[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S82-S97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED

  The Secretary of the Senate reported that on October 4, 1996, he had 
presented to the President of the United States, the following enrolled 
bill:

       S. 39. An act to amend the Magnuson Fishery Conservation 
     and Management Act to authorize appropriations, to provide 
     for sustainable fisheries, and for other purposes.

  The Secretary of the Senate reported that on October 9, 1996, he had 
presented to the President of the United States, the following enrolled 
bills:

       S. 342. An act to establish the Cache La Poudre River 
     Corridor.
       S. 1004. An act to authorize appropriations for the United 
     States Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
       S. 1194. An act to promote the research, identification, 
     assessment, and exploration of marine mineral resources, and 
     for other purposes.
       S. 1649. An act to extend contracts between the Bureau of 
     Reclamation and irrigation districts in Kansas and Nebraska, 
     and for other purposes.
       S. 1887. An act to make improvements in the operation and 
     administration of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.
       S. 2078. An act to authorize the sale of excess Department 
     of Defense aircraft to facilitate the suppression of 
     wildfire.
       S. 2183. An act to make technical corrections to the 
     Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation 
     Act of 1996.
       S. 2197. An act to extend the authorized period of stay 
     within the United States for certain nurses.
       S. 2198. An act to provide for the Advisory Commission on 
     Intergovernmental Relations to continue in existence, and for 
     other purposes.

                   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-1. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, the budget request for 
     fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration.
       EC-2. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to tuition payment assistance; to the Committee on 
     Rules and Administration.
       EC-3. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to tomatoes grown in Florida, (FV96-966-2) received on 
     October 30, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-4. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Irish potatoes grown in Maine, (FV95-950-1) received on 
     October 16, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products (FV95-306) 
     received on October 18, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to regulations under the export grape and plum act (FV96-35-
     1) received on October 17, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to assessment rate for marketing orders, (FV96-927-2) 
     received on October 9, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of four rules 
     including a rule relative to dried prunes in California, 
     (FV96-993-1, 945-1, 929-3) received on October 3, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to the eastern Colorado milk order, (DA-96-13) received on 
     October 25, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-10. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to olives grown in California and imported olives (FV96-932-
     3) received on October 25, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-11. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to domestically produced peanuts,

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     (FV96-998-3) received on October 28, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-12. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to brucellosis in cattle, 
     received on October 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-13. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to importation of fruit 
     trees from France, received on October 1, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-14. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to Japanese beetle, 
     received on November 1, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-15. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to importation of horses, 
     received on October 16, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-16. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to commuted traveltime 
     periods, received on October 16, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-17. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to viruses, serums, 
     toxins, and analogous products, received on October 16, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-18. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to remove interstate 
     movement regulations, received on October 18, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-19. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to viruses, serums, 
     toxins, and analogous products, received on October 4, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-20. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to a change in disease 
     status, received on October 4, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-21. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to karnal bunt, received 
     on October 4, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-22. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, the report of a 
     rule relative to burley tobacco, (RIN0560-AE47) received on 
     October 1, 1996; to Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-23. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, the report of a 
     rule relative to the disaster reserve assistance program, 
     received on October 24, 1996; to Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-24. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to agreements for the development of foreign markets, 
     (RIN0551-AA24) received on October 4, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-25. A communication from the Administrator of the Grain 
     Inspection and Stockyards Administration, Department of 
     Agriculture, the report of a rule relative to protection for 
     purchasers of farm products, (RIN0580-AA13) received on 
     October 17, 1996; to Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-26. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a major rule 
     relative to dairy tariff-rate quote licensing, received on 
     October 16, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-27. A communication from the Under Secretary for Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Food Stamp Program regulations, (RIN0584-AB74) received on 
     October 7, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-28. A communication from the Under Secretary for Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Food Stamp Program regulations, (RIN0584-AB98) received on 
     October 7, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-29. A communication from the Under Secretary for Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Food Stamp Program regulations, (RIN0584-AB58) received on 
     October 7, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-30. A communication from the Under Secretary for Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Food Stamp Program regulations, (RIN0584-AB60) received on 
     October 7, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-31. A communication from the Under Secretary for Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Food Stamp Program regulations, (RIN0584-AB02) received on 
     October 7, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-32. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative to agriculture 
     acquisition regulation, (RIN0599-AA00) received on October 1, 
     1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-33. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Horse 
     Protection Enforcement Act for fiscal year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-34. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on foreign 
     ownership of U.S. agricultural land for calendar year 1995; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-35. A communication from the Acting Executive Director 
     of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative to inflation 
     adjusted civil monetary penalties, received on October 24, 
     1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-36. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to adjusting civil money penalties for inflation, (RIN3052-
     AB74) received on October 25, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-37. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Willful 
     Misconduct'' (RIN2900-AI26) received on November 1, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-38. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Contract 
     Program for Veterans With Alcohol and Drug Dependence 
     Disorders'' (RIN2900-AH77) received on November 1, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-39. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Federal 
     Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment'' (RIN2900-AI48) 
     received on October 31, 1996; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-40. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Evidence of 
     Dependents and Age'' (RIN2900-AH51) received on October 31, 
     1996; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-41. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``VA 
     Acquisition Regulation: Service Contracting'' (RIN2900-AG67) 
     received on October 31, 1996; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-42. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Schedule for 
     Rating Disabilities; Mental Disorders'' (RIN2900-AF01) 
     received on October 27, 1996; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-43. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     continued production of the naval petroleum reserves; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-44. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on ballistic 
     missiles; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-45. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-46. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on continued 
     production of the naval petroleum reserves; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-47. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a proposal to transfer a 
     battleship; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-48. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of fund transfers; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-49. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant

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     to law, the report on opportunities for greater efficiencies 
     in the operation of the military exchanges, commissary 
     stores, and other morale, welfare and recreation activities; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-50. A communication from the Director of the Defense 
     Procurement, Under Secretary of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``The Pilot Mentor-Protege 
     Program'' received on October 15, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-51. A communication from the Director of the Defense 
     Procurement, Under Secretary of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``The Defense Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation Supplement'' received on September 27, 
     1996; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-52. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a violation of 
     the Antideficiency Act, case number 92-12; to the Committee 
     on Appropriations.
       EC-53. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a violation of 
     the Antideficiency Act, case number 92-27; to the Committee 
     on Appropriations.
