Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of Executive Order 11988 (EO 11988)?

  1. To regulate land development in floodplains

  2. To provide guidelines for federal agencies before acting in floodplains

  3. To set construction standards in floodways

  4. To document floodplain elevation

The correct answer is: To provide guidelines for federal agencies before acting in floodplains

Executive Order 11988 (EO 11988) was created in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter to establish national policies for federal floodplains and their management. Its purpose is to provide federal agencies with a set of guidelines to follow before taking action in floodplains. This includes considering the potential adverse impacts on natural and beneficial floodplain values, as well as other societal goals such as public health and safety. Option A is incorrect because the purpose of EO 11988 is not to regulate land development in floodplains, but rather to provide guidelines for federal agencies. Option C is incorrect because EO 11988 does not set construction standards in floodways, but rather sets guidelines for federal agencies before taking any action in floodplains. Option D is incorrect because one of the main purposes of EO 11988 is to avoid or reduce adverse impacts on natural and beneficial

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