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                        COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,

                         NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY

                          UNITED STATES SENATE

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                          LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

                     ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS

                                CONVENED JANUARY 6, 2015
                                                           FIRST SESSION
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                                ADJOURNED DECEMBER 18, 2015

                                CONVENED JANUARY 4, 2016
                                                          SECOND SESSION
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                                ADJOURNED JANUARY 3, 2017

                          PAT ROBERTS, Chairman

    
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                 COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY
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                      PAT ROBERTS, Kansas, Chairman

      THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi            DEBBIE STABENOW, Michigan
      MITCH McCONNELL, Kentucky            PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont
      JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas               SHERROD BROWN, Ohio
      JOHN HOEVEN, North Dakota            AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
      DAVID A. PERDUE, Georgia             MICHAEL F. BENNET, Colorado
      JONI ERNST, Iowa                     KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, New 
      THOM TILLIS, North Carolina            York
      BEN SASSE, Nebraska                  JOE DONNELLY, Indiana
      CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa            HEIDI HEITKAMP,North Dakota
      JOHN THUNE, South Dakota             ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., 
                                             Pennsylvania
  \1\ Served on the Committee until July 5, 2015.
  \2\ Served as Staff Director beginning on June 16, 2015.

             Joel T. Leftwich, Jr., Majority Staff Director
                 Anne C. Hazlett, Majority Chief Counsel
                    Jessica L. Williams, Chief Clerk
            Christopher J. Adamo, Minority Staff Director \1\
              Joseph A. Shultz, Minority Staff Director \2\
               Jonathan J. Cordone, Minority Chief Counsel
                     ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE COMMITTEE STAFF
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      Hanna Abou-El-Seoud, Minority        Ashley McKeon, Minority 
        Legislative Assistant and Policy     Senior Professional Staff
        Analyst *                          Kuleen ``Bobby'' Mehta, 
      Christopher Adamo, Minority Staff      System Administrator
        Director *                         Nicholas Moenck, Minority 
      Sean Babington, Minority Senior        Communications Associate *
        Professional Staff                 DaNita Murray, Majority 
      Julian Baer, Majority Senior Policy    Senior Counsel and Policy 
        Advisor                              Director
      Rostin Behnam, Minority Senior       Kathryn Naessens, Minority 
        Counsel                              Professional Staff
      Kathryn Bergh, Minority Policy       Mary Olive, Minority Counsel
        Analyst                            Cynthia Qualley, Deputy Chief 
      Janae Brady, Majority Senior           Clerk
        Professional Staff                 Andrew Rezendes, Majority 
      Meghan Cline, Majority Press           Investigative Counsel
        Secretary                          Christina Riley, Minority 
      Grant Colvin, Minority Professional    USDA Detail
        Staff                              Katie Salay, Archivist
      Madeline Connor, Majority Staff      Jacqlyn Schneider, Minority 
        Assistant and Legislative            Deputy Staff Director and 
        Correspondent *                      Policy Director
      Simon Cook, Legislative              Anthony Seiler, Majority 
        Correspondent *                      Legislative Assistant
      Jonathan Cordone, Minority Chief     Joe Shultz, Minority Staff 
        Counsel and Deputy Staff Director    Director
        *                                  Wayne Stoskopf, Majority 
      Matthew Erickson, Majority Chief       Professional Staff
        Economist                          Katherine Thomas, Majority 
      Benjamin Famous, Minority Press        Legislative Assistant
        Secretary *                        Charlie Thornton, Majority 
      James Glueck, Majority Policy          Senior Professional Staff 
        Director                             and Counsel
      Darin Guries, Majority Senior        Kyle Varner, Minority Policy 
        Professional Staff                   Analyst
      Anne Hazlett, Majority Chief Counsel Andrew Vlasaty, Majority 
      Maureen James, Minority USDA Detail    Senior Professional Staff
      Chelsie Keys, Majority Senior        Jessie Williams, Chief Clerk
        Professional Staff                 Micah Wortham, GPO Detail/
      Myra Lee, Minority Fellow              Director of Printing and 
      Joel Leftwich, Majority Staff          Binding
        Director
      Sarah Little, Majority 
        Communications Director
      Brandon McBride, Minority Senior 
        Professional Staff *
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                              Meeting days: First and third Wednesday of 
each month
                              * Left Committee Staff during the 
114th Congress
                                  SUBCOMMITTEES 
  Senators. Roberts and Stabenow are ex officio (non-voting) members of 
all subcommittees on which they do not serve.
                              MITCH 
McCONNELL, Kentucky-----------------------

         COMMODITIES, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND TRADE
                      JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas, Chair
    THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi              JOE DONNELLY, Indiana Ranking 
    JOHN HOEVEN, North Dakota                Member
    DAVID A. PERDUE, Georgia               HEIDI HEITKAMP, North Dakota
    CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa              SHERROD BROWN, Ohio
    JOHN THUNE, South Dakota               KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, New 
                                             York
                                           MICHAEL F. BENNET, Colorado

              RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY
                         JONI ERNST, Iowa, Chair
    THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi              HEIDI HEITKAMP, North Dakota, 
    JOHN HOEVEN, North Dakota                Ranking Member
    DAVID A. PERDUE, Georgia               SHERROD BROWN, Ohio
    THOM TILLIS, North Carolina            AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
    JOHN THUNE, South Dakota               MICHAEL F. BENNET, Colorado
                                           JOE DONNELLY, Indiana

      CONSERVATION, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
                     DAVID A. PERDUE, Georgia, Chair
    THAD COCHRAN, Mississippi              MICHAEL F. BENNET, Colorado, 
    MITCH McCONNELL, Kentucky                Ranking Member
    JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas                 AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
    BEN SASSE, Nebraska                    PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont
    CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa              HEIDI HEITKAMP, North Dakota
                                           ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., 
                                             Pennsylvania

  NUTRITION, SPECIALTY CROPS, AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
                    JOHN HOEVEN, North Dakota, Chair
    MITCH McCONNELL, Kentucky              ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., 
    JOHN BOOZMAN, Arkansas                   Pennsylvania, Ranking 
    JONI ERNST, Iowa                         Member
    THOM TILLIS, North Carolina            PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont
    BEN SASSE, Nebraska                    SHERROD BROWN, Ohio
                                           KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, New 
                                             York
                                           MICHAEL F. BENNET, Colorado

     LIVESTOCK, MARKETING, AND AGRICULTURE SECURITY
                       BEN SASSE, Nebraska, Chair
    MITCH McCONNELL, Kentucky              KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, New 
    JONI ERNST, Iowa                         York, Ranking Member
    THOM TILLIS, North Carolina            PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont
    JOHN THUNE, South Dakota               AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
    CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa              JOE DONNELLY, Indiana
                                           ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr., 
                                             Pennsylvania
                                     CONTENTS
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      Jurisdiction of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
        Forestry........................................................

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      Senate bills......................................................

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      Senate amendments.................................................

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      Senate resolutions................................................

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      Senate joint resolutions..........................................

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      Senate concurrent resolutions.....................................

                                                                      27

      Senate reports....................................................

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      House bills and resolutions referred to the Committee.............

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      Public laws.......................................................

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      Nominations.......................................................

                                                                      35

      Executive communications..........................................

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      Watershed Projects................................................

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      Hearings..........................................................

                                                                      81

      Index by Senators.................................................

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      Subject index.....................................................

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 JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY 
                                   \1\
 JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY--
                                Continued
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  (a)(1) Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to which 
committee shall be referred all proposed legislation, messages, 
petitions, memorials, and other matters relating primarily to the 
following subjects:
  \1\ As specified in Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the United 
States Senate.
   1. Agricultural economics and research.
   2. Agricultural extension services and experiment stations.
   3. Agricultural production, marketing, and stabilization of prices.
   4. Agriculture and agricultural commodities.
   5. Animal industry and diseases.
   6. Crop insurance and soil conservation.
   7. Farm credit and farm security.
   8. Food from fresh waters.
   9. Food stamp programs.
  10. Forestry, and forest reserves and wilderness areas other than 
those created from the public domain.
  11. Home economics.
  12. Human nutrition.
  13. Inspection of livestock, meat, and agricultural products.
  14. Pests and pesticides.
  15. Plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering.
  16. Rural development, rural electrification, and watersheds.
  17. School nutrition programs.
  (2) Such committee shall also study and review, on a comprehensive 
basis, matters relating to food, nutrition, and hunger, both in the 
United States and in foreign countries, and rural affairs, and report 
thereon from time to time.
     RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY
                            RULE 1--MEETINGS
  1.1 Regular Meetings.--Regular meetings shall be held on the first and 
third Wednesday of each month when Congress is in session.
  1.2 Additional Meetings.--The Chairman, in consultation with the 
ranking minority member, may call such additional meetings as he deems 
necessary.
  1.3 Notification.--In the case of any meeting of the committee, other 
than a regularly scheduled meeting, the clerk of the committee shall 
notify every member of the committee of the time and place of the 
meeting and shall give reasonable notice which, except in extraordinary 
circumstances, shall be at least 24 hours in advance of any meeting held 
in Washington, DC. and at least 48 hours in the case of any meeting held 
outside Washington, DC.
  1.4 Called Meeting.--If three members of the committee have made a 
request in writing to the Chairman to call a meeting of the committee, 
and the Chairman fails to call such a meeting within 7 calendar days 
thereafter, including the day on which the written notice is submitted, 
a majority of the members may call a meeting by filing a written notice 
with the clerk of the committee who shall promptly notify each member of 
the committee in writing of the date and time of the meeting.
  1.5 Adjournment of Meetings.--The Chairman of the committee or a 
subcommittee shall be empowered to adjourn any meeting of the committee 
or a subcommittee if a quorum is not present within 15 minutes of the 
time scheduled for such meeting.
                RULE 2--MEETINGS AND HEARINGS IN GENERAL
  2.1 Open Sessions.--Business meetings and hearings held by the 
committee or any subcommittee shall be open to the public except as 
otherwise provided for in Senate Rule XXVI, paragraph 5.
  2.2 Transcripts.--A transcript shall be kept of each business meeting 
and hearing of the committee or any subcommittee unless a majority of 
the committee or the subcommittee agrees that some other form of 
permanent record is preferable.
  2.3 Reports.--An appropriate opportunity shall be given the Minority 
to examine the proposed text of committee reports prior to their filing 
or publication. In the event there are supplemental, minority, or 
additional views, an appropriate opportunity shall be given the Majority 
to examine the proposed text prior to filing or publication.
  2.4 Attendance.--(a) Meetings. Official attendance of all markups and 
executive sessions of the committee shall be kept by the committee 
clerk. Official attendance of all subcommittee markups and executive 
sessions shall be kept by the subcommittee clerk.
  (b) Hearings. Official attendance of all hearings shall be kept, 
provided that, Senators are notified by the committee Chairman and 
ranking minority member, in the case of committee hearings, and by the 
subcommittee Chairman and ranking minority member, in the case of 
subcommittee hearings, 48 hours in advance of the hearing that 
attendance will be taken. Otherwise, no attendance will be taken. 
Attendance at all hearings is encouraged.
                       RULE 3--HEARING PROCEDURES
  3.1 Notice.--Public notice shall be given of the date, place, and 
subject matter of any hearing to be held by the committee or any 
subcommittee at least 1 week in advance of such hearing unless the 
Chairman of the full committee or the subcommittee determines that the 
hearing is noncontroversial or that special circumstances require 
expedited procedures and a majority of the committee or the subcommittee 
involved concurs. In no case shall a hearing be conducted with less than 
24 hours notice.
  3.2 Witness Statements.--Each witness who is to appear before the 
committee or any subcommittee shall file with the committee or 
subcommittee, at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing, a written 
statement of his or her testimony and as many copies as the Chairman of 
the committee or subcommittee prescribes.
  3.3 Minority Witnesses.--In any hearing conducted by the committee, or 
any subcommittee thereof, the minority members of the committee or 
subcommittee shall be entitled, upon request to the Chairman by the 
ranking minority member of the committee or subcommittee to call 
witnesses of their selection during at least 1 day of such hearing 
pertaining to the matter or matters heard by the committee or 
subcommittee.
  3.4 Swearing in of Witnesses.--Witnesses in committee or subcommittee 
hearings may be required to give testimony under oath whenever the 
Chairman or ranking minority member of the committee or subcommittee 
deems such to be necessary.
  3.5 Limitation.--Each member shall be limited to 5 minutes in the 
questioning of any witness until such time as all members who so desire 
have had an opportunity to question a witness. Questions from members 
shall rotate from majority to minority members in order of seniority or 
in order of arrival at the hearing.
                           RULE 4--NOMINATIONS
  4.1 Assignment.--All nominations shall be considered by the full 
committee.
  4.2 Standards.--In considering a nomination, the committee shall 
inquire into the nominee's experience, qualifications, suitability, and 
integrity to serve in the position to which he or she has been 
nominated.
  4.3 Information.--Each nominee shall submit in response to questions 
prepared by the committee the following information:
  (1) A detailed biographical resume which contains information relating 
to education, employment, and achievements;
  (2) Financial information, including a financial statement which lists 
assets and liabilities of the nominee; and
  (3) Copies of other relevant documents requested by the committee.
  Information received pursuant to this subsection shall be available 
for public inspection except as specifically designated confidential by 
the committee.
  4.4 Hearings.--The committee shall conduct a public hearing during 
which the nominee shall be called to testify under oath on all matters 
relating to his or her suitability for office. No hearing shall be held 
until at least 48 hours after the nominee has responded to a prehearing 
questionnaire submitted by the committee.
  4.5 Action on Confirmation.--A business meeting to consider a 
nomination shall not occur on the same day that the hearing on the 
nominee is held. The Chairman, with the agreement of the ranking 
minority member, may waive this requirement.
                             RULE 5--QUORUMS
  5.1 Testimony.--For the purpose of receiving evidence, the swearing of 
witnesses, and the taking of sworn or unsworn testimony at any duly 
scheduled hearing, a quorum of the committee and the subcommittee 
thereof shall consist of one member.
  5.2 Business.--A quorum for the transaction of committee or 
subcommittee business, other than for reporting a measure or 
recommendation to the Senate or the taking of testimony, shall consist 
of one-third of the members of the committee or subcommittee, including 
at least one member from each party.
  5.3 Reporting.--A majority of the membership of the committee shall 
constitute a quorum for reporting bills, nominations, matters, or 
recommendations to the Senate. No measure or recommendation shall be 
ordered reported from the committee unless a majority of the committee 
members are physically present. The vote of the committee to report a 
measure or matter shall require the concurrence of a majority of those 
members who are physically present at the time the vote is taken.
                             RULE 6--VOTING
  6.1 Rollcalls.--A roll call vote of the members shall be taken upon 
the request of any member.
  6.2 Proxies.--Voting by proxy as authorized by the Senate rules for 
specific bills or subjects shall be allowed whenever a quorum of the 
committee is actually present.
  6.3 Polling.--The committee may poll any matters of committee 
business, other than a vote on reporting to the Senate any measures, 
matters or recommendations or a vote on closing a meeting or hearing to 
the public, provided that every member is polled and every poll consists 
of the following two questions:
  (1) Do you agree or disagree to poll the proposal; and
  (2) Do you favor or oppose the proposal.
  If any member requests, any matter to be polled shall be held for 
meeting rather than being polled. The chief clerk of the committee shall 
keep a record of all polls.
                          RULE 7--SUBCOMMITTEES
  7.1 Assignments.--To assure the equitable assignment of members to 
subcommittees, no member of the committee will receive assignment to a 
second subcommittee until, in order of seniority, all members of the 
committee have chosen assignments to one subcommittee, and no member 
shall receive assignment to a third subcommittee until, in order of 
seniority, all members have chosen assignments to two subcommittees.
  7.2 Attendance.--Any member of the committee may sit with any 
subcommittee during a hearing or meeting but shall not have the 
authority to vote on any matter before the subcommittee unless he or she 
is a member of such subcommittee.
  7.3 Ex Officio Members.--The Chairman and ranking minority member 
shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the subcommittees on 
which they do not serve as voting members. The Chairman and ranking 
minority member may not be counted toward a quorum.
  7.4 Scheduling.--No subcommittee may schedule a meeting or hearing at 
a time designated for a hearing or meeting of the full committee. No 
more than one subcommittee business meeting may be held at the same 
time.
  7.5 Discharge.--Should a subcommittee fail to report back to the full 
committee on any measure within a reasonable time, the Chairman may 
withdraw the measure from such subcommittee and report that fact to the 
full committee for further disposition. The full committee may at any 
time, by majority vote of those members present, discharge a 
subcommittee from further consideration of a specific piece of 
legislation.
  7.6 Application of Committee Rules to Subcommittees.--The proceedings 
of each subcommittee shall be governed by the rules of the full 
committee, subject to such authorizations or limitations as the 
committee may from time to time prescribe.
            RULE 8--INVESTIGATIONS, SUBPOENAS AND DEPOSITIONS
  8.1 Investigations.--Any investigation undertaken by the committee or 
a subcommittee in which depositions are taken or subpoenas issued, must 
be authorized by a majority of the members of the committee voting for 
approval to conduct such investigation at a business meeting of the 
committee convened in accordance with Rule 1.
  8.2 Subpoenas.--The Chairman, with the approval of the ranking 
minority member of the committee, is delegated the authority to subpoena 
the attendance of witnesses or the production of memoranda, documents, 
records, or any other materials at a hearing of the committee or a 
subcommittee or in connection with the conduct of an investigation 
authorized in accordance with paragraph 8.1. The Chairman may subpoena 
attendance or production without the approval of the ranking minority 
member when the Chairman has not received notification from the ranking 
minority member of disapproval of the subpoena within 72 hours, 
excluding Saturdays and Sundays, of being notified of the subpoena. If a 
subpoena is disapproved by the ranking minority member as provided in 
this paragraph the subpoena may be authorized by vote of the members of 
the committee. When the committee or Chairman authorizes subpoenas, 
subpoenas may be issued upon the signature of the Chairman or any other 
member of the committee designated by the Chairman.
  8.3 Notice for Taking Depositions.--Notices for the taking of 
depositions, in an investigation authorized by the committee, shall be 
authorized and be issued by the Chairman or by a staff officer 
designated by him. Such notices shall specify a time and place for 
examination, and the name of the Senator, staff officer or officers who 
will take the deposition. Unless otherwise specified, the deposition 
shall be in private. The committee shall not initiate procedures leading 
to criminal or civil enforcement proceedings for a witness' failure to 
appear unless the deposition notice was accompanied by a committee 
subpoena.
  8.4 Procedure for Taking Depositions.--Witnesses shall be examined 
upon oath administered by an individual authorized by local law to 
administer oaths. The Chairman will rule, by telephone or otherwise, on 
any objection by a witness. The transcript of a deposition shall be 
filed with the committee clerk.
                       RULE 9--AMENDING THE RULES
  These rules shall become effective upon publication in the 
Congressional Record. These rules may be modified, amended, or repealed 
by the committee, provided that all members are present or provide 
proxies or if a notice in writing of the proposed changes has been given 
to each member at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which action 
thereon is to be taken. The changes shall become effective immediately 
upon publication of the changed rule or rules in the Congressional 
Record, or immediately upon approval of the changes if so resolved by 
the committee as long as any witnesses who may be affected by the change 
in rules are provided with them.
  