       EC-54. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-55. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     direct spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-56. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     direct spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-57. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     direct spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-58. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     direct spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-59. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     direct spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-60. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-61. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-62. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-63. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-64. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-65. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-66. A communication from the Under Secretary for Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of rule relative to Food Stamp Program 
     regulations, received on October 7, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-67. A communication from the Deputy Under Secretary 
     Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the 
     Wilderness Act; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-68. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the electric and 
     hybrid vehicles program for fiscal year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-69. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of rule relative to Bonneville Power Administration, 
     received on October 1, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-70. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to 
     alternative fuel vehicles in Federal fleets; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-71. A communication from the Administrator of the Energy 
     Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1995''; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-72. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to personnel assurance program, 
     received on October 22, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-73. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Outer Continental Shelf Leases, (RIN1010-AC07) received on 
     October 24, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-74. A communication from the Deputy Associate Director 
     for Compliance, Royalty Management Program, Minerals 
     Management Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notice of the intention to make refunds of 
     offshore lease revenues where a refund or recoupment is 
     appropriate; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-75. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to Outer Continental Shelf Leases, (RIN1010-AC15) received on 
     October 24, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-76. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of rule relative to national parks system units in 
     Alaska, (RIN1024-AC19) received on October 15, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-77. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Surface Mining, Department of Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two final rules 
     including one relative to the Ohio Regulatory Program, 
     received on October 23, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-78. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Surface Mining, Department of Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a final rule 
     relative to North Dakota abandoned Mine Land Reclamation 
     Program, received on October 4, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-79. A communication from the National Service Officer of 
     the American Gold Star Mothers, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the audit of financial statements for 1995 
     and 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-80. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the 
     rule entitled ``Grants Program for Indian Tribes''; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-81. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Communications with the Patent and Trademark Office'' 
     (RIN0651-AA70) received on October 29, 1996; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-82. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the rule entitled ``Visas Documentation of Nonimmigrants 
     Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, As Amended'' 
     received on September 27, 1996; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-83. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled ``The 
     Child Support Recovery Amendments Act of 1996''; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-84. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the Freedom 
     of Information Act for calendar year 1995; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-85. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Employer Sanctions Modifications'' received on October 2, 
     1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-86. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule concerning the 
     Port Passenger Accelerated Service Program received on 
     October 9, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-87. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled 
     ``Collection of Fees Under the Dedicated Commuter Lane 
     Program'' received on October 11, 1996; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-88. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to include 
     American Samoa in the Act of October 5, 1984; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-89. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     transmitting, a draft

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     of proposed legislation entitled ``The International Crime 
     Control Act of 1996''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-90. A communication from the National Commander of the 
     American Ex-Prisoners of War, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the audit of financial statements for 1995 and 
     1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-91. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report for fiscal year 1994; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-92. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals dated September 1, 1996; referred 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order of April 11, 1986, to the Committee on 
     Appropriations, to the Committee on the Budget, to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to the 
     Committee on Armed Services, to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works, to the Committee on Finance, to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations, and to the Committee on 
     Government Affairs.
       EC-93. A communication from the Director of the 
     Congressional Budget Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the final sequestration report for fiscal year 1997; referred 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order April 11, 1986, to the Committee on 
     Appropriations, to the Committee on the Budget, to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to the 
     Committee on Armed Services, to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs, to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation, to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources, to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works, to the Committee on Finance, to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations, to the Committee on Governmental Affairs, 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary, to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources, to the Committee on Small Business, to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to the Select Committee 
     on Intelligence, and to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-94. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Notice 96-54, 
     received on October 29, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-95. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Announcement 96-105, 
     received on October 1, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-96. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Announcement 96-106, 
     received on October 1, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-97. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Announcement 96-108, 
     received on October 15, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-98. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Announcement 96-112, 
     received on October 21, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-99. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Announcement 96-116, 
     received on October 24, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-100. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Procedure 250588-96, 
     received on November 1, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-101. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Procedure 96-49, 
     received on October 7, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-102. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Procedure 96-50, 
     received on October 31, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-103. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Notice 96-51, 
     received on September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-104. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury Notice 96-52, 
     received on September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-105. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 96-41, received 
     on October 22, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-106. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 96-45, received 
     on September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-107. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 96-50, received 
     on September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-108. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 96-52, received 
     on October 18, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-109. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two rules 
     relative to Revenue Ruling 96-51, received on October 3, 
     1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-110. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to an Action 
     on Decision, received on October 17, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-111. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to an Action 
     on Decision, received on October 17, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-112. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to Revenue 
     Procedure 96-48, received on September 27, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-113. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to a Treasury Regulation, (RIN1545-AM98) received on October 
     9, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-114. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to a Treasury Regulation, (RIN1545-AU08) received on October 
     9, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-115. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Bureau of Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a final rule 
     relative to United States Savings Bonds, received on October 
     15, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-116. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule relative to recovery of overpayments, received on 
     September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-117. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health 
     and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule relative to services under Medicare Part B, 
     received on September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-118. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule relative to ambulatory surgical center payment rates, 
     received on October 1, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-119. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule relative to limitations on aggregate payments, 
     (RIN0938-AH44) received on October 8, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-120. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule relative to monthly actuarial rates, (RIN0938-AH42) 
     received on October 30, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-121. A communication from the Chief of Staff of the 
     Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a final rule relative to lawful admission 
     for permanent residence, (RIN0960-AD90) received on October 
     31, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-122. A communication from the Chief of Staff of the 
     Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a final rule relative to overpayment 
     appeals and waiver rights, (RIN0960-AD99) received on October 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-123. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to 
     the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, received 
     on October 18, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-124. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the worker 
     adjustment assistance training funds under the Trade Act of 
     1974; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-125. A communication from the Chairman of the 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Caribbean Basin Recovery Act; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-126. A communication from the Director of the U.S. Arms 
     Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report entitled ``Arms Control, Nonproliferation and 
     Disarmament Studies Completed in 1995''; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-127. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General 
     (Civil Rights Division), transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     rule entitled ``Redress Provisions for Persons of Japanese 
     Ancestry'' (RIN1190-AA42) received on

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     October 31, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-128. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     concerning Personnel Security Activities received on November 
     4, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-129. A communication from the Chairman of the Senate 
     Delegation and Chairman of the House of Representatives 
     Delegation of the Canada-United States Interparliamentary 
     Conference, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     for 1996; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-130. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act for the 
     calendar year 1995; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-131. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-132. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-133. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to a rule on nonimmigrant visas received on 
     October 18, 1996; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-134. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the notice of intention relative to the Hashemite Kingdom of 
     Jordan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-135. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the United Nations and United Nations-
     affiliated agencies; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-136. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     concerning the Work For Others Program received on November 
     4, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-137. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense 
     (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Selected Acquisition Reports for the period July 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-138. A communication from the Secretary of the Senate, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the receipts and 
     expenditures of the Senate for the period April 1, 1996 
     through September 30, 1996; ordered to lie on the table.
