Regulations are issued by Federal agencies, boards, or commissions. They explain how the agency intends to carry out a law passed by Congress and Executive Orders such as those previously described.

Federal regulations are created through a process known as “rulemaking” and are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations.

FEMA floodplain management regulations are found in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Emergency Management and Assistance.

Policies and procedures for Federal floodplain management are found in:

• 44 CFR Part 9
• 44 CFR Parts 59 to 78

These policies and procedures, implemented by FEMA, are explained next, beginning with Part 9.

44 CFR is also available in an electronic format.