[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H36-H62]
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:

       5946. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Reduced 
     Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-931-2 FIR] received November 
     24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       5947. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Winter Pears Grown in Oregon, Washington, and California; 
     Order Amending the Marketing Order [Docket Nos. AO-99-A7; 
     FV96-927-1] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5948. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Revision to Part 46, Regulations Under the Perishable 
     Agricultural Commodities Act [Docket No. FV97-355] received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5949. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; 
     Modifications to the Raisin Diversion Program [Docket No. 
     FV97-989-3 IFR] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5950. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service,

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     transmitting the Service's final rule--Mushroom Promotion, 
     Research, and Consumer Information Order; Referendum 
     Procedures [FV-97-705IFR] received December 30, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5951. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Change in Handling 
     Regulation for Area No. 2 [Docket No. FV97-948-1 FIR] 
     received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5952. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased 
     Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-927-1 FIR] received December 
     31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       5953. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved 
     Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Product: Revision of 
     User Fees [DA-97-13] (RIN: 0581-AB50) received December 31, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5954. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Pine Shoot Beetle; Quarantined Areas 
     [Docket No. 97-100-1] received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5955. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal of an 
     Area From Quarantine [Docket No. 97-056-8] received November 
     24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       5956. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Approved Treatments 
     [Docket No. 96-016-27] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received December 9, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5957. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Cattle Imported in Bond for Feeding and 
     Return to Mexico [Docket No. 94-076-2] received December 9, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5958. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Importation of Sliced and Pre-Packaged 
     Dry-Cured Pork Products [Docket No. 96-066-2] received 
     November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5959. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Import/Export User Fees; Exemptions 
     [Docket No. 96-089-1] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5960. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Removal of Mexican Border Regulations 
     [Docket No. 97-037-2] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5961. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Asian Longhorned Beetle; Quarantine 
     Regulations [Docket No. 96-102-2] received November 17, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5962. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; Addition 
     of Regulated Area [Docket No. 97-113-1] received November 19, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5963. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Change in Disease Status of Belgium 
     Because of BSE [Docket No. 97-115-1] received November 19, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5964. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Interstate Movement of Imported Plants 
     and Plant Parts [Docket No. 96-061-2] (RIN: 0579-AA85) 
     received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5965. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Change in Disease Status of Luxembourg 
     Because of BSE [Docket No. 97-118-1] received December 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5966. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Additions to Regulated 
     Areas [Docket No. 96-016-26] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received 
     December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5967. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area 
     Classifications; Arkansas [Docket No. 97-108-1] received 
     December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5968. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Compensation for Wheat 
     Seed and Straw in the 1995-1996 Crop Season [Docket No. 96-
     016-25] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received January 5, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5969. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cypermethrin; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300583; FRL-5755-3] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5970. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Zeta-Cypermethrin; 
     Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300577; FRL-5754-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5971. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Pesticide 
     Tolerances [OPP-300579; FRL-5754-7] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5972. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Lambda-cyhalothrin; 
     Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300581; FRL-5755-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5973. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule --Tefluthrin; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300576; FRL-5754-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5974. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule --Fipronil; Pesticide 
     Tolerances [OPP-300587; FRL-5757-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5975. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenarimol; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300559; FRL-5753-5] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5976. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Methyl Salicylate; 
     Establishment of an Exemption from Requirement of a Tolerance 
     [OPP-300557; FRL-5746-1] received November 24, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5977. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fomesafen; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300571; FRL-5752-8] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5978. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyromazine; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300588; FRL-5758-2] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5979. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revocation of 
     Tolerances for Commodities No Longer Regulated for Pesticide 
     Residues and Other Actions [OPP-300503A; FRL-5753-1] received 
     December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5980. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Maleic Hydrazide; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300587; 
     FRL-5754-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5981. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Sodium Chlorate; 
     Exemption from Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions 
     [OPP-300574;

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     FRL-5754-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5982. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pyrimethanil; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300589; FRL-5758-7] received December 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5983. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fluorine Compounds; 
     Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300586; FRL-5756-5] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5984. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tebufenozide; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300569; FRL-5751-1] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5985. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenpropathrin; 
     Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300580; FRL-5755-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5986. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Dipropylene Glycol 
     Dimethyl Ether; Final Significant New Use Rule; Correction 
     [OPPTS-50621C; FRL-5757-6] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received November 
     25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       5987. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyfluthrin; Pesticide 
     Tolerances [OPP-300582; FRL-5755-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5988. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenvalerate; Pesticide 
     Tolerances [OPP-300575; FRL-5754-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5989. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Deltamethrin and 
     Tralomethrin; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300584; FRL-5756-2] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5990. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300568; FRL-5750-9] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5991. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Ethalfluralin; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300585; 
     FRL-5756-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 12, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5992. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Primisulfuron-methyl; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300573; 
     FRL-5753-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 12, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5993. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Chlorothalonil; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300590; 
     FRL-5759-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 10, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5994. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Tolerance 
     Extension for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300594; FRL-5760-9] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5995. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Myclobutanil; Tolerance 
     Extension for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300591; FRL-5760-4] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB780 received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5996. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenoxaprop-ethyl; 
     Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300597; FRL-5764-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5997. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300600; FRL-5764-
     6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5998. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300593; FRL-5760-8] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5999. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Dicloran; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300596; FRL-5762-4] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6000. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300595; FRL-5762-1] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6001. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations; 
     Loan Sales Relief (RIN: 3052-AB78) received November 25, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6002. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations; 
     Interest Rates and Charges (RIN: 3052-AB81) received December 
     17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       6003. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--1997-Crop Peanuts; 
     National Poundage Quota; National Average Support Level for 
     Quota and Additional Peanuts; and Minimum Commodity Credit 
     Corporation Export Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts 
     (RIN: 0560-AF01) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6004. A letter from the Manager, Federal Crop Insurance 
     Corporation, Risk Management Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule--Pea Crop Insurance Regulations; and 
     Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Green Pea Crop Insurance 
     Provisions [7 CFR Parts 416 and 457] received December 1, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6005. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency 
     Act by the Department of the Air Force, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations.
       6006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Force 
     Management Policy), Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     eighth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, pursuant 
     to 37 U.S.C. 1008(b); to the Committee on National Security.
       6007. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Finance 
     and Accounting Service, transmitting notification that the 
     Defense Finance and Accounting Service is initiating a cost 
     comparison study of the DoD Retired and Annuitant Payroll 
     functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee 
     on National Security.
       6008. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Finance 
     and Accounting Service, transmitting notification that the 
     Defense Finance and Accounting Service is initiating a cost 
     comparison study of the DoD Civilian Payroll functions, 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National 
     Security.
       6009. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division, Department of the Air Force, transmitting 
     notification that the Commander of Elmendorf Air Force Base, 
     Alaska, has conducted a cost comparison to reduce the cost of 
     the Central Heat and Power Plant function, pursuant to 10 
     U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National Security.
       6010. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting a copy of the Agency's determination that it is 
     in the public interest to use other than competitive 
     procedures for awarding a proposed contract, pursuant to 10 
     U.S.C. 2304(c)(7); to the Committee on National Security.
       6011. A letter from the Principal Deputy (Acquisition and 
     Technology), Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Secretary's Selected Acquisition Reports (SARS) for the 
     quarter ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 
     2432; to the Committee on National Security.
       6012. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Allowability of Costs for Restructuring Bonuses [DFARS Case 
     97-D312] received November 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.

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       6013. A letter from the Director, Washington Headquarters 
     Services, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical program 
     of the Uniformed Services; TRICARE Selected Reserve Dental 
     Program [DoD 6010.8-R] (RIN: 0720-AA40) received December 31, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       6014. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Determination of Fair and Reasonable Guideline Rates for the 
     Carriage of Less-Than-Shipload Lots of Bulk and Packaged 
     Preference Cargoes on U.S.-Flag Commercial Liner Vessels; 
     Removal of Part (Maritime Administration) [Docket No. R-156] 
     (RIN: 2133-AB16) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       6015. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Increased 
     Allowances for the Educational Assistance Test Program (RIN: 
     2900-AI94) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       6016. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     certification that the current Future Years Defense Program 
     fully funds the support costs associated with the Apache 
     Longbow radar program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on National Security.