       EC-139. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Diseases 
     Associated with Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents'' 
     (RIN2900-AI35) received on November 8, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-140. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report entitled ``A New Diplomacy for 
     the Information Age''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-141. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-142. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-143. A communication from the Principal Deputy Under 
     Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to Saudi Arabia; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-144. A communication from the Under Secretary of Defense 
     (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 92-09; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-145. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Waste 
     Isolation Pilot Plant; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-146. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     of the Interior for Land Minerals Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Grazing Administration, 
     Exclusive of Alaska'' (RIN1004-AB89) received on November 22, 
     1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-147. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement. 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska'' 
     (RIN1004-AB89) received on November 22, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-148. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Interior (Land and Minerals Management), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Oil and Gas and Sulphur 
     Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf'' (RIN101004-AC03); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-149. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Changes In Procedures For 
     the Insular Possessions Watch Program'' (RIN0625-AA46) 
     received on October 30, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-150. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of thirteen rules including one relative to 
     revision of Class E airspace (RIN2120-AA64, AA66), received 
     on October 10, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-151. A communication from General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     thirteen rules including one relative to revision of Class E 
     airspace (RIN2120-AA64, AA65, AA66), received on October 10, 
     1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-152. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of seven rules including one relative to Class E 
     airspace (RIN2120-AA64, AA66), received on October 3, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-153. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of three rules including one relative to standard 
     instrument approach procedures (RIN2120-AA65), received on 
     October 31, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-154. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule relative to airworthiness directives 
     (RIN2120-AA64), received on October 28, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-155. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of two rules including one relative to 
     crashworthiness protection (RIN2115-AE47), received on 
     November 14, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-156. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of twenty-five rules including one relative to 
     airworthiness directives (RIN2120-AA63, AA64, AA65, AA66, 
     AC43, AD74), received on November 14, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-157. A communication from the Secratary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Historic 
     Rational, Effectiveness and Biological Efficiency of Existing 
     Regulations for the U.S. Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries''; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-158. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for fiscal 
     year 1995; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     Transportation.
       EC-159. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to establishment of recordal fees, (RIN0651-AA90) received 
     October 23, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-160. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of rule relative to the 
     Endangered Species Act, received on November 13, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-161. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to fisheries of the Northeastern 
     United States (RIN0648-AH06) received on November 20, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-162. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to fisheries of the Northeastern 
     United States (RIN0648-AH05) received on October 31, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-163. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to fisheries of the Northeastern United States 
     (RIN0648-AJ26) received on November 12, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-164. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule relative to the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Disaster 
     Program (RIN0648-ZA19), received on October 23, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-165. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule relative to the North Pacific Fisheries Research Plan 
     (RIN0648-AI95), received on November 1, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-166. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Exclusive Economic Zone Off 
     Alaska, received on November 1, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-167. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the North Pacific Fisheries 
     Research Plan (RIN0648-ZA20), received on November 1, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-168. A communication from the Under Secretary for Oceans 
     and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the biennial report on the Coastal Zone 
     Management Act for fiscal years 1994 and 1995; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-169. A communication from the Associate Director of the 
     National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to the Faster Quality Act (RIN0693-AA90); to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-170. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``The 
     Community Residential Care Program'' (RIN2900-AH61) received 
     on December 2, 1996; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-171. A communication from the Secretary of Labor. 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on Vietnam-era and 
     Disabled Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-172. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a proposed plan for the use 
     and distribution of the White Mountain Apache Tribe's 
     judgment funds; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-173. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule (RIN1035-AA00) received 
     on December 19, 1996; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-174. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     direct spending or receipts legislation within five days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-175. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     President and Senior Director for Legislative Affairs, 
     National Security Council, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on the Livingston ABM Amendment; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-176. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 95-06; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-177. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 94-11; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-178. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 96-03; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-179. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 96-05; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-180. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 94-09; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-181. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on December 2, 
     1996; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-182. A communication from the Chairman of the J. William 
     Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report for calendar year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-183. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Presidential Determination relative to Iraq; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-184. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice relative to Iraq; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-185. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Presidential Determination relative to United 
     States Prisoners of War and Missing in Action; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-186. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-187. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-188. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of seven 
     new deferrals of budgetary resources; referred jointly, 
     pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the 
     order of April 11, 1986, to the Committee on Appropriations, 
     to the Committee on the Budget, to the Committee on Finance, 
     and to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-189. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the OMB Final Sequestration 
     Report for fiscal year 1997; referred jointly, pursuant to 
     the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of 
     April 11, 1986, to the Committee on Appropriations, to the 
     Committee on the Budget, to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry, to the Committee on Armed Services, 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works, to the Committee 
     on Finance, to the Committee on Foreign Relations, to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs, to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary, to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, to the 
     Committee on Rules and Administration, to the Committee on 
     Small Business, to the Committee on Veterans Affairs, to the 
     Committee on Indian Affairs, to the Select Committee on 
     Ethics, to the Select Committee on Intelligence, and to the 
     Special Committee on Aging.