  
  
                   SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
              SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE--CONTINUED
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S. 57

Mr. Vitter (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Food Stamp Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

January 7, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 61

Mr. Vitter (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act

January 7, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 287

Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Ms. 
  GILLIBRAND) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Safe Food Act of 2015

January 28, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 345

Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, and Mr. TOOMEY) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to limit the level of premium subsidy provided by the Federal 
  Crop Insurance Corporation to agricultural producers.

February 3, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 388

Mr. Booker (for himself, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. BOXER, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. 
  FEINSTEIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. REID, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. VITTER, 
  and Ms. WARREN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice 
  and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act

February 5, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 463

Mr. Flake (for himself, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to prohibit the paying of 
  premium subsidies on policies based on the actual market price of an 
  agricultural commodity at the time of harvest.

February 11, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 475

Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. COATS, Ms. 
  COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. CORKER, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. 
  HELLER, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. McCAIN, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. 
  TOOMEY, and Mr. WARNER) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Sugar Reform Act of 2015

February 12, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 540

Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. BOXER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. 
  GILLIBRAND, Ms. HEITKAMP, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. MURRAY, and Mr. REED) 
  introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to 
  the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

School Food Modernization Act

February 24, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 569

Mr. Leahy (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. CASEY, Mr. 
  COCHRAN, Ms. GILLIBRAND, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KING, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. 
  MURPHY, Ms. MURRAY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. TESTER, and Mr. WYDEN) introduced 
  the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Farm to School Act of 2015

February 25, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 613

Ms. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. BOXER, Ms. 
  CANTWELL, Mr. CASEY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KING, Mr. MARKEY, 
  Ms. MENENDEZ, Ms. MIKULSKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. MURRAY, Mr. 
  NELSON, Mr. REED, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. TESTER, Ms. WARREN, 
  Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. WYDEN) introduced the following bill; which 
  was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Summer Meals Act of 2015

February 27, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 644

Ms. Murkowski (for herself, and MR. SULLIVAN) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to resolve title issues involving real property and equipment 
  acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant 
  Program.

March 3, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 755

Mr. Alexander (for himself, and Mr. CORKER) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Tennessee Wilderness Act

March 17, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 876

Mr. Roberts (for himself, Mr. COCHRAN, and Mr. PERDUE) introduced the 
  following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to specify how clearing 
  requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions.

March 26, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1100

Mr. Thune (for himself, and Ms. HEITKAMP) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2015

April 27, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1110

Mr. Enzi (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BENNET, Mr. 
  BOOZMAN, Ms. BOXER, Mr. BURR, Mr. DAINES, Mr. DONNELLY, Mrs. 
  FEINSTEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. HELLER, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. 
  JOHNSON, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. PETERS, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. 
  SULLIVAN, Mr. TESTER, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. UDALL, and Mr. WYDEN) introduced 
  the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act

April 28, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1111

Mr. Donnelly (for himself, and Mr. INHOFE) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Public Power Risk Management Act of 2015

April 28, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1146

Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. COTTON, Mr. KING, and Mr. 
  RISCH) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act

April 30, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1332

Ms. Gillibrand (for herself) introduced the following bill; which was 
  read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
  and Forestry.

Meat and Poultry Recall Notification Act of 2015

May 13, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1417

Mr. Roberts (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was 
  referred without written report to Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

United States Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act of 2015

May 21, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1442

Mr. Flake (for himself, and Mr. BOOKER) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Exclusion for Deficit Reduction in Agricultural Subsidies Elimination 
  Act

May 21, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1539

Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. BOXER, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. 
  CASEY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Ms. GILLIBRAND, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. 
  MURPHY, Mr. REED, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. WYDEN) introduced 
  the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015

June 10, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1559

Ms. Ayotte (for herself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. 
  BROWN, Mr. BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Ms. 
  COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. 
  HELLER, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. 
  MIKULSKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. MURRAY, Mr. PETERS, Mr. 
  PORTMAN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. 
  STABENOW, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. VITTER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. 
  WYDEN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015

June 11, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1560

Mr. Roberts (for himself, and Ms. HEITKAMP) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide end-users with a 
  reasonable amount of time to meet their margin requirements and to 
  repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities 
  to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps 
  entities.

June 11, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1655

Mr. Perdue (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

A bill to amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain 
  cotton futures contracts from coverage under that Act.

June 24, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1671

Mr. Bennet (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

National Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015

June 24, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1712

Mr. Bennet (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015

July 7, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1733

Mrs. Shaheen (for herself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Forest Incentives Program Act of 2015

July 9, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1744

Mr. Perdue (for himself, and Mr. ISAKSON) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2015

July 9, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1745

Mr. Tester (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Extracurricular Programs for Indian Children Act of 2015

July 9, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1796

Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. BOXER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. 
  SANDERS, and Ms. WARREN) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Wise Investment in our Children Act of 2015

July 16, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1805

Mr. Inhofe (for himself, and Mr. KING) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

School Lunch Price Protection Act of 2015

July 21, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1833

Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BROWN, Ms. 
  CANTWELL, Mr. FRANKEN, Ms. GILLIBRAND, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. 
  MENENDEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. MURRAY, Mr. REED, 
  Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. WARREN) introduced the following bill; which was 
  read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
  and Forestry.

Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act

July 22, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1844

Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. ENZI, 
  Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. HEITKAMP, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KING, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. 
  McCASKILL, Ms. MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. ROUNDS, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. 
  THUNE, and Mr. WYDEN) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Trade Enhancement Act of 
  2015

July 23, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1937

Mr. Udall (for himself, Mr. KING, and Mr. TESTER) introduced the 
  following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015

August 4, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 1966

Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. BENNET, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BROWN, 
  Mr. CASEY, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. KAINE, Mr. 
  KIRK, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. McCONNELL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. 
  MIKULSKI, and Mr. PORTMAN) introduced the following bill; which was 
  read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
  and Forestry.

Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2015

August 5, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2243

Mr. Johnson (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. COATS, Mr. COTTON, Mr. 
  DONNELLY, and Mr. MORAN) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act

November 5, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2244

Mr. Flake (for himself, and Mrs. SHAHEEN) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act

November 5, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2420

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. BOXER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. 
  MARKEY, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. SANDERS, and Ms. WARREN) introduced the 
  following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2015

December 17, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2445

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, and Mrs. FISCHER) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to improve the effectiveness and coordination of nutrition 
  education.

January 19, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2529

Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Ms. CANTWELL, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) introduced 
  the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
  require that the Buy American purchase requirement for the school 
  lunch program include fish harvested within United States waters, and 
  for other purposes.

February 10, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2609

Mr. Roberts (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was 
  referred without written report to Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to 
  require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary 
  labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes.

March 1, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2651

Mr. King (for himself, and Mr. PAUL) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act.

March 8, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2743

Mr. Grassley (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Farm Payment Loophole Elimination Act of 2016

April 5, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2810

Mr. Murphy (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2016

April 18, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2892

Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. 
  CRAPO, Mr. DAINES, Mr. KING, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. PERDUE, 
  Mr. PETERS, Mr. RISCH, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. TESTER, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. 
  WYDEN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Timber Innovation Act of 2016

April 28, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2911

Mr. Grassley (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it 
  unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for 
  slaughter.

May 10, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 2917

Mr. Roberts (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was 
  referred without written report to Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Commodity End-User Relief Act

May 10, 2016.--Introduced to the Committee.
May 10, 2016.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders.

    

S. 3048

Mr. Wyden (for himself, and Mr. MERKLEY) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Southeastern Oregon Mineral Withdrawal and Economic Preservation and 
  Development Act

June 10, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3085

Mr. Roberts (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016

June 22, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3108

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. SCHATZ, and 
  Mr. WYDEN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Food Recovery Act of 2016

June 29, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3118

Ms. Warren (for herself, and Mr. WARNER) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Derivatives Oversight and Taxpayer Protection Act

June 29, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3136

Mr. Roberts (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was 
  referred without written report to Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016

July 6, 2016.--Introduced.
July 6, 2016.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders.

    

S. 3200

Mr. Lee (for himself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Voluntary Check-off Program Participation Act

July 13, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3201

Mr. Lee (for himself, and Mr. BOOKER) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Commodity Checkoff Program Improvement Act of 2016

July 13, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3212

Mr. Murphy (for himself, and Mr. BOOZMAN) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Century Farms Act of 2016

July 14, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3229

Mr. Hoeven (for himself, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2016

July 14, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3310

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, and Mr. DAINES) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Environmental and Economic Benefits Restoration Act of 2016

September 12, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3350

Mr. Cochran (for himself, and Mr. TESTER) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016

September 15, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3395

Mr. Thune (for himself, and Ms. HEITKAMP) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

September 27, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3408

Ms. Gillibrand (for herself, and Mrs. CAPITO) introduced the following 
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program (B-CROP) Act of 
  2016

September 28, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3420

Ms. Stabenow (for herself) introduced the following bill; which was read 
  twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.

Urban Agriculture Act of 2016

September 28, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. 3495

Mr. Daines (for himself, and Mr. TESTER) introduced the following bill; 
  which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.

100 Years of Women in Congress Act

December 5, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    
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S. Res. 48

Mr. Roberts (for himself)

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

January 28, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee on Rules and 
  Administration.

    

S. Res. 232

Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. BROWN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. 
  CARPER, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. COONS, Mr. COTTON, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. INHOFE, 
  Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MANCHIN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. 
  PORTMAN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. WARNER, 
  and Mr. WICKER)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be 
  observed as ``1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial 
  Recognition Day.''

July 27, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee on Rules and 
  Administration.
August 4, 2015.--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and 
  with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    

S. Res. 349

Mr. Roberts (for himself, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. 
  BENNET, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, 
  Mr. BURR, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CASSIDY, 
  Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DAINES, Mr. 
  DONNELLY, Mr. ENZI, Mrs. ERNST, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. 
  FRANKEN, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. 
  INHOFE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KING, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LEAHY, 
  Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. McCONNELL, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. 
  MORAN, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. PETERS, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. 
  RUBIO, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, Ms. 
  STABENOW, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. VITTER, Mr. WARNER, and Mr. 
  WICKER)

A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of 
  its 100th anniversary.

January 28, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee on Rules and 
  Administration.
July 14, 2016.--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and 
  with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    

S. Res. 397

Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. CRAPO, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. HOEVEN, Mrs. 
  MURRAY, Ms. STABENOW, and Mr. TESTER)

A resolution supporting the recognition of 2016 as the ``Year of 
  Pulses'' and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important 
  contribution to soil health of pulse crops.

March 10, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  

  
  
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S. J. Res. 27

Mr. McCain (for himself, Mr. AYOTTE, and Ms. SHAHEEN)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 
  8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the 
  Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order 
  Siluriformes.

December 7, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. J. Res. 28

Mr. McCain (for himself, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. 
  CASEY, Mr. CRUZ, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. KAINE, 
  Mr. KING, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. NELSON, Mr. REED, Mr. RISCH, 
  Mr. RUBIO, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. WARNER, Ms. WARREN, Mr. 
  WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. WYDEN)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 
  8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the 
  Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order 
  Siluriformes.

December 10, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    
  

  
  
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S. Con. Res. 10

Mr. Donnelly (for himself, Ms, BALDWIN, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. 
  REED, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. STABENOW, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE)

A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 
  as the ``International Year of Soils'' and supporting locally led soil 
  conservation.

March 17, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    
  

  
  
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S. Rept. 114-403

Mr. Roberts (for himself)

S. 2609, Related To Roberts Senate Amendment #4935 To S. 764, A National 
  Bioengineering Labeling Disclosure Standard

December 9, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    

S. Rept. 114-206

Mr. Roberts (for himself)

Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015

February 8, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.

