Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication_Date: 1998
      Title: femaq3_COE
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Online_Linkage: none
  Description:
    Abstract:
      The Q3 Flood Data are derived from the Flood Insurance Rate Maps
      (FIRMS) published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The
      file is georeferenced to earth"s surface using geographic projection
      and decimal degree coordinate system.  The specifications for the
      horizontal control of Q3 Flood Data files are consistent with those
      required for mapping at a scale of 1:24000.
    Purpose:
      The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and
      insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
      Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase
      requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act which "... requires the
      puchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by
      Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured
      agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land
      facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special
      flood hazards" (Section 2 (b) (4) of the 1973 Flood Disaster Protection
      Act).  In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas,
      the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of
      premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP.
      Q3 Flood Data files are intended to convey certain key features from the
      existing hard copy FIRM to provide users with automated flood risk data.
      Edge-matching errors, overlaps and deficiencies in coverage, and similar
      problems are not corrected during digitizing or post-processing.
      These data may be used to locate Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).
      More detailed information may be obtained from the paper FIRM.
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Single_Date/Time:
        Calendar_Date: 1988
    Currentness_Reference: publication date of sources
  Status:
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -110.337997
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -102.466156
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.818227
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 44.805226
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: FEMA Flood Hazard Zones
      Theme_Keyword: Q3 Flood Data
      Theme_Keyword: Q3 Coverage
      Theme_Keyword: Special Flood Hazard Areas
      Theme_Keyword: Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: MT
      Place_Keyword: USA
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: None.  Acknowledgement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Mitigation Directorate
        Contact_Person: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
  Security_Information:
    Security_Classification: Unclassified
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.3.0.800
  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
      Publication_Date: 1998
      Title: Flood Insurance Rate Map
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
      The Q3 Flood Data are countywide vector files
      derived from the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS).  The attribute
      definitions may be found in the "Q3 Flood Data Specfications".  Attribute
      accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphic with hardcopy
      plots and a symbolizied display on an interactive computer graphic system.
      Selected attributes that could not be visually verified were individually
      queried.  In addition, an ARC/INFO Arc Macro Language (AML) software
      program was applied to the dataset to test the attributes against a master
      set of valid attributes for the specific data category, and a complete set
      of valid attribute combinations.  (See also Entity Attribute Information).
    Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment:
      Attribute_Accuracy_Value: See Explanation
      Attribute_Accuracy_Explanation:
        Attribute accuracy is described, where
        present, with each attribute defined in the Entity and Attribute Section.
  Logical_Consistency_Report:
    Polygon and chain-node topology are present.
    Certain node-area-line relationships are collected or generated to satisfy
    topological requirements.  Some of these requirements include:  lines must
    begin and end at nodes, lines must connect to each other at nodes, lines
    do not extend through nodes, left and right areas are defined for each
    line segment and are consistent throughout the files, and the lines
    representing the limits of the file neatlines are free of gaps.  Tests of
    logical consistency were performed by ARC/INFO software modules.  Check
    plots were made to test for leaks in all internal polygons.
  Completeness_Report:
    Data completeness for Q3 Flood Data files reflect the
    content of the source graphic.  Features may have been eliminated or
    generalized on the source graphic, due to scale and legibility
    constraints.  Flood risk data are developed for communities participating
    in the NFIP, for use in insurance rating, and for floodplain management.
    Flood hazard areas are determined using statistical analysis of records of
    river flow, storm tides, and rainfall;  information obtained through
    consultation with the communities:  floodplain topographic surveys; and
    hydrological and hydraulic analysis.  Both detailed and approximate
    analyses are employed.  Generally, detailed anaylses are used to generate
    flood risk data only for developed or developing areas of communities.
    For undeveloped areas where little or no development is expected to occur,
    FEMA uses approximate analyses to generate flood risk data.  Typically,
    only drainage areas that are greater than one square mile are studied.
    The Q3 Flood Data coverages may be derived from DFIRM-DLGs, from FIRM-
    DLGs, from FIRMs digitized previously for emergency applications, or may
    be newly created files.  In Q3 Flood Data derived from older data sets,
    certain items may not have been captured or may have been captured
    differently from the current Q3 Flood Data specifications.  In some cases,
    preliminary FIRM data have been included in the Q3 Flood Data files.
    These data have been provided to the community for their review and
    comment and may be subject to change before their final publication date.
    In addition, in some cases areas designated as Flood Prone Areas on
    maps prepared by USGS and FIA have been included in the Q3 Flood Data
    files.  These areas were delineated based on available information on past
    floods and are described by a unique attribute code that distinquishes
    them from areas of 1% annual chance of flooding derived from FIRMs.