       EC-190. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Cooperative Threat Reduction Program Plan; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-191. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``The Uses 
     and Counterfeiting of U.S. Currency in Foreign Countries''; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-192. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Adjustment of Status to That of Person Admitted for 
     Permanent Residence: Interview'' (RIN1115-AD15) received on 
     December 2, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-193. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Changes in 
     Signature and Filing Requirements for Correspondence Filed in 
     the Patent and Trademark Office'' (RIN0651-AA55) received on 
     November 27, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-194. A communication from the Director of the Office for 
     Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     programs and activities of the Office for Victims of Crime; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-195. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Distribution 
     of Chemical Import/Export Declaration'' (RIN1117-AA21) 
     received on October 31, 1996; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-196. A communication from the Director of the Executive 
     Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule affecting expansion of 
     the Board of Immigration Appeals (RIN1125-AA17) received on 
     December 24, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-197. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Revocation of Naturalization'' (RIN1115-AD45) received on 
     October 31, 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-198. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Visas: Regulations Pertaining to Both 
     Nonimmigrants and Immigrants'' received on November 7, 1996; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-199. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Visas: Regulations Pertaining to Both 
     Nonimmigrants and Immigrants'' received on December 4, 1996; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-200. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, four rules including a rule entitled 
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     Explicit Material or Information'' (RIN1120-AA59, 1120-AA50, 
     1120-AA21, 1120-AA45); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-201. A communication from the Director of the 
     Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on the continuing need for existing 
     bankruptcy judgeship positions; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-202. A communication from the Chief Justice of the 
     Supreme Court of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``Study of Judicial Branch Coverage''; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-203. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``U.S. Navy 
     Ship Solid Waste Compliance Plan for MARPOL Annex V Special 
     Areas''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-204. A communication from the Secretary of the Panama 
     Canal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Proposal to Increase Tolls and Apply Certain Rules 
     For Measurement of Vessels'' received on December 19, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-205. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to 
     nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-206. A communication from the Chair of the Defense 
     Environmental Response Task Force, Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report for fiscal 
     year 1996; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-207. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of a cost comparison at the Air Force Development Test 
     Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-208. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of a cost comparison at Keesler Air Force Base, 
     Mississippi, and Lackland AFB, Texas; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-209. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of a cost comparison at Bolling Air Force Base, 
     Washington, DC; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-210. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Administration and Management, Office of the Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed 
     Services'' received on November 20, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-211. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Health Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to Medicare late enrollment penalties; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-212. A communication from the Director of the Washington 
     Headquarters Services, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Civilian Health and 
     Medical Program of the Uniformed Services'' (RIN0720-AA29) 
     received on December 19, 1996; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-213. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting notice of four retirements; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-214. A communication from the Director of the Defense 
     Procurement (Acquisition and Technology), Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, five rules including 
     a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
     Supplement'' (DFARS Case 96-D023, D332, D334, D320, D330); to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-215. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the coke 
     oven emission control program for fiscal year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-216. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the quarterly report on the 
     Exxon Stripper Well Oil Overcharge Funds as of June 30, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-217. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Automotive 
     Technology Development Program for fiscal year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-218. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to human resource management, 
     received on October 30, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-219. A communication from the Chair of the Federal 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Federal Power Act, received 
     on December 27, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-220. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Water and Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative to acreage 
     limitation and water conservation (RIN1006-AA32) received on 
     December 11, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-221. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to the Kentucky Regulatory Program, received on 
     December 14, 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-222. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Exclusive Economic Zone off 
     Alaska, received on December 6, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-223. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Fisheries of the Northeastern 
     United States, received on December 9, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-224. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Exclusive Economic Zone off 
     Alaska, received on December 2, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-225. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Scallop Registration Area D, 
     received on December 9, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-226. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of four rules including one rule relative to 
     Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska, received on December 2, 
     1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-227. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative to the 
     Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (RIN0648-AH92) 
     received on December 13, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-228. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to species bycatch allowances 
     (RIN0648-xx73) received on December 6, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-229. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Fishery Management Plan 
     (RIN0648-AH28) received on December 19, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-230. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Fishery Management Plan 
     (RIN0648-AG29) received on December 19, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-231. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Fishery Management Plan 
     (RIN0648-AD91) received on December 19, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-232. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the List of Fisheries for 1997 
     (RIN0648-AH33) received on December 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-233. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to Sea Turtle Conservation (RIN0648-AH89) received 
     on December 17, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-234. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Alaska, the 
     Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, 
     and Demonstration Projects'' (RIN0584-AC14) received on 
     November 20, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-235. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Fees for 
     Commodity Inspection'' (RIN0580-AA48) received on December 
     17, 1996; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
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       EC-236. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Agriculture for Rural Development, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, three rules including a rule entitled ``Rural Business 
     Loan Program Streamlining'' (RIN0575-AA09, 0575-AB99, 0575-
     AB59); to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-237. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Accounting and Reporting Requirements'' (RIN3052-
     AB54, 3052-AB61, 3052-AB73); to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-238. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, sixteen rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Tomatoes Grown in Florida'' (FV96-966-1, 981-4, 
     989-3, 905-4, 906-2, 911-1, 920-3, 987-1, 920-3, 998-2, 906-
     3, 955-1, 984-1 IFR); to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-239. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, three rules including a rule entitled ``Importation of 
     Fruits and Vegetables'' (95-098-3, 96-045-1, 96-074-1); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-240. A communication from the Acting Executive Director 
     of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Report for Commission Interpretation''; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-241. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Foreign Donation of Agricultural Commodities'' (7 
     CFR Part 1499, 1485); to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-242. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Dairy Indemnity Payment Program'' (RIN0560-AE97, 
     0560-AE45, 0560-AE46); to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-243. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Grading and 
     Inspection'' (RIN0581-AB43) received on December 31, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-244. A communication from the Administrator of the Food 
     and Consumer Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Revisions in 
     Use and Disclosure Rules'' (RIN0584-AC00) received on January 
     2, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-245. A communication from the Board of Directors of the 
     Panama Canal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the dissolution study; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-246. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Administration and Management, Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Inflation 
     Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties'' received on January 
     2, 1997; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-247. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works) transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Cooper River and Tributaries, Charleston, South 
     Carolina, Danger Zones and Restricted Areas'' received on 
     December 19, 1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-248. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``National Institute of Environmental Health 
     Sciences Hazardous Substances Basis Research and Training 
     Grants'' (RIN0925-AA03) received on December 19, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-249. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry for 
     fiscal year 1993, 1994, and 1995; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-250. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Secretary of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Emergency Relief Program'' (RIN2125-AD60) 
     received on December 19, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-251. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 
     for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-252. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Determination of Endangered Status for Lesquerella 
     perforata'' (RIN:AC42) received on December 19, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-253. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report on the nondisclosure of safeguards information for 
     the period July 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-254. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     the Congressional Affairs of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, seven rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Interim Guidance On 
     Transportation of Steam Generators''; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-255. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, twenty-three (23) 
