[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 3 (Monday, January 20, 1997)]
[House]
[Pages H160-H168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       932. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Assessment Rate [Docket No. 
     FV96-955-1 FIR] received December 26, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       933. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved 
     Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Products: Revision 
     of User Fees [DA-96-10] (RIN: 0581-AB43) received January 3, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       934. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Middle Atlantic and Certain Other Milk Orders; Termination of 
     Certain Provisions of the Order [DA-96-15] received January 
     3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       935. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Procedures to Limit the Volume of Small Florida Red 
     Seedless Grapefruit [Docket No. FV96-905-2FR] received 
     January 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       936. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Milk in the Black Hills, South Dakota Marketing Area; 
     Termination of the Order [DA-96-12] received January 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       937. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Milk in the Pacific Northwest Marketing Area; Order Amending 
     the Order [Docket No. AO-368-A25; DA-95-01] received January 
     6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       938. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Importation of Fruits and Vegetables 
     [Docket No. 95-098-3] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       939. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; State 
     Designation [Docket No. 96-092-1] received January 7, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       940. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--The Importation of Ratites and Hatching 
     Eggs of Ratites [Docket No. 95-044-2] received January 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       941. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Viruses, Toxins, and Analogous 
     Products; Encephalomyelitis Vaccine, Eastern, Western, and 
     Venezuelan, Killed Virus [Docket No. 93-128-2] received 
     January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       942. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Marketing 
     and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Fees for Commodity 
     Inspection (Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards 
     Administration) (RIN: 0580-AA48) received December 18, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       943. A letter from the Under Secretary for Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule--Rural Business Loan 
     Program Streamlining (Rural Business-Cooperative Service) 
     [Workplan 94-009) (RIN: 0570-AA09) received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       944. A letter from the Administrator, Rural Utilities 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--RUS Policies 
     on Mergers and Consolidations of Electric Borrowers (RIN: 
     0572-AB24) received December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       945. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a correction of an 
     error that was inadvertently contained in explanatory 
     material that the administration forwarded to Congress on 
     September 12, 1996, in connection with the proposed fiscal 
     year 1996 supplemental appropriations and fiscal year 1997 
     budget amendments for programs to strengthen antiterrorism, 
     counterterrorism, and security efforts in this country and 
     abroad (see page 54 of House Document 104-264; to the 
     Committee on Appropriations.
       946. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislative 
     Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the 
     Air Force, transmitting notification that the commander of 
     Air Education and Training Command is initiating a 
     multilocation cost comparison at Keesler Air Force Base 
     [AFB], MS, and Lackland AFB, TX, of electronic principles 
     training, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 note; to the Committee 
     on National Security.
       947. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislative 
     Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the 
     Air Force, transmitting notification that the commander of 
     Air Force Materiel Command is initiating a cost comparison at 
     the Air Force Development Test Center, Elgin Air Force Base, 
     FL, that includes the following functions: waste water 
     treatment, military family housing, military family housing 
     maintenance, zone maintenance, range road support, and civil 
     engineering supply, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 note; to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       948. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislative 
     Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the 
     Air Force, transmitting notification that the commander of 
     Bolling Air Force Base [AFB], Washington, DC, has conducted a 
     cost comparison to reduce the cost of operating military 
     family housing maintenance, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 note; 
     to the Committee on National Security.
       949. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the Department's report on payment of restructuring costs 
     under defense contracts, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2324 note; to 
     the Committee on National Security.
       950. A letter from the Director of Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Downsizing Notice [DFARS Case 96-D321] received December 20, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       951. A letter from the Director of Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     MILCON-Environmental Restoration [DFARS Case 96-D327] 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on National Security.
       952. A letter from the Director of Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, 
     Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) [DFARS 
     Case 96-D017] received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       953. A letter from the Director of Washington Headquarters 
     Services, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical Program 
     of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Clarification of the 
     CHAMPUS Exclusion of Unproven Drugs, Devices, and Medical 
     Treatments and Procedures [DOD 6010.8-R] (RIN: 0720-AA29) 
     received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       954. A letter from the Board of Directors, Panama Canal 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's report regarding 
     the costs associated with the dissolution of the Commission, 
     including the cost of the office to be established to close 
     out its affairs, pursuant to 22 U.S.. 3601; to the Committee 
     on National Security.