       6017. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the Department's semiannual report on audit and investigative 
     activities for the 6-month period ending September 30, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on National Security.
       6018. A letter from the Deputy Congressional Liaison, Board 
     of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Board's final rule--Truth in Lending [Regulation Z; Docket 
     No. R-0960] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6019. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Board's final rule--Risk-Based Capital Standards: Market Risk 
     [Regulations H and Y; Docket No. R-0996] received December 
     22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       6020. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Board's final rule--Equal Credit Opportunity [Regulation B; 
     Docket No. R-0955] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       6021. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank 
     Enterprise Award Program (Community Development Financial 
     Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received December 1, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       6022. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank 
     Enterprise Award Program (Community Development Financial 
     Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received November 31, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       6023. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Community 
     Development Financial Institutions Program (Community 
     Development Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) 
     received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6024. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank 
     Enterprise Award Program (RIN: 1505-AA71) received December 
     10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       6025. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule--Single Family Loss Mitigation 
     Procedures [FR-4032] received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       6026. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Snow Load Map for Manufactured 
     Homes; Technical Correction [Docket No. FR-4276-F-01] 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6027. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Indian HOME Program [Docket No. FR-
     3567-F-02] (RIN: 2577-AB35) received November 17, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       6028. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Termination of an Approved Mortgagee's 
     Origination Approval Agreement [FR-4239] received January 7, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       6029. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Russia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6030. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China, 
     pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       6031. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Indonesia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6032. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative 
     Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting 
     the Corporation's final rule--Amendment to Part 363--
     Independent Audits and Reporting Requirements-- received 
     November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       6033. A letter from the Director, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the President's Report on the 
     Modernization of the Authorities of the Defense Production 
     Act, pursuant to Public Law 104--64, section 4; to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       6034. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Authority 
     to Approve Federal Home Loan Bank Bylaws [No. 97-77] (RIN: 
     3069-AA70) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6035. A letter from the Legislative and Regulatory 
     Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the 
     Currency, transmitting the Office's final rule--Assessment of 
     Fees; National Banks; District of Columbia Banks [Docket No. 
     97-23] (RIN: 1557-AB41) received December 2, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       6036. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Liquidity [No. 97-116] (RIN: 1550-AA77) received 
     November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       6037. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Technical Amendments [No. 97-126] received December 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       6038. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Disclosures for Adjustable-rate Mortgage Loans, 
     Adjustment Notices, and Interest-rate Caps [No. 97-130] (RIN: 
     1550-AB12) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6039. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Application Processing [No. 97-121] (RIN: 1550-AA83) 
     received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       6040. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Fiduciary Powers; Community Reinvestment Act [No. 97-
     129] (RIN: 1550-AB09) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       6041. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting a report entitled ``American Finance for the 
     21st Century,'' pursuant to Public Law 103--328, section 210; 
     to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       6042. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 
     867, H.R. 1377, H.R. 1787, H.R. 2367, S. 813, H.R. 2813, 
     H.J.R. 91 and H.J.R. 92, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, 
     section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on 
     the Budget.
       6043. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 
     1090, S. 714 and S. 923, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, 
     section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on 
     the Budget.
       6044. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 
     2464, S. 587, S. 589, H.R. 79, H.R. 672 and H.R. 708, 
     pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 
     1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget.
       6045. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 
     1119, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 
     Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget.

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       6046. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of S. 
     1228, S. 1519, S. 156, S. 1139, and S. 1193, pursuant to 
     Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); 
     to the Committee on the Budget.
       6047. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change 
     in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal 
     year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R. 
     2979, H.R. 1658, H.R. 2265, and H.R. 3034, pursuant to Public 
     Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the 
     Committee on the Budget.
       6048. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for the 
     Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of 
     Education, transmitting notice of final funding priorities 
     for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, 
     pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education 
     and the Workforce.