     rules including a rule entitled ``National Priorities List 
     for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites'' (FRL5601-7, 5668-3, 
     5665-9, 5658-6, 5658-7, 5659-9, 5658-4, 5658-5, 5671-1, 5670-
     5, 5670-2, 5665-8, 5666-1, 5659-7, 5654-7, 5664-3, 5664-6, 
     5665-1, 5657-5, 5649-8, 5662-8, 5667-8, 5662-5); to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-256. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report on environmental monitoring of organotin for 
     the period April 1991 through June 1992; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-257. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Changes 
     Concerning Suspension of Medicare Payments, and 
     Determinations of Allowable Interest Expenses'' (RIN0938-
     AC99, AH45, AH08, AH41); to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-258. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Certain Provisions of the National Voter 
     Registration Act of 1993'' (RIN0970-AB32) received on 
     November 22, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-259. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Certain Provisions of the National Voter 
     Registration Act of 1993'' (RIN0970-AB34) received on 
     December 6, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-260. A communication from the Acting U.S. Trade 
     Representative, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     eliminating or reducing foreign unfair trade practices for 
     the period January 1995 through June 1996; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-261. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     broom corn brooms; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-262. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Requirement 
     of Return and Time for Filing'' (RIN1545-AU65) received on 
     January 2, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-263. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two announcements (96-133, 97-
     1); to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-264. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, eighteen Treasury regulations 
     including a regulation entitled ``Sale of Seized Property'' 
     (RIN1545-AU13, 1545-AE94, 1545-AS19, 1545-AT48, 1545-AU52, 
     1545-AS52, 1545-AT64, 1545-AS94, 1545-AT92, 1545-AS14, 1545-
     AT91, 1545-AR57, 1545-AS09, 1545-AS30, 1545-AT19, 1545-AU44, 
     1545-AS04, 1545-AU47, 1545-AT25); to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-265. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 92-62 received 
     on December 17, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-266. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 92-65 received 
     on December 18, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-267. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, thirteen Revenue Rulings (96-
     61, 96-63, 96-56, 96-58, 96-59, 96-64, 97-1, 97-3, 97-4, 96-
     53, 96-54, 96-57, 96-60); to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-268. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, eighteen Revenue Procedures 
     (96-38, 96-52, 96-53, 96-54, 96-55, 96-56, 96-57, 96-58, 96-
     60, 96-59, 96-61, 96-63, 96-62, 96-64, 97-3, 97-8, 97-9, 97-
     5); to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-269. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, twenty-one Notices (96-64, 96-
     65, 96-66, 96-67, 96-68, 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 97-4, 97-6, 97-7, 
     97-10, 97-11, 96-53, 96-55, 96-57, 96-58, 96-59, 96-60, 96-
     61, 96-62); to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-270. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on the export license application screening process; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-271. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual report for calendar year 1995; to the

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     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-272. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     operations of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for fiscal year 
     1995; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Uban Affairs.
       EC-273. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Export Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report on the imposition of foreign policy export 
     controls; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-274. A communication from the Acting Executive Director 
     of the Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Book-Entry 
     Procedure'' received on December 17, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-275. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on fair housing programs for calendar year 1994; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-276. A communication from the Acting Secretary of the 
     Board of the National Credit Union Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Supervisory Committee Audits and Verifications''; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-277. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     the National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-278. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce for Export Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, two rules including a rule entitled ``Revisions to the 
     Export Administration Regulations: License Exceptions'' 
     (RIN0694-AB51, AB09); to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-279. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Presidential Determination relative to the 
     People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-280. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Presidential Determination relative to the 
     People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-281. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Iranian Transactions Regulations''; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-282. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer of the Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Subsidiaries and Equity 
     Investments''; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-283. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, nineteen rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Streamlining of the Supportive Housing Program 
     Regulations'' (FR-4022, 2206, 4072, 4091, 4089, 4088, 3982, 
     4038, 4077, 4148, 4112, 4154, 4095, 4139, 3324, 4081, 4116, 
     4136); to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-284. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Fiscal Service''; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-285. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     four rules including a rule entitled ``Amendment of Budgets 
     Regulation'' (96-71, 96-80, 96-81, 96-79); to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-286. A communication from the Legislative and Regulatory 
     Activities Division, Administrator of National Banks, 
     Comptroller of the Currency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     eight rules including a rule entitled ``Sales of Credit Life 
     Insurance'' (RIN1557-AB49, AB40, AB37, AB42, AB41, AB45, 
     AB12, AB27); to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-287. A communication from the Secretary of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, five rules including a rule entitled ``Adjustments to 
     Civil Monetary Penalty Amounts'' (RIN3235-AG47, AG78, AF54); 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-288. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, eleven rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Reimbursement for Providing Financial Records'' (Docket 
     Numbers R-0934, 0938, 0928, 0892, 0936, 0939, 0931, 0946, 
     0937, 0841, 0929); to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-289. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on rules on home-equity credit; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-290. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on funds availability schedules and 
     check fraud at depository institutions; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-291. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     continuation of the Libyan emergency; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-292. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     continuation of the Iran emergency; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-293. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     continuation of the emergency with respect to significant 
     narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-294. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to 
     processing export license applications; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-295. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to 
     the Chinese FY-1 meteorological satellite; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-296. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to 
     the SINOSAT project; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-297. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     continuation of the emergency with respect to significant 
     narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-298. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     administration of export controls on encryption products; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-299. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice relative to the 
     continuation of the Iran emergency; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-300. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     continuation of the emergency regarding weapons of mass 
     destruction; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-301. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice relative to the 
     Governments of Serbia and Montenegro; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-302. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     national emergency caused by the lapse of the Export 
     Administration Act of 1979; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-303. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-304. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Lithuania; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-305. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Mexico; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-306. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to the Republic of the Philippines; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-307. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Qatar; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-308. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to the Republic of Uzbekistan; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-309. A communication from the Acting Deputy Secretary of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to paperwork; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-310. A communication from the Chair of the U.S. 
     Commission On Child and Family Welfare, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Parenting Our Children: 
     In the Best Interest of the Nation''; to the Committee on 
     Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-311. A communication from the Chairman of the Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report for calendar year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-312. A communication from the Secretary of Education and 
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     Labor, transmitting jointly, pursuant to law, a report on 
     activities under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-313. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Permanent 
     Replacement of Lawfully Striking Employees by Federal 
     Contractors'' (RIN1294-AA15); to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-314. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the audit 
     of the Student Loan Marketing Association's financial 
     statements for calendar year 1995; to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources.
       EC-315. A communication from the Office of the Assistant 
     Secretary of Health and Human Services, Administration For 
     Children and Families, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     on the Developmental Disabilities Program (RIN0970-AB11) 
     received on October 1, 1996; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-316. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Occupational Exposure to 
     1,3-Butadiene'' (RIN1218-AA83) received on November 4, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-317. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``North Carolina State Plan; 
     Final Approval Determination'' received on December 16, 1996; 
     to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-318. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Mine Safety and Health, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, two rules including a rule entitled ``First Aid at Metal 
     and Nonmetal Mines'' (RIN1219-AA97, AA27); to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-319. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Employment and Training, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, three rules including a rule entitled ``Unemployment 
     Insurance Program Letter 30-96 and 37-96'' (RIN1205-AB13); to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-320. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Payment of Premiums'': to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-321. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, fourteen rules including the final 
     regulations for the Federal Family Education Loan Program; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-322. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources.
