In planning the construction, a grantee shall, in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 11988 of February 10, 1978 ( 43 FR 6030) and rules and regulations that may be issued by the Secretary to carry out those provisions:
(a)
Evaluate flood hazards in connection with the construction; and
(b)
As far as practicable, avoid uneconomic, hazardous, or unnecessary use of flood plains in connection with the construction.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
20 U.S.C. 1221e-3 and 3474
)