[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 141 (Monday, October 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10847-S10851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

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

       EC-3093. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Migratory 
     Bird Hunting'' (RIN1018-E14) received on September 24, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-3094. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Nonmineral Entries on Mineral Lands'' (RIN1004-C65, AC92, 
     AC98); to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3095. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to amend the 
     Act which established the Frederick Law Olmsted National 
     Historic Site; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3096. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to amend the 
     Act which established the Richmond National Battlefield Park; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3097. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ``The 
     Demonstration and Commercial Application of Renewable Energy 
     and Energy Efficiency Technologies Program''; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3098. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Grants and Cooperative 
     Agreements to State and Local Governments''; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3099. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Ohio Regulatory Program (VA106FOR) received on October 8, 
     1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3100. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Delegation of Authority 
     (RIN1004-AD09) received on September 18, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3101. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, notices of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3102. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of a cost comparison relative to Kennel Management; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3103. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of a cost comparison from the Chief of the U.S. 
     Strategic Command; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3104. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Force Management Policy), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to institutions of higher education; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3105. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``The 
     Modification of Requirement for Conversion of Military 
     Positions to Civilian Positions''; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3106. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of Defense Manpower Requirements; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3107. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, a notice 
     relative to the Strategic Plan for Arlington National 
     Cemetery; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3108. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, seven rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Survivors and Dependents Education'' (RIN2900-
     AI45, AI21, AI50, AI92, AI65, AI72, AI70); to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3109. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report on veterans' employment in the Federal 
     government for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3110. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Federally-
     Sponsored Research on Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses''; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3111. A communication from the Secretary-Designate of 
     Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation to redesignate the title of the National Cemetery 
     System; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3112. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     National Capital Planning Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report under the Freedom of Information Act for 
     calendar years 1992 through 1996; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3113. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Inmate Discipline and Good Conduct Time'' (RIN1120-AA34, 
     AA62, AA33) received on September 26, 1997; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-3114. A communication from the Director of the 
     Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to capital habeas 
     petitions and motions; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3115. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Department 
     of Justice Strategic Plan for calendar years 1997 through 
     2002; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3116. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the operation of the premerger notification 
     program; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3117. A communication from the Chairperson of the U.S. 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Equal Educational Opportunity and 
     Nondiscrimination for Students with Disabilities: Federal 
     Enforcement of Section 504''; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3118. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Changes to 
     Patent Practice and Procedure'' (RIN0651-AA80) received on 
     October 2, 1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3119. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a 
     rule entitled ``Interim Designation of Acceptable Documents 
     for Employment Verification'' (RIN1115-AE94, AB93); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3120. A communication from the Director of the U.S. Arms 
     Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report on the verifiability of the Comprehensive 
     Nuclear Test Ban Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.

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       EC-3121. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Agency For International Development, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to Niger; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3122. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Five Year Stategic Plan (1997-2002); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3123. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of Conventions, Recommendations and Protocol; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3124. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3125. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3126. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Presidential Determination relative to 
     Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3127. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Visas'' received on September 18, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3128. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3129. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3130. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3131. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3132. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3133. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3134. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3135. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a notice of a proposed issuance of an export 
     license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3136. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Indian Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``The Indian Highway Safety Program 
     Competitive Grant Selection Criteria'' (RIN1076-AD82) 
     received on October 17, 1997; to the Committee on Indian 
     Affairs.
       EC-3137. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Ballistic Missile Defense; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3138. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, a 
     draft of proposed legislation entitled ``The Northern Mariana 
     Islands Covenant Implementation Act"; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3139. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Informed Consent for Patient Care'' (RIN2900-AH72, 
     AI16) received on October 14, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3140. A communication from the Staff Director of the 
     U.S. Commission On Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report under the Freedom of Information Act for 
     calendar year 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3141. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Drug Abuse Treatment and 
     Intensive Confinement Center Programs'' (RIN1120-AA66) 
     received on October 10, 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3142. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal'' 
     (RIN1125-AA19) received on October 16, 1997; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-3143. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants'' (RIN1115-
     AE58) received on October 16, 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3144. A communication from the National Commander of the 
     American Ex-Prisoners of War, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the audit of the financial statements for the 
     years ended August 31, 1996 and 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3145. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the reports of notices of the proposed issuance of export 
     licenses; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3146. A communication from the Deputy Director of the 
     Russia-NIS Program Office, U.S. and Foreign Commercial 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``The Cooperative Agreement Program'' 
     received on September 18, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3147. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the U.S. government voluntary contributions to 
     international organizations for the period October 1, 1996 
     through March 31, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3148. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Program Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3149. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     under the Inspector General Act for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3150. A communication from the President of the Inter-
     American Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3151. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997 and the report of the Office of Inspector General; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3152. A communication from the Co-Chair of the Franklin 
     Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997 and the report of the Office of Inspector General; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3153. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Civil Service Retirement and 
     Disability Fund for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3154. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ``The 
     Costs and Benefits of Federal Regulations''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3155. A communication from the U.S. Office of Special 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 through 2002; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3156. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Capital Planning Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 
     through 2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3157. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1998 
     through 2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3158. A communication from the Archivist of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     strategic plan; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3159. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Interior for Policy, Management and Budget, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Department 
     of the Interior Acquisition Regulation System'' (RIN1090-
     AA65) received on October 2, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3160. A communication from the Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of D.C. 
     Act 12-106 adopted by the Council on July 1, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3161. A communication from the Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of D.C. 
     Act 12-127 adopted by the Council on July 1, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3162. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``District's Purchase of Presidential Inaugural Tickets''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3163. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Audit of the District of Columbia's Crime Victims