       EC-323. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Institutes of Health, Public Health Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     four rules including a rule entitled ``Grants for Research 
     Projects'' (RIN0905-AC02, AD56, AA15, AE00); to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-324. 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, eleven rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Extralabel Drug Use in Animals'' (RIN0910-AA47, 
     AA01, AA23, AA31); to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-325. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, five rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Civil Money Penalty Inflation 
     Adjustments'' (RIN0991-AZ00, 0910-AA60, 0910-AA09, 0970-
     AB55); to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-326. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Health Resources and Services Administration, Public Health 
     Services, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Grants for 
     Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwifery Programs'' (RIN0906-
     AA40); to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-327. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual 
     report relative to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act for 
     fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-328. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     the effectiveness of demonstration projects to address child 
     access problems; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-329. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     childhood lead poisoning prevention activities for fiscal 
     years 1993 and 1994; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-330. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled ``The 
     Presidential Honors Scholarship Act of 1996''; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-331. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on efforts to assure 
     the free appropriate public education of all children with 
     disabilities; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-332. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     vocational education programs; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-333. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Scientific and Engineering Research Facilities at 
     Colleges and Universities: 1996''; to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources.
       EC-334. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Women, Minorities, and Persons With Disabilities 
     in Science and Engineering''; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-335. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     program operations of the Office of Workers' Compensation 
     Programs for fiscal year 1995; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-336. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report covering the 
     administration of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
     for calendar year 1994; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-337. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on training 
     and employment programs for program year 1992 and fiscal year 
     1993; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-338. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of seven rules including one rule relative to 
     prohibition of oxygen generators (RIN2137-AC89, 2115-AA97, 
     2127-AF63, 2105-AC59, 2120-AA66, 2127-AG14, 2125-AD92); to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-339. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of two rules including one rule relative to power 
     brake regulations (RIN2130-AA73, 2127-AG60), received on 
     January 2, 1997; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-340. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of eight rules relative to Airworthiness 
     Directives (RIN2120-AA64), received on January 2, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-341. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of thirty-one rules including one rule relative to 
     Airworthines Directives, (RIN2120-AA64, AA65, AA66, AG27, 
     AD47), received on December 2, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-342. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of five rules including one rule relative to 
     hazardous materials regulations (RIN2130-AB00, 2127-AG54, 
     2115-AE72, 2127-AD01, 2127-AG20), received on October 31, 
     1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-343. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of six rules including one rule relative to 
     Airworthiness Directives, (RIN2120-AG30, 2120-AA64) received 
     on November 21, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-344. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of nine rules relative to Airworthiness 
     Directives, (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 7, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-345. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of four rules relative to Class E Airspace, 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 4, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-346. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of three rules including one rule relative to 
     commercial fishing regulations (RIN21115-AF35, 2105-AC63, 
     2105-AB62), received on November 7, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-347. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of six rules including one rule relative to 
     drawbridge regulations (RIN2115-AE46, AA-97, AF17); to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-348. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of five rules relative to Class E Airspace, 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on October 7, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-349. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of two rules including one rule relative

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     to notice of arrivals, (2115-AF29 , AF19); to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-350. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of three rules including one rule relative to 
     Safety Zones, (RIN2137-AC94, 2115-AA97, 2115-AF34) received 
     on October 1, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-351. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of eight rules relative to Airworthiness 
     Directives (RIN2120-AA64); to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-352. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of two rules including one rule relative to 
     Maritime Security Program Regulations, (RIN2133-AB24, 2125-
     AD96) received on October 18, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-353. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of four rules including one rule relative to 
     Airworthiness Directives, (RIN2120-AA64, AG28, AF43) received 
     on October 18, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-354. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of six rules including one rule relative to 
     roadway worker protection, (RIN2130-AB13, 2130-AA86, 2132-
     AA57, 2115-AF35, 2115-AA97, 2115-AF11) received on December 
     19, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-355. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of three rules including one rule relative to 
     commercial fishing regulations, (RIN2115-AF35, 2125-AD62, 
     2105-AB62) received on December 3, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-356. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of six rules relative to Airworthiness Directives, 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on December 12, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-357. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of seven rules including one rule relative to 
     railroad accident reporting, (RIN2115-AE01, 2115-AE46, 2130-
     AA58, 2127-AG14) received on December 5, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-358. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of five rules including one rule relative to 
     Airworthiness Directives, (RIN2120-AA64, AA65, AA66) received 
     on December 5, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-359. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of two rules including one rule relative to 
     Airworthiness Directives, (RIN2120-AA64) received on December 
     9, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-360. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of sixteen rules including one rule relative to 
     Class E Airspace, (RIN2120-AA64, 2120-AA65, 2120-AA66, 2120-
     AF93, 2105-AC63,) received on December 5, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-361. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of eighteen rules including one rule relative to 
     Airworthiness Directives, (RIN2120-AA64, AA66, AD47, AE83) 
     received on December 19, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-362. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of six rules including one rule relative to appliance 
     labeling; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-363. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of three rules including one relative to FM 
     broadcast stations, received on October 8, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-364. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of five rules including one relative to FM 
     broadcast stations, received on November 4, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-365. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of six rules including one relative to FM 
     broadcast stations, received on September 24, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-366. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to pay telephone 
     provisions, received on November 22, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-367. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to competitive bidding, 
     received on November 22, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-368. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to filing requirements, 
     received on November 22, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-369. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to interstate 
     interexchange marketplace, received on November 7, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-370. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to citizenship 
     requirements, received on October 24, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-371. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to competitive bidding, 
     received on October 21, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-372. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of nine rules including one rule relative to 
     TV broadcast stations; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-373. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to amateur radio service, 
     received on November 1, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-374. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of nine rules including one rule relative to 
     domestic ship and aircraft radio stations; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-375. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule relative to FM broadcast stations, 
     received on December 2, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-376. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of seventeen rules including one rule 
     relative to FM broadcast stations, received on December 24, 
     1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-377. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of ten rules including one rule relative to yellowtail 
     rockfish; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-378. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     eleven rules including one rule relative to other rockfish; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-379. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     relative to consolidation of all Alaska regulations, 
     (RIN0648-AI18) received on October 7, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-380. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two 
     rules including one rule relative to Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States, (RIN0648-AH70, AJ25) received on 
     September 24, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-381. A communication from the National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Atlantic bluefin tuna 
     fishery, received on October 15, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-382. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule relative to the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska, 
     (RIN0648-AI96) received on September 27, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-383. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to

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     the Exclusive Economic Zone off south Atlantic states, 
     (RIN0648-AI92) received on September 11, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-384. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf 
     of Alaska, received on September 24, 1996; to theCommittee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-385. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to spawning area closures, 
     (RIN0648-AE50) received on October 7, 1996; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-386. A communication from the Assistant Administrator of 
     the National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of rule relative to graduate 
     research fellowships, (RIN0648-ZA24) received on October 10, 
     1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-387. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Communication, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule relative to the Public 
     Telecommunications Facilities Program, (RIN0660-AA09) 
     received on November 6, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-388. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report for fiscal year 1995; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-389. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     under the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act for 
     1994; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-390. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of rule relative to collection of debts, received on 
     September 27, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-391. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of rule relative to civil monetary penalties, received 