       955. A letter from the Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Tolls for Use of 
     Canal; Rules for Measurements of Vessels (RIN: 3207-AA38) 
     received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       956. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Department of the Treasury, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Payment to Financial 
     Institutions for Credit to Accounts of Employees and 
     Beneficiaries (RIN: 1510-AA30) received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       957. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving United States exports to Russia, pursuant to 12 
     U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       958. A letter from the Director of the Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting the Corporation's final rule--Suspension and 
     Exclusion

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     of Contractors and Termination of Contracts (RIN: 3064-AB76) 
     received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       959. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Procedure 
     for Consideration of Regulatory Waivers (12 CFR Part 902) 
     received December 6, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       960. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Selection 
     and Compensation of Federal Home Loan Bank Employees (12 CFR 
     Part 932) received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a) (1) (A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       961. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the Reserve's final rule--
     Revenue Limit on Bank-Ineligible Activities of Subsidiaries 
     of Bank Holding Companies Engaged in Underwriting and Dealing 
     in Securities (Docket No. R-0841) received January 7, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       962. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the Reserve's final rule--
     Relations With Dealers in Securities Under Section 32, 
     Banking Act of 1933; Miscellaneous Interpretations (Docket 
     No. R-0931) received November 14, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       963. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the Reserve's final rule--
     Regulation D, Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions 
     (Docket No. R-0929) received December 27, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       964. A letter from the Secretary of the Board, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Organization and Operations of 
     Federal Credit Unions; Truth in Savings [12 CFR Parts 701 and 
     707] received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       965. A letter from the Legislative and Regulatory 
     Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the 
     Currency, transmitting the Office's final rule--Investment 
     Securities [Docket No. 96-26] (RIN: 1557-AB37) received 
     December 2, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       966. A letter from the Legislative and Regulatory 
     Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the 
     Currency, transmitting the Office's final rule--Fiduciary 
     Activities of National Banks; Rules of Practice and Procedure 
     [Docket No. 96-30] (RIN: 1557-AB12) received December 26, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       967. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Subsidiaries and Equity Investments [No. 96-119] (RIN: 
     1550-AA88) received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       968. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the annual report on the financial position and 
     results of the operations of the Student Loan Marketing 
     Association [Sallie Mae] for the year ended December 31, 
     1995, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.; to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       969. A letter from the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, 
     and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Child and 
     Adult Care Food Program: Improved Targeting of Day Care Home 
     Reimbursements (Food and Consumer Service) [Workplan Number 
     96-022] (RIN: 0584-AC42) received January 2, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and 
     the Workforce.
       970. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Employment 
     Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Procedures for Predetermination of Wage Rates (29 
     CFR Part 1) and Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to 
     Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted 
     Construction (20 CFR Part 5) (Employment Standards 
     Administration) (RIN: 1215-AA94) received December 30, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       971. A letter from the Deputy Executive Director and Chief 
     Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 
     transmitting the Corporation's final rule--Assessment of 
     Penalties for Failure to Provide Premium-related 
     Information--received December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       972. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the fifth triennial report on drug 
     abuse and drug research on the health consequences and extent 
     of drug abuse, including recent findings on the health 
     effects of marijuana, cocaine, and the addictive properties 
     of tobacco, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 290aa-4(b); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       973. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, 
     Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Fireworks Devices (Except 
     Firecrackers); Fuse Burn Time [16 CFR Part 1507] received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       974. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--DOE O 
     200.1, Information Management Program--received October 28, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       975. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Work for 
     Others (Non-Department of Energy Funded Work) received 
     November 1, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       976. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Personnel 
     Security Activities-- received November 1, 1996, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       977. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--Contractor 
     Human Resource Management Programs--received October 28, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       978. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Final 
     Interim Approval of Operating Permits Program, State of 
     Idaho; Clean Air Act Proposed Delegation of National Emission 
     Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants as They Apply to Title 
     V Sources and Approval of Streamlined Mechanism for Future 
     Delegations, State of Idaho [AD-FRL-5657-5] received December 
     18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       979. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation for South Coast Air Quality 
     Management District [CA 181-0024a; FRL 5649-8] received 
     December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       980. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Michigan [MI40-02-7255; 
     FRL-5662-8] received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       981. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
     Pennsylvania, Approval of Lead Implementation Plan for an 
     Area in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [PA047-4034; 
     FRL-5654-7] received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       982. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act 
     Promulgation of Reclassification of PM-10 Nonattainment Areas 
     in Idaho [ID5-2-7075a; FRL-5665-1] received December 18, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       983. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
     Pennsylvania; Approval of Source-Specific VOC and NOX 