       6049. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Educational Research and Improvement, Department of 
     Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Standards of 
     Conduct and Evaluations of Activities Carried out by the 
     Office of Educational Research and Improvement: Designation 
     of Exemplary and Promising Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 
     1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6050. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Educational Research and Improvement, Department of 
     Education, transmitting notice of final eligibility and 
     selection criteria: National Awards Program for Model 
     Professional Development, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to 
     the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6051. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting Final Regulations----Federal Work-Study 
     Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6052. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting Final Regulations----Federal Family Education 
     Loan Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, 
     pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education 
     and the Workforce.
       6053. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting the Nineteenth Annual Report on the progress 
     being made toward the provision of a free appropriate public 
     education for all handicapped children, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 
     1418(f)(1); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6054. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting Final Regulations----Protection of Human 
     Subjects, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6055. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting Final Regulations----Student Assistance General 
     Provisions----Standards of Financial Responsibility, pursuant 
     to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       6056. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the seventeenth annual report on the 
     implementation of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 by 
     departments and agencies which administer programs of Federal 
     financial assistance, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6106a(b); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6057. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting 
     the Department's annual report to Congress on the FY 1996 
     program operations of the Office of Workers' Compensation 
     Programs (OWCP), the administration of the Black Lung 
     Benefits Act (BLBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers' 
     Compensation Act (LHWCA), and the Federal Employees' 
     Compensation Act for the period October 1, 1995, through 
     September 30, 1996, pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 936(b); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6058. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National Service, transmitting the 
     Corporation's Program Report and Financial Reports for 1995, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9101 and 9106; to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6059. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report 
     on the final regulations for Federal Work-Study Programs, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6060. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report 
     on the final regulations for Student Assistance General 
     Provisions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6061. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Federal Family Education Loan 
     Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (RIN: 
     1840-AC45) received December 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       6062. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the report 
     on the notice of final funding priorities for 21st Century 
     Community Learning Centers Program (RIN: 1850-ZA01) received 
     December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6063. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report 
     on the final regulations for Protection of Human Subjects 
     (RIN: 1880-AA75) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       6064. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Pension and 
     Welfare Benefits, Department of Labor, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to the Definition of Plan 
     Assets; Participant Contributions (RIN: 1210-AA59) received 
     December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6065. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Employment 
     Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Employment of Student-Learners, Employment of 
     Apprentices, Employment of Learners, Employment of 
     Messengers, and Employment of Student Workers (RIN: 1215-
     AB10) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       6066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Pension and 
     Welfare Benefits, Department of Labor, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule--Interim Rules for Mental 
     Health Parity (RIN: 0938-AI05) received January 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6067. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Treatment of Shareholders of Certain Passive Foreign 
     Investment Companies [TD 8701] (RIN: 1545-AC06) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       6068. A letter from the Chairman, National Commission on 
     the Cost of Higher Education, transmitting a report entitled 
     ``Straight Talk About College Costs and Prices,'' pursuant to 
     Public Law 105--18; to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       6069. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Occupational 
     Safety and Health Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's ``Major'' final rule--Respiratory Protection 
     [Docket No. H-049] (RIN: 1218-AA05) received January 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6070. A letter from the Administrator, Energy Information 
     Administration, transmitting the Energy Information 
     Administration's ``Annual Energy Review 1996,'' pursuant to 
     15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6071. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the fifth annual report to Congress on 
     progress in achieving the performance goals referenced in the 
     Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 (PDUFA), for the 
     Fiscal Year 1997, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 379g nt.; to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6072. A letter from the Chairman, Commission on Dietary 
     Supplement Labels, transmitting the final report of the 
     Commission, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 343 nt.; to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6073. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Communications and Information, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule --Telecommunications 
     and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program [Docket No. 
