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and report such variances issued in its annual report to the Flood Insurance Administrator in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program guidelines."; In Section 174-65 delete the words "Notwithstanding the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Building Code within Zones A 1-30, AH and AE," at the beginning of the first sentence and delete the words ", piling foundations must be placed in stable soil no more than ten (10) feet apart and reinforcement must be provided for pilings more than six (6) feet above the ground level" from the end of the last sentence; Delete all the current text after the title in Section 174-66 and replace it with the following: "For all manufactured homes to be placed within Zones AE but not into a manufactured home park or manufactured home subdivision, adequate surface drainage and access for a hauler must be provided."; Replace the current Section 174-67 with the following: "1 174-57. Subdivisions. All subdivision proposals shall be designed to ensure that: A. Such proposals minimize flood damage; B. All public utilities and facilities are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and C. Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards." or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Planning Board Explanation: The National Flood Insurance Program has notified the Town that it is adopting new Flood Insurance Rate Maps and has also established new regulations regarding local development in mapped flood areas. The Town has been notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that it must bring its by-laws into conformance with the new requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program before June 16, 2011 or Mashpee will no longer qualify for participation in the Flood Insurance Program. As a result, this article and an accompanying wetlands general by-law amendment article have been submitted as emergency articles, based on recommended language provided by the Massachusetts Division of Conservation & Recreation. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. At its meeting on April 5, 2011, based on advice received from FEMA, the Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend indefinite postponement of Article 18. Motion made to dispense with reading of Article.