    
  

  
  
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H.R. 1214

National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015
To amend the Small Tracts Act to expand the authority of the Secretary 
  of Agriculture to sell or exchange small parcels of National Forest 
  System land to enhance the management of the National Forest System, 
  to resolve minor encroachments, and for other purposes.

    

H.R. 1317

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 
  1934 to specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate 
  transactions, and for other purposes.

    

H.R. 1599

Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to food 
  produced from, containing, or consisting of a bioengineered organism, 
  the labeling of natural foods, and for other purposes.

    

H.R. 1847

Swap Data Repository and Clearinghouse Indemnification Correction Act of 
  2015
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Commodity Exchange 
  Act to repeal the indemnification requirements for regulatory 
  authorities to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by 
  swaps entities under such Acts.

    

H.R. 2051

Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015
To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to extend the livestock 
  mandatory price reporting requirements, and for other purposes.

    

H.R. 2088

United States Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act of 2015
To amend the United States Grain Standards Act to improve inspection 
  services performed at export elevators at export port locations, to 
  reauthorize certain authorities of the Secretary of Agriculture under 
  such Act, and for other purposes.

    

H.R. 2289

Commodity End-User Relief Act
To reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better 
  protect futures customers, to provide end-users with market certainty, 
  to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the 
  Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end-users manage risks, to 
  help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes.

    

H.R. 2394

National Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015
To reauthorize the National Forest Foundation Act, and for other 
  purposes.

    

H.R. 2647

Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016
To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act and improve 
  forest management activities in units of the National Forest System 
  derived from the public domain, on public lands under the jurisdiction 
  of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return 
  resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other 
  purposes.

    

H.R. 4570

100 Years of Women in Congress Act
To amend the Department of Agriculture program for research and 
  extension grants to increase participation by women and 
  underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, 
  engineering, and mathematics to redesignate the program as the 
  ``Jeannette Rankin Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program''.
  

  
  
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114-54

                                                               H.R. 2051

Mr. Conaway (for himself, Mr. BLUM, Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. ROUZER)

Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015

April 28, 2015.--Introduced in the House.
June 10, 2015.--Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to 
  the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
September 30, 2015.--Became Public Law No. 114-54.

114-275

                                                                 S. 3395

Mr. Thune (for himself and Ms. HEITKAMP)

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

September 27, 2016.--Introduced and referred to the Committee.
December 14, 2026.--Became Public Law No. 114-275.
  

  
  
                               NOMINATIONS
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JEFFERY S. HALL, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, 
  Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring October 13, 2018, vice 
  Leland A. Strom, term expired.

January 8, 2015.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
March 9, 2015.--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

DALLAS P. TONSAGER, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration 
  Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2020, 
  vice Jill Long Thompson, term expired.

January 26, 2015.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
March 9, 2015.--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

JEFFREY MICHAEL PRIETO, to be General Counsel of the Department of 
  Agriculture, vice Ramona Emilia Romero, resigned.

March 25, 2015.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
July 29, 2015.--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

CHRISTOPHER JAMES BRUMMER, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures 
  Trading Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 19, 
  2016, vice Mark P. Wetjen, resigned.

March 3, 2016.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
January 3, 2017.--Returned to the President under the provisions of 
  Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

CHRISTOPHER JAMES BRUMMER, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures 
  Trading Commission for a term expiring June 19, 2021. (Reappointment)

March 3, 2016.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
January 3, 2017.--Returned to the President under the provisions of 
  Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

BRIAN D. QUINTENZ, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading 
  Commission for a term expiring April 13, 2020, vice Scott O'Malia, 
  resigned.

March 3, 2016.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
January 3, 2017.--Returned to the President under the provisions of 
  Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

  
  

  
  
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EC-56

                                                         January 7, 2015

Chief of Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)'' 
  ((RIN0578-AA62)(Docket No. NRCS-2014-0007)) received on December 15, 
  2014.
    

EC-68

                                                         January 8, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Plants for Planting'' ((RIN0579-AD47)(Docket 
  No. APHIS-2008-0071)) received on December 17, 2014.
    

EC-69

                                                         January 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program'' (RIN0560-
  AI20) received on December 19, 2014.
    

EC-70

                                                         January 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 
  California; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0057; 
  FV14-987-3 FIR) received on December 19, 2014.
    

EC-71

                                                         January 8, 2015

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
  ``Interim Report to Congress on Endangered Species Act Implementation 
  in Pesticide Evaluation Programs''.
    

EC-72

                                                         January 8, 2015

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Single Family Housing Loans and Grants'' (RIN0575-AD01) 
  received on December 19, 2014.
    

EC-73

                                                         January 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Beauveria bassiana strain ANT-03; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9918-65) received on December 
  22, 2014.
    

EC-74

                                                         January 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Zeta-cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9920-23) 
  received on December 18, 2014.
    

EC-75

                                                         January 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Labeling of Pesticide Products and Devices for Export; 
  Clarification of Requirements'' ((RIN2070-AJ53)(FRL No. 9919-63)) 
  received on December 18, 2014.
    

EC-76

                                                         January 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tobacco mild green mosaic tobamovirus strain U2; Amendment 
  to an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9919-
  26) received on December 18, 2014.
    

EC-220

                                                        January 12, 2015

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Electronic Import Inspection Application and Certification 
  of Imported Products and Foreign Establishments; Amendments To 
  Facilitate the Public Health Information System (PHIS) and Other 
  Changes to Import Inspection Regulations'' (RIN0583-AD39) received on 
  January 7, 2015.
    

EC-221

                                                        January 12, 2015

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Change in Accredited Laboratory Fees'' (RIN0583-AD55) 
  received on January 7, 2015.
    

EC-222

                                                        January 12, 2015

Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Energy for America Program'' (RIN0570-AA76) received 
  on December 30, 2014.
    

EC-223

                                                        January 12, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Khapra Beetle; New Regulated Countries and Regulated 
  Articles'' (Docket No. APHIS-2013-0079) received on December 29, 2014.
    

EC-298

                                                        January 21, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia; Interstate Movement and 
  Import Restrictions on Certain Live Fish'' (Docket No. APHIS-2007-
  0038) received on January 16, 2019.
    

EC-299

                                                        January 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Assistance Loans, Loan Deficiency Payments, and 
  Sugar Loans'' (RIN0560-AI28) received on January 21, 2015.
    

EC-300

                                                        January 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age in Programs or 
  Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance From the U.S. 
  Department of Agriculture'' (RIN0503-AA57) received on January 14, 
  2015.
    

EC-362

                                                        January 22, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Flupyradifurone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9914-77) 
  received on January 22, 2015.
    

EC-363

                                                        January 22, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fosetyl-Al; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9920-54) 
  received on January 22, 2015.
    

EC-371

                                                        January 26, 2015

Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
  President

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``OMB Final Sequestration Report to the President and 
  Congress for Fiscal Year 2015; to the Special Committee on Aging; 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; 
  Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, 
  and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and 
  Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; 
  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and 
  Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on 
  Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business 
  and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs. received on February 27, 
  2019.
    

EC-459

                                                        January 29, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Animal Welfare; Retail Pet Stores and Licensing Exemptions; 
  Technical Amendment'' ((RIN0579-AD57)(Docket No. APHIS-2011-0003)) 
  received on January 27, 2015.
    

EC-469

                                                        January 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Sulfoxaflor; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
  Exemptions'' (FRL No. 9920-45) received on January 23, 2015.
    

EC-499

                                                        February 2, 2015

Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities 
  (HSACU)'' (RIN0524-AA39) received on January 28, 2015.
    

EC-505

                                                        February 4, 2015

Management and Program Analyst, Forest Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Use By Over-Snow Vehicles (Travel Management Rule)'' 
  (RIN0596-AD17) received on February 2, 2015.
    

EC-506

                                                        February 4, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Relaxation of the 
  Handling Regulation for Area No. 3'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0092; FV14-
  948-1 IR) received on February 2, 2015.
    

EC-507

                                                        February 4, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and 
  Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 2014-
  2015 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0087; FV14-985-1B IR) 
  received on February 2, 2015.
    

EC-508

                                                        February 4, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
  Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0054; FV14-
  906-3 FIR) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of 
  the President of the Senate on February 2, 2015.
    

EC-509

                                                        February 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-(3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl)-w-
  hydroxy-, (C10-C16) - alkyl ethers, disodium salts; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9920-44) received on February 2, 
  2015.
    

EC-510

                                                        February 4, 2015

Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting the Agency's proposed fiscal year 2016 
  budget;
    

EC-511

                                                        February 4, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Commuted Traveltime; Correction'' (Docket No. APHIS-2004-
  0108) received on February 3, 2015.
    

EC-512

                                                        February 4, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Two Hybrids of Unshu Orange From the 
  Republic of Korea Into the Continental United States'' ((RIN0579-
  AD87)(Docket No. APHIS-2013-0085)) received on January 30, 2015.
    

EC-524

                                                        February 4, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Brucellosis Class Free States Certified Brucellosis-Free 
  Herds; Revisions to Testing and Certification Requirements'' 
  ((RIN0579-AD22)(Docket No. APHIS-2009-0083)) received on February 3, 
  2015.
    

EC-593

                                                        February 9, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9920-98) 
  received on February 4, 2015.
    

EC-594

                                                        February 9, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9922-06) 
  received on February 4, 2015.
    

EC-595

                                                        February 9, 2015

AUnder Secretary for Rural Development, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Development Regulations--Update to FmHA References 
  and to Census References'' (RIN0570-AA30) received on February 4, 
  2015.
    

EC-642

                                                       February 10, 2015

Management Analyst, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
  Administration, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Suspension of Flock Delivery and Stages of Poultry 
  Production'' (RIN0580-AB23) received on February 6, 2015.
    

EC-644

                                                       February 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pyrimethanil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9922-07) 
  received on February 11, 2015.
    

EC-645

                                                       February 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9921-89) 
  received on February 11, 2015.
    

EC-759

                                                       February 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9922-53) received on February 18, 2015.
    

EC-760

                                                       February 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fomesafen; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9922-82) received 
  on February 18, 2015.
    

EC-761

                                                       February 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Dimethenamid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9922-08) 
  received on February 18, 2015.
    

EC-762

                                                       February 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bacillus subtilis strain IAB/BS03; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9920-62) received on February 
  18, 2015.
    

EC-790

                                                       February 27, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clothianidin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9919-59) 
  received on February 24, 2015.
    

EC-814

                                                           March 4, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cattle Fever Tick; Importation Requirements for Ruminants 
  From Mexico'' ((RIN0579-AD91)(Docket No. APHIS-2012-0073)) received on 
  March 2, 2015.
    

EC-815

                                                           March 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``9-Octadecenoic Acid (9Z)-, Sulfonated, Oxidized and its 
  Potassium and Sodium Salts; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9922-29) received on March 3, 2015.
    

EC-816

                                                           March 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Metaldehyde; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9921-85) 
  received on March 3, 2015.
    

EC-862

                                                          March 10, 2015

Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Development Loan Servicing'' (RIN0570-AA88) received 
  on March 6, 2015.
    

EC-905

                                                          March 11, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Biomass Crop Assistance Program'' (RIN0560-AI27) received 
  on March 10, 2015.
    

EC-941

                                                          March 18, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9923-59) 
  received on March 12, 2015.
    

EC-942

                                                          March 18, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Boscalid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9921-01) received 
  during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the 
  Senate on March 12, 2015.
    

EC-943

                                                          March 18, 2015

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition 
  Programs Personnel as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 
  2010'' (RIN0584-AE19) received on March 12, 2015.
    

EC-944

                                                          March 18, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Additions in 
  Minnesota, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin'' (Docket No. APHIS-
  2014-0023) received on March 13, 2015.
    

EC-995

                                                          March 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-Propenoic Acid, Polymer with Ethenyl Acetate, 
  Ethenylbenzene, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and ethyl 2-propenoate; 
  Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9923-63) received on March 19, 2015.
    

EC-996

                                                          March 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Sodium L-lactate and Sodium DL-Lactate; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9924-24) received on March 19, 
  2015.
    

EC-1017

                                                          April 13, 2015

Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
  President

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
  Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015, and 
  requirements for a ``Within-Session Sequestration Report to the 
  President and Congress''; to the Special Committee on Aging; 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; 
  Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, 
  and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and 
  Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; 
  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and 
  Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on 
  Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business 
  and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs received on April 13, 
  2015.
    

EC-1018

                                                          April 13, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Significant New Use Rule for Pentane, 1,1,1,2,3,3-
  hexafluoro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)'' (FRL No. 9922-30) 
  received on March 19, 2015.
    

EC-1019

                                                          April 13, 2015

Associate General Counsel, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, two (2) reports relative 
  to vacancies in the Department of Agriculture, received on March 19, 
  2015.
    

EC-1020

                                                          April 13, 2015

Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Business Development Grant Program'' (RIN0570-AA92) 
  received March 19, 2015.
    

EC-1070

                                                          April 14, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Secondary (C13-C17) Alkane Sulfonates; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9923-64) received on April 7, 
  2015.
    

EC-1071

                                                          April 14, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9925-02) 
  received on April 7, 2015.
    

EC-1152

                                                          April 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9923-82) 
  received on March 27, 2015.
    

EC-1153

                                                          April 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Thiram; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9924-86) received on 
  March 24, 2015.
    

EC-1154

                                                          April 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Deltamethrin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9924-60)'' 
  received on March 24, 2015.
    

EC-1155

                                                          April 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpropyl ester; 
  Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9924-33) received on March 24, 2015.
    

EC-1156

                                                          April 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Extension of Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions (Multiple 
  Chemicals)'' (FRL No. 9924-40) received on April 1, 2015.
    

EC-1157

                                                          April 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and 
  Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 2014-
  2015 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0087; FV14-985-1C IR) 
  received on April 8, 2015.
    

EC-1158

                                                          April 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and 
  Allotment Percentage for Class 1 (Scotch) Spearmint Oil for the 2014-
  2015 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0087; FV14-985-1A FIR) 
  received on April 8, 2015.
    

EC-1159

                                                          April 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops--Import Regulations; 
  Changes to Reporting Requirements to Add Electronic Form Filing 
  Options'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0093; FV15-944/980/999-1 IR) received 
  on April 8, 2015.
    

EC-1160

                                                          April 15, 2015

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Residual Interest Deadline for Futures Commission 
  Merchants'' (RIN3038-AE22) received on April 1, 2015.
    

EC-1285

                                                          April 20, 2015

Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Department of Health and Human 
  Services

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Report to Congress on the National Agriculture and Food 
  Defense Strategy (NAFDS)''.
    

EC-1319

                                                          April 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Carbofuran; Reinstatement of Specific Tolerances and 
  Removal of Expired Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9925-70) received on April 
  15, 2015.
    

EC-1362

                                                          April 23, 2015

Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a 
  vacancy in the position of General Counsel, Department of Agriculture 
  received on April 21, 2015.
    

EC-1384

                                                          April 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Safludenacil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9923-57) 
  received on April 22, 2015.
    

EC-1385

                                                          April 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bicyclopyrone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9926-66) 
  received on April 22, 2015.
    

EC-1386

                                                          April 29, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Apples From China'' ((RIN0579-AD89)(Docket 
  No. APHIS-2014-0003)) received on April 24, 2015.
    

EC-1387

                                                          April 29, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Papayas From Peru'' ((RIN0579-AD68)(Docket 
  No. APHIS-2012-0014)) received on April 24, 2015.
    

EC-1503

                                                          April 30, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl-; 
  Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9925-78) 
  received on April 28, 2015.
    

EC-1504

                                                          April 30, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9926-24) 
  received on April 28, 2015.
    

EC-1517

                                                             May 5, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fenazaquin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9925-97) 
  received on May 1, 2015.
    

