; (vi) a State forestry agency; (vii) a Firewise community with a community wildfire protection plan in effect on the date of the appointment; (viii) a federally recognized Indian tribe; (ix) a prescribed fire council; (x) scientists researching wildfires; and (xi) a certified collaborative. (C) Pay and expenses (i) Compensation A member of the Committee shall serve without compensation. (ii) Travel expenses A member of the Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. (j) Reports (1) Accomplishment reporting Once each fiscal year through fiscal year 2027, the Secretaries shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a concise report describing the accomplishments of the Secretaries in implementing the pilot program. (2) Final report on program (A) In general Not later than 1 year before the date on which the pilot program terminates under subsection (k), the Secretaries shall prepare a final report describing the implementation and results of the pilot program. (B) Recommendations The final report shall include recommendations of the Secretaries relating to— (i) whether the authorization for the categorical exclusion described in subsection (f)(1)(A) should be extended, let expire, or made permanent; (ii) the manner in which the pilot program should be modified