[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 40 (Tuesday, April 8, 1997)]
[House]
[Pages H1332-H1337]
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:

       2493. A letter from the General Sales Manager and Vice 
     President, Commodity Credit Corporation, transmitting the 
     annual report on monetization programs for U.S. fiscal years 
     1993, 1994, and 1995, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 1431(b)(9)(B); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       2494. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Revisions of part 46, Regulations Under the Perishable 
     Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) (FV96-351) received March 
     31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       2495. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of 
     Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches (FV-
     96-916-3 Interim Final Rule) received April 2, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2496. A letter from the Under Secretary for Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the the 
     Department's final rule--Community Facilities Grant Program 
     (Rural Housing Service (RHS)) (RIN: 0575-AC10) received April 
     1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       2497. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Propamocarb 
     Hydrochloride; Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions 
     [OPP-300464; FRL-5597-2] (RIN: 2070-AC78) received March 3, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       2498. A letter from the Chairman and CEO, Farm Credit 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Disclosure to Shareholders; Disclosure to Investors in 
     Systemwide and Consolidated Bank Debt Obligations of the Farm 
     Credit System; Quarterly Report (RIN: 3052-AB62) received 
     March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       2499. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Interim Rule: Special 
     Combinations for Flue-Cured Tobacco Allotments and Quotas 
     (RIN: 0560-AF14) received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2500. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Farm Credit--Title VI 
     of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 
     (1996 Act) (RIN: 0560-AE87) received March 26, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2501. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting his requests for a fiscal year 1997 
     supplemental and a fiscal year 1998 budget amendment for the 
     Federal Election Commission [FEC], pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1107 
     (H. Doc. No. 105-61); to the Committee on Appropriations and 
     ordered to be printed.
       2502. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the annual report of the Reserve Forces Policy Board for 
     fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 113 (c) and (e); to 
     the Committee on National Security.
       2503. A letter from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting the Secretary's selected acquisition reports 
     [SARS] for the quarter ending December 31, 1996, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 2432; to the Committee on National Security.
       2504. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration 
     and Management, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Air Force Privacy Act Program [Air 
     Force Reg. 12-35] received

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     March 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       2505. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
     Force Management Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     an interim response to the requirement of section 1256 of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1997 for a 
     report on Parity of Pay for Active and Reserve Component 
     members; to the Committee on National Security.
       2506. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration 
     and Management, Department of Defense, transmitting a report 
     on printing and duplicating services procured in-house or 
     from external sources during fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 
     Public Law 104-201, section 351(c) (110 Stat. 2490); to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       2507. A letter from the Secretary, Panama Canal Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Panama Canal 
     Commission Acquisition Regulation; Debarment, Suspension, and 
     Ineligibility [48 CFR Part 3509] (RIN: 3207-AA30) received 
     March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       2508. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the Department's report entitled ``Military Capabilities of 
     the People's Republic of China''; to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       2509. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to various countries, pursuant to 12 
     U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       2510. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Financial 
     Institutions Examination Council, transmitting the Council's 
     1996 annual report to Congress, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 3305; 
     to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       2511. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the Reserve's final rule--
     Regulation M, Consumer Leasing Act [Docket No. R-0952] 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       2512. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the 1996 annual report of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     1752a(d); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       2513. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction 
     Regulatory Amendments (RIN: 1550-AB05) received March 31, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       2514. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Educational Research and Improvement, Department of 
     Education, transmitting notice of Final Priority--Educational 
     Research and Development Centers Program--received March 25, 
     1997, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       2515. A letter from the Acting Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting the 1996 reports of the Department of Labor's 
     Advisory Council for Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit 
     Plans; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       2516. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's report on the Educational Research and 
     Development Centers Program, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       2517. A letter from the Chairperson, National Council on 
     Disability, transmitting the Council's annual report for 
     fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 781(a)(9); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       2518. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California--Ozone [FR # 
     CA126-0030; FRL-5804-5] received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2519. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval 
     and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan Revision 
     for Utah; Visibility Protection [UT-001-0001a; FRL-5802-2] 
     received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       2520. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Minnesota; 
     Enhanced Monitoring [MN40-01-6988a; FRL-5694-4] received 
     March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2521. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Indiana [IN-53-1a; 
     FRL-5710-1] received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2522. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval of Section 
     112(1) Program of Delegation; Indiana [IN74-1(a); FRL-5687-8] 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       2523. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Priorities for 
     Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [FRL-5805-2] received 
     April 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2524. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Vermont; 
     Reasonably Available Control Technology for Major Stationary 