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     Compensation Program For the Period October 1, 1993 through 
     February 28, 1997''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3164. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, additions to the 
     procurement list received on September 29, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3165. A communication from the Director for Executive 
     Budgeting and Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Grants and 
     Cooperative Agreements'' received on September 15, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3166. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, two rules including a rule entitled ``Prevailing Rate 
     Systems'' (RIN3206-AI04, AI02); to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3167. A communication from the Acting Executive Director 
     of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a report for a 
     notice and order received on October 14, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3168. A communication from the Chief of the Natural 
     Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``The Wildlife 
     Habitat Incentives Program'' (RIN0578-AA21) received on 
     September 26, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3169. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Funding and Fiscal Affairs'' (RIN3052-AB75, AB64, 
     AB73); to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3170. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the strategic 
     plan for fiscal years 1997 through 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3171. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer 
     of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the strategic 
     plan for fiscal years 1998 through 2003; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3172. A communication from the Chairman of the Farm 
     Credit System Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule received on September 23, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3173. A communication from the Administrator of Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Settlement of Debt Owed by 
     Electric Borrowers'' (RIN0572-AB26) received on September 24, 
     1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3174. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Food and Consumer Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Food 
     Distribution Programs'' received on October 16, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3175. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Fees for Official Inspection'' (RIN0580-AA56) 
     received on September 19, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3176. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules including a rule entitled ``The 
     Tree Assistance Program'' (RIN0560-AF17, AF04, AF23); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3177. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Deparmtent of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, seven rules including a rule entitled ``Commuted 
     Traveltime Periods''; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3178. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, eleven rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Almonds Grown in California''; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3179. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans'' received on 
     October 9, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3180. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' 
     Employment and Training, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to Federal contractors; to the Committee on 
     Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3181. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Federal Perkins Loan 
     Program'' (RIN1840-AC40) received on September 23, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3182. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Comprehensive Community Mental Health 
     Services for Children and Adolescents with Serious Emotional 
     Disturbances and Their Families Program; to the Committee on 
     Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3183. A communication from the Secretary of Education 
     and the Secretary of Labor, transmitting jointly, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the School-to-Work Opportunities 
     Act; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3184. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal 
     years 1997 through 2002; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3185. A communication from the Director of the Institute 
     of Museum and Library Services, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 
     through 2002; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3186. A communication from the Board Members of the 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 through 
     2002; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3187. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal 
     years 1997 through 2002; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3188. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the strategic plan; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3189. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, a report 
     relative to an Inspector General; to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources.
       EC-3190. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Grants for Residency Training and Advanced Education in the 
     General Practice of Dentistry'' received on October 2, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3191. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, twelve rules entitled 
     ``Investigational Device Exemptions''; to the Committee on 
     Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3192. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the strategic plan; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3193. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to amend 
     section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3194. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report on improving export control mechanisms and on military 
     assistance; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3195. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The Urban Empowerment Zones 
     Partnership Act of 1997''; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3196. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports entitled ``The Impact of Recent 
     Technological Advances on the Securities Markets'' and 
     ``State Licensing Requirements for Associated Persons of 
     Broker-Dealers''; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3197. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the national flood 
     insurance program; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3198. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Financing Corporation 
     Operations Regulation'' (RIN3069-AA57) received on September 
     26, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3199. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of 
     the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Assessment 
     of the Reasonable Revitalization Potential of Certain public 
     Housing Required by Law'' received on October 9, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3200. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     the Census, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Revision of Section 30.56(b)'' 
     (RIN0607-AA23) received on September 16, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3201. A communication from the Legislative and 
     Regulatory Activities Division, Administrator of National 
     Banks, Comptroller of the Currency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Assessment of Fees'' received on 
     October 16, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.