EC-1518

                                                             May 5, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Defensin Proteins (SoD2 and SoD7) derived from spinach 
  (Spinacia oleracea L.) in Citrus Plants; Temporary Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9926-99) received on May 1, 
  2015.
    

EC-1519

                                                             May 5, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Protein in Soybean; 
  Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9925-85) 
  received on May 1, 2015.
    

EC-1520

                                                             May 5, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``1-Octanol; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9924-81) received on May 1, 2015.
    

EC-1521

                                                             May 5, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Conservation Compliance'' (RIN0560-AI26) received on April 
  30, 2015.
    

EC-1542

                                                            May 11, 2015

Management and Program Analyst, Forest Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Paleontological Resources Preservation'' (RIN0596-AC95) 
  received on April 29, 2015.
    

EC-1543

                                                            May 11, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Honey Packers and Importers Research, Promotion, Consumer 
  Education and Information Order; Assessment Rate Increase'' (Docket 
  No. AMS-FV-14-0045) received on May 6, 2015.
    

EC-1544

                                                            May 11, 2015

 Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado and Imported Irish 
  Potatoes; Relaxation of the Handling Regulation for Area No. 2 and 
  Import Regulations'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0073; FV13-3 FR) received 
  on May 6, 2015.
    

EC-1545

                                                            May 11, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Avocados Grown in South Florida and Imported Avocados; 
  Change in Maturity Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0051; FV14-
  915-1 FIR) received on May 6, 2015.
    

EC-1546

                                                            May 11, 2015

Director, Employee Services, Office of Personnel Management

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of the Portland, ME, 
  Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System Wage Area'' (RIN3206-AN11) 
  received on May 6, 2015.
    

EC-1547

                                                            May 11, 2015

Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Subpart J - Value Added Producer Grant Program'' (RIN0570-
  AA79) received on May 6, 2015.
    

EC-1548

                                                            May 11, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 Protein in Soybean; 
  Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9926-23) 
  received on May 6, 2015.
    

EC-1582

                                                            May 13, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products; Exemptions 
  From Preparation Pursuant to an Unsuspended and Unrevoked License'' 
  ((RIN0579-AD66)(Docket No. APHIS-2011-0048)) received on May 11, 2015.
    

EC-1629

                                                            May 19, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trinexapac-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9926-62) 
  received on May 15, 2015.
    

EC-1630

                                                            May 19, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trichoderma asperelloides strain JM41R; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9926-87) received during 
  adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate 
  on May 15, 2015.
    

EC-1631

                                                            May 19, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fragrance Components; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9994-93-OCSPP) received on May 15, 2015.
    

EC-1632

                                                            May 19, 2015

Under Secretary for Rural Development, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Strategic Economic and Community Development'' (RIN0570-
  AA94) received on May 14, 2015.
    

EC-1661

                                                            June 1, 2015

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition 
  Programs Personnel as Required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 
  2010'' (RIN0584-AE19) received on May 20, 2015.
    

EC-1756

                                                            June 2, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Metconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9927-11) 
  received on May 27, 2015.
    

EC-1757

                                                            June 2, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Mesotrione; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9927-75) 
  received on May 27, 2015.
    

EC-1835

                                                            June 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``n-Butyl benzoate; Exemptions from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9927-65) received on June 2, 2015.
    

EC-1836

                                                            June 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Aluminum sulfate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9927-66) received during adjournment of the 
  Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 2, 2015.
    

EC-1837

                                                            June 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Alkyl (c8-20) Polyglucoside Esters; Exemptions from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9927-19) received on June 2, 
  2015.
    

EC-1868

                                                           June 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages 
  for the 2015-2016 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0096; FV15-
  985-1 FR) received on June 10, 2015.
    

EC-1869

                                                           June 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern 
  California; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0106; 
  FV15-925-2 FR) received on June 10, 2015.
    

EC-1870

                                                           June 15, 2015

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized 
  (Mechanically Tenderized) Beef Products'' (RIN0583-AD45) received on 
  June 10, 2015.
    

EC-1871

                                                           June 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free 
  and Restricted Percentages for the 2014-15 Crop Year for Tart 
  Cherries'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0077; FV14-930-2 FR) received on June 
  10, 2015.
    

EC-1872

                                                           June 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and 
  Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 2014-
  2015 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0087; FV14-985-1B FIR) 
  received on June 10, 2015.
    

EC-1873

                                                           June 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Relaxation of the 
  Handling Regulation for Area No. 3'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0092; FV15-
  948-1 FIR) received on June 10, 2015.
    

EC-1953

                                                           June 16, 2015

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Proceedings Before the Commodity Futures Trading 
  Commission; Rules Relating to Suspension or Disbarment from Appearance 
  and Practice'' (RIN3038-AE21) received on June 11, 2015.
    

EC-1973

                                                           June 22, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Sethoxydim; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9928-20) 
  received on June 12, 2015.
    

EC-1974

                                                           June 22, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Di-n-butyl carbonate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9928-63-OCSPP) received on June 12, 2015.
    

EC-1975

                                                           June 22, 2015

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Reserve Account'' (RIN0575-AC99) received on June 12, 2015.
    

EC-2028

                                                           June 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Thiram; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9928-82) received on 
  June 22, 2015.
    

EC-2029

                                                           June 24, 2015

Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product 
  Manufacturing Assistance Program'' (RIN0570-AA73) received during 
  adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate 
  on June 22, 2015.
    

EC-2124

                                                            July 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Prohexadione calcium; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9927-
  25) received on June 30, 2015.
    

EC-2125

                                                            July 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cuprous oxide; Exemption From the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9929-51) received on June 30, 2015.
    

EC-2126

                                                            July 8, 2015

Program Manager of the BioPreferred Program, Office of Procurement and 
  Property Management, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal 
  Procurement'' (RIN0599-AA23) received during adjournment of the Senate 
  in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 24, 2015.
    

EC-2158

                                                            July 9, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Beef From a Region in Argentina'' ((RIN0579-
  AD92)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0032)) received on July 6, 2015.
    

EC-2159

                                                            July 9, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Beef From a Region in Brazil'' ((RIN0579-
  AD41)(Docket No. APHIS-2009-0017)) received on July 6, 2015.
    

EC-2160

                                                            July 9, 2015

Program Manager of the BioPreferred Program, Office of Procurement and 
  Property Management, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Voluntary Labeling Program for Biobased Products'' 
  (RIN0599-AA22) received on July 1, 2015.
    

EC-2209

                                                           July 13, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``S-metolachlor; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9927-85) 
  received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the 
  President of the Senate on July 6, 2015.
    

EC-2251

                                                           July 15, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products; Single 
  Label Claim for Veterinary Biological Products'' ((RIN0579-
  AD64)(Docket No. APHIS-2011-0049)) received on July 13, 2015.
    

EC-2313

                                                           July 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
  Exemptions'' (FRL No. 9929-95) received on July 15, 2015.
    

EC-2314

                                                           July 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9929-57) 
  received on July 15, 2015.
    

EC-2315

                                                           July 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Distillates, (Fischer-Tropsch), heavy, C18-C50, branched, 
  cyclic and linear; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9929-27) received on July 15, 2015.
    

EC-2316

                                                           July 21, 2015

Chairman, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's annual 
  report for calendar year 2014; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
  Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

EC-2375

                                                           July 23, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Khapra Beetle; New Regulated Countries and Regulated 
  Articles'' (Docket No. APHIS-2013-0079) received on July 21, 2015.
    

EC-2383

                                                           July 28, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Emerald Ash Borer; Quarantined Areas'' (Docket No. APHIS-
  2015-0028) received on July 23, 2015.
    

EC-2384

                                                           July 28, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Conservation Reserve Program'' (RIN0560-AI30) received 
  during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the 
  Senate on July 22, 2015.
    

EC-2385

                                                           July 28, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Sedaxane; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9930-84) received 
  on July 22, 2015.
    

EC-2431

                                                           July 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Zeta-cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9929-74) 
  received on July 28, 2015.
    

EC-2432

                                                           July 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Phosphoric Acid Manufacturing and Phosphate Fertilizer 
  Production RTR and Standards of Performance for Phosphate Processing'' 
  ((RIN2060-AQ20)(FRL No. 9931-01-OAR)) received on July 28, 2015.
    

EC-2433

                                                           July 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Isofetamid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9923-86) 
  received on July 28, 2015.
    

EC-2434

                                                           July 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9930-73) 
  received on July 28, 2015.
    

EC-2435

                                                           July 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy and the corresponding 
  ammonium, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc salts; 
  Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9930-22) 
  received on July 28, 2015.
    

EC-2436

                                                           July 29, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Benalaxyl-M; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9927-63) 
  received on July 28, 2015.
    

EC-2464

                                                          August 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluazifop-P-butyl; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9930-99) 
  received on July 31, 2015.
    

EC-2465

                                                          August 4, 2015

 Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a 
  vacancy in the position of General Counsel, Department of Agriculture, 
  received on August 3, 2015.
    

EC-2611

                                                       September 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Acetic Acid; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9930-20-OCSPP) received on August 11, 2015.
    

EC-2612

                                                       September 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9930-06-OCSPP) 
  received on August 11, 2015.
    

EC-2613

                                                       September 8, 2015

 Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental 
  Protection Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9931-30-OCSPP) 
  received on August 11, 2015.
    

EC-2614

                                                       September 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cranberries Grown in States of Massachusetts, et al.; 
  Revising Determination of Sales History'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0091; 
  FV15-929-1 FR) received on August 12, 2015.
    

EC-2615

                                                       September 8, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Amendment of Asian Longhorned Beetle Quarantine Areas in 
  Massachusetts and New York'' (Docket No. APHIS-2015-0016) received on 
  August 11, 2015.
    

EC-2616

                                                       September 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Crops -- Import 
  Regulations; Changes to Reporting Requirements to Add Electronic Form 
  Filing Option'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0093; FV15-944/980/999-1 FR) 
  received on August 12, 2015.
    

EC-2617

                                                       September 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information 
  Order; Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due Assessments'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0042) received on August 20, 2015.
    

EC-2629

                                                       September 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Methane Sulfonic Acid; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9931-07-OCSPP) received on August 14, 2015.
    

EC-2630

                                                       September 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Lavanduly Senecioate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9930-16-OCSPP) received on August 14, 2015.
    

EC-2658

                                                       September 8, 2015

Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
  President

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``OMB Sequestration Update Report to the President and 
  Congress for Fiscal Year 2016''; to the Special Committee on Aging; 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; 
  Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, 
  and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and 
  Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; 
  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and 
  Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on 
  Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business 
  and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs.
    

EC-2765

                                                      September 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Difenoconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9929-61) 
  received on August 26, 2015.
    

EC-2766

                                                      September 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9932-26-OCSPP)

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9932-26-
  OCSPP) received on August 26, 2015.
    

EC-2767

                                                      September 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9930-04) 
  received on September 1, 2015.
    

EC-2768

                                                      September 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oxathiapiprolin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9931-18-
  OCSPP) received on September 1, 2015.
    

EC-2769

                                                      September 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9932-06-OCSPP) received on 
  September 1, 2015.
    

EC-2770

                                                      September 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tetraethylene Glycol; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9933-35) received on September 8, 2015.
    

EC-2771

                                                      September 15, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Additions in 
  Minnesota, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin'' (Docket No. APHIS-
  2014-0023) received on September 8, 2015.
    

EC-2959

                                                      September 24, 2015

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): 
  Agricultural Act of 2014 Nondiscretionary Provisions'' (RIN0584-AE48) 
  received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2960

                                                      September 24, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; 
  Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0033) received on 
  September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2961

                                                      September 24, 2015

 Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order; 
  Expanding the Membership of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and 
  Other Changes'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0089) received on September 18, 
  2015.
    

EC-2962

                                                      September 24, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity and 
  Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 2014-
  2015 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-13-0087) received on 
  September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2963

                                                      September 24, 2015

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clarification of Eligibility of Fleeing Felons'' (RIN0584-
  AE01) received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2964

                                                      September 24, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and 
  Malheur County, Oregon; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-
  FV-15-0027) received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2965

                                                      September 24, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Southeastern States; Suspension of 
  Marketing Order Provisions'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0011) received on 
  September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2966

                                                      September 24, 2015

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Eligibility of Lithuania To Export Meat and Meat Products 
  to the United States'' (RIN0583-AD57) received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2967

                                                      September 24, 2015

Director, Budget and Program Management Staff, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Changes to Fees and Payment Methods'' (RIN0583-AA05) 
  received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2968

                                                      September 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-02) 
  received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-2969

                                                      September 24, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-
  00) received on September 18, 2015.
    

EC-3018

                                                         October 1, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Benzovindiflupyr; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-03) 
  received on September 22, 2015.
    

EC-3019

                                                         October 1, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Acibenzolar-S-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-
  27) received on September 22, 2015.
    

EC-3020

                                                         October 1, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Kiwi From Chile Into the United States'' 
  ((RIN0579-AD98)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0002)) received on September 25, 
  2015.
    

EC-3085

                                                         October 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9934-74-OCSPP) received on 
  October 6, 2015.
    

EC-3086

                                                         October 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Dimethyl sulfoxide; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9934-17-OCSPP) received on October 6, 2015.
    

EC-3087

                                                         October 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cellulose Carboxymethyl Ether, Potassium Salt; Tolerance 
  Exemption'' (FRL No. 9934-45-OCSPP) received on October 6, 2015.
    

EC-3088

                                                         October 8, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Butanedioc Acid, 2-Methylene, Homopolmer, Sodium Salt; 
  Inert Ingredient Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9933-74-OCSPP) 
  received on October 6, 2015.
    

EC-3089

                                                         October 8, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fee Increases for Overtime Services'' (Docket No. APHIS-
  2009-0047) received on October 5, 2015.
    

EC-3090

                                                         October 8, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Tomato Plantlets in Approved Growing Media 
  From Mexico'' ((RIN0579-AE06)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0099)) received on 
  October 5, 2015.
    

EC-3091

                                                         October 8, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Golden Nematode; Removal of Regulated Areas in Orleans, 
  Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, New York'' (Docket No. APHIS-2015-0040) 
  received on October 5, 2015.
    

EC-3208

                                                        October 21, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-propenyl-, chloride, 
  homopolymer; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
  9933-98) received on October 13, 2015.
    

EC-3238

                                                        October 22, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard 
  Revisions'' ((RIN2070-AJ22)(FRL No. 9931-81)) received on October 9, 
  2015.
    

EC-3239

                                                        October 22, 2015

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
  Administration's 2015 compensation program adjustments;
    

EC-3240

                                                        October 22, 2015

Acting Director of the Legislative Affairs Division, Natural Resources 
  Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``NRCS Procedures for Granting Equitable Relief'' (RIN0578-
  AA57) received on October 15, 2015.
    

EC-3241

                                                        October 22, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0105) received on October 19, 2015.
    

EC-3242

                                                        October 22, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clarification of United States Antitrust Laws, Immunity, 
  and Liability Under Marketing Order Programs'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-
  0072) received on October 19, 2015.
    

EC-3243

                                                        October 22, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cotton Research and Promotion Program: Procedures for 
  Conduct of Sign-up Period'' (Docket No. AMS-CN-12-0059) received on 
  October 19, 2015.
    

EC-3275

                                                        October 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pyrimenthanil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9935-11) 
  received on October 16, 2015.
    

EC-3276

                                                        October 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Potassium Salts of Hops Beta acids; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9933-73) received on October 16, 
  2015.
    

EC-3277

                                                        October 26, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], a-[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-
  octadecen-1-yl]-w-[[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1yl]oxy]-; Exemption from 
  the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9935-34) received on October 
  16, 2015.
    