     Sources of Nitrogen Oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds Not 
     Covered By Other Category-Specific Regulations [A-1-FRL-5801-
     9] received April 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       2525. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Microbial Products of 
     Biotechnology; Final Regulation Under the Toxic Substances 
     Control Act [OPPTS-00049C; FRL-5577-2] (RIN: 2070-AB61) 
     received April 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       2526. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air 
     Pollution; Amendment to Emission Requirements Applicable to 
     New Gasoline Spark-Ignition Marine Engines [FRL-5805-7] 
     received March 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       2527. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval of Section 
     112(1) Program of Delegation; Wisconsin [WI73-01-7302(b); 
     FRL-5691-7] received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2528. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--State of Florida: Final 
     Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program 
     Revisions (FRL 5802-9) received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2529. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule--Revision of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules 
     Relating to the Marketing and Authorization of Radio 
     Frequency Devices [ET Docket No. 94-45, RM-8125] received 
     March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2530. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule--Telephone Number Portability [CC Docket No. 95-
     116, RM-8535] received March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2531. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule--Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Relocate 
     the Digital Electronic Message Service From the 18 GHz Band 
     to the 24 GHz Band and to Allocate the 24 GHz Band for Fixed 
     Service [ET Docket No. 97-99] received March 25, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2532. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rules--Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules 
     To Provide for the use of the 220-222 MHz Band by the Private 
     Land Mobile Radio Service [PR Docket No. 89-552 RM-8506]; 
     Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications 
     Act [GN Docket No. 93-252]; Regulatory Treatment of Mobile 
     Services; and Implementation of Section 309(j) of the 
     Communications Act--Competitive Bidding [PP Docket No. 93-
     253] received April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2533. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule--Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rule--
     Competitive Bidding Proceeding [WT Docket No. 97-82] received 
     March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2534. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Notice 
     and Request for Comment Regarding Compliance Assistance and 
     Civil Penalty Leniency Policies for Small Entities--received 
     April 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2535. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Listing of Color Additives for Coloring Contact Lenses; 
     1,4-Bis [(2-hydroxyethyl) amino] -9, 10-anthracenedione bis 
     (2-propenoic) ester copolymers; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date [Docket No. 91C-0189] received March 24, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2536. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Consolidation of Drug Regulations [Docket No. 96N-0183] 
     (RIN: 0910-AA53) received March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

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       2537. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Investigational Device Exemptions; Disqualification of 
     Clinical Investigators [Docket No. 92N-0308] received March 
     25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       2538. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Medical Devices; Medical Device Reporting; Annual 
     Certification [Docket No. 91N-0295] (RIN: 0910-AA09) received 
     March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2539. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures [Docket No. 
     92N-0251] (RIN: 0910-AA29) received March 25, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2540. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Food and Drugs; Technical Amendments [21 CFR Parts 101 
     and 102] received April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2541. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Tamper-Indicating Seals for the 
     Protection and Control of Special Nuclear Material 
     (Regulatory Guide 5.15) received April 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2542. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--NRC Generic Letter 97-01: 
     Degradation of Control Rod Drive Mechanism Nozzle and Other 
     Vessel Closure Head Penetrations [GL 97-01] received April 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2543. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Monitoring the Effectiveness of 
     Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants (Regulatory Guide 1.160, 
     Revision 2) received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a) (1) (A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2544. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation 
     for Earthquakes [Regulatory Guide 1.12] received April 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2545. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Identification and Characterization 
     of Seismic Sources and Determination of Safe Shutdown 
     Earthquake Ground Motion [Regulatory Guide 1.165] received 
     April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       2546. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Pre-Earthquake Planning and 
     Immediate Nuclear Power Plant Operator Postearthquake Actions 
     [Regulatory Guide 1.166] received April 1, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2547. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Restart of a Nuclear Power Plant 
     Shut Down by a Seismic Event [Regulatory Guide 1.167] 
     received April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       2548. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Standard Review Plan; Basic Geologic 
     and Seismic Information [Section 2.5.1 of NUREG-0800] 
     received April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       2549. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Standard Review Plan; Vibratory 
     Ground Motion [Section 2.5.2 of NUREG-0800] received April 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2550. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Standard Review Plan; Surface 
     Faulting [Section 2.5.3 of NUREG-0800] received April 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2551. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Reactor Siting Criteria (Regulatory 
     Analysis) [10 CFR Part 50 and 100] received April 7, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2552. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Status of Investment Advisory Programs under the 
     Investment Company Act of 1940 [Release No. IC-22579; IA-
     1623; S7-24-95] (RIN: 3235-AG07) received March 25, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       2553. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Informal Guidance Program for Small Entities (17 CFR Part 
     202) received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       2554. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Penalty-Reduction Policy for Small Entities (17 CFR Part 202) 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       2555. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance [LOA] to Israel for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 97-12), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       2556. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 03-
     97 for the relocatable over-the-horizon radars [ROTHR] 
     project arrangement [PA], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       2557. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to Brazil (Transmittal No. 