     RACT Determinations, and 1990 Baseyear Emissions for One 
     Source [PA 083-4036a, PA 083-4037a, PA 069-4035a; FRL-5659-7] 
     received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       984. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Colorado; 
     1990 Base Year Carbon Monoxide Emission Inventories for 
     Colorado [CO24-1-5701a, CO25-1-5700a, CO26-1-5702a; FRL-5664-
     3] received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       985. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission 
     Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: 
     Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Synthetic Organic 
     Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Other Processes Subject 
     to the Negotiated Regulation for Equipment Leaks; Rule 
     Clarifications [AD-FRL-5672-5] (RIN: 2060-AC19) received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       986. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--New Mexico: Final 
     Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program 
     Revisions [FRL-5666-8] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       987. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Protection of 
     Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of The Existing Reclamation 
     Requirements [FRL-5670-2] (RIN: 2060-AF36) received December 
     23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       988. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emissions 
     Standards for Radionuclide Emissions

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     From Facilities Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
     and Federal Facilities not Covered by Subpart H [FRL-5670-5] 
     (RIN: 2060-AE39) received December 23, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       989. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California--Ozone 
     [CA114-0023; FRL-5665-8] received December 23, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       990. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California--Ozone 
     [CA114-0025; FRL-5665-9] received January 2, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       991. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Priorities 
     List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [FRL-5668-3] 
     received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       992. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Final 
     Interim Approval of the Operating Permits Program; Michigan 
     [MI001; FRL-5674-1] received January 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       993. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission 
     Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Secondary Lead 
     Smelting [AD-FRL-5664-6] (RIN: 2060-AE04) received December 
     18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       994. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule--In the Matter of Revision of ARMIS Quarterly 
     Report (FCC Report 43-01), ARMIS USOA Report (FCC Report 43-
     02), ARMIS Joint Cost Report (FCC Report 43-03), ARMIS Access 
     Report (FCC Report 43-04), ARMIS Quarterly Service Quality 
     Report (FCC Report 43-05), ARMIS Semi-Annual Service Quality 
     Report (FCC Report 43-06), ARMIS Infrastructure Report (FCC 
     Report 43-07), and ARMIS Operating Data Report (FCC Report 
     43-08) for Certain Class A and Tier 1 Telephone Companies [CC 
     Docket No. 96-193] received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       995. A letter from the Chair, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Inquiry 
     Concerning the Commission's Merger Policy Under the Federal 
     Power Act: Policy Statement; Order No. 592 [Docket No. RM96-
     6-000) received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       996. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Rules and 
     Regulations Under The Fur Products Labeling Act (16 CFR Part 
     301) received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       997. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Trade Regulation 
     Rule Concerning Games of Chance in the Food Retailing and 
     Gasoline Industries (16 CFR Part 419) received December 27, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       998. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's report entitled ``Federal Trade 
     Commission Report to Congress Pursuant to the Comprehensive 
     Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986,'' pursuant to 
     15 U.S.C. 4401; to the Committee on Commerce.
       999. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Anticaries Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human 
     Use; Partial Stay of Final Rule; Enforcement Policy [Docket 
     No. 80N-0042] (RIN: 0910-AA01) received December 18, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1000. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Blood and 
     Blood Components: Notification of Consignees Receiving Blood 
     and Blood Components at Increased Risk for Transmitting HIV 
     Infection; Correction of Effective Date [Docket No. 91N-0152] 
     (RIN: 0910-AA05) received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1001. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Sodium Labeling for Over-the-Counter Drugs; Final Rule 
     [Docket No. 90N-0309] (RIN: 0910-AA63) received January 3, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1002. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Revocation of Certain Regulations; Biological Products; 
     Final Rule [Docket No. 95N-310B] received January 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1003. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Medical Devices; Reclassification and Exemption From 
     Premarket Notification for Certain Classified Devices [Docket 
     No. 95N-0139] received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1004. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Specific Requirements on Content and Format of Labeling 
     for Human Prescription Drugs; Revision of ``Pediatric Use'' 
     Subsection in the Labeling; Extension of Compliance Date 
     [Docket No. 92N-0165] received January 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1005. A letter from the Director, National Institutes of 
     Health, transmitting the Institutes', final rule--National 
     Institutes of Health Center Grants (RIN: 0905-AE00) received 
     December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       1006. A letter from the Director, National Institutes of 
     Health, transmitting the Institutes' final rule--National 
     Institutes of Health Training Grants (RIN: 0905-AD56) 
     received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1007. A letter from the Director, National Institutes of 
     Health, transmitting the Institutes' final rule--Grants for 
     Research Projects (RIN: 0905-AC02) received December 18, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1008. A letter from the Director, National Institutes of 
     Health, transmitting the Institutes' final rule--National 
     Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Hazardous 
     Substances Basic Research and Training Grants (RIN: 0925-
     AA03) received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1009. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and 
     Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Patent and Trademark 
     Office, transmitting the Office's final rule--Establishment 
     of Recordal Fees Associated with the Fastener Quality Act 
     [Docket No. 960828232-6294-02] (RIN: 0651-AA90) received 
     October 23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       1010. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the Department's report entitled ``Report on Voluntary 
     Commitments for the Replacement Fuel Supply and Demand 
     Program,'' pursuant to section 505 of the Energy Policy Act 
     of 1992; to the Committee on Commerce.
