[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H4394-H4396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       2691. A letter from the Acting Executive Director, 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Early Warning Reporting 
     Requirements, Minimum Financial Requirements, Prepayment of 
     Subordinated Debt, Gross Collection of Exchange--Set Margin 
     for Omnibus Accounts and Capital Charge on Receivables from 
     Foreign Brokers (RIN: 3038-AB011 and 3038-AB12) received May 
     1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       2692. A letter from the Acting Executive Director, 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Ethics Training for Registrants 
     (RIN: 3038-AB09) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2693. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (DFARS Case 95-D039) 
     received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on National Security.
       2694. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs and Public Liaison, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting a copy of the 12th monthly report as required by 
     the Mexican Debt Disclosure Act of 1995, pursuant to Public 
     Law 104-6, section 404(a) (109 Stat. 90); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       2695. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2002 resulting from passage of S. 
     735, pursuant to Public Law 101-508, section 13101(a) (104 
     Stat. 1388-582); to the Committee on the Budget.
       2696. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's report on the notice of final funding priorities 
     for the Special Studies Program received May 1, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)91)(B); to the Committee on 
     Economic and Educational Opportunities.
       2697. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Cholorflourocarbon 
     Propellants in Self-Pressurized Containers; Addition to List 
     of Essential Uses (Docket No. 92P-0403) received

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     April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2698. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Seat Belt Assembly 
     Anchorages (RIN: 2127-AF68) received April 30, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2699. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Replacement Light Source Information; Federal Motor Vehicle 
     Safety Standards Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated 
     Equipment (RIN: 2127-AF65) received April 30, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2700. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tebuthiuro; Pesticide 
     Tolerances (FRL-4995-8) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2701. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pesticide Tolerance for 
     Iprodine (FRL-5360-3) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2702. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Lactofin; Pesticide 
     Tolerance (FRL-5362-9) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2703. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tolerance Processing 
     Fees (FRL-5365-2) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2704. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tefluthrin; Renewal of 
     Time-Limited Tolerances (FRL-5358-5) received May 1, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2705. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Xanthan Gum-Modified, 
     Produced by the Reaction of Xanthan gum and Glyoxal; 
     Tolerance Exemption (FRL-5359-5) received May 1, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2706. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Interim 
     Approval of Operating Permits Program; State of Rhode Island 
     (FRL-5465-9) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2707. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas 
     for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Ohio (FRL-5458-8) received 
     May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2708. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Oil and 
     Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National 
     Priorities List (FRL-5465-5) received May 1, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2709. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Pesticide 
     Tolerance (FRL-5364-5) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2710. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyromazine; Pesticide 
     Tolerance (FRL-5365-6) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2711. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     notification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially to Italy 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-21-96), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       2712. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     notification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially to the 
     Ministry of Defense of Brunei (Transmittal No. DTC-23-96), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       2713. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     notification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for production of major military equipment with Japan 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-18-96), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       2714. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting the bimonthly report on progress toward 
     a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question, including any 
     relevant reports from the Secretary General of the United 
     Nations, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       2715. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to the List of Proscribed 
     Destinations (22 CFR Part 126 received April 30, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       2716. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-254, ``Sports 
     Commission Conflict of Interest Temporary Amendment Act of 
     1996,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2717. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-258, 
     ``Banking and Branching Act of 1996,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       2718. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-260, ``Tax 
     Revision Commission Establishment Act of 1996,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2719. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-261, 
     ``Contribution Limitation Initiative Amendment Act of 1996,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2720. A letter from the Executive Director, District of 
     Columbia Retirement Board, transmitting the financial 
     disclosure statements of board members, pursuant to D.C. 
     Code, section 1-732 and 1-734(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2721. A letter from the Human Resources Manager, CoBank, 
     transmitting the annual report to the Congress and the 
     Comptroller General of the United States for CoBank--National 
     Bank for Cooperatives Retirement Plan for the year ending 
     December 31, 1994, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2722. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Equal Employment Opportunity; Policies and 
     Procedures (FR-3323) received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       2723. A letter from the Agency Freedom of Information 
     Officer (1105), Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     a report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act 
     for the calendar year 1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2724. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting a copy of the annual report in compliance with 
     the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar year 
     1995, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2725. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rules--(1) 
     Federal Employees Health Benefits Programs: Filing Claims; 
     Disputed Claims Procedures and Court Actions (RIN: 3206-AH36) 
     and (2) Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition 
     Regulation Filing Health Benefits Claims; Addition of 
     Contract Clause (RIN: 3206-AG30) received May 1, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2726. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting a report of activities under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1995; 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       2727. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Manchester Harbor, MA (RIN: 
     2115-AE47) received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2728. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Compressed Natural 
     Gas Fuel Containers (RIN: 2127-AF79) received April 30, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2729. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Pipeline Safety Program Procedures; Updates and Corrections 
     (RIN: 2137-AC79) received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2730. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity 
     (RIN: 2127-AG30) received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2731. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Safety Standards; Hydraulic Brake Systems (RIN: 
     2127-AG28) received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2732. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 
     Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received April 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2733. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Elimination of Unnecessary and Duplicate Hazardous Materials 
     Regulations (RIN: 2137-AC69) received April 30, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2734. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Water Quality Standards 
     for Surface Waters in Arizona (FRL-5467-9) received May 1, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2735. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rules--
     Treatment of Underwriters in Section 351 and Section 721 
     Transactions (RIN: 1545-AT55) received May 1, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Way and Means.
       2736. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Environmental Settlement Funds--Classification (RIN: 1545-
     AT02) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2737. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Transfers to Investment Companies (RIN: 1545-AT43) received 
     May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       2738. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Diversification of Common Trust Funds (RIN: 1545-AQ64) 
     received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2739. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Debt 
     Instruments Subject to Both Section 475 and the Principal-
     Reduction Method of Accounting (Notice 96-23, 1996-16 I.R.B. 
     23) received May 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2740. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General of the 
     United States, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled the ``Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996''; 
     jointly, to the Committees on the Judiciary, Commerce, and 
     Ways and Means.

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