     09-97), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796(a); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       2558. 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.
       2559. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Office of Foreign 
     Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Overflight Payments to North Korea 
     (Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury) (CFR Part 500) 
     received April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       2560. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report to the Congress detailing 
     payments made to Cuba by any United States person as a result 
     of the provision of telecommunications services, pursuant to 
     Public Law 104-114, section 102(g) (H. Doc. No. 105-62); to 
     the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       2561. A letter from the Chairman Pro Tempore, Council of 
     the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 11-
     524, ``Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation 
     Establishment Act of 1996'' received March 21, 1997, pursuant 
     to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2563. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General of the 
     United States, transmitting a list of all reports issued or 
     released in February 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2564. 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--received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       2565. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National Service, transmitting a report of 
     activities under the Freedom of Information Act for the 
     calendar year 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2566. A letter from the Executive Director, District of 
     Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance 
     Authority, transmitting the official resolution disapproving 
     the Mayor's response and revised fiscal year 1998 financial 
     plan and budget submitted to the Authority on March 18, 1997, 
     pursuant to section 202(d) of Public Law 104-8; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2567. A letter from the Chairman, Farm Credit System 
     Insurance Corporation, transmitting a report of activities 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C 552(e); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2568. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     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.
       2569. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Retirement 
     Thrift Investment Board, transmitting the Board's final 
     rule--Death Benefits (5 CFR Part 1651) received March 25, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2570. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Federal Trade 
     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.
       2571. A letter from the Acting Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, 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.
       2572. A letter from the Executive Director Neighborhood 
     Reinvestment Corporation,

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     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.
       2573. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Cost-of-
     Living Allowances (Nonforeign Areas) [5 CFR Part 591] (RIN: 
     3206-AH07) received March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       2574. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, 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.
       2575. A letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, 
     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.
       2576. A letter from the Acting Commissioner, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting a report of activities 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 
     1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(e); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       2577. A letter from the Executive Director, United States 
     Artic Research Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     consolidated semiannual report under the Inspector General 
     Act, and the annual report under the Federal Managers' 
     Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       2578. A letter from the Under Secretary for Oceans and 
     Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, transmitting the annual 
     report of the coastal zone management fund for the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for fiscal year 1996, 
     pursuant to Public Law 101-508, section 6209 (104 Stat. 1388-
     309); to the Committee on Resources.
       2579. 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 Three Plants and Threatened Status for Five Plants 
     from Vernal Pools in the Central Valley of California [50 CFR 
     Part 17] (RIN: 1018-AC00) received March 25, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       2580. A letter from the National Marine Fisheries Services, 
     transmitting the Service's final rule--Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole by Vessels 
     Using Trawl Gear in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket 
     No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 032097A] (50 CFR Part 679) 
     received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       2581. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Offshore Component 
     Pollock in the Aleutian Islands Subarea [Docket No. 
     961107312-7021-02; I.D. 022697A] received March 21, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2582. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Atka Mackerel in the Central Aleutian District of the Bering 
     Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 
     031497C] received March 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       2583. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Deep-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the 
     Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 961126334-7025-02; I.D. 031497D] 
     received March 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       2584. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of 
     Alaska [Docket No. 961126334-7012-02; I.D. 031097A] received 
     March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       2585. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 
     961126334-7025-02; I.D. 031097B] received March 24, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2586. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Prohibited Species 
     Catch Limits for Tanner Crab [Docket No. 961217360-7052-02; 
     I.D. 112596C] received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       2587. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Consolidation of the Fishery 
     Management Plan for the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery [Docket No. 
     970303042-7042-01; I.D. 021097C] (RIN: 0648-AJ78) received 
     March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       2588. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Season Opening [I.D. 031497A] received March 25, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2589. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Closure of 
     the Commercial Red Snapper Component [Docket No. 960807218-
     6244-02; I.D. 032097F] received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       2590. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Pacific Halibut 
     Fisheries; Catch Sharing Plans [Docket No. 961217359-7050-02; 
     I.D. 121196B] (RIN: 0648-AJ11) received March 26, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2591. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Offshore Component Pollock in the Aleutian Islands Subarea 
     [Docket No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 031997A] received March 
     26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       2592. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Technical Amendment [Docket 
     No. 960612172-7054-02; I.D. 011697A] (RIN: 0648-AI21) 
     received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       2593. A letter from the Acting Assisting Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish 
     Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 14 [Docket No. 
