[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7174-S7175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-3178. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on Regular Trade 
     Adjustment Assistance; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3179. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning an 
     extension of waiver authority; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3180. A communication from the Chairman of the Social 
     Insurance Committee of the American Academy of Actuaries, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Board of 
     Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and 
     Disability Insurance Trust Funds for calendar year 1996; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3181. A communication from the Chair of the Physician 
     Payment Review Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report entitled ``Monitoring Access of Medicare Beneficiaries 
     and Monitoring the Financial Liability of Medicare 
     Beneficiaries''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3182. A communication from the Chief of Staff of the 
     Office of the Commissioner of Social Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the rule entitled ``Payment For Vocational 
     Rehabilitation Services Furnished Individuals During Certain 
     Months of Nonpayment of Supplemental Security Income 
     Benefits,'' (RIN0960-AD39) received on June 17, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3183. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to value units for the full range of pediatric 
     physicians' services; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3184. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a final rule entitled ``Health Maintenance Organizations,'' 
     (RIN0938-AE64) received on June 10, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3185. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     the status of the implementation and evaluation of social 
     health maintenance organization demonstration; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3186. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Treasury (Tax Policy), transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3187. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation to amend section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3188. A communication from Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Miscellaneous Regulations Relating to Liquor,'' (RIN1512-
     AB44) received on June 18, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3189. A communication from Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``The Extension of the Paso Robles Viticultural Area,'' 
     (RIN1512-AA07) received on June 19, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3190. A communication from Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``The Malibu-Newton Canyon Viticultural Area,'' (RIN1512-
     AA07) received on June 21, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3191. A communication from Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     statement of procedural rules (RIN1512-AB53) received on June 
     21, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3192. A communication from Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Taxpaid Distilled Spirits Used in Manufacturing Products 
     Unfit for Beverage Use,'' (RIN1512-AA20) received on June 24, 
     1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3193. A communication from the Chief of Regulations 
     Unit, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of temporary regulations entitled ``Extensions of 
     Time to Make Elections,'' (RIN1545-AU41) received on June 26, 
     1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3194. A communication from the Chief of Regulations 
     Unit, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of temporary regulations entitled ``Regulations 
     Under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,'' 
     (RIN1545-AU37) received on June 26, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3195. A communication from the Chief of Regulations 
     Unit, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of temporary regulations entitled ``Consolidated 
     returns-Limitations on the use of certain losses and 
     deductions,'' (RIN1545-AU35) received on June 26, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3196. A communication from the Chief of Regulations 
     Unit, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of temporary regulations entitled ``Regulations 
     Under Section 1502 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,'' 
     (RIN1545-AU36) received on June 26, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3197. A communication from the Chief of Regulations 
     Unit, Department of Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of Revenue Procedure 96-37; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3198. A communication from Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Basic Permit Requirements Under the Federal Alcohol 
     Administration Act, Nonindustrial Use of Spirits and Wine, 
     Bulk Sales and Bottling of Distilled Spirits,'' (RIN1512-
     AB43) received on June 10, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3199. A communication from Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Notice 96-35 entitled 
     ``Regulatory Reinvention Initiative,'' received on June 17, 
     1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3200. A communication from Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Revenue Ruling 96-34 
     entitled ``Determination of Issue Price in the Case of 
     Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property,'' received on 
     June 19, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3201. A communication from Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Revenue Procedure 96-34 
     received on June 11, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3202. A communication from Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Treasury regulation 
     entitled ``Modification of Bad Debts,'' (RIN1545-AT14) 
     received on June 25, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3203. A communication from Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Treasury regulation 
     entitled ``Modification of Debt Instruments,'' (RIN1545-AR04) 
     received on June 25, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3204. A communication from Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Treasury regulation 
     entitled ``Debt Instruments with Original Issue Discount,'' 
     (RIN1545-AQ86, 1545-AS35) received on June 25, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3205. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule relative to 
     the Visa Waiver Pilot Program, (RIN1115-AB93) received on 
     June 26, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3206. A communication from the Acting General Sales 
     Manager and Acting Vice President, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule concerning 
     the Commodity Credit Corporation Supplier Credit Guarantee 
     Program, (RIN0551-AA30) received on June 25, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3207. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to 
     additions to the procurement list, received on June 26, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3208. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule 
     entitled ``Federal Energy Management and Planning Programs,'' 
     (RIN1991-AA80) received on June 26, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3209. A communication from President and Chairman of the 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a notice relative to U.S. exports to Russia 
     for a storage terminal project; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3210. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Defense Security Assistance

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     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     military education and training to the Dominican Republic; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3211. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3212. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of informational copies of two lease 
     prospectuses; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3213. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer 
     of the Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a detailed description of the compliance 
     activities undertaken by the Department for mixed waste 
     streams; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3214. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled ``Production 
     and Utilization Facilities,'' (RIN3150-AF20) received on June 
     13, 1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3215. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a final rule 
     concerning reclassification of the Saltwater Crocodile 
     Population in Australia, (RIN1018-AC30) received on June 17, 
     1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3216. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a final rule 
     concerning the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, 
     (RIN1018-AD43) received on June 17, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3217. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a final rule 
     concerning the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, (RIN1018-
     AD44) received on June 17, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3218. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Federal Operating Permits Program,'' 
     (RIN2060-AD68) received on June 24, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3219. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of two rules entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans,'' (FRL5511-4, 5525-4) received on June 
     18, 1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3220. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of four rules entitled ``Hazardous Waste Management System,'' 
     (FRL5529-1, 5464-7, 5516-7, 5528-4) received on June 25, 
     1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3221. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of seven rules entitled ``Regulation of Fuels and Fuel 
     Additives,'' (FRL5522-2, 5519-2, 5524-4, 5524-9, 5456-4, 
     5523-7, 5526-4) received on June 20, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3222. A communication from the the Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled ``The 
     Postsecondary Education Program for Individuals with 
     Disabilities,'' received on June 25, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3223. A communication from the Board Members of the 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report on the financial status of the railroad unemployment 
     insurance system; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3224. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Policy, Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Tin-Coated 
     Lead Foil Capsules for Wine Bottles,'' received on June 19, 
     1996; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3225. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Consolidation of Repetitive Provisions,'' (RIN1218-AB53) 
     received on June 19, 1996; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3226. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     final rule entitled ``Reorganization, Renumbering, and 
     Reinvention of Regulations,'' (RIN1212-AA75) received on June 
     25, 1996; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3227. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of thirteen rules entitled ``Tolerance Exemption,'' (FRL5376-
     3, 5377-7, 5370-8, 5371-4, 5372-5, 5375-9, 5374-7, 5373-5, 
     5521-5, 5522-6, 5521-4, 5372-4, 5521-7) received on June 20, 
     1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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