EC-3278

                                                        October 26, 2015

Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal 
  Assistance Programs - Specific Administrative Provisions for the Food 
  Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grants Program'' (RIN0524-AA65) 
  received on October 19, 2015.
    

EC-3279

                                                        October 26, 2015

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Repeal of the Exempt Commercial Market and Exempt Board of 
  Trade Exemptions'' (RIN3038-AE10) received on October 16, 2015.
    

EC-3319

                                                        October 28, 2015

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Fresh Peppers From Ecuador Into the United 
  States'' ((RIN0579-AE07)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0086)) received on 
  October 26, 2015.
    

EC-3403

                                                        November 3, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Teflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-25) 
  received on October 27, 2015.
    

EC-3404

                                                        November 3, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9934-14) 
  received on October 27, 2015.
    

EC-3405

                                                        November 3, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System'' (RIN0560-
  AH68) received on October 28, 2015.
    

EC-3438

                                                        November 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Diethofencarb; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9934-05) 
  received on October 29, 2015.
    

EC-3439

                                                        November 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Metaflumizone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9934-88) 
  received on October 29, 2015.
    

EC-3440

                                                        November 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Nicosulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9912-40) 
  received on October 29, 2015.
    

EC-3441

                                                        November 4, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rimsulfuron; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9912-31) 
  received on October 29, 2015.
    

EC-3442

                                                        November 4, 2015

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``User Fees for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection 
  Services'' ((RIN0579-AD77)(Docket No. APHIS-2013-0021)) received on 
  October 29, 2015.
    

EC-3480

                                                       November 10, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Acetamiprid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9936-12) 
  received on November 4, 2015.
    

EC-3510

                                                       November 17, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tamarind seed gum, 2-hydroxypropyl ether polymer; Tolerance 
  Exemption'' (FRL No. 9936-25) received on November 13, 2015.
    

EC-3511

                                                       November 17, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Amitraz, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Ethephon, Malathion, 
  Mancozeb, et al.; Tolerance Actions'' (FRL No. 9935-01) received on 
  November 10, 2015.
    

EC-3512

                                                       November 17, 2015

Chairman, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's draft 
  strategic plan for fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
    

EC-3513

                                                       November 17, 2015

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Membership in a Registered Futures Association'' (RIN3038-
  AE09) received on November 9, 2015.
    

EC-3612

                                                       November 19, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Flutriafol; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-61) 
  received on November 17, 2015.
    

EC-3613

                                                       November 19, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-Propenoic Acid, Polymer with Ethenylbenzene and (1-
  methylethenyl)benzene; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9936-48) 
  received on November 17, 2015.
    

EC-3678

                                                        December 8, 2015

 Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
  Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0035) 
  received on November 30, 2015.
    

EC-3679

                                                        December 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Programs, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Defining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets for the World Cotton 
  Futures Contract'' ((RIN0581-AD38)(Docket No. AMS-CN-14-0050)) 
  received on November 30, 2015.
    

EC-3680

                                                        December 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Soybean Promotion and Research: Amend the Order to Adjust 
  Representation on the United Soybean Board'' (Docket No. AMS-LPS-15-
  0016) received on November 30, 2015.
    

EC-3681

                                                        December 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 
  California; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0034) 
  received on November 30, 2015.
    

EC-3682

                                                        December 8, 2015

 Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; 
  Revision of Exemption Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0046) 
  received on November 20, 2015.
    

EC-3683

                                                        December 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern 
  California and Imported Table Grapes; Relaxation of Handling 
  Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0031) received on November 20, 
  2015.
    

EC-3684

                                                        December 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood Promotion, Research, 
  and Information Order: Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding'' (Docket 
  No. AMS-FV-11-0074) received on November 20, 2015.
    

EC-3693

                                                        December 8, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Walnuts Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0026) received on November 30, 2015.
    

EC-3748

                                                        December 9, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Polyester Polyol Polymers; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 
  9936-91) received on December 2, 2015.
    

EC-3749

                                                        December 9, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances; Technical Correction'' 
  (FRL No. 9937-02) received on December 2, 2015.
    

EC-3750

                                                        December 9, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Etoxazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9934-60) 
  received on December 2, 2015.
    

EC-3751

                                                        December 9, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Polyamide ester polymers; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 
  9939-28) received on December 4, 2015.
    

EC-3752

                                                        December 9, 2015

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Mandatory Inspection of Fish of the Order Siluriformes and 
  Products Derived From Such Fish'' (RIN0583-AD36) received on December 
  4, 2015.
    

EC-3849

                                                       December 14, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California; Increased 
  Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0032) received on December 9, 
  2015.
    

EC-3850

                                                       December 14, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0036) received on December 9, 2015.
    

EC-3904

                                                       December 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Naphthalene Acetates; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9937-
  22) received on December 9, 2015.
    

EC-3905

                                                       December 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Choline Chloride; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9936-50) received on December 9, 2015.
    

EC-3906

                                                       December 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MBI600 (antecedent Bacillus 
  subtilis MBI600); Amendment to an Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9939-54) received on December 9, 2015.
    

EC-3907

                                                       December 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Azoxystrobin; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9939-52) 
  received on December 9, 2015.
    

EC-3908

                                                       December 15, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Service Agency, Department 
  of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Highly Fractionated Indian Land (HFIL) Loan Program'' 
  (RIN0560-AI32) received on December 10, 2015.
    

EC-3909

                                                       December 15, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0058) received on December 9, 2015.
    

EC-3928

                                                       December 18, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9937-18-
  OCSPP) received on December 16, 2015.
    

EC-3929

                                                       December 18, 2015

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Extension of Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions 
  (Multiple Chemicals)'' (FRL No. 9939-95-OCSPP) received on December 
  16, 2015.
    

EC-3930

                                                       December 18, 2015

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Onions Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and 
  Malheur County, Oregon; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-
  FV-15-0027) received on December 16, 2015.
    

EC-3957

                                                        January 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-41-OCSPP) 
  received on December 17, 2015.
    

EC-3958

                                                        January 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pesticides; Revisions to Minimum Risk Exemption'' (FRL No. 
  9934-44-OCSPP) received on December 17, 2015.
    

EC-3959

                                                        January 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Ammonium Acetate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9939-39-OCSPP) received on December 17, 2015.
    

EC-3960

                                                        January 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-propenoic Acid Homopolymer, Reaction Products with 
  poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-(tris(l-phenylethyl)phenyl)-w-hydroxy, 
  tris(2-hydroxyethyl)amine salt); Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9939-
  71-OCSPP) received on December 17, 2015.
    

EC-3961

                                                        January 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9939-83-
  OCSPP) received on December 30, 2015.
    

EC-3962

                                                        January 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility; Actively 
  Engaged in Farming'' (RIN0560-AI31) received on December 30, 2015.
    

EC-3963

                                                        January 11, 2016

Regulatory Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities 
  Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
  Treasury

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities; 
  Final Rule'' (RIN1557-AD43) received on December 17, 2015.
    

EC-3964

                                                        January 11, 2016

Regulatory Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities 
  Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
  Treasury

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities; 
  Interim Final Rule'' (RIN1557-AD00) received on December 17, 2015.
    

EC-4003

                                                        January 12, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Spinetoram; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9933-39-OCSPP) 
  received on December 30, 2015.
    

EC-4004

                                                        January 12, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9940-01-
  OCSPP) received on December 30, 2015.
    

EC-4066

                                                        January 19, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers 
  and Major Swap Participants'' (RIN3038-AC97) received on January 7, 
  2016.
    

EC-4067

                                                        January 19, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Records of Commodity Interest and Related Cash or Forward 
  Transactions'' (RIN3038-AE23) received on January 7, 2016.
    

EC-4129

                                                        January 20, 2016

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training 
  Grants'' (RIN0575-AD02) received on January 15, 2016.
    

EC-4173

                                                        January 21, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``VNT1 Protein in Potato; Amendment to a Temporary Exemption 
  from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9939-49-OCSPP)'' 
  received on January 13, 2016.
    

EC-4174

                                                        January 21, 2016

 Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental 
  Protection Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Propyzamide; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9940-90-OCSPP) 
  received on January 13, 2016.
    

EC-4175

                                                        January 21, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Methacrylate type copolymer, compound with aminomethyl 
  propanol; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9940-29-OCSPP) received on 
  January 13, 2016.
    

EC-4176

                                                        January 21, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Aspergillus flavus AF36; Time Limited Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9939-53-OCSPP) received on 
  January 13, 2016.
    

EC-4207

                                                        January 27, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, monoester with 2,2,4-trimethyl-
  1,3-pentanediol; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL 
  No. 9941-17) received on January 20, 2016.
    

EC-4208

                                                        January 27, 2016

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Exportation of Live Animals, Hatching Eggs, and Animal 
  Germplasm From the United States'' ((RIN0579-AE00)(Docket No. APHIS-
  2012-0049)) received on January 20, 2016.
    

EC-4209

                                                        January 27, 2016

Director of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN3064-AE21) received on January 13, 2016.
    

EC-4259

                                                        February 3, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Black Stem Rust; Additions of Rust-Resistant Species and 
  Varieties'' (Docket No. APHIS-2015-0079) received on January 29, 2016.
    

EC-4260

                                                        February 3, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Lacey Act Implementation Plan; Definitions for Exempt and 
  Regulated Articles'' ((RIN0579-AD11)(Docket No. APHIS-2009-0018)) 
  received on January 29, 2016.
    

EC-4261

                                                        February 3, 2016

Management and Program Analyst, Forest Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Stewardship End Result Contracting Projects'' (RIN0596-
  AD25) received on January 29, 2016.
    

EC-4262

                                                        February 3, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Review of Major 
  Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems'' 
  (RIN0584-AD86) received on January 29, 2016.
    

EC-4263

                                                        February 3, 2016

Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Competitive and Noncompetitive Non-formula Federal 
  Assistance Programs - General Award Administrative Provisions and 
  Specific Administrative Provisions'' (RIN0524-AA58) received on 
  February 1, 2016.
    

EC-4264

                                                        February 3, 2016

Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities 
  (HSACU)'' (RIN0524-AA39) received on January 29, 2016.
    

EC-4265

                                                        February 3, 2016

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Programs'' ((7 CFR 
  part 3555)(RIN0575-AC18)) received on January 29, 2016.
    

EC-4295

                                                        February 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cyazofamid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9940-46-OCSPP) 
  received on February 2, 2016.
    

EC-4296

                                                        February 8, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``SNAP Requirement for National Directory of New Hires 
  Employment Verification and Annual Program Activity Reporting'' 
  (RIN0584-AE36) received on February 2, 2016.
    

EC-4318

                                                       February 10, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), a-(3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl)-w-
  hydroxy, alkyl (C10-C16) ethers, disodium salts; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9941-15-OCSPP) received on 
  February 5, 2016.
    

EC-4319

                                                       February 10, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Orchids in Growing Media from Taiwan'' 
  ((RIN0579-AE01)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0041)) received on February 4, 
  2016.
    

EC-4405

                                                       February 23, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9939-59-
  OCSPP) received on February 9, 2016.
    

EC-4406

                                                       February 23, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Benzyl acetate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9941-49-OCSPP) received on February 9, 2016.
    

EC-4407

                                                       February 23, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluridone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9941-69-OCSPP) 
  received on February 12, 2016.
    

EC-4408

                                                       February 23, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Conditions for Payment of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza 
  Indemnity Claims'' ((RIN0579-AE14)(Docket No. APHIS-2015-0061)) 
  received on February 9, 2016.
    

EC-4409

                                                       February 23, 2016

Associate Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; 
  Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0033; FV15-922-1 
  FIR) received on February 11, 2016.
    

EC-4410

                                                       February 23, 2016

Associate Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and 
  Information Order; Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due 
  Assessments'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0082) received on February 11, 
  2016.
    

EC-4411

                                                       February 23, 2016

Associate Administrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Exemption of Organic Products From Assessment Under a 
  Commodity Promotion Law'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0032) received on 
  February 11, 2016.
    

EC-4412

                                                       February 23, 2016

Associate Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Kiwifruit Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0056; FV15-920-1 FR) received on February 11, 
  2016.
    

EC-4413

                                                       February 23, 2016

Associate Administrator of the Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Revision to Incorporate the Electronic Submission of the 
  Import Request of Shell Eggs'' ((RIN0581-AD41)(Docket No. AMS-LPS-14-
  0055)) received on February 11, 2016.
    

EC-4414

                                                       February 23, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Importation of Phalaenopsis Spp. Plants for Planting in 
  Approved Growing Media From China to the Continental United States'' 
  ((RIN0579-AE10)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0106)) received on February 11, 
  2016.
    

EC-4455

                                                       February 24, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency, transmitting

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pyriproxyfen; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9941-38-
  OCSPP) received on February 19, 2020.
    

EC-4456

                                                       February 24, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Triclopyr; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9941-87-OCSPP) 
  received on February 19, 2016.
    

EC-4457

                                                       February 24, 2016

Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, the Administration's proposed fiscal year 
  2017 budget;
    

EC-4524

                                                           March 1, 2016

Director of the Budget and Program Management Staff, Agricultural 
  Research Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Changes to Fees and Payment Methods'' (RIN0518-AA05) 
  received on February 24, 2016.
    

EC-4525

                                                           March 1, 2016

Associate Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Programs, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Classification of Foreign-Growth Cotton'' (Docket No. AMS-
  CN-15-0051) received on February 24, 2016.
    

EC-4543

                                                           March 2, 2016

Under Secretary, Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Environmental Policies and Procedures'' (RIN0575-AC56) 
  received on February 26, 2016.
    

EC-4597

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Zoxamide; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9942-18-OCSPP) 
  received on March 2, 2016.
    

EC-4598

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Penoxsulam; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9940-36-OCSPP) 
  received on March 2, 2016.
    

EC-4599

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pendimethalin; Tolerance Actions; Correction'' (FRL No. 
  9942-24-OCSPP) received on March 2, 2016.
    

EC-4600

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemption'' 
  (FRL No. 9942-10-OCSPP) received on March 2, 2016.
    

EC-4601

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Alpha-[2,4,6-Tris[1-(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]-OMEGA-
  hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxypropylene)copolymer; Tolerance 
  Exemption'' (FRL No. 9942-48-OCSPP) received on March 2, 2016.
    

EC-4602

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9941-92-
  OCSPP) received on February 25, 2016.
    

EC-4603

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-, N-C8-10 acyl 
  derivatives; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
  9942-43-OCSPP) received on February 25, 2016.
    

EC-4604

                                                           March 3, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Golden Nematode; Removal of Regulated Areas in Orleans, 
  Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, New York'' (Docket No. APHIS-2015-0040) 
  received on February 25, 2016.
    

EC-4605

                                                           March 3, 2016

Director of the Transparency and Accountability Reporting Division, 
  Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and 
  Audit Requirements for Federal Awards'' (RIN0505-AA15) received on 
  February 25, 2016.
    

EC-4630

                                                           March 8, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants 
  and Children (WIC): Implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer-
  Related Provisions'' (RIN0584-AE21) received on March 7, 2016.
    

EC-4664

                                                           March 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluopyram; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9943-21-OCSPP) 
  received on March 8, 2016.
    

EC-4674

                                                          March 14, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN3052-AC69) received in the Office of the President pro tempore of 
  the Senate.
    

EC-4675

                                                          March 14, 2016

Acting Administrator of the Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program, 
  Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Livestock Mandatory Reporting: Revision of Lamb Reporting 
  Requirements'' ((RIN0581-AD46)(Docket No. AMS-LPS-15-0071)) received 
  on March 9, 2016.
    