     961108316-7051-02; I.D. 101796C] (RIN: 0648-AI47) received 
     March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       2594. A letter from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine 
     Sanctuary [Docket No. 950427120-7006-02] (RIN: 0648-AH99) 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       2595. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies 
     Fishery; Framework Adjustment 23 [Docket No. 970324064-7064-
     01; I.D. 021997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ32) received April 7, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2596. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies 
     Fishery; Framework Adjustment 20 [Docket No. 970318056-7056-
     01; I.D. 021397B] (RIN: 0648-AJ43) received April 7, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2597. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska, Pollock in the 
     Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 
     961126334-7025-02; I.D. 032897B] received April 7, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2598. A letter from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the Central Aleutian District of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 961107312-7021-
     02; I.D. 032497A] (50 CFR Part 679) received March 27, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2599. A letter from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Scallop Fishery; District 16 of Registration Area D [Docket 
     No. 960502124-6190-02; I.D. 022097B] (50 CFR Part 679) 
     received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       2600. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, transmitting the Office's final rule--Iowa Regulatory 
     Program [SPATS No. IA-009-FOR] received April 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       2601. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's 
     final

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     rule--Hopi Tribe Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan [HO-
     004-FOR] received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       2602. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's 
     final rule--Alaska Regulatory Program [AK-005-FOR, Amendment 
     No. V] received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       2603. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     the biennial report regarding the activities of the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's [NOAA] National 
     Marine Fisheries Service's Chesapeake Bay Office to protect 
     and restore the living resources of the Chesapeake Bay, 
     pursuant to section 307(b)(7) of the NOAA Authorization Act 
     of 1992; to the Committee on Resources.
       2604. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments (U.S. Coast 
     Guard) [CGD 96-052] (RIN: 2105-AC63) received March 27, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       2605. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of 
     Investigation, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--
     Implementation of Section 109 of the Communications 
     Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (RIN: 1105-AA39) received 
     April 7, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       2606. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of 
     Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Literacy 
     Program [BOP-1036-I] (RIN: 1120-AA33) received march 27, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       2607. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's 18th annual report to Congress 
     pursuant to section 201 of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 
     Improvements Act of 1976, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 18a(j); to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2608. A letter from the Director, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting the Office's final rule--Post-Employment 
     Conflict of Interest Restrictions; Exemption of Positions and 
     Revision of Departmental component Designations (RIN: 3209-
     AA07) received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2609. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R44 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     96-SW-15-AD; Amdt. 39-9900; AD 97-02-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2610. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly 
     Beech Aircraft Corporation) Model 1900D Airplanes (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-43-AD; Amdt. 39-
     9907; AD 97-03-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 24, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2611. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Battle Mountain, NV (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AWP-32] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2612. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Aircraft Flight Simulator Use in Pilot Training, Testing, and 
     Checking at Training Centers: Editorial and Other Changes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 26933; Amdt. 
     Nos. 61-101, 121-263, 135-67, 142-1] (RIN: 2120-AA83) 
     received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2613. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Bonafouca Bayou, LA (U.S. 
     Coast Guard) [CGD8-95-026] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received March 
     24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2614. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety Zone Regulations; Government Cut, Miami, FL (U.S. 
     Coast Guard) [COTP Miami-97-009] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received 
     March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2615. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Regulated Navigation Area Regulations; Lower Mississippi 
     River (U.S. Coast Guard) [CGD08-97-008] (RIN: 2115-AE84) 
     received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2616. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Temporary Speed Limits for the St. Mary's River (U.S. Coast 
     Guard) [CGD09-97-005] (RIN: 2115-AE84) received March 24, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2617. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Performance-Oriented Packaging Standards; Final Transitional 
     Provisions; Revisions and Response to Petitions for 
     Reconsideration (Research and Special Programs 
     Administration) [Docket No. HM-181H; Amdt. Nos. 172-150, 173-
     255, 178-117] (RIN: 2137-AC80) received March 24, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2618. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Aircraft Engines 
     CT7 Series Turboprop Engines (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 96-ANE-34; Amdt. 39-9956; AD 97-
     05-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2619. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-22-AD; Amdt. 39-9974; AD 97-07-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2620. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-107-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-9975; AD 97-07-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 
     31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2621. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Selawik, AK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-28] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2622. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-27] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2623. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kake, AK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-26] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2624. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Pilot School 
     Certification Rules (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 25910; Amendment Nos. 1-47, 61-102, 141-8, 143-6] (RIN: 
     2120-AE71) received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2625. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Clinton, OK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-12] received 
     March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2626. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Panhandle, TX (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-06] 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2627. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's finel rule--
     Establishment of Class D Airspace; McKinney, TX (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-15] 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2628. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Agency's final rule--Adding 
     Controlling Agency to Restricted Areas: R-2530 Sierra Army 
     Depot, CA; R-4802 Lone Rock, NV; and R-4811 Hawthorne, NV 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     AWP-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2629. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Pauls Valley, OK (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-09] 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2630. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Russellville, AR (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-13] 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2631. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; 
     General Electric Company CF34 Series Turbofan Engines 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-ANE-41; 
     Amdt. 39-9972; AD 97-06-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 
     27, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 103-337, section 342(b) (108 
     Stat. 2721); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2632. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF34 
     Series Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 95-ANE-19; Amdt. 39-9971; AD 97-06-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2633. 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. 
