Can a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) be requested to remove a property from a CBRS area?

The correct answer reflects that a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) cannot be used to remove a property from a Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) area. This designation is established by Congress, and changes to it typically require legislative action rather than administrative processes.

A LOMA is a process managed by FEMA that provides a way for property owners to request a determination that their property has been removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) based on elevation data. However, this does not apply to properties located within CBRS areas, as these areas are specifically defined and protected under federal law.

The other options suggest alternative routes or reasons regarding LOMA requests, which do not align with the established legislative framework governing CBRS areas. Only Congress has the authority to modify or remove properties from these designated zones, emphasizing the special nature of their protection and management.