EC-4676

                                                          March 14, 2016

Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico; 
  Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0038) received on 
  March 9, 2016.
    

EC-4677

                                                          March 14, 2016

Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 
  California; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0034) 
  received on March 9, 2016.
    

EC-4696

                                                          March 16, 2016

Acting Director of the Legislative Affairs Division, Natural Resources 
  Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Conservation Stewardship Program'' (RIN0578-AA63) received 
  on March 10, 2016.
    

EC-4728

                                                          March 16, 2016

Director of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN3064-AE21) received on March 10, 2016.
    

EC-4752

                                                           April 5, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Mandipropamid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9943-00) 
  received on March 25, 2016.
    

EC-4753

                                                           April 5, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Salicylaldehyde; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9944-12) received on March 25, 2016.
    

EC-4754

                                                           April 5, 2016

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Single Family Housing Guarantee Loan Program'' ((7 CFR part 
  3555)(RIN0575-AD00)) received on March 28, 2016.
    

EC-4755

                                                           April 5, 2016

Administrator of the National Organic Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``National Organic Program (NOP); Sunset 2016 Amendments to 
  the National List'' ((RIN0581-AD39)(Docket No. AMS-NOP-15-0052)) 
  received on March 18, 2016.
    

EC-4756

                                                           April 5, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trade Options'' (RIN3038-AE26) received during adjournment 
  of the Senate in the received on March 24, 2016.
    

EC-4757

                                                           April 5, 2016

Acting Associate Administrator of the Country of Origin Labeling 
  Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Removal of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling 
  Requirements for Beef and Pork Muscle Cuts, Ground Beef, and Ground 
  Pork'' ((RIN0581-AD29)(Docket No. AMS-LPS-16-0002)) received on March 
  15, 2016.
    

EC-4758

                                                           April 5, 2016

Acting Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
  Florida; Order Amending Marketing Order No. 905'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-
  12-0069) received on March 15, 2016.
    

EC-4759

                                                           April 5, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Direct Farm Ownership Microloan; Correction'' (RIN0560-
  AI33) received on March 16, 2016.
    

EC-4910

                                                           April 6, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): 
  Employment and Training Program Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting 
  Measures'' (RIN0584-AE33) received on March 30, 2016.
    

EC-4991

                                                           April 7, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9942-32) 
  received on April 5, 2016.
    

EC-4992

                                                           April 7, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pendimethalin; Tolerance Exemptions; Technical Correction'' 
  (FRL No. 9943-79) received on March 30, 2016.
    

EC-5077

                                                          April 12, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trichloroethylene; Significant New Use Rule'' ((RIN2070-
  AK05)(FRL No. 9943-83)) received on April 8, 2016.
    

EC-5078

                                                          April 12, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluazinam; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9942-99) 
  received on April 8, 2016.
    

EC-5079

                                                          April 12, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``1,2-Propanediol, 3-[3-[1, 3, 3, 3-tetramethyl-1-
  [(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-disiloxanyl] propoxy]-; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9944-11) received on April 8, 
  2016.
    

EC-5101

                                                          April 13, 2016

Deputy Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Alternative to Fingerprinting Requirement for Foreign 
  Natural Persons'' (RIN3038-AE16) received on April 6, 2016.
    

EC-5102

                                                          April 13, 2016

Acting Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tomatoes Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0058) received on April 6, 2016.
    

EC-5111

                                                          April 18, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Acequinocyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9944-34) 
  received on April 13, 2016.
    

EC-5112

                                                          April 18, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Nutrition 
  Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program'' (RIN0584-AE07) 
  received on April 6, 2016.
    

EC-5113

                                                          April 18, 2016

Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to a 
  vacancy in the position of Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, received 
  on April 6, 2016.
    

EC-5163

                                                          April 20, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9943-85) 
  received on April 15, 2016.
    

EC-5271

                                                          April 27, 2016

Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Federal Agency Final Regulations Implementing Executive 
  Order 13559: Fundamental Principles and Partnerships With Faith-Based 
  and Other Neighborhood Organizations'' (RIN0503-AA55) received on 
  April 13, 2016.
    

EC-5288

                                                          April 28, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
  Exemptions'' (FRL No. 9945-28-OCSPP) received on April 26, 2016.
    

EC-5306

                                                             May 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Propanamide, 2-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyl-; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9944-10) received on April 29, 
  2016.
    

EC-5307

                                                             May 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pesticide Tolerance Crop Grouping Program Amendment IV'' 
  (FRL No. 9944-87) received on April 29, 2016.
    

EC-5308

                                                             May 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Mefenoxam; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9944-82) 
  received on April 29, 2016.
    

EC-5309

                                                             May 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Carfentrazone-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9942-
  47) received on April 29, 2016.
    

EC-5310

                                                             May 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Abamectin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9945-29) 
  received on April 29, 2016.
    

EC-5311

                                                             May 9, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Child and Adult Care Food Program: Meal Pattern Revisions 
  Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010'' (RIN0584-AE18) 
  received on April 29, 2016.
    

EC-5312

                                                             May 9, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; 
  Revision of Exemption Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0046) 
  received on April 27, 2016.
    

EC-5313

                                                             May 9, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Requirements for the Distribution and Control of Donated 
  Foods--The Emergency Food Assistance Program: Implementation of the 
  Agricultural Act of 2014'' (RIN0584-AE29) received on April 27, 2016.
    

EC-5360

                                                            May 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Butanedioic acid, 2-sulfo-, C-C9-11-isoalkyl esters, C10-
  rich, disodium salts; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9945-58-OCSPP) received on May 5, 2016.
    

EC-5361

                                                            May 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9945-68-OCSPP) 
  received on May 5, 2016.
    

EC-5362

                                                            May 11, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9945-48-
  OCSPP) received on May 5, 2016.
    

EC-5363

                                                            May 11, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern 
  California and Imported Table Grapes; Revisions to the Administrative 
  Rules and Regulations for Shipments to Charitable Organizations'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0100) received on May 4, 2016.
    

EC-5425

                                                            May 19, 2016

Deputy Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Amendments to the Definitions of 'Portfolio Reconciliation' 
  and 'Material Terms' for Purposes of Swap Portfolio Reconciliation'' 
  (RIN3038-AE17) received on May 11, 2016.
    

EC-5426

                                                            May 19, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program; Portable Storage 
  Facilities and Reduced Down Payment for FSFL Microloans'' (RIN0560-
  AI35) received on May 11, 2016.
    

EC-5427

                                                            May 19, 2016

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Single Family Housing Guarantee Loan Program'' ((7 CFR Part 
  3555)(RIN0575-AD04)) received on May 13, 2016.
    

EC-5491

                                                            May 19, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Maleic anhydride; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9945-82-OCSPP) received on May 17, 2016.
    

EC-5492

                                                            May 19, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzylbis(hydro-genated 
  tallow alkyl)methyl, bis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)-dimethylammonium 
  salts with sepiolite; and Quaternary ammonium compounds, 
  benzylbis(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)methyl, bis-(hydrogenated tallow 
  alkyl)dimethylammonium salts with saponite; Exemptions from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9945-76-OCSPP) received on May 
  17, 2016.
    

EC-5544

                                                            May 24, 2016

Acting Director of the Legislative Affairs Division, Natural Resources 
  Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)'' (RIN0578-
  AA62) received on May 18, 2016.
    

EC-5545

                                                            May 24, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin Protection Program for Dairy'' (RIN0560-AI36) 
  received on May 18, 2016.
    

EC-5546

                                                            May 24, 2016

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Classes of Poultry'' (RIN0583-AD60) received on May 18, 
  2016.
    

EC-5547

                                                            May 24, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital, 
  Implementation of Tier 1/Tier 2 Framework'' (RIN3052-AC81) in the 
  Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate.
    

EC-5591

                                                            May 26, 2016

Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Guaranteed Loanmaking and Servicing Regulations'' (RIN0570-
  AA85) received on May 23, 2016.
    

EC-5667

                                                            June 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9946-07) 
  received on May 27, 2016.
    

EC-5668

                                                            June 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluazinam; Pesticide Tolerances; Technical Correction'' 
  (FRL No. 9945-05) received on May 27, 2016.
    

EC-5669

                                                            June 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Aldicard, Alternaria destruens, Ampelomyces quisqualis, 
  Azinphos-methyl, Etridiazole, Fenarimol, et al.; Tolerance Exemption 
  Actions'' (FRL No. 9943-73) received on May 27, 2016.
    

EC-5670

                                                            June 8, 2016

Acting Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health 
  Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Mexican Hass Avocado Import Program'' ((RIN0579-
  AE05)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0088)) received on May 31, 2016.
    

EC-5706

                                                           June 10, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``D-glucurono-6-deoxy-L-manno-D-glucan, acetate, calcium 
  magnesium potassium sodium salt (diutan gum); Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9946-48) received on June 8, 
  2016.
    

EC-5707

                                                           June 10, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Alpha-2,4,6-Tris[1-(phenyl)ethyl]-Omega-hydroxypoly-
  (oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) copolymer; Tolerance Exemption; 
  Technical Correction'' (FRL No. 9946-43) received on June 8, 2016.
    

EC-5708

                                                           June 10, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Alcohols, C>14, ethoxylated; Exemption from the Requirement 
  of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9946-16) received on June 8, 2016.
    

EC-5709

                                                           June 10, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rules of Practice and Procedure; Adjusting Civil Money 
  Penalties for Inflation'' (RIN3052-AD16) received on June 7, 2016.
    

EC-5710

                                                           June 10, 2016

Board Chairman, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rules of Practice and Procedure; Adjusting Civil Money 
  Penalties for Inflation'' (RIN3055-AA11) received on June 8, 2016.
    

EC-5711

                                                           June 10, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers 
  and Major Swap Participants--Cross-Border Application of the Margin 
  Requirements'' (RIN3038-AC97) received on June 8, 2016.
    

EC-5754

                                                           June 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clofentizine; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9942-23) 
  received on June 10, 2016.
    

EC-5755

                                                           June 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9946-
  75) received on June 10, 2016.
    

EC-5877

                                                           June 23, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Use of Electronic Information Exchange Systems; 
  Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket No. APHIS-2016-0016) received on 
  June 22, 2016.
    

EC-5878

                                                           June 23, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Amendments to Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting 
  Requirements for Cleared Swaps'' (RIN3038-AE12) received on June 22, 
  2016.
    

EC-5879

                                                           June 23, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain PTA-4838; Exemption from 
  the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9946-62) received on June 
  22, 2016.
    

EC-5952

                                                           June 29, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pentaerythritol tetrakis (3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-
  phenyl)propionate); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9947-45) received on June 28, 2016.
    

EC-5953

                                                           June 29, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-oxiranylmethyl ester, 
  polymer with ethene, ethenyl acetate, ethenyltrimethoxysilane and 
  sodium ethenesulfonate (1:1); Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9947-34) 
  received on June 28, 2016.
    

EC-6000

                                                            July 6, 2016

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Community Facility Loans'' ((7 CFR Part 1942)-(RIN0575-
  AD05)) received on July 5, 2016.
    

EC-6088

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
  Texas; Relaxation of Container and Pack Requirements'' (Docket No. 
  AMS-SC-16-0021) received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6089

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
  Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages 
  for the 2016-2017 Marketing Year'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-15-0074) 
  received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6090

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order; 
  Late Payment and Interest Charges on Past Due Assessments'' (Docket 
  No. AMS-SC-15-0072) received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6091

                                                           July 12, 2016

Chairman, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation's annual 
  report for calendar year 2015;
    

EC-6092

                                                           July 12, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's 
  annual report for calendar year 2015;
    

EC-6093

                                                           July 12, 2016

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's 
  strategic plan for fiscal years 2016 through 2021;
    

EC-6094

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern 
  California; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-15-0077) 
  received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6095

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``United States Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins'' 
  (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0087) received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6096

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Free 
  and Restricted Percentages for the 2015-16 Crop Year for Tart 
  Cherries'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0063) received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6097

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Programs, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Amending Importer Line-
  Item De Minimis'' (Docket No. AMS-CN-14-0037) received on July 7, 
  2016.
    

EC-6103

                                                           July 12, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Avocados Grown in South Florida; Increased Assessment 
  Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-15-0083) received on July 7, 2016.
    

EC-6201

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, 
  Rural Utilities Service, and Farm Service Agency'' (RIN0560-AH02) 
  received on August 4, 2016.
    

EC-6202

                                                       September 6, 2016

Management Analyst, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 
  Administration, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act'' 
  (RIN0580-AB24) received on August 3, 2016.
    

EC-6203

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Order 
  Amending Marketing Order 989'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-14-0069) received on 
  July 26, 2016.
    

EC-6204

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Olives Grown in California; Suspension and Revision of 
  Incoming Size-Grade Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0031) 
  received on July 26, 2016.
    

EC-6205

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Grapes Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern 
  California; Order Amending Marketing Order 925'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-
  14-0049) received on July 26, 2016.
    

EC-6206

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Electronic Export Application and Certification Charge; 
  Flexibility in the Requirements for Export Inspection Marks, Devices, 
  and Certificates; Egg Products Export Certification'' (RIN0583-AD41) 
  received on July 13, 2016.
    

EC-6207

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Eligibility of Namibia To Export Meat Products to the 
  United States'' (RIN0583-AD51) received on July 26, 2016.
    

EC-6208

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Issuances Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled 
  Veal Calves'' (RIN0583-AD54) received on July 29, 2016.
    

EC-6209

                                                       September 6, 2016

Associate Director for Operations, National Institute of Food and 
  Agriculture, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive 
  Federal Grants Program - General Administration Provisions'' (RIN0524-
  AA67) received on August 1, 2016.
    

EC-6210

                                                       September 6, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Organization and Functions; Releasing Information; Privacy 
  Act Regulations; Enforcement of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of 
  Handicap in Programs or Activities Conducted by the Farm Credit 
  Administration'' (RIN3052-AD17) received in the Office of the 
  President pro tempore of the Senate;
    

EC-6211

                                                       September 6, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN3052-AC69) received in the Office of the President pro tempore of 
  the Senate;
    

EC-6212

                                                       September 6, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation Governance; 
  Standards of Conduct; Risk Management; and Disclosure and Reporting'' 
  (RIN3052-AC89) received in the Office of the President pro tempore of 
  the Senate; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

EC-6213

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cloquintocet-mexyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9947-
  78) received on July 22, 2016.
    

EC-6214

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Etoxazole; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9948-73) received 
  on July 29, 2016.
    

EC-6215

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-Propenoic acid, butyl ester, polymer with ethenyl acetate 
  and sodium ethenesulfonate; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9948-64) 
  received on July 19, 2016.
    

EC-6216

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9948-28) 
  received on July 19, 2016.
    

EC-6217

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Isaria fumosorosea strain FE 9901; Exemption from the 
  Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9945-41) received on July 19, 
  2016.
    

EC-6218

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Aminocyclopyrachlor; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9944-
  48) received on August 9, 2016.
    

EC-6219

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Halauxifen-methyl; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9946-30) 
  received on August 9, 2016.
    

EC-6220

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``n-Butyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and Isopropyl 3-hydro-xybuty-
  rate; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9949-
  49) received on August 9, 2016.
    

EC-6221

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9949-21) 
  received on August 11, 2016.
    

EC-6222

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Flumioxazin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9949-21-OCSPP) 
  received on August 11, 2016.
    

EC-6223

                                                       September 6, 2016

Secretary of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
  annual permit fees and the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for the 
  report;
    

EC-6224

                                                       September 6, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; State and Zone 
  Designations; California'' (Docket No. APHIS-2016-0052) received on 
  August 9, 2016.
    

