; FACA To the greatest extent possible, the Committee shall operate in a transparent manner that adheres to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, with the exception that the Committee shall be permitted to freely communicate both during and between meetings under subsection (f) in a confidential manner to discuss non-public information regarding the operations of the National Flood Insurance Program and other sensitive and non-public issues. If such communication occurs, the Committee shall, to the greatest extent possible, report a summary of such discussions in an appropriate public manner. (h) Staff of FEMA Upon the request of the Chairperson, the Administrator may detail, on a nonreimbursable basis, personnel of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist the Committee in carrying out its duties. (i) Powers In carrying out this section, the Committee may hold hearings, receive evidence and assistance, provide information, and conduct research, as it considers appropriate. (j) Reports to Congress The Administrator, on an annual basis, shall report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and Budget on— (1) the recommendations made by the Committee; (2) actions taken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address such recommendations to improve the insurance aspects of the national flood insurance program