[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 59 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H4421-H4423]
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:

       2741. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Sheep and Wool Promotion, Research, Education, and 
     Information Order [Order] (Docket No. LS-94-015) received May 
     2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       2742. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Standards for Grade of Slaughter Cattle and Standards for 
     Grades of Carcass Beef (Docket No. LS-94-009) received May 2, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       2743. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Relaxation of 
     Quality Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches (Docket 
     No. FV95-916-5FR) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2744. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Avocados Grown in South Florida; Assessment Rate (FV95-915-
     1IFR) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2745. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Revision of User Fees for 1996 Crop Cotton Classification 
     Services to Growers (CN-96-001-FR) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       2746. A letter from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency 
     Act when the Department of the Army violated restrictions of 
     section 101 of the Military Construction Act of 1994, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       2747. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the annual report on research and technology development 
     activities supporting defense waste management and 
     environmental restoration, pursuant to Public Law 101-189, 
     section 3141(c)(1), (2) (103 Stat. 1680); to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       2748. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the annual report of the Maritime Administration 
     [MARAD] for Fiscal Year 1995, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. app. 
     1118; to the Committee on National Security.
       2749. A letter from the Director of Defense Research and 
     Engineering, Department of Defense, transmitting a report on 
     the estimated amount of fiscal year 1997 staff-years of 
     effort [STE] to be funded by DOD for each DOD sponsored 
     Federally Funded Research and Development Center [FFRDC], 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2367(d)(1); to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       2750. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China 
     [China], pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       2751. A letter from the Executive Director, Neighborhood 
     Reinvestment Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's 1995 
     annual report, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 8106(a); to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       2752. A letter from the Commissioner, Rehabilitation 
     Services Administration, transmitting the annual report of 
     the Rehabilitation Services Administration on Federal 
     activities related to the administration of the 
     Rehabilitation Act of 1973, fiscal year 1993, pursuant to 29 
     U.S.C. 712; to the Committee on Economic and Educational 
     Opportunities.
       2753. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for OSHA, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry 
     (RIN: 1218-AA71) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Economic and Educational 
     Opportunities.
       2754. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Policy, 
     Management and Budget, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Natural Resources 
     Damage Assessment--Type A Procedures (RIN: 1090-AA21 and 
     1090-AA23) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2755. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Final Rule to Rescind FMVSS No. 211, Wheel Nuts, Wheel Discs, 
     Hub Caps (RIN: 2127-AF71) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2756. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     Department's annual report on international terrorism 
     entitled ``Patterns of Global Terrorism: 1995,'' pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 2656f(a); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       2757. A letter from the Attorney General of the United 
     States, transmitting the 1995 annual management report for 
     the Federal Prison Industries, Inc., pursuant to Public Law 
     101-576, section 306(a) (104 Stat. 2854); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2758. A letter from the Chairman, District of Columbia 
     Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, 
     transmitting the proposed budget for fiscal year 1997 for the 
     District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management 
     Assistance Authority, pursuant to Public Law 104-8, section 
     106(a)(1) (109 Stat. 105); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       2759. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the annual report of the Civil 
     Service retirement and disability fund for fiscal year 1995, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1308(a); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       2760. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the 1995 section 8 report on National Historic and Natural 
     Landmarks that have been damaged or to

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     which damage to their integrity is anticipated, pursuant to 
     16 U.S.C. 1a-5(a); to the Committee on Resources.
       2761. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       2762. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 208 and 208B 
     airplanes; Docket No. 96-CE-05-AD) (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2763. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-30, SD3-
     60, and SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2764. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2765. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revisions to Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Rule 
     (RIN: 2120-AE57) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2766. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Jackson, CA (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2767. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Alliance, OH, Salem, OH, 
     and Youngstown, OH (3) (RIN: 2120-AA66) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2768. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-3 Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 95-CE-47-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2769. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-
     2B, and S-2S airplanes; Docket No. 95-CE-101-AD (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2770. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; HB Flugtechnik Sailplanes, elevator 
     control system; Docket No. 95-CE-30-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2771. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R22 Helicopters (Docket No. 95-SW-23-AD) (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2772. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; I.A.M. Rinaldo Piaggio Inc. Model P 
     180 Series Airplanes emergency exist door; (Docket No. 95-CE-
     50-AD) (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2773. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft Inc. Models 
     PA28, PA32, PA34, and PA44 Series airplanes, flap lever 
     assemblies; (Docket No. 95-CE-37-AD) (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2774. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Transportation for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities 
     (RIN: 2132-AA46) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2775. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Seaway Regulations and Rules: Miscellaneous Amendments (RIN: 
     2135-AA00) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2776. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Removal of Part 159; National Capital Airports (RIN: 2120-
     AG05) Received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2777. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Special Local Regulations; Annual Kennewick, Washington, 
     Columbia Unlimited Hydroplane Races (RIN: 2115-AE46) received 
     May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2778. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     COTP Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA; 96-007 (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2779. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A, SAAB 340B, 
     and SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 
     2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2780. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Construcciones Aeronautics, S.A. 
     [CASA] Model C-212 and CN-235 Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2781. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; EMBRAER; Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-
     110P2 airplanes; Docket No. 96-CE-02-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2782. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, 
     S.A. [EMBRAER] Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2783. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland, Inc. DHC-6 series 
     airplanes; Docket No. 96-CE-01-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2784. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 and DHC-8 
     Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2785. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 
     300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes, and Model F27 
     Mark 050 Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2786. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft SA226 and SA227 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 96-CE-06-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a) (1) (A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2787. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives, Beech Aircraft Corporation Models, 
     99, 99A, A99A, B99, B200, 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes; 
     Docket No. 96-CE-03-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a) (1) (A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2788. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives, Dornier 228 Series airplanes; 
     Docket No. 96-CE-04-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a) (1) (A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2789. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Model BAe ATP Airplanes 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a) (1) (A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2790. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748 
     Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a) (1) (A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2791. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 
     Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2792. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited 
     Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 airplanes; Docket No. 96-CE-
     07-AD (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       2793. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received May 2, 1996, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2794. A letter from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting the fiscal year 1995 annual report of the 
     Secretary of Veterans Affairs, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 529; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       2795. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     Department's Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program 
     [FEORP] accomplishments report for fiscal year 1995, pursuant 
     to section 105(d) of Public Law 96-465; jointly, to the 
     Committees on International Relations and Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       2796. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     Secretary's ``Certification to the Congress: Regarding the 
     Incidental Capture of Sea Turtles in Commercial Shrimping 
     Operations,'' pursuant to Public Law 101-162, section 
     609(b)(2) (103 Stat. 1038); jointly, to the Committees on 
     Resources and Appropriations.
       2797. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General of the 
     United States, transmitting the Department's third quarterly 
     report to Congress entitled ``Attacking Financial 
     Institutions Fraud'' for fiscal year 1995, pursuant to Public 
     Law 101-647, section 2546(a)(2) (104 Stat. 4885); jointly, to 
     the Committees on the Judiciary and Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       2798. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the Department's report to the President and the Congress on 
     large science projects of the Department of Energy; jointly, 
     to the Committees on Science and Appropriations.
       2799. A letter from the Attorney General of the United 
     States, transmitting the 1995 annual report on the number of 
     applications that were made for orders and extension of 
     orders approving electronic surveillance under the Foreign 
     Intelligence Surveillance Act, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1807; 
     jointly, to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select) 
     and the Judiciary.

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