Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Prep - Practice Exam & Study Guide

CLOMA stands for Conditional Letter Of Map Amendment. This is a tool used in the floodplain management process that allows property owners to request a modification to the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) without going through the full formal letter of map amendment process.

Specifically, a CLOMA can be issued when a property owner can demonstrate that their property was inadvertently included in the flood zone, such as through a recent elevation certificate showing the property to be above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). It provides a preliminary approval that recognizes the property as being outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), which can help in obtaining flood insurance or in development planning.

Understanding the CLOMA is crucial for floodplain managers, as it plays an important role in helping communities and property owners navigate floodplain regulations and can aid in mitigating flood risk.