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Barney Frank: The language is, in the case of any area that previously was not designated as an area having special flood hazards…

On the recordSeptember 27, 2007
The language is, in the case of any area that previously was not designated as an area having special flood hazards because the area was protected, it becomes designated as such an area, and it's all about flood. Here it is: the chargeable premium rate for flood insurance under this title shall be, et cetera. So if the gentleman would look at the bottom of the amendment, I'm trying to answer the question.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing amendments related to flood insurance and hazard designation.

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