       1011. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's report entitled 
     ``Performance Improvement 1996: Evaluation Activities of the 
     U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,'' pursuant to 
     section 241(b) of the Public Health Service [PHS] Act; to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       1012. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Odd-lot 
     Tender Offers by Issuers [Release Nos. 33-7376; 34-38068; IC-
     22413; File No. S7-12-96] (RIN: 3235-AG78) received December 
     23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       1013. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Regulation M (Anti-Manipulation Rules Concerning 
     Securities Offerings) [Release No. 33-7375] (RIN: 3235-AF54) 
     received December 23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1014. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a report of enhancement or 
     upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability for 
     Malaysia (Transmittal No. A-97) received December 16, 1996, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(5)(A); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       1015. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of 
     Presidential Determination No. 97-13, and the statement of 
     justification authorizing the furnishing of assistance from 
     the emergency refugee and migration assistance fund to meet 
     the urgent needs of refugees, victims of conflict, and other 
     persons at risk in the Great Lakes region of Africa, pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(3); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       1016. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of 
     Presidential Determination No. 97-11: determination and 
     certification for fiscal year 1997 concerning Argentina's and 
     Brazil's ineligibility under section 102(a)(2) of the Arms 
     Export Control Act, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2799aa-2; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       1017. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       1018. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Office of Foreign 
     Assets Control, Department

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     of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Iraqi Sanctions Regulations; Licensing of Performance on 
     Certain Contracts with the Government of Iraq [31 CFR Part 
     575] received December 10, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1019. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Revisions to the Export 
     Administration Regulations: Computer Revisions (Bureau of 
     Export Administration) [Docket No. 961216357-6357-01] (RIN: 
     0694-AB54) received December 19, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1020. A letter from the Under Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's report entitled ``Imposition of Foreign Policy 
     Export Controls on Commercial Encryption Items, Including 
     Products with Key Recovery Features,'' pursuant to section 6 
     of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       1021. A letter from the Executive Director, Japan-United 
     States Friendship Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     annual report for fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2904(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1022. A letter from the President's pay agent, transmitting 
     a report justifying the reasons for the extension of 
     locality-based comparability payments to categories of 
     positions that are in more than one executive agency, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1023. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of the 
     Inspector General and the Secretary's semiannual report on 
     final action taken on inspector general audits for the period 
     from April 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1024. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-334, 
     ``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Health and Life Insurance 
     Clarification Amendment Temporary Act of 1996'' received 
     January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1025. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-333, 
     ``District of Columbia Income and Franchise Tax Act of 1947 
     Conformity Amendment Act of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1026. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-332, 
     ``Nonprofit Corporation Two-Year Report Amendment Act of 
     1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1027. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-331, 
     ``Establishment of the John A. Wilson Building Foundation Act 
     of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1028. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-329, 
     ``Juvenile Detention Speedy Trial Act of 1996'' received 
     January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1029. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-328, 
     ``Bicyclist Responsibility Regulation Amendment Act of 1996'' 
     received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1030. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-327, 
     ``Vending Site Lottery Assignment Act of 1996'' received 
     January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1031. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-326, 
     ``Abatement of Controlled Dangerous Substances Nuisance 
     Amendment Act of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to 
     D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1032. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-325, ``Free 
     Clinic Assistance Program Extension Amendment Act of 1996'' 
     received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1033. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-323, 
     ``Expulsion of Students Who Bring Weapons Into Public Schools 
     Act of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. 
     Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       1034. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-322, 
     ``Expulsion of Students Who Bring Weapons Into Public Schools 
     Act of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. 
     Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       1035. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-321, ``Anti-
     Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act of 1996'' received January 9, 
     1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1036. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-320, ``Early 
     Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Act of 
     1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1037. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-318, 
     ``Community Development Corporations Money Lender License Tax 
     Exemption Amendment Act of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1038. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-317, ``Child 
     Support Enforcement Amendment Act of 1996'' received January 
     9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1039. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-316, 
     ``Commission on Mental Health Services Psychologists 
     Protection Amendment Act of 1996'' received January 9, 1997, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1040. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-315, ``Upper 
     Room Baptist Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 
     1996'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1041. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-312, ``Holy 
     Comforter Episcopal Church, Saint Andrews Parish Equitable 
     Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1996'' received January 9, 
     1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1042. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-314, ``St. 
     Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Equitable Real Property 
     Tax Relief Act of 1966'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant 
     to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1043. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-311, 
     ``Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Church Property Tax Relief 
     Act of 1966'' received January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. 
     Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       1044. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-310, ``Rhema 
     Christian Center Property Tax Relief Act of 1966'' received 
     January 9, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1045. A letter from the Attorney General of the United 
     States, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual report under 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] of 
     1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1046. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Contract 
     Appeals, transmitting the Board's final rule--Rules of 
     Procedure for Travel and Relocation Expenses Cases [48 CFR 
     Part 6104] (RIN: 3090-AG29) received December 18, 1966, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1047. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for 
     Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 
     transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to the 
     Procurement List [ID# 97-004] received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1048. A letter from the Executive Director, Corporation for 
     National Service, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1996, through September 30, 1996; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1049. A letter from the Executive Director, District of 
     Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance 
     Authority, transmitting a copy of the Authority's resolution 
     and order adopted December 27, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1050. A letter from the Chairman, Farm Credit System 
     Insurance Corporation, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 
     annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act [FMFIA] of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1051. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance 
     Board, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual report under 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] of 
     1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1052. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--
     Description of

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     Organization and Functions (12 CFR Part 900) received January 
     2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1053. A letter from the Chair, Federal Labor Relations 
     Authority, transmitting the 1996 annual report under the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] of 1982, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1054. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the 1996 annual report under the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] of 1982, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1055. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the Reserve's final rule--Rules 
     Regarding Availability of Information (Docket No. R-0946) 
     received December 19, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1056. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 90-44; Introduction (DOD, GSA, NASA) [48 
     CFR Chapter 1] received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1057. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Automatic Data Processing Equipment 
     Leasing Costs [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-010; Item I] (RIN: 
     9000-AH41) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1058. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Major System Definition (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-322; Item II] (RIN: 9000-AH42) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1059. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Preaward Debriefings (DOD, GSA, NASA) 
     [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-304; Item III] (RIN: 9000-AH13) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1060. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Certification Requirements--Drug-Free 
     Workplace (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-311; Item 
     IV] (RIN: 9000-AH06) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1061. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Consideration of Late Offers (DOD, 
     GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-44, FAR Case 95-019; Item V] (RIN: 9000-
     AG890 received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1062. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Foreign Differential Pay (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-012; Item VI] (RIN: 9000-AH43) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1063. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Final Indirect Cost Rates (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 95-018; Item VII] (RIN: 9000-AG88) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1064. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Modification of Existing Contracts 
     (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-44; FAR Case 96-606; Item VIII] 
     (RIN: 9000-AH44) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1065. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity Compliance Guide [48 CFR 
     Chapter 1] received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1066. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Introduction of Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (DOD, GSA, NASA) [Federal Acquisition Circular 90-
     45] received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1067. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Procurement Integrity (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-314; Item I] (RIN: 9000-AH19) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1068. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Certification Requirements (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-312; Item II] (RIN: 9000-AH23) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1069. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Humanitarian Operations (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-323; Item III] (RIN: 9000-AH45) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1070. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Freedom of Information Act (DOD, GSA, 
     NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-326; Item IV] (RIN: 9000-AH46) 
     received January 6, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1071. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Exceptions to Requirements for 
     Certified Cost or Pricing Data (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; 
     FAR Case 96-306; Item V] (RIN: 9000-AH16) received January 6, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1072. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Implementation of the North American 
     Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 
     90-45; FAR Case 93-310; Item VI] (RIN: 9000-AF60) received 
     January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1073. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Application of Special Simplified 
     Procedures to Certain Commercial Items (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 
     90-45; FAR Case 96-307; Item VII] (RIN: 9000-AH20) received 
     January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1074. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Compliance with Immigration and 
     Nationality Act Provisions (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR 
     Case 96-320; Item VIII] (RIN 9000-AH47) received January 6, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1075. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin and Designated 
     Countries (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-017; Item 
     IX] (RIN 9000-AH48) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1076. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Caribbean Basin Country End 
     Products--Renewal of Treatment as Eligible (DOD, GSA, NASA) 
     [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-020; Item X] (RIN: 9000-AH49) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1077. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Compensation of Certain Contractor 
     Personnel (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-325; Item 
     XI] (RIN: 9000-AH50) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1078. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Agency Procurement Protests (DOD, 
     GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 95-309; Item XII] (RIN: 9000-
     AH10) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1079. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Two-Phase Design

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     Build Selection Procedures (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR 
     Case 96-305; Item XIII] (RIN: 9000-AH17) received January 6, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1080. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Year 2000 Compliance (DOD, GSA, NASA) 
     [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-607; Item XIV] (RIN: 9000-AH51) 
     received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1081. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Limitation on Indirect Cost Audits 
     (DOD, GSA, NASA) [FAC 90-45; FAR Case 96-324; Item XV] (RIN: 
     9000-AH52) received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1082. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Motor Vehicles 
     [FPMR Amendment G-111] (RIN: 3090-AG26) received December 26, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1083. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Criteria for 
     Reporting Excess Personal Property [FPMR Temp. Reg. H-29] 
     (RIN: 3090-AF95) received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A): to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1084. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Small Purchase 
     Authority [FPMR Amendment D-95] (RIN: 3090-AG00) received 
     January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1085. A letter from the Chairman, International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual report 
     under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] 
     of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1086. A letter from the General Counsel and Corporate 
     Secretary, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting a copy of 
     the annual report in compliance with the Government in the 
     Sunshine Act during the calendar year 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1087. A letter from the Archivist of the United States, 
     National Archives, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual 
     report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act 
     [FMFIA] of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1088. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual 
     report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act 
     [FMFIA] of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1089. A letter from the President, National Endowment for 
     Democracy, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual report 
     under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] 
     of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1090. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 annual report 
     under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] 
     of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1091. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's report entitled 
     ``Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Activities''; to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1092. A letter from the Deputy Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of Oneida, NY, 
     Nonappropriated Fund Wage Areaa (RIN: 3206-AH41) received 
     December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1093. A letter from the Deputy Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Prevailing Rate System; Redefinition of Anchorage, AK, 
     Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area (RIN: 3206-AH54) received 
     December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1094. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Training 
     (RIN: 3206-AF99) received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       1095. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Processing 
     Garnishment Orders for Child Support and/or Alimony (RIN: 
     3206-AH55) received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       1096. A letter from the Secretary, Postal Rate Commission, 
     transmitting a copy of the annual report in compliance with 
     the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar year 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1097. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     Postal Rate Commission, transmitting a report of activities 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       1098. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting 
     the fiscal year 1996 annual report under the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act [FMFIA] of 1982, pursuant 
     to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       1099. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Secretary's management report for the period 
     ending March 31, 1996, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1100. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Thrift Depositor 
     Protection Oversight Board, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 
     annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act [FMFIA] of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1101. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting the fiscal year 1996 
     annual report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act [FMFIA] of 1982, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       1102. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of 
     Representatives, transmitting list of reports pursuant to 
     clause 2, rule III of the Rules of the House of 
     Representatives (H. Doc. No. 105-23); to the Committee on 
     House Oversight and ordered to be printed.