     on October 2, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-392. A communication from the Chairman of the Surface 
     Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Ex Parte No. 527, received on 
     December 12, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-393. A communication from the Chairman of the Surface 
     Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Ex Parte No. 346, received on 
     December 17, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-394. A communication from the Chairman of the Surface 
     Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to Ex Parte No. 527, received on 
     October 10, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-395. A communication from the Secretary of the Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule relative to the Small Business Program, 
     received on October 9, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-396. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     an appeal letter regarding the fiscal year 1998 budget 
     request; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-397. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report regarding the fiscal year 1998 budget request; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-398. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the fiscal year 1998 budget request; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-399. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the National 
     Implementation Plan for Modernization of the National Weather 
     Service for Fiscal Year 1997; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-400. A communication from the Acting Chief Financial 
     Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule relative 
     to civil monetary penalties, (RIN0690-AA27) received on 
     October 22, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-401. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the 
     Metals Initiative for fiscal year 1995; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-402. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     Transportation Statistics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report for 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-403. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     increased air traffic over Grand Canyon National Park; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-404. A communication from the Chairman of the 
     Interagency Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research, 
     United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the biennial report for fiscal 
     years 1993 and 1994; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-405. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, the report on the ninety day safety review as 
     of September 16, 1996; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-406. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     entitled ``Status of the Public Ports of the United States'' 
     for years 1994 and 1995; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-407. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the progress 
     report on the transition to quieter airplanes for 1995; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-408. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Science Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-409. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-410. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-411. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-412. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-413. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Endowment For the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-414. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-415. A communication from the Chairman of the Board, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-416. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-417. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-418. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-419. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-420. A communication from the Office of the Public 
     Printer, U.S. Government Printing Office, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-421. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Smithsonian Institution, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-422. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-423. A communication from the Chairman of the Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
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     the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-424. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-425. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-426. A communication from the Secretary of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-427. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-428. A communication from the Chairman of the Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-429. A communication from the Federal Co-Chairman of the 
     Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-430. A communication from the Chairman and General 
     Counsel of the U.S. Government National Labor Relations 
     Board, transmitting jointly, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-431. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-432. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Directors of the Panama Canal Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-433. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-434. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Office of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-435. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-436. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. Equal 
     Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-437. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-438. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Office of the Overseas Private Investment 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-439. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. Merit 
     Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-440. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Mediation and Conciliation Service, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-441. A communication from the Deputy Independent 
     Counsel, Office of the Independent Counsel, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-442. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-443. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-444. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-445. A communication from the Director of the U.S. Trade 
     and Development Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-446. A communication from the President of the National 
     Endowment for Democracy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-447. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-448. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-449. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Information Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-450. A communication from the Chairman of the Farm 
     Credit System Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-451. A communication from the President of the National 
     Endowment for Democracy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-452. A communication from the Executive Secretary of the 
     Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence In Education 
     Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     on the system of internal accounting and financial controls 
     in effect during fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-453. A communication from the Board Members of the 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-454. A communication from the Director of the U.S. Arms 
     Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-455. A communication from the Chairman of the Defense 
     Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-456. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-457. A communication from the Director of Selective 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on 
     the system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-458. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-459. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-460. A communication from the Director of the Woodrow 
     Wilson Center, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-461. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Commission For the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-462. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Government Ethics,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-463. A communication from the Acting Museum Director of 
     the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and 
     the report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-464. A communication from the Chairperson of the 
     Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions 
     Examination Council, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-465. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1996 and the report of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-466. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Capital Planning Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-467. A communication from the Chair of the U.S. 
     Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-468. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-469. A communication from the President of the African 
     Development Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-470. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Marine Mammal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-471. A communication from the Office of Special Counsel, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-472. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     State Justice Institute, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-473. A communication from the Director of the Morris K. 
     Udall Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-474. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Japan-United States Friendship Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1996 and the report of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-475. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-476. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     National Education Goals Panel, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and 
     the report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-477. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1996 and the report of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-478. A communication from the President of the Inter-
     American Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-479. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the U.S. Enrichment Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-480. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Gallery of Art, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-481. A communication from the Office of Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-482. A communication from the Office of Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-483. A communication from the Office of Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-484. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-363 adopted by the Council on July 17, 
     1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-485. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-387 adopted by the Council on July 17, 
     1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-486. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-413 adopted by the Council on October 
     1, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-487. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-414 adopted by the Council on October 
     1, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-488. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-415 adopted by the Council on October 
     1, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-489. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-432 adopted by the Council on October 
     1, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-490. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-433 adopted by the Council on October 
     1, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-491. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 11-454 adopted by the Council on November 
     7, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-492. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-493. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Allocation of Earnings'' 
     received on December 2, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-494. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act 
     for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-495. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Definition of Basic Pay''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-496. A communication from the Board Members of the 
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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the Program 
     Fraud Civil Remedies Act for fiscal year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-497. A communication from the Interim District of 
     Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     entitled ``Excepted Service Employee Failed to Comply with 
     the District's Residency Requirement''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-498. A communication from the Interim District of 
     Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     entitled ``Certification of the Fiscal Year 1997 Revenue 
     Estimates in Support of the District of Columbia General 
     Obligation Bonds (Series 1996A)''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-499. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     Corporation For National Service, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-500. A communication from the Vice President and 
     Treasurer of the Farm Credit Financial Partners, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the Group 
     Retirement Plan for the Agricultural Credit Associations and 
     the Farm Credit Banks in the First Farm Credit District for 
     calendar year 1995; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-501. A communication from the Federal Reserve Employee 
     Benefits Systems, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     reports for the plan year 1995; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-502. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     locality pay; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-503. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the U.S. 