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       EC-3202. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Office of 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on October 6, 
     1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3203. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Satellite Fuel'' (RIN0694-AB09, AB60); to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3204. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice 
     relative to Ginnie Mae; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3205. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a rule entitled ``Technical Amendment to the Community 
     Support Requirement'' (RIN3069-AA35) received on September 
     18, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3206. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on September 19, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3207. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     Colombia; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3208. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     national emergencies; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3209. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on the privatization of EDGAR; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3210. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to shareholder proposals; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3211. A communication from the Secretary of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, four rules including a rule entitled ``Transfer Agent's 
     Obligations to Search for Lost Securityholders'' (RIN3235-
     AG99, AG85, AG72); to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3212. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to trade; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3213. A communication from the Acting Commissioner of 
     Social Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Options for Enhancing the Social Security Card''; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3214. A communication from the Acting Commissioner of 
     Social Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to continuing disability reviews for fiscal year 
     1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3215. A communication from the Commissioner of Social 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     strategic plan; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3216. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the strategic plan; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3217. A communication from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two 
     rules received on September 23, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3218. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on September 
     25, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3219. A communication from the Executive Secretary of 
     the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Technical 
     Amendments To Regulations of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board'' 
     (RIN0625-AA49) received on October 10, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3220. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Import Restrictions Imposed On Archaeological 
     Artifacts From Maili'' (RIN1515-AC22, AC24); to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3221. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Announcements 
     97-103 and 97-107; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3222. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Notices 97-51, 
     97-54, 97-57; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3223. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Revenue 
     Procedures 97-44, 97-45, 97-46, 97-47, 97-48; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3224. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Revenue Rulings: 
     97-38, 97-41, 97-42, 97-43; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3225. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of four Treasury 
     Regulations (RIN1545-AU92, AT60, AU88, AU79); to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3226. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 through 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3227. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 through 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3228. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 through 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3229. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 through 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3230. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the strategic plan; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3231. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the strategic plan; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3232. A communication from the Chairman, Interagency 
     Coordinating Committee on Oil Pollution Research, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to oil pollution; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3233. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     Transportation Statistics, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report for 1997; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3234. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a certification relative to Suriname; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3235. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to voluntary 
     consensus technical standards; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3236. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce for Communications and Information, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Telecommunications 
     and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program grants for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3237. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to quieter airplanes; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3238. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to spectrum auctions; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3239. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule concerning 
     the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program 
     (RIN0648-ZA30) received on September 29, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3240. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Global Programs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule concerning the Climate and Global 
     Change Program received on October 7, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3241. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, four 
     rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3242. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule received on September 26, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3243. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, eight rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3244. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     twenty-eight rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3245. A communication from the Acting Managing Director, 
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     and Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, twelve rules; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3246. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the clean water needs survey; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3247. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the audit of Department of Defense Superfund 
     financial transactions for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3248. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Successful Telecommuting Programs in the Public 
     and Private Sectors''; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3249. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Implementation of the National Intelligent 
     Transportation System Program''; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3250. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on October 7, 
     1997; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3251. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 
     through 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3252. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on October 14, 
     1997; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3253. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on October 14, 
     1997; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3254. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on October 15, 
     1997; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3255. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on October 15, 
     1997; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3256. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report on the benefits and costs of the Clean Air 
     Act from 1970 to 1990; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3257. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3258. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     received on October 1, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3259. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on October 2, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3260. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, five rules 
     received on October 2, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3261. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, seven rules 
     received on October 9, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3262. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, ten rules 
     received on October 16, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3263. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a notice relative to the strategic plan; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3264. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to a river bank erosion control and 
     bluff stabilization project; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3265. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to a storm damage reduction and 
     shoreline protection project; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3266. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to a storm damage reduction 
     project; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3267. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to a flood damage reduction and 
     agricultural water supply project; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3268. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to navigation improvements for 
     Boston Harbor, Massachusetts; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3269. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to a flood damage reduction 
     project; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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