The second session will begin and we will introduce the second panel. As alpas chief executive and administrati officer, the captain presides over the body and oversees daily operations. The chair recognizes the captain to testify. Good morning, mr. Chairman and congressman payne. I am president of the Airline Pilots association international, and we represent more than 52,000 pilots that fly for 31 passenger and all cargo flights in the United States and canada. Thank you for inviting me here today. For several decades pilots have had a strong relationship with the federal air Marshal Service. We meet on a regular basis to make sure we have a current and most accurate understanding of the rules and responsibilities and training and methods. We focus on how they act. Alpha members have been deeply impressed by the professionalism of the air marshals and the leaders, including the assistant administrator alison. Every day they put their lives at risk to safeguard the crew and passengers
The Association of State Floodplain Managers, Madison, Wisconsin, has issued a public comment on the Federal Emergency Management Agency notice entitled "Request for Information: National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System". The comment was written on Oct. 22, 2021, and posted on Oct. 25, 2021:. The Association of State Floodplain Managers is.