Land Use & Zoning
In Minnesota, which agency administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for flood zone mapping and insurance?
AThe Minnesota DNR
BFEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)✓ Correct
CThe Minnesota Department of Commerce
DThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Explanation
FEMA administers the National Flood Insurance Program, including maintaining flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) that designate flood zones, establishing flood insurance rates, and managing the program through participating private insurance companies. Minnesota communities that participate in the NFIP must adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations.
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