Sec. 6. Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
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There is authorized to be appropriated for carrying out the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program under section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 4104c ) $1,000,000,000, to remain available until expended. Except as provided in subsection (c), the Administrator shall require that any structure that is located in an area having special flood hazards shall be elevated with the lowest floor, including the basement, not less than 2 feet above the base flood level if the structure, with amounts appropriated pursuant to this section— is newly constructed; receives repairs to substantial damage, or receives substantial improvement.
With regard to any structure that is a multifamily residence or an attached or semi-attached residence, the Administrator shall— consult with the Secretary and establish alternative forms of mitigation; and exempt any multifamily residence or any attached or semi-attached residence that meets the requirements of any such alternative forms of mitigation from the requirements under subsection (b). Not less than 10 percent of all amounts made available pursuant to this section shall be used only for activities relating to water and energy efficiency and, at the discretion of the Administrator, other strategies to reduce emissions.
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