44 CFR § 61.1 - Purpose of part.

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title: "44 CFR § 61.1 - Purpose of part."
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title_name: "Emergency Management and Assistance"
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chapter_name: "FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 61.1 Purpose of part.

This part describes the types of properties eligible for flood insurance coverage under the Program, the limits of such coverage, and the premium rates actually to be paid by insureds.

[85 FR 43957, July 20, 2020]