     28839; Amdt. No. 1788] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received March 27, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2634. 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. 
     28838; Amdt. No. 1787] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received March 27, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2635. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Corsicana, TX (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-18] received 
     March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2636. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety Zone Regulations: Pelican Passage Dauphin Island, AL 
     (U.S. Coast Guard) [COTP Mobile, AL 97-005] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2637. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Tank Level or Pressure Monitoring Devices (U.S. Coast Guard) 
     [CGD-071] (RIN: 2115-AD69) received March 27, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2638. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Regulated Navigation Area Regulations; Lower 
     Mississippi River (U.S. Coast Guard) [CGD08-97-008] (RIN: 
     2115-AE84) received March 27, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2639. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Technical Amendments to Former Interstate Commerce Commission 
     Regulations in Accordance with the ICC Termination Act of 
     1995 (Federal Highway Administration) (RIN: 2125-AE12) 
     received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2640. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Design Standards for Highways; Geometric Design of Highways 
     and Streets (Federal Highway Administration) [FHWA Docket No. 
     95-12] (RIN: 2125-AD38] received March 31, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2641. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standard, Model Year 1999 
     (Federal Highway Traffic Safety Administration) [Docket No. 
     97-15; Notice 1] (RIN: 2127-AG64) received April 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2642. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor 
     Carriers; Hours of Service of Drivers; Technical Amendments 
     (Federal Highway Administration) (RIN: 2125-AE07) received 
     April 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2643. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Railroad 
     Consolidation Procedures--Modification of Fee Policy (STB Ex 
     Parte No. 556) received April 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2644. A letter from the Senior Vice President, 
     Communications, Tennessee Valley Authority, transmitting a 
     copy of the Authority's statistical summaries as part of 
     their annual report for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 
     1995, and ending September 30, 1996, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 
     831h(a); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2645. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Upgraded Discharges (RIN: 2900-AI40) 
     received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       2646. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Increase in 
     Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty (RIN: 
     2900-AI55) received March 26, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       2647. A letter from the Chief, U.S. Customs Service 
     Regulations Branch, Department of the Treasury, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Duty-Free Stores (U.S. Customs 
     Service) [T.D. 97-19] (RIN: 1515-AB86) received April 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       2648. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Maquiladora Industry Coordinated Issue 
     [I.R.C. 168(g)(1)(A) received March 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2649. 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. 97-17] received 
     March 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       2650. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Coordinated Issue Construction/Real 
     Estate Industry Percentage of Completion Method Timing of 
     Cost Recognition--received March 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2651. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Differential Earnings Rate for Mutual Life Insurance 
     Companies [Notice 97-17] received March 24, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2652. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Substantiation of Business Expenses for Travel, 
     Entertainment, Gifts, and Listed Property [TD 8715] (RIN: 
     1545-AT98) received March 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2653. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Certain Trust Arrangements [Notice 97-24] received April 7, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       2654. A letter from the Commissioner (Examination), 
     Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Petroleum and Retail Industries Coordinated Issue: 
     Convenience Stores--received April 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       2655. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of 
     State, transmitting a report assessing the voting practices 
     of the governments of U.N. member states in the General 
     Assembly and Security Council for 1996, and evaluating the 
     actions and responsiveness of those governments to U.S. 
     policy on issues of special importance to the United States, 
     pursuant to Public Law 101-167, section 527(a) (103 Stat. 
     1222); Public Law 101-246, section 406(a) (104 Stat. 66); 
     jointly, to the Committees on International Relations and 
     Appropriations.

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