     Government for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-504. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Arctic Research Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual reports for fiscal years 1994 and 1995; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-505. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General 
     for Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``District of Columbia Department of Corrections 
     Short-Term Improvements Plan''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-506. A communication from the Chairman of the District 
     of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistant 
     Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     on progress for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-507. A communication from the Chairman of the District 
     of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistant 
     Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, a revised annual 
     report on progress for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-508. A communication from the Chairman of the District 
     of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistant 
     Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Children in Crisis: A Report on the Failure of D.C. Public 
     Schools''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-509. A communication from the U.S. Consumer Product 
     Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     under the Government in the Sunshine Act for calendar year 
     1995; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-510. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Federal Employees Health 
     Benefits program; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-511. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Statistical Programs of the U.S. Government: Fiscal Year 
     1997''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-512. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to accounts 
     containing unvouchered expenditures; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-513. A communication from the Acting Comptroller General 
     of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list 
     of General Accounting Office reports for September 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-514. A communication from the Acting Comptroller General 
     of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list 
     of General Accounting Office reports for October 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-515. A communication from the Acting Comptroller General 
     of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list 
     of General Accounting Office reports for November 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-516. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on 
     the system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1996 and the report of the Office 
     of Inspector General for the period April 1 through September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-517. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
     Register Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Payment to Financial Institutions'' (RIN1510-
     AA30) received on December 19, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-518. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel of 
     the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a rule entitled ``Interpretation, Exemptions and 
     Waiver Guidance Concerning 18 U.S.C. 208'' (RIN3209-AA09) 
     received on December 11, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-519. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition Policy, Office of 
     Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment'' 
     (RIN3090-AG18, AG26, AG09, AG14); to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-520. A communication from the Chairman of the Board 
     Contract Appeals, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Rules of Procedure for Travel and Relocation 
     Expenses Cases'' (RIN3090-AG29, AF99); to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-521. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     the Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, two 
     rules including a rule relative to the Privacy Program; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-522. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, six additions to the 
     procurement list; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-523. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, seven rules including a rule entitled ``Training'' 
     (RIN3206-AF99, AG31, AH56, AH10, AH55); to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-524. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, four rules including a rule entitled ``Voting Rights 
     Program'' (RIN3206-AH69, AH54, AH41, AG78); to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-525. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Exotic Newcastle Disease in Birds and 
     Poultry'' (RIN0579-AA22) received on November 6, 1996; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-526. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-527. A communication from the Office of Insular Affairs, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``The Impact of the Compacts of Free 
     Association on the U.S. Territories and Commonwealths and on 
     the State of Hawaii''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-528. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     the Census, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Collection of Canadian Province of 
     Origin Information on Customs Entry Records'' (RIN0607-AA21) 
     received on November 22, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-529. A communication from the Regulatory Policy Officer, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to 
     the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (RIN1512-AB62) 
     received on October 30, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-530. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of a Presidential Determination relative to a peace 
     monitoring force; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-531. A communication from the U.S. Arms Control and 
     Disarmament Agency, U.S. Information Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-532. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Federal Register, National Archives, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the Certificates of 
     Ascertainment of the electors of the President and Vice 
     President of the United States; ordered to lie on the table.
       EC-533. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Federal Register, National Archives, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the Certificates of 
     Ascertainment of the electors of the President and Vice 
     President of the United States; ordered to lie on the table.
       EC-534. A communication from the Deputy Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Environmental Security), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Defense Environmental Restoration 
     Program for fiscal year 1995; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-535. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     audit report of

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     Superfund financial transactions for fiscal year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-536. A communication from the Deputy Administrator of 
     the General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, informational copies of a Federal Space Situation 
     Report; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-537. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report relative to 
     the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and 
     Liability Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-538. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Alaska Demonstration Programs''; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-539. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Surface Transportation Research and Development Plan; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-540. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     two rules including a rule entitled ``Certification 
     Acceptance'' (RIN2125-AD62, 2135-AA09); to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-541. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, two rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Removal of Subchapter D'' (RIN1018-AD72, AD62); to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-542. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report under the Toxic Substances Control Act for 
     fiscal year 1994; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-543. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the implementation of the Waste Isolation 
     Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-544. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the study of hazardous air pollutant 
     emissions from electric utility steam generating units; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-545. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Policy and Procedure for Enforcement Actions'' 
     (RIN3150-AF37); to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-546. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, eight rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants'' 
     (RIN1018-AE05, AC01, AC47, AD50, AD25, AD58, AC56, AD46); to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-547. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``St. Marys Falls Canal and Locks'' received on 
     October 21, 1996; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-548. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of fully-authorized unconstructed projects; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-549. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a flood damage reduction project the Rio 
     Guanajibo, Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-550. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to an environmental restoration project for the 
     Willamette River, McKenzie Subbasin, Oregon; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-551. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation to modify the Oakland Inner Harbor, California 
     navigation project; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-552. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to authorized project modifications for flood damage 
     reduction along the Ramapo River at Oakland, New Jersey; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-553. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules (FRL5672-5, 
     5666-8) received on December 31, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-554. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, twenty-six rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Significant New Uses of Certain 
     Chemical Substances (FRL5651-3, 5651-2, 5629-4, 5650-7, 5651-
     7, 5654-8, 5572-9, 5648-7, 5644-2, 5282-1, 5649-5, 5650-5, 
     5650-6, 5648-4, 5640-4, 5647-9, 5574-7, 5575-1, 5574-9, 5574-
     8, 4964-3, 5656-7, 5655-6, 5650-8, 5646-7, 5645-4); to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-555. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, seven rules including 
     one rule relative to air quality (FRL5554-9, 5393-8, 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-556. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, nineteen rules 
     including one rule relative to air quality (FRL5638-9, 5629-
     7, 5639-2, 5637-8, 5608-1, 5634-9, 5636-2, 5635-9, 5633-8, 
     5615-6, 5645-1, 5610-9, 5640-8, 5643-2, 5640-2, 5636-6, 5635-
     6, 5635-4, 5638-1, 5613-4, 5617-2, 5641-5, 5641-7, 5642-1); 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-557. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning, and Evaluation, U.S. Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, twenty-three rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Control Strategy: Ozone; 
     Tennessee'' (FRL5637-A, 5637-3, 5619-8, 5631-2, 5631-6, 5630-
     4, 5630-5, 5466-9, 5630-9, 5620-1, 5619-6, 5612-7, 5613-3, 
     5629-5, 5634-4, 5612-6, 5618-8, 5619-4, 5628-6, 5616-6, 5613-
     1, 5617-4, 5618-2); to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.

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