earning IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pol

Remember that any material can collect dust and thus provide a medium for mold growth, so keep both dust and moisture away from all materials as much as possible.

Remember that any material can collect dust and thus provide a medium for mold growth, so keep both dust and moisture away from all materials as much as possible.

Read more about Remember that any material can collect dust and thus provide a medium for mold growth, so keep both dust and moisture away from all materials as much as possible.

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