     970103002-7304-03] (RIN: 0660-ZA02) received December 29, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6074. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking 
     Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Policy Statement for Electric Motors 
     Covered Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act--
     received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6075. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the fourteenth annual report to Congress of the 
     Orphan Products Board (OPB), pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 236(e); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       6076. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Air 
     Bag On-Off Switches (National Highway Traffic Safety 
     Administration) [Docket No. NHTSA-97-3111] (RIN: 2127-AG61) 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6077. 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; Illinois [IL162-1a; 
     FRl-5926-6] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6078. 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 Title V Operating Permits Program 
     Revisions; State Implementation Plan Revision, Santa Barbara 
     County Air Pollution Control District, California [CA-002-PP; 
     FRL-5926-2] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6079. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Designation of Areas 
     for Air Quality Planning Purposes Tennessee: Redesignation of 
     the Polk County and New Johnsonville Sulfur Dioxide 
     Nonattainment Areas to Attainment [TN 86-1-

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     9802a; TN 127-1-9803a; FRL-5923-2] received November 24, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6080. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hydroprene Biochemical 
     Pest Control Agent; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300475A; FRL-
     5746-5] (RIN: 2070-AC78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6081. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Determination to 
     Extend Deadline for Promulgation of Action on Section 126 
     Petitions [FRL-5925-4] received November 19, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6082. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Alabama: Final 
     Authorization of Revisions to State's Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program [FRL-5925-8] received November 19, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6083. 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; Arizona--Maricopa 
     County CO Nonattainment Area [AZ033-0007; FRL-5928-3] 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6084. 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 State 
     Implementation Plan Revision; Bay Area Air Quality Management 
     District [CA 179-0061; FRL-5929-9] received December 9, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6085. A letter from the Director, State and Site 
     Identification Center, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Priorities 
     List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [40 CFR Part 300] 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       6086. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Designation of Areas 
     for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Louisiana; 
     Correction of the Designation for Lafourche Parish [LA-41-1-
     7355, FRL-5899-8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6087. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Technical Amendments to 
     Air Quality Implementation Plan for Connecticut; Correction 
     [FRL-5931-8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6088. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission 
     Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide 
     Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations [FRL-5933-
     6] (RIN: 2060-AC28) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6089. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act 
     Reclassification; California--Santa Barbara Nonattainment 
     Area; Ozone [CA-002-BU; FRL-5932-6] received December 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6090. 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) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; 
     Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning 
     Facilities; State of California; San Luis Obispo County Air 
     Pollution Control District [FRL-5932-1] received December 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6091. 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, Louisiana; 
     Reasonable Available Control Technology for Emissions of 
     Volatile Organic Compounds [LA35-1-7305a; FRL-5928-2] 
     received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6092. 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 State 
     Implementation Plan Revision, Bay Area Air Quality Management 
     District [CA 179-0057; FRL-5934-8] received December 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6093. 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; Illinois [IL158a; FRL-
     5900-3] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6094. 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 State Implementation Plan for Colorado; 
     Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and 
     Fort Collins [CO-44-1-6866(a); FRL-5630-1] received December 
     17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6095. 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 State 
     Implementation Plan Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality 
     Management District [CA179-0052a; FRL-5911-2] received 
     December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6096. 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; Revisions to the New 
     York State Implementation Plan for Ozone [Region II Docket 
     No. NY10-2-174; FRL-5934-7] received December 17, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6097. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air 
     Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle 
     Engines: State Commitments to National Low Emission Vehicle 
     Program [AMS-FRL-5938-8] (RIN: 2060-AF75) received December 
     17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6098. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Polyalkylene Polyamine; 
     Significant New Use Rule [OPPTS-50608E; FRL-57462] (RIN: 
     2070-AB27) received November 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6099. 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, and 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Indiana [IN77-2; FRL-5933-3] received November 4, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6100. 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; 
     Pennsylvania New Source Review and Emissions Registry 
     Regulation [PA042-4065; FRL-5925-7] received November 4, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6101. 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 State Implementation Plan for Colorado; 
     Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and 
     Fort Collins [CO-44-1-6866(a); FRL-5630-1] received December 
     12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6102. 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; Colorado [CO47-1-6946 & 
     CO-001-0020; FRL-5934-1] received December 12, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6103. 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 PM10 Implementation Plan for Colorado; 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Steamboat Springs [CO-001-0006a & CO-001-0021a; FRL-5934-2] 
     received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6104. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Determination of 
     Attainment of the One-Hour Ozone Standard for the 
     Poughkeepsie, New York Ozone Nonattainment Area and 
     Determination Regarding Applicability of Certain Reasonable 
     Further Progress and Attainment Demonstration Requirements 
