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The mission of the Technical Services Branch is to protect the health,safety, and welfare of District residents by managing land disturbingactivities to prevent accelerated soil erosion and sediment deposition in thePotomac and Anacostia Rivers and their tributaries. The Branch develops andimplements programs in storm water management, erosion andsediment control, and floodplain management in support of the regulation ofland disturbing activities. The major functions of the Branch are:• Review construction and grading plans for stormwater management,erosion and sediment control, and floodplain management;• Coordinate the permit review process with the Department of Consumerand Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), and the D.C. Water and SewerAuthority (DC WASA);• Review environmental impact screening forms (EISFs) and environmentalimpact studies;• Develop and upgrade storm water management, erosion and sedimentcontrol, and floodplain management regulations, and guidance manuals;• Provide information on flood zones in support of the National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP);• Coordinate floodplain management activities with the DC HomelandSecurity and Emergency Management Agency (DC HSEMA) and theFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA);• Review geotechnical reports;• Review soil percolation test reports;• Provide information on soil types and characteristics;• Provide technical assistance on storm water management, erosion andsediment control, and floodplain management issues.Contact the Technical Services Branch, (202) 535-2240 for assistance on thefollowing issues:Floodplain ManagementFlood Zone DeterminationsFlood InsuranceMap Amendments/RevisionsElevation CertificatesSoil Erosion and Sediment ControlStormwater ManagementFor additional information on measures to protect your property from futureflood damage and other hazards, contact the DC Homeland Security andEmergency Management Agency, (202) 727-6161 or visit the FederalEmergency Management Agency website at www.fema.gov.dc-4DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTNATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIONWATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISIONTECHNICAL SERVICES BRANCHThe District Floodplain Management Program