Subpart A Requirements for Flood Plain Management Regulations
Subpart B Requirements for State Flood Plain Management Regulations
Subpart C Additional Considerations in Managing Flood-Prone, Mudslide (I.E., Mudflow)-Prone and Flood-Related Erosion-Prone Areas

Terms Used In 44 CFR Part 60 - Criteria for Land Management and Use

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.