Environmental
Which federal agency maintains the FEMA flood maps used to determine flood zone designations for Hawaii properties?
AU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
BFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)✓ Correct
CEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
DHawaii Department of Transportation
Explanation
FEMA administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and maintains Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) that designate flood zones for communities throughout the United States, including Hawaii.
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