EC-6225

                                                       September 6, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: 
  Eliminating Applications Through Community Eligibility as Required by 
  the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010'' (RIN0584-AE16) received on 
  August 5, 2016.
    

EC-6226

                                                       September 6, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: 
  Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School as Required by the 
  Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010'' (RIN0584-AE09) received on 
  August 5, 2016.
    

EC-6227

                                                       September 6, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Administrative Reviews in the School Nutrition Programs'' 
  (RIN0584-AE30) received on August 5, 2016.
    

EC-6228

                                                       September 6, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Local School Wellness Policy Implementation Under the 
  Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010'' (RIN0584-AE25) received on 
  August 5, 2016.
    

EC-6229

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN3064-AE21) received on August 10, 2016.
    

EC-6230

                                                       September 6, 2016

Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary 
  Provisions'' ((RIN0579-AE16)(Docket No. APHIS-2014-0101)) received on 
  August 12, 2016.
    

EC-6625

                                                       September 6, 2016

Special Assistant to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 
  System

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN7100-AD74) received on August 19, 2016.
    

EC-6626

                                                       September 6, 2016

Special Assistant to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 
  System

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN7100-AD74) received on August 19, 2016.
    

EC-6627

                                                       September 6, 2016

Special Assistant to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 
  System

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN7100-AD74) received on August 19, 2016.
    

EC-6628

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Civil Monetary Penalties'' ((7 CFR Part 3560)(RIN0575-
  AC93)) received on August 18, 2016.
    

EC-6629

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Programs, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental 
  Assessment on Imports (2016 Amendments)'' (Docket No. AMS-CN-16-0012) 
  received on August 17, 2016.
    

EC-6630

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, 
  California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, 
  Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and 
  Texas; Order Regulating Handling'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0023) 
  received on August 17, 2016.
    

EC-6631

                                                       September 6, 2016

Acting Deputy Director of Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, 
  Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees'' 
  (RIN0572-AC06) received on August 16, 2016.
    

EC-6632

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the National Organic Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``National Organic Program (NOP): Sunset 2016 Amendments to 
  the National List'' (Docket No. AMS-NOP-15-0052) received on August 
  16, 2016.
    

EC-6633

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and 
  Imported Peanuts Marketed in the United States; Change to the Quality 
  and Handling Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0066) received on 
  August 16, 2016.
    

EC-6676

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
  President

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``OMB Sequestration Update Report to the President and 
  Congress for Fiscal Year 2017''; to the Special Committee on Aging; 
  Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; 
  Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, 
  and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and 
  Public Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; 
  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Health, Education, Labor, 
  and Pensions; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the 
  Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and 
  Entrepreneurship; and Veterans' Affairs.
    

EC-6677

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Natamycin; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9949-03) received on August 23, 2016.
    

EC-6678

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Citrus tristeza virus expressing spinach defensin proteins 
  2, 7, and 8; Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9947-19) received on August 26, 2016.
    

EC-6679

                                                       September 6, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Acrylic polymers; Tolerance Exemption'' (FRL No. 9949-81) 
  received on August 26, 2016.
    

EC-6680

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``National Dairy Promotion and Research Program; Amendments 
  to the Order'' (Docket No. AMS-DA-14-0074) received on August 24, 
  2016.
    

EC-6681

                                                       September 6, 2016

Acting Associate Administrator of the Livestock, Poultry, and Seed 
  Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Removal of Program to Assess Organic Certifying Agencies in 
  7 CFR Part 37'' (Docket No. AMS-LPS-15-0054) received on August 24, 
  2016.
    

EC-6682

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Almonds Grown in California; Change in Quality Control 
  Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0047;SC16-981-3IR) received on 
  August 24, 2016.
    

EC-6683

                                                       September 6, 2016

Administrator of the Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Livestock Mandatory Reporting: Reauthorization of Livestock 
  Mandatory Reporting and Revision of Swine and Lamb Reporting 
  Requirements'' ((RIN0581-AD45)(Docket No. AMS-LPS-15-0070)) received 
  on August 24, 2016.
    

EC-6740

                                                       September 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Citrus tristeza virus expressing spinach defensin proteins 
  2, 7, and 8; Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
  (FRL No. 9947-19) received on August 30, 2016.
    

EC-6741

                                                       September 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Butanedioic acid, 2-methylene-, polymer with 1,3 
  butanediene, ethylbenzene and 2 hydroxyethyl-2-propenoate; Tolerance 
  Exemption'' (FRL No. 9950-63) received on August 30, 2016.
    

EC-6742

                                                       September 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Chlorantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9950-
  04) received on September 6, 2016.
    

EC-6743

                                                       September 8, 2016

Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, the Administration's proposed fiscal year 
  2016 budget;
    

EC-6744

                                                       September 8, 2016

Acting Deputy Director of Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, 
  Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees'' 
  (RIN0572-AC34) received on September 1, 2016.
    

EC-6745

                                                       September 8, 2016

 Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products; Packaging 
  and Labeling'' ((RIN0579-AE19)(Docket No. APHIS-2008-0008)) received 
  on August 30, 2016.
    

EC-6862

                                                      September 19, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Aspergillus flavus strains TC16F, TC35C, TC38B, and TC46G; 
  Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
  9951-44) received on September 14, 2016.
    

EC-6863

                                                      September 19, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Ammonium persulfate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9951-08) received on September 14, 2016.
    

EC-6864

                                                      September 19, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9950-05) 
  received on September 12, 2016.
    

EC-6865

                                                      September 19, 2016

Chairman, Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Releasing Information; Availability of Records of the Farm 
  Credit System Insurance Corporation; Fees for Provision of 
  Information'' (RIN3055-AA12) received in the Office of the President 
  pro tempore of the Senate;
    

EC-7000

                                                      September 28, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``System Safeguards Testing Requirements for Derivatives 
  Clearing Organizations'' (RIN3038-AE29) received on September 21, 
  2016.
    

EC-7001

                                                      September 28, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and 
  Industry Information Order; Revision of Time Frame for Continuance 
  Referenda'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0054) received on September 21, 
  2016.
    

EC-7002

                                                      September 28, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pyridaben; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-92) 
  received on September 20, 2016.
    

EC-7003

                                                      September 28, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; 
  Revision of Optimum Supply Requirements and Establishment of Inventory 
  Release Procedures'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0047) received on September 
  22, 2016.
    

EC-7004

                                                      September 28, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico; 
  Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0076) received on 
  September 22, 2016.
    

EC-7005

                                                      September 28, 2016

Administrator of the Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program, Agricultural 
  Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Amendment to the Definition of `Condition' and Prerequisite 
  Requirement for Shell Eggs Eligible for Grading and Certification 
  Stated in the Regulations Governing the Voluntary Grading of Shell 
  Eggs'' (Docket No. AMS-LPS-15-0044) received on September 22, 2016.
    

EC-7006

                                                      September 28, 2016

Program Specialist of the Legislative and Regulatory Activities 
  Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
  Treasury

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities'' 
  (RIN1557-AD00) received on September 16, 2016.
    

EC-7007

                                                      September 28, 2016

Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Releasing Information; Availability of Records of the Farm 
  Credit Administration; FOIA Fees'' (RIN3052-AD18) received in the 
  Office of the President pro tempore of the Senate;
    

EC-7008

                                                      September 28, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``System Safeguards Testing Requirements'' (RIN3038-AE30) 
  received on September 21, 2016.
    

EC-7068

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Flupyradifurone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-68) 
  received on September 22, 2016.
    

EC-7069

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluopicolide; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-60) 
  received on September 22, 2016.
    

EC-7070

                                                       November 15, 2016

Management and Program Analyst, Forest Service, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Sale and Disposal of National Forest System Timber; Forest 
  Products for Traditional and Cultural Purposes'' (RIN0596-AD00) 
  received on September 27, 2016.
    

EC-7075

                                                       November 15, 2016

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
  Administration's 2016 compensation program adjustments;
    

EC-7133

                                                       November 15, 2016

Acting Deputy Director of Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, 
  Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees; 
  Correction'' (RIN0572-AC34) received on October 4, 2016.
    

EC-7134

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bacillus mycoides isolate J; Exemption from the Requirement 
  of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9947-92) received on September 30, 2016.
    

EC-7196

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
  Exemptions'' (FRL No. 9951-57) received on October 5, 2016.
    

EC-7197

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Dichlormid; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-90) 
  received on October 5, 2016.
    

EC-7198

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Acrylic acid-butyl acrylate-styrene copolymer; Tolerance 
  Exemption'' (FRL No. 9952-34) received on October 5, 2016.
    

EC-7199

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Isofetamid; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions'' 
  (FRL No. 9952-59) received on October 13, 2016.
    

EC-7200

                                                       November 15, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Metaldehyde; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-78) 
  received on October 13, 2016.
    

EC-7201

                                                       November 15, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 
  California; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0084) 
  received on October 6, 2016.
    

EC-7202

                                                       November 15, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
  Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-FV-15-0035) 
  received on March 28, 2016.
    

EC-7203

                                                       November 15, 2016

Chief of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch, Food and Nutrition 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Regulatory Implementation of Office of Management and 
  Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and 
  Audit Requirements for Federal Rewards'' (RIN0584-AE42) received on 
  October 5, 2016.
    

EC-7204

                                                       November 15, 2016

Acting Director of the Legislative Affairs Division, Natural Resources 
  Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Agricultural Conservation Easement Program'' (RIN0578-AA61) 
  received on October 20, 2016.
    

EC-7205

                                                       November 15, 2016

Chief of the Financial Management and Agreements Division, Agricultural 
  Research Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``General Administrative Policy for Non-Assistance 
  Cooperative Agreements'' (RIN0518-AA06) received on October 19, 2016.
    

EC-7206

                                                       November 15, 2016

Secretary of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clearing Requirement Determination under Section 2(h) of 
  the Commodity Exchange Act for Interest Rate Swaps'' (RIN3038-AE20) 
  received on October 12, 2016.
    

EC-7393

                                                       November 16, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluridone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-81) 
  received on October 18, 2016.
    

EC-7394

                                                       November 16, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Penflufen; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9952-22) 
  received on October 18, 2016.
    

EC-7395

                                                       November 16, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Mandestrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9945-37) 
  received on October 7, 2016.
    

EC-7396

                                                       November 16, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Spirotetramat; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9951-80) 
  received on October 25, 2016.
    

EC-7397

                                                       November 16, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Review Group, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
  Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``EZ Guarantee Program and Micro Lender Program (MLP) 
  Status''(RIN0560-AI34) received on October 26, 2016.
    

EC-7398

                                                       November 16, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
  Texas; Relaxation of Container and Pack Requirements'' (Docket No. 
  AMS-SC-16-0021) received on October 25, 2016.
    

EC-7399

                                                       November 16, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
  Texas; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0059) 
  received on November 2, 2016.
    

EC-7541

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9954-04) 
  received on November 9, 2016.
    

EC-7542

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Trifloxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9954-04) 
  received on November 9, 2016.
    

EC-7543

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Iron oxide yellow; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9953-21) received on November 9, 2016.
    

EC-7544

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Di-n-butyl Adipate; Exemption from the Requirement of a 
  Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9954-58) received on November 9, 2016.
    

EC-7545

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Clomazone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9953-88) 
  received on November 9, 2016.
    

EC-7546

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-butyl-; Exemption from the Requirement 
  of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9953-82) received on November 9, 2016.
    

EC-7547

                                                       November 17, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Fluxapyroxad; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9953-87) 
  received on November 4, 2016.
    

EC-7548

                                                       November 17, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Apricots Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; 
  Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0050) received on 
  November 4, 2016.
    

EC-7549

                                                       November 17, 2016

Acting Director of Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, Rural 
  Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``New Equipment Contract, RUS Contract Form 395 for 
  Telecommunications and Broadband Borrowers'' (RIN0572-AC29) received 
  on November 4, 2016.
    

EC-7671

                                                       November 29, 2016

Deputy Secretary, Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, 
  Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Chief Compliance Officer Annual Report Requirements for 
  Futures Commission Merchants, Swap Dealers, and Major Swap 
  Participants; Amendments to Filing Dates'' (RIN3038-AE49) received on 
  November 17, 2016.
    

EC-7697

                                                       November 29, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus strain 
  3AP2; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9953-
  40) received on November 18, 2016.
    

EC-7698

                                                       November 29, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Endothall; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9953-97) 
  received on November 18, 2016.
    

EC-7767

                                                        December 1, 2016

Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a 
  vacancy in the position of Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, received 
  on November 29, 2016.
    

EC-7768

                                                        December 1, 2016

Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
  Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a 
  vacancy in the position of Under Secretary for Marketing and 
  Regulatory Programs, received on November 29, 2016.
    

EC-7831

                                                        December 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Tau-Fluvalinate; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9954-33) 
  received on December 1, 2016.
    

EC-7832

                                                        December 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Quizalofop ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9950-89) 
  received on December 1, 2016.
    

EC-7833

                                                        December 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Oxathiapiprolin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 9954-69) 
  received on December 1, 2016.
    

EC-7834

                                                        December 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Muscodor albus strain SA-13 and the volatiles produced on 
  rehydration; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
  9952-88) received on December 1, 2016.
    

EC-7835

                                                        December 8, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Bicyclopyrone; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9954-63) 
  received on December 1, 2016.
    

EC-7836

                                                        December 8, 2016

Deputy Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Commodity Pool Operator Financial Reports'' (RIN3038-AE47) 
  received on December 1, 2016.
    

EC-7872

                                                        December 9, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Modification of the 
  Handling Regulation for Area No. 2'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0042) 
  received on December 7, 2016.
    

EC-7873

                                                        December 9, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Olives Grown in California; Suspension and Revision of 
  Incoming Size-Grade Requirements'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0031) 
  received on December 7, 2016.
    

EC-7874

                                                        December 9, 2016

Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing 
  Service, Department of Agriculture

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California and 
  Imported Raisins; Removal of Language'' (Docket No. AMS-SC-16-0065) 
  received on December 7, 2016.
    

EC-7875

                                                        December 9, 2016

Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection 
  Agency

A communication transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Dicamba; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL No. 9954-37) received 
  on December 7, 2016.
    

POM-45

                                                           July 13, 2015

A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Louisiana 
  memorializing the United States Congress to take such actions as are 
  necessary to designate Grambling State University as a United States 
  Department of Agriculture 1890 land-grant institution; to the 
  Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-52

                                                           July 23, 2015

A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the State of 
  Louisiana memorializing the United States Congress to take such 
  actions as are necessary to designate Grambling State University as a 
  United States Department of Agriculture 1890 land-grant institution; 
  to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-85

                                                        October 22, 2015

A resolution adopted by the Michigan Senate encouraging the United 
  States Forest Service to issue the owners of privately-held hunting 
  camps on leased acres within the Ottawa National Forest special use 
  authorization under the Recreation Residence Program; to the Committee 
  on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-111

                                                        December 8, 2015

A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Michigan encouraging 
  the United States Forest Service to issue the owners of privately-held 
  hunting camps on leased acres within the Ottawa National Forest 
  special use authorization under the Recreation Residence Program; to 
  the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-112

                                                        December 8, 2015

A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Michigan urging the 
  United States Senate to concur with the United States House of 
  Representatives and repeal the country-of-origin labeling regulations; 
  to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-127

                                                        January 12, 2016

A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the State of 
  Michigan urging the United States Senate to concur with the United 
  States House of Representatives and repeal the country-of-origin 
  labeling regulations; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.
    