       1103. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       1104. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       1105. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Compliance, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       1106. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Indian 
     Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--The American Indian Trust Fund 
     Management Reform Act of 1994 (Office of the Special Trustee 
     for American Indians) (RIN: 1035-AA00) received December 23, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       1107. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Energy, transmitting the Department's final rule--National 
     Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR Part 
     1021) received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1108. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National 
     Park (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28537; 
     Amdt. Nos. 91-253, 93-73, 121-262, 135-66] (RIN: 2120-AF93) 
     received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1109. A letter from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of 
     Endangered Status for Three Wetland Species Found in Southern 
     Arizona and Northern Sonora, Mexico (RIN: 1018-AD11) received 
     January 6, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       1110. A letter from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Determination of 
     Endangered Status for the Plant ``Cordia bellonis'' (RIN: 
     1018-AD48) received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1111. A letter from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Services final rule--Endangered and 
     Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Determination of Endangered 
     Status for the Cumberland Elktoe, Oyster Mussel, 
     Cumberlandian Combshell, Purple Bean, and Rough Rabbitsfoot 
     (RIN: 1018-AC64) received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1112. A letter from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of 
     Endangered Status for ``Juglans jamaicensis'' (RIN: 1018-
     AD47) received January 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1113. A letter from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of 
     Endangered Status for ``Lesquerella perforata'' (Spring Creek 
     Bladderpod) (RIN: 1018-AC42) received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.

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       1114. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of 
     Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic 
     Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure 
     [Docket No. 940553-4223; I.D. 010697B] (50 CFR Part 622) 
     received January 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       1115. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 
     950725189-6245; I.D. 123096B] (50 CFR Part 622) received 
     January 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       1116. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting the Service's final rule--Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the Gulf of 
     Alaska; Pacific Cod for Processing by the Inshore Component 
     in the Western and Central Regulatory Areas [Docket No. 
     960129018-6018-01; I.D. 122396A] (50 CFR Part 679) received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       1117. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and 
     South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of Puerto Rico and the U.S. 
     Virgin Islands; Red Hind Spawning Aggregations [Docket No. 
     961008282-6332-02; I.D. 092796A] (RIN: 0648-AI97) received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       1118. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Small Mesh Area 2 [Docket No. 
     960216032-6352-08; I.D. 112196D] (RIN: 0648-AH70) received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       1119. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Revisions to Sea Turtle 
     Conservation Requirements; Restrictions to Shrimp Trawling 
     Activities [Docket No. 950830222-6274-03; I.D. 011696D] (RIN: 
     0648-AH89) received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1120. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator, 
     National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Final List of Fisheries for 1997 [Docket No. 
     950605147-6368-05; I.D. 040996D] (RIN: 0648-AH33) received 
     December 27, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       1121. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's 
     final rule--Ohio Regulatory Program [OH-204; Amendment Number 
     54] received December 23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1122. A letter from the President, Legal Services 
     Corporation, transmitting a copy of the Corporation's 1995 
     annual report, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2996g(c); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       1123. A letter from the Director of the Office of 
     Administration and Management, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Inflation 
     Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties [32 CFR Part 269] 
     received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1124. A letter from the Director of the Executive Office 
     for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Executive Office for Immigration 
     Review; Board of Immigration Appeals; Board Members [EOIR No. 
     116F; AG Order No. 2062-96] (RIN: 1125-AA17) received January 
     2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       1125. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28762; Amdt. No. 13-28] 
     (RIN: 2105-AC63) received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1126. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator of 
     the Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Distribution of Chemical Import/Export Declaration [DEA 
     Number 110F] (RIN: 1117-AA21) received November 5, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       1127. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Civil Monetary Penalty 
     Inflation Adjustment Rule [FRL-5671-1] received December 23, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       1128. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Program Fraud 
     Civil Remedies Act of 1986; Civil Monetary Penalties 
     Inflation Adjustment (RIN: 3090-AG18) received December 18, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       1129. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Interpretation, Exemptions and Waiver Guidance Concerning 18 
     U.S.C. 208 (Acts Affecting a Personal Financial Interest) 
     (RIN: 3209-AA09) received December 12, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1130. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. Court of Federal 
     Claims, transmitting the court's report for the year ended 
     September 30, 1996, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 791(c); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       1131. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     1995 annual report to Congress on Civil Aviation Security, 
     pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 1356(a); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1132. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the 14th annual report of accomplishment under 
     the Airport Improvement Program for the fiscal year 1995, 
     pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 2203(b)(2); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1133. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army 
     (Civil Works), Department of the Army, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Cooper River and Tributaries, South 
     Carolina, Danger Zones and Restricted Areas (Army Corps of 
     Engineers) [33 CFR Part 334] received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1134. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revisions to Minimum Enroute IFR Altitudes and Changeover 
     Points; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 28764; Amdt. No. 400] received 
     December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1135. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model 400A, 400T 
     (Military T-1A), and 400T (Military TX) Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-158-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-9845, AD 96-25-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1136. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-
     NM-265-AD; Amdt. 39-9851; AD 96-25-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1137. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; CFM International Model CFM56-3C-1 
     and CFM56-3B-2 Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 95-ANE-47; Amdt. 39-9854; AD 96-
     25-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 30, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       1138. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-
     NM-257-AD; Amdt. 39-9859; AD 96-25-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1139. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -
     500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 96-NM-23-AD; Amdt. 39-9860; AD 96-25-17] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1140. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     28757; Amdt. No. 1771] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 30, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1141. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     28758; Amdt. No. 1772] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 30, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1142. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     28756; Amdt. No. 1770] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 30, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.

