42 U.S.C. § 4071: Federal operation of program; determination by Administrator; fiscal agents; report to Congress

insurance companies and other insurers, insurance agents and brokers, and insurance adjustment organizations, as fiscal agents of the United States, such other officers and employees of any executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5 ) as the Administrator and the head of any such agency may from time to time, agree upon, on a reimbursement or other basis, or both the alternatives specified in paragraphs (1) and (2). state the reason for such determinations, be supported by pertinent findings, indicate the extent to which it is anticipated that the insurance industry will be utilized in providing flood insurance coverage under the program, and contain such recommendations as the Administrator deems advisable.