POM-147

                                                          April 18, 2016

A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the State of 
  Kansas urging the federal government to require the use of sound 
  science in evaluating crop protection chemistries and nutrients; to 
  the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-174

                                                           June 14, 2016

A concurrent memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona 
  urging the United States Congress to enact the resilient Federal 
  Forests Act; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

POM-208

                                                       November 15, 2016

A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Texas expressing 
  support for the study and regulation of modern agricultural 
  technologies and expressing opposition to regulatory action that 
  results in unnecessary restrictions on the use of modern agricultural 
  technologies; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
  Forestry.
    

POM-216

                                                       November 17, 2016

A concurrent memorial adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona 
  urging the United States Congress to enact the Resilient Federal 
  Forests Act; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
    

    
                           WATERSHED PROJECTS
                              ------------

S. Con. Res. 10

Sen. Donnelly (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. 
  REED, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. STABENOW, and Mr. WHITEHOUSE)

A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 
  as the ``International Year of Soils'' and supporting locally led soil 
  conservation.

March 17, 2015.--Introduced and referred to the Committee
    
                                HEARINGS
                           HEARINGS--CONTINUED
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The Agricultural Act of 2014 Implementation After One Year and Farm 
  Credit Administration Pending Nominations--Tuesday, February 24, 2015 
  (S. Hrg. 114-145)
    

Waters of the United States: Stakeholder Perspectives on the Impacts of 
  EPA's Proposed Rule--Tuesday, March 24, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-146)
    

Opportunities and Challenges for Agriculture Trade with Cuba--Tuesday, 
  April 21, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-147)
    

Review of the U.S. Grain Standards Act--Tuesday, May 5, 2015 (S. Hrg. 
  114-148)
    

A Review of Child Nutrition Programs--Thursday, May 7, 2015 (S. Hrg. 
  114-149)
    

Regulatory Issues Impacting End-Users and Market Liquidity--Thursday, 
  May 14, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-150)
    

Nomination of Jeffrey Michael Prieto, of California, to Be General 
  Counsel of the Department of Agriculture--Friday, May 21, 2015 (S. 
  Hrg. 114-151)
    

Country of Origin Labeling and Trade Retaliation: What's at Stake for 
  America's Farmers, Ranchers, Businesses, and Consumers--Thursday, June 
  25, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-152)
    

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: The Impact on the U.S. Poultry Sector 
  and Protecting U.S. Poultry Sector and Protecting U.S. Poultry 
  Flocks--Tuesday, July 7, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-153)
    

Legislative Hearing to Review Pending Forest Service and Forestry 
  Related Bills--Thursday, July 16, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-154)
    

Agriculture Biotechnology: A Look at Federal Regulation and Stakeholder 
  Perspectives--Thursday, October 21, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-261)
    

Wildfire: Stakeholder Perspectives on Budgetary Impacts and Threats to 
  Natural Resources on Federal, State, and Private Lands--Thursday, 
  November 5, 2015 (S. Hrg. 114-267)
    

Agriculture's Role in Combating Global Hunger--Wednesday, December 2, 
  2015 (S. Hrg. 114-268)
    

USDA Rural Development Programs and Their Economic Impact Across 
  America--Wednesday, April 6, 2016 (S. Hrg. 114-642)
    

The Farm Credit System: Oversight and Overlook of the Current Economic 
  Climate--Thursday, May 19, 2016 (S. Hrg. 114-643)
    

A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace 
  Opportunities and Challenges--Thursday, May 26, 2016 (S. Hrg. 114-644)
    

Nominations of Christopher James Brummer and Brian D. Quintenz to Be 
  Commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission--Thursday, 
  September 15, 2016 (S. Hrg. 114-645)
    

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Current State of the Farm 
  Economy--Wednesday, September 21, 2016 (S. Hrg. 114-646)
    
                            INDEX BY SENATORS
                      INDEX BY SENATORS--CONTINUED
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                                    A

    

Alexander, Mr.:
A bill to designate as wilderness certain public land in the Cherokee 
National Forest in the State of Tennessee, and for other purposes, S. 
755
Tennessee Wilderness Act
    

Ayotte, Ms.:
A bill to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, 
stalking, and dating violence from emotional and psychological trauma 
caused by acts of violence or threats of violence against their pets, S. 
1559
Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015
    

    
                                    B

    

Bennet, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Small Tract Act of 1983 to expand the authority of 
the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange small parcels of 
National Forest System land to enhance the management of the National 
Forest System, resolve minor encroachments, and for other purposes, S. 
1712
National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act of 2015
    
A bill to reauthorize the National Forest Foundation Act, and for other 
purposes, S. 1671
National Forest Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2015
    

Blumenthal, Mr.:
A bill to decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes, 
S. 3108
Food Recovery Act of 2016
    
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the 
exception to the work requirement, S. 2420
SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2015
    

Booker, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to require humane treatment of 
animals by Federal Government facilities, S. 388
Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act
    

Boozman, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
require alternative options for program delivery, S. 1966
Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act of 2019
    

    
                                    C

    

Cantwell, Ms.:
A resolution supporting the recognition of 2016 as the ``Year of 
Pulses'' and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important 
contribution to soil health of pulse crops, S.Res. 397

    

Casey, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
improve the child and adult care food program, S. 1833
Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act
    
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase the age of 
eligibility for children to receive benefits under the special 
supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children and to 
allow States to certify infants for participation in that program for a 
period of 2 years, and for other purposes, S. 1796
Wise Investment in our Children Act of 2015
    

Cochran, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to clarify the 
duties relating to services furnished in connection with the buying or 
selling of livestock in commerce through online, video, or other 
electronic methods, and for other purposes, S. 3350
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016
    

Collins, Ms.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
require the Secretary of Agriculture to make loan guarantees and grants 
to finance certain improvements to school lunch facilities, to train 
school food service personnel, and for other purposes, S. 540
School Food Modernization Act
    

    
                                    D

    

Daines, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 
1990 to designate certain research and extension grants to increase 
participation by women and underrepresented minorities in the fields of 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as ``Jeannette Rankin 
Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Grants'', S. 3495
100 Years of Women in Congress Act
    

Donnelly, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the 
definition of a household under the supplemental nutrition assistance 
program, and for other purposes, S. 5038
Public Power Risk Management Act of 2015
    
A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 
as the ``International Year of Soils'' and supporting locally led soil 
conservation, S.Con.Res. 10

    

Durbin, Mr.:
A bill to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public 
health by preventing foodborne illness, ensuring the safety of food, 
improving research on contaminants leading to foodborne illness, and 
improving security of food from international contamination, and for 
other purposes, S. 287
Safe Food Act of 2015
    

    
                                    E

    

Enzi, Mr.:
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish in the Federal 
Register a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and 
partners in National Forest System trail maintenance, and for other 
purposes, S. 1110
Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act
    

    
                                    F

    

Flake, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to prohibit the paying of 
premium subsidies on policies based on the actual market price of an 
agricultural commodity at the time of harvest, S. 463

    
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to strike a provision 
relating to the budget neutrality of any renegotiated Standard 
Reinsurance Agreement, S. 1442
Exclusion for Deficit Reduction in Agricultural Subsidies Elimination 
Act
    
A bill to reform the Federal Crop Insurance Act and reduce Federal 
spending on crop insurance, S. 2244
Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act
    

    
                                    G

    

Gillibrand, Ms.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
improve the efficiency of summer meals, S. 613
Summer Meals Act of 2015
    
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to protect against 
foodborne illnesses, provide enhanced notification of recalled meat, 
poultry, eggs, and related food products, and for other purposes, S. 
1332
Meat and Poultry Recall Notification Act of 2015
    
A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide grants 
for access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, and 
for other purposes, S. 3408
Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2016
    

Grassley, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to repeal a loophole for 
payment limitations, S. 2743
Farm Payment Loophole Elimination Act of 2016
    
A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it 
unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for 
slaughter, S. 2911
    

    
                                    H

    

Hoeven, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
prohibit further reductions in sodium levels and to reinstate the grain-
rich requirements applicable to the national school lunch and breakfast 
programs, S. 1146
Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act
    
A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for 
voluntary country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and chicken, S. 
1844
Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Trade Enhancement Act of 
2015
    
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to 
adjust limitations on certain Farm Service Agency guaranteed and direct 
loans, S. 3229
Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2016
    

    
                                    I

    

Inhofe, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
provide flexibility to school food authorities in establishing a price 
for paid school lunches, S. 1805
School Lunch Price Protection Act of 2015
    

    
                                    J

    

Johnson, Mr.:
A bill to amend the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the Richard 
B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include canned, dried, frozen, 
or pureed fruits and vegetables, S. 2243
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
    

    
                                    K

    

King, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from 
inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses 
conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes, S. 
2651
PRIME Act
    

Klobuchar, Ms.:
A bill to improve the effectiveness and coordination of nutrition 
education, S. 2445
    
A bill to establish a grant program to support landscape-scale 
restoration and management, and for other purposes, S. 3310
Environmental and Economic Benefits Restoration Act of 2016
    

    
                                    L

    

Leahy, Mr.:
A bill to reauthorize the farm to school program, and for other 
purposes, S. 569
Farm to School Act of 2019
    

Lee, Mr.:
A bill to prohibit mandatory or compulsory check-off programs, S. 3200
Voluntary Check-off Program Participation Act
    
A bill to prohibit certain practices relating to certain commodity 
promotion programs, to require greater transparency by those programs, 
and for other purposes, S. 3201
Commodity Checkoff Program Improvement Act of 2016
    

    
                                    M

    

McCain, Mr.:
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 
8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary 
of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes, 
S.J. 27
    
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 
8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary 
of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes, 
S.J. 28
    

Murphy, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to assist small cheese 
producers, S. 2810
Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2016
    
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to 
recognize farms that have been in continuous operation for 100 years, S. 
3212
Century Farms Act of 2016
    

Murkowski, Mr.:
A bill to resolve title issues involving real property and equipment 
acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant 
Program, S. 644
    

Murphy, Ms.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer 
for children program, S. 1539
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015
    

    
                                    P

    

Perdue, Mr.:
A bill to amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain 
cotton futures contracts from coverage under that Act, S. 1655
    
A bill to authorize the sale of certain National Forest System land in 
the State of Georgia, S. 1744
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2015
    

    
                                    R

    

Roberts, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to specify how clearing 
requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions, S. 876
    
An original bill to reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, 
and for other purposes, S. 1417
United States Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act of 2015
    
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide end-users with a 
reasonable amount of time to meet their margin requirements and to 
repeal certain indemnification requirements for regulatory authorities 
to obtain access to swap data required to be provided by swaps entities, 
S. 1560
    
An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to 
require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary 
labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes, S. 
2609
    
An original bill to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission, to ensure protections of futures customers, to provide 
relief for farmers, ranchers, and end-users that manage risk to help 
keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes, S. 2917
Commodity End-User Relief Act
    
A bill to improve forest management activities on National Forest System 
land and public land, and for other purposes, S. 3085
Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016
    
An original bill to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other 
purposes, S. 3136
Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016
    
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on 
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, S.Res. 48
    
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of 
its 100th anniversary, S.Res. 349
    

    
                                    S

    

Shaheen, Mrs.:
A bill to limit the level of premium subsidy provided by the Federal 
Crop Insurance Corporation to agricultural producers, S. 345
    
A bill to reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes, S. 
475
Sugar Reform Act of 2015
    
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a forest 
incentives program to keep forests intact and sequester carbon on 
private forest land of the United States, and for other purposes, S. 
1733
Forest Incentives Program Act of 2015
    

Sullivan, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
require that the Buy American purchase requirement for the school lunch 
program include fish harvested within United States waters, and for 
other purposes, S. 2529
    

Stabenow, Ms.:
A bill to accelerate the use of wood in buildings, especially tall wood 
buildings, and for other purposes, S. 2892
Timber Innovation Act of 2016
    
A bill to promote urban agricultural production, and for other purposes, 
S. 3420
Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
    

    
                                    T

    

Tester, Mr.:
A bill to provide grants to eligible entities to develop and maintain or 
improve and expand before school, afterschool, and summer school 
programs for Indian and Alaska Native students, and for other purposes, 
S. 1745
Extracurricular Programs for Indian Children Act of 2015
    

Thune, Mr.:
A bill to require State and local government approval of prescribed 
burns on Federal land during conditions of drought or fire danger, S. 
1100
Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2015
    
A bill to require limitations on prescribed burns, S. 3395
Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016
    

    
                                    U

    

Udall, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the 
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve nutrition in tribal areas, and 
for other purposes, S. 1937
Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015
    

    
                                    V

    

Vitter, Mr.:
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prevent the 
illegal trafficking of supplemental nutrition assistance program 
benefits by requiring all program beneficiaries to show valid photo 
identification when purchasing items with program benefits, S. 57
Food Stamp Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
    
A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain National Forest System 
land in the State of Louisiana, S. 61
Kisatchie National Forest Land Conveyance Act
    

    
                                    W

    

Warren, Ms.:
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify which fees the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission may assess and collect, and for 
other purposes, S. 3118
Derivatives Oversight and Taxpayer Protection Act
    
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                        SUBJECT INDEX--CONTINUED
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                                    A
    
100 Years of Women in Congress Act, S. 3495
    
A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to prohibit the paying of 
premium subsidies on policies based on the actual market price of an 
agricultural commodity at the time of harvest, S. 463
    
A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it 
unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for 
slaughter, S. 2911
    
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to 
require that the Buy American purchase requirement for the school lunch 
program include fish harvested within United States waters, and for 
other purposes, S. 2529
    
A bill to amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain 
cotton futures contracts from coverage under that Act, S. 1655
    
A bill to improve the effectiveness and coordination of nutrition 
education, S. 2445
    
A bill to limit the level of premium subsidy provided by the Federal 
Crop Insurance Corporation to agricultural producers, S. 345
    
A bill to resolve title issues involving real property and equipment 
acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant 
Program, S. 644
    
Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act
    
A concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the year of 2015 
as the ``International Year of Soils'' and supporting locally led soil 
conservation, S.Con.Res. 10
    
AFFIRM Act
    
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 
8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary 
of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes, 
S.J.Res. 28
    
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 
8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary 
of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes, 
S.J.Res. 27
    
An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to 
require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary 
labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes, S. 
2609
    
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of 
its 100th anniversary, S.Res. 349
    
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be 
observed as ``1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition 
Day'', S.Res. 232
    
A resolution supporting the recognition of 2016 as the ``Year of 
Pulses'' and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important 
contribution to soil health of pulse crops, S.Res. 397
    
                                    B
    
B-CROP Act of 2016
    
                                    C
    
Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2016
    
Century Farms Act of 2016
    
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016
    
Commodity Checkoff Program Improvement Act of 2016
    
                                    E
    
ERASE Act
    
                                    F
    
Farm Payment Loophole Elimination Act of 2016
    
Farm to School Act of 2015
    
Food Recovery Act of 2016
    
Food Stamp Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
    
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
    
                                    H
    
Healthy School Meals Flexibility Act
    
Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act of 2015
    
                                    I
    
Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016
    
                                    L
    
Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2016
    
                                    M
    
Meat and Poultry Recall Notification Act of 2015
    
                                    P
    
PRIME Act
    
                                    S
    
Safe Food Act of 2015
    
School Food Modernization Act
    
School Lunch Price Protection Act of 2015
    
SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2015
    
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015
    
Sugar Reform Act of 2015
    
Summer Meals Act of 2015
    
                                    T
    
Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015
    
                                    U
    
United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2015
    
Urban Agriculture Act of 2016
    
                                    V
    
Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act
    
Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Trade Enhancement Act of 
2015
    
                                    W
    
WIC Act