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       1143. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D Airspace; St. Petersburg Albert-Whited 
     Airport, FL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 96-ASO-22] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 30, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1144. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace, Pullman, Washington (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANM-25] 
     received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1145. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace, Forsyth, Montana (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANM-026] 
     received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1146. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Grand Canyon-Valle Airport, AZ 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 95-
     AWP-3] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 30, 1996, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       147. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revocation of Class E Airspace; Alameda, CA (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AWP-29] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 30, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       148. A letter from the Director of Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Effluent 
     Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Coastal 
     Subcategory of the Oil and Gas Extraction Point Source 
     Category; Correction [FRL-5673-8] (RIN: 2040-AB72) received 
     January 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       149. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the second report on 
     environmental estuarine monitoring of organotin 
     concentrations, pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 2406; to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       150. A letter from the Administrator, Federal Aviation 
     Administrator, transmitting the Administration's list of the 
     foreign aviation authorities to which the Administrator 
     provided services in the preceding fiscal year, pursuant to 
     Public Law 103-305, section 202 (108 Stat. 1582); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       151. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Regulations 
     Governing Fees for Service Performed in Connection with 
     Licensing and Related Services--1996 UPDATE [STB Ex Parte No. 
     542] received January 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1152. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Rate Guidelines--
     Non-Coal Proceedings [Ex Parte No. 347 (Sub-No. 2)] received 
     January 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1153. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Abandonment and 
     Discontinuance of Rail Lines and Rail Transportation Under 49 
     U.S.C. 10903 (49 CFR Parts 1105 and 1152) [Ex Parte No. 537] 
     received January 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1154. A letter from the Director, National Science 
     Foundation, transmitting a report entitled ``Women, 
     Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and 
     Engineering'' for 1996, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1185d; to the 
     Committee on Science.
       1155. A letter from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Miscellaneous 
     Regulations (RIN: 2900-AI39) received December 26, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       1156. A letter from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Appeals 
     Regulations: Notice of Board of Veterans' Appeals (RIN: 2900-
     AI59) received December 27, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       1157. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting OPM's fiscal year 1995 annual report 
     on veterans' employment in the Federal Government, pursuant 
     to 38 U.S.C. 4214(e)(1); to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       1158. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the U.S. Government annual report for the fiscal 
     year ended September 30, 1996, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 331(c); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1159. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Sale and 
     Issue of Marketable Book-Entry Treasury Bills, Notes, and 
     Bonds (Bureau of the Public Debt) [Department of the Treasury 
     Circular, Public Debt Series No. 1-93] received January 2, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1160. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and Determination Letters [Rev. Proc. 97-3] received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1161. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 96-66] received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1162. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Forms 
     and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 96-57] received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1163. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Low-
     Income Housing Tax Credit [Rev. Rul. 97-4] received January 
     2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       1164. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Offers in Compromise [Rev. Proc. 96-38] received January 2, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1165. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Distribution of Marketable Securities by a Partnership [TD 
     8707] (RIN: 1545-AT19) received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1166. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Automatic Extension of Time for Filing Individual Income Tax 
     Returns; Automatic Extension of Time to File Partnership 
     Return of Income, Trust Income Tax Return, and the U.S. Real 
     Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit Income Tax Return [TD 
     8703] (RIN: 1545-AS04, 1545-AU47) received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1167. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Environmental Cleanup Costs; Private Letter Rulings [Notice 
     97-7] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1168. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Gross 
     Income [Rev. Rul. 97-3] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1169. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Inflation--Indexed Debt Instruments [TD 8709] (RIN: 1545-
     AU44) received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1170. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Inadvertent Invalid S Elections and Late S Elections 
     [Announcement 97-4] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1171. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Electing Small Business Trusts [Notice 97-12] received 
     January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1172. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Requirement of Return and Time for Filing [TD 8705] (RIN: 
     1545-AU65) received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1173. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Sample Language for a Spouse's Waiver to a QJSA or a QPSA 
     [Notice 97-10] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1174. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Changes in Accounting Periods and in Methods of Accounting 
     [Rev. Proc. 97-8] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1175. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Forms 
     and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 96-60] received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1176. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Adoption Assistance [Notice 97-9] received January 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1177. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Electronic Filing of Form W-4 [TD 8706] (RIN: 1545-AR67) 
     received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1178. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Certain Transfers of Domestic Stock or Securities by U.S. 