    Flood Insurance Rate Maps continually undergo revisions and updates.
    Some of these revisions are effected by letter (Letter of Map Revision
    (LOMR), Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA)).  Q3 Flood Data may not reflect
    the most current information or information that is not mappable at the
    publication scale of FIRM.  To obtain the latest information, contact
    the address listed under distributor.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
        Specifications for the digitizing
        of FIRMs to create the Q3 Flood Data are consistent with those
        requirements for mapping at a scale of 1:24000.  Horizontal control of
        Q3 Flood Data was established using USGS quadrangle maps at 1:24000 or
        other standard scales.  Users should assess the horizontal positional
        sources and the requirements of their application.  With increased
        frequency, large-scale spatial data sets are becoming widely available
        for computer-based geographic information systems.  Q3 Flood Data may be
        used in combination with other digital spatial data, however, users
        should be aware that scalar enlargements do not enhance the relative
        accuracy of the Q3 Flood Data (i.e. 1:24000).
  Lineage:
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: The Q3 flood data for all areas included in the Middle and Lower Yellowstone River Corridor were merged and clipped to a 10 mile buffer along the lower Yellowstone River NHD centerline.  The exact Q3 flood files merged were: Carbon, Custer, Dawson, McKenzie, Richland, Sweetgrass, Treasure, Willston, and Yellowstone Counties.
      Process_Date: June 2003
      Process_Contact:
        Contact_Information:
          Contact_Organization_Primary:
            Contact_Organization: DTM Consulting, Inc.
          Contact_Address:
            Address_Type: mailing and physical address
            Address: 211 N. Grand Ave, Ste. J
            City: Bozeman
            State_or_Province: MT
            Postal_Code: 59715
            Country: USA
          Contact_Voice_Telephone: 406-585-5322
          Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 406-585-0764
          Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dtm@dtmgis.com
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 4455
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point_and_Vector_Object_Count   2105
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point_and_Vector_Object_Count   691
Spatial_Reference_Information:
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Planar:
      Grid_Coordinate_System:
        Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983
        State_Plane_Coordinate_System:
          SPCS_Zone_Identifier: 2500
          Lambert_Conformal_Conic:
            Standard_Parallel: 45.000000
            Standard_Parallel: 49.000000
            Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -109.500000
            Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 44.250000
            False_Easting: 600000.000000
            False_Northing: 0.000000
      Planar_Coordinate_Information:
        Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
        Coordinate_Representation:
          Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001024
          Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001024
        Planar_Distance_Units: meters
    Geodetic_Model:
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
      Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: femaq3_COE
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FID
      Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Shape
      Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: AREA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PERIMETER
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FEMAQ3_
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FEMAQ3_ID
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FIPS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: COMMUNITY
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FIRM_PANEL
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: QUAD
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ZONE
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FLOODWAY
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: COBRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SFHA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SYMBOL
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PANEL_TYP
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ST_FIPS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CO_FIPS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: STATE
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PCOMM
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PANEL
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LAT
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LONG
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: QUAD_UNIT
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: FEMA, Map Service Center
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing address
        Address: 6730 Santa Barbara Court
        City: Baltimore
        State_or_Province: Maryland
        Postal_Code: 21227-5832
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
      Contact_Instructions:
        Data requests should include the full name of the
        community or county and the Flood Insurance Rate Map panel number(s)
        or the 7.5 minute quadrangle sheet area(s) covered by the request.
  Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
  Distribution_Liability:
    No warranty expressed or implied is made by FEMA
    regarding the utility of the data on any other system nor shall the act
    of distribution constitute any such warranty.  FEMA will warrant the
    delivery of this product in a computer-readable format, and will offer
    appropriate adjustment of credit when the product is determined
    unreadable by correctly adjusted computer input peripherals, or when
    the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.  Requests for
    adjustment of credit must be made within 90 days from the date of this
    shipment from the ordering site.
  Standard_Order_Process:
    Digital_Form:
      Digital_Transfer_Information:
        Transfer_Size: 5.389
Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20040323
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: REQUIRED: The organization responsible for the metadata information.
        Contact_Person: REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: REQUIRED: The mailing and/or physical address for the organization or individual.
        City: REQUIRED: The city of the address.
        State_or_Province: REQUIRED: The state or province of the address.
        Postal_Code: REQUIRED: The ZIP or other postal code of the address.
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: REQUIRED: The telephone number by which individuals can speak to the organization or individual.
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
  Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
  Metadata_Extensions:
    Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
    Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
