On the date of the last published public notice, an appeal period, regarding the proposed BFE’s began.  Further information regarding the proposed flood elevation determinations are available at http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe or on file in the City of Lowell’s Engineering Office located at 375 Merrimack Street.

According to FEMA regulations, individuals may appeal the proposed Base Flood Elevations (BFE).  By FEMA regulation, “Appeals of the proposed BFE shall be based only upon scientific or technical evidence contrary to that of the FEMA study”.

Any and all appeals will need to be reviewed and commented by the City of Lowell prior to being forwarded to FEMA.  In order to facilitate this requirement, the City has attached an appeal form.  If you are aware of evidence, based on “scientific or technical” data that would impact the BFE and wish to file an appeal, please complete the FEMA Flood Map Appeal Form and return it no later than September 4th, 2008 to the City Engineer’s Office, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. 01852.

If you have any other questions, please visit the links below or call Chief Engineer, Lisa DeMeo, at 978-970-3331 or Asst. City Manager, TJ McCarthy at 978-970-3301.

Thank you.

TJ McCarthy
Asst. City Manager
Dept. of Public Works
City of Lowell