     Persons to Foreign Corporations [TD 8702] (RIN:

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     1545-AT42) received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1179. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Sample Language for a Qualified Domestic Relations Order 
     [Notice 97-111] received January 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1180. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Definition of Foreign Base Company Income and Foreign 
     Personal Holding Company Income of a Controlled Foreign 
     Corporation [TD 8704] (RIN: 1545-AR31) received January 2, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1181. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of Returns and Claims for Refund, Credit, or 
     Abatement; Determination of Correct Tax Liability [Rev. Proc. 
     97-2] received January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1182. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and Determination Letters [Rev. Proc. 97-7] received 
     January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1183. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and Determination Letters [Rev. Proc. 97-12] received 
     January 6, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1184. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Business Expenses [Rev. Rul. 96-62] received December 18, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1185. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax 
     Forms and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 96-62] received December 
     18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       1186. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax 
     Forms and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 96-61] received December 
     18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       1187. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Special Rules for Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal 
     Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Rev. Rul. 96-63] received 
     December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1188. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Treatment of Loans with Below-Market Interest Rates [Rev. 
     Rul. 96-64] received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1189. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Damages Received on Account of Personal Injuries or Sickness 
     [Rev. Rul. 96-65] received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1190. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Simplification of Entity Classification Rules [TD 8697] (RIN: 
     1545-AT91) received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1191. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Obsoletion of Revenue Rulings and Revenue Procedures Under TD 
     8697, Simplification of Entity Classification Regulations 
     [Notice 97-1] received December 18, 1996, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1192. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Definitions Under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code 
     [TD 8696] (RIN: 1545-AE94) received December 19, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1193. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Credit for Employer Social Security Taxes Paid on Employee 
     Tips [TD 8699] (RIN: 1545-AS19) received December 19, 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1194. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt 
     Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 97-1] received 
     December 19, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1195. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Subchapter S Corporation Subsidiaries [Notice 97-4] received 
     December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1196. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Subchapter S Banks--Sections 1362 and 265 [Notice 97-5] 
     received December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1197. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Model 
     Amendment that May Be Used to Assist Employers in Adopting a 
     Plan that Contains 401(k) SIMPLE Provisions [Rev. Proc. 97-9] 
     received December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1198. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Notice of Intent to Waive Certain Limitations on Obtaining 
     Expeditious Consent to Change an Accounting Period and Elect 
     to be an S Corporation Effective January 1, 1997 [Notice 97-
     3] received December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1199. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Cash 
     or Deferred Arrangements; Nondiscrimination [Notice 97-2] 
     received December 20, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1200. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Mark 
     to Market for Dealers in Securities [TD 8700] (RIN: 1545-
     AS30) received December 23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1201. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Selection of Tax Matters Partner for Limited Liability 
     Companies [TD 8698] (RIN: 1545-AS09) received December 23, 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1202. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     SIMPLE IRA's; Questions and Answers [Notice 97-6] received 
     December 23, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1203. A letter from the Chairman, International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to 
     provide authorization of appropriations for the U.S. Internal 
     Trade Commission for fiscal year 1998, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     1110; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1204. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and 
     Disabled; Dedicated Accounts and Installment Payments for 
     Certain Past-Due SSI Benefits [Regulations No. 16] (RIN: 
     0960-AE59) received December 26, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1205. A letter from the Under Secretary for Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Planning and Performing Construction 
     and Other Development (Rural Development/Rural Housing 
     Service) [Workplan No. 93-010] (RIN: 0575-AB59) received 
     December 6, 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly, 
     to the Committees on Banking and Financial Services and 
     Agriculture.
       1206. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of 
     Presidential Determination 97-11A: Certification that 
     Withholding From International Financial Institutions and 
     Other International Organizations and Program Funds 
     Appropriated is Contrary to the National Interest, pursuant 
     to section 523 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, 
     and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997; jointly, to 
     the Committees on International Relations and Appropriations.
       1207. A letter from the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the 
     United States, transmitting the Court's report entitled 
     ``Study of Judicial Branch Coverage Pursuant to the 
     Congressional Accountability Act of 1995,'' pursuant to 
     section 505 of Public Law 104-1; jointly, to the Committees 
     on the Judiciary and Education and the Workforce.
       1208. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
     Health Affairs, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's report entitled ``Possible Financial Relief From 
     Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Surcharges for Medicare-
     Eligible Military Retirees Who Have Been Adversely Affected 
     by a BRAC,'' pursuant to section 737 of Public Law 103-337; 
     jointly, to the Committees on National Security, Ways and 
     Means, and Commerce.

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