     [Region 2 Docket No. NY 26-2-176a; FRL-5936-8] received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6105. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Acid Rain Program: 
     Revisions to Permits, Allowance System, Sulfur Dioxide Opt-
     Ins, Continuous Emission Monitoring, Excess Emissions, and 
     Appeal Procedures [FRL-5936-3] (RIN: 2060-AF43) received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6106. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Petition by the

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     Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for Exemption 
     from Anti-Dumping and Detergent Additization Requirements for 
     Conventional Gasoline [FRL-5931-3] received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6107. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clarification of 
     Standards for Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Restriction 
     Treatment Variances [FRL-5932-5] received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6108. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hazardous Waste 
     Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities and Hazardous 
     Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks, 
     Surface Impoundments, and Containers [IL-64-2-5807; FRL-5931-
     7] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6109. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Georgia: Final 
     Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program 
     Revisions [FRL-5924-5] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6110. 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 Plans for Designated Facilities and 
     Pollutants; North Dakota; Control of Landfill Gas Emissions 
     from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills [ND-001-0003a; 
     FRL-5933-8] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6111. 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; Montana; 
     1990 Base Year Emission Inventories for Montana [MT-001-
     0002a, MT-001-0003a; FRL-5934-5] received December 10, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6112. 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; Illinois [IL117-3; 
     FRL-5935-2] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6113. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Thiodicarb; Pesticide 
     Tolerance; Correction [OPP-300541A; FRL-5761-9] (RIN: 2070-
     AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6114. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Glutamic Acid; 
     Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP-300598; FRL-5764-4] (RIN: 
     2070-AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6115. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Gamma Aminobutyric 
     Acid; Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP-300599; FRL-5764-5] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6116. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Minor Amendments to 
     Inspection Maintenance Program Evaluation Requirements; 
     Amendment to the Final Rule [FRL-5945-8] (RIN: 2060-AH61) 
     received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       6117. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Identification of Ozone 
     Areas Attaining the 1-Hour Standard and to Which the 1-Hour 
     Standard is No Longer Applicable [FRL-5945-7] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6118. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Maintenance Plan Revision; Ohio [OH111-1a; 
     FRL-5947-8] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6119. 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: Revisions to Several 
     Chapters of the Alabama Department of Environmental 
     Management Administration Code for the Air Pollution Control 
     Program [AL-045-1-9804a; FRL-5946-5] received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6120. 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; 
     Pennsylvania; Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and 
     Maintenance Program [PA 091-4050a; FRL-5918-2] received 
     December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6121. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Land Disposal 
     Restrictions Phase III--Decharacterized Wastewaters, 
     Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners [FRL-5528-1] (RIN: 
     2050-AD38) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6122. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Regulated 
     Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release Prevention; 
     Amendments [FRL-5940-4] (RIN: 2050-AE35) received December 
     29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6123. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Regulation of Fuels and 
     Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements 
     for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline [FRL-5942-6] (RIN: 
     2060-AG76) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6124. 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 Plans For Designated Facilities and 
     Pollutants: Illinois [IL159-1a; FRL-5938-4] received December 
     22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6125. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final 
     Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program 
     Revisions [FRL-5937-2] received December 22, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6126. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final 
     Authorization and Incorporation By Reference of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program [FRL-5935-7] received 
     December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6127. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Determination to 
     Extend Deadline for Promulgation of Action on Section 126 
     Petitions [FRL-5937-7] received December 22, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6128. 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 Plans: Washington; 
     Correcting Amendments [WA 29-1-6724, WA 57-7132; FRL-5934-9] 
     received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6129. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air 
     Pollution: Emission Standards for New Nonroad Compression-
     Ignition Engines at or above 37 Kilowatts; Preemption of 
     State Regulation for Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Standards; 
     Amendments to Rules [AMS-FRL-5939-5] received December 22, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6130. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Protection of 
     Stratospheric Ozone [FRL-5939-4] received December 22, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6131. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of 
     Certain Chemical Substances [OPPTS-50628; FRL-5720-3] (RIN: 
     2070-AB27) received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6132. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of 
     Certain Chemical Substances [OPPts-50628; FRL-5720-3] (RIN: 
     2070-AB27) received January 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6133. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment 
     of the Commission's Rules to Establish Competitive Service 
     Safeguards for Local Exchange Carrier Provision of Commercial 
     Mobile Radio Services; Implementation of Section 601(d) of 
     the Telecommunications Act of 1996 [WT Docket No. 96-162] 
     received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6134. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--

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     Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the 
     Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency 
     Band, to Reallocate the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, to 
     Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint 
     Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services [CC 
     Docket No. 92-297] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6135. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment 
     of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S. 
     Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and International 
     Satellite Service in the United States [IB Docket No. 96-111] 
     received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       6136. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Rules and 
     Policies on Foreign Participation in the U.S. 
     Telecommunications Market; Market Entry and Regulation of 
     Foreign-Affiliated Entities [IB Docket No. 97-142; IB Docket 
     No. 95-22] received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6137. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Access Charge 
     Reform; Transport Rate Structure and Pricing [CC Docket No. 
     96-262; CC Docket No. 91-213] received December 10, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6138. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Telecommunications 
     Services Inside Wiring; Customer Premises Equipment; 
     Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection 
     and Competition Act of 1992: Cable Home Wiring [CS Docket No. 
     95-184; MM Docket No. 92-260] received November 19, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6139. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Blue Lake, California) [MM Docket No. 97-124, RM-8851] 
     received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6140. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Saint Paul, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97-34, RM-8938] 
     received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6141. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Eckley, Colorado) [MM Docket No. 97-109, RM-9018] received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6142. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Dassel and Hutchinson, Minnesota) [MM Docket No. 97-114, RM-
     9059] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6143. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Anamosa and Asbury, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96-215, RM-8898, 
     RM-8924] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6144. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Lockport and Amherst, New York) [MM Docket No. 96-240; RM-
     8946, RM-9019] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6145. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Calico Rock and Leslie, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97-32; RM-
     8931, RM-9065] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6146. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Hutchinson, Kansas) [MM Docket No. 97-162, RM-9112] received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6147. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Franklin and White Castle, Louisiana) [MM Docket No. 96-170; 
     RM-8844, RM-9057] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6148. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Mesquite, Nevada) [MM Docket No. 97-132, RM-9081] received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6149. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Waynesboro and Collinwood, Tennessee) [MM Docket No. 97-60, 
     RM-8982] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6150. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Federal-State Joint 
     Board on Universal Service; Access Charge Reform, Price Cap 
     Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport 
     Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge [CC 
     Docket No. 96-45; CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72] 
     received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       6151. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Implementation of 
     the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Amendment of Rules 
     Governing Procedures to Be Followed When Formal Complaints 
     Are Filed Against Common Carriers [CC Docket No. 96-238] 
     received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6152. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Geneseo, Illinois and DeWitt, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96-195, 
     RM-8867] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6153. A letter from the AMD--Performace Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Kaunakakai, Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97-193, RM-9125] received 
     December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6154. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Chugwater, Wyoming) [MM Docket No. 96-243, RM-8925] received 
     December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6155. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Haiku, Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97-195, RM-9126] received 
     December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6156. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Glen Rose and Stamford, Texas) [MM Docket No. 97-145, RM-
     9091] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6157. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Windsor, New York) [MM Docket No. 96-218, RM-8912] received 
     December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6158. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment 
     of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules--Competitive Bidding 
     Procedures; Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred 
     from Federal Government Use [WT Docket No. 97-82; ET Docket 
     No. 94-32] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6159. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Revision of the 
     Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 
     Emergency Calling Systems [CC Docket No. 94-102, RM-8143] 
     received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5

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     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6160. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Non-
     Discriminatory Transmission Services by Public Utilities; 
     Recovery of Stranded Costs by Public Utilities and 
     Transmitting Utilities [Docket Nos. RM95-8-003 and RM94-7-
     004; Order No. 888-B] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6161. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Open 
     Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct 
     [Docket No. RM95-9-002; Order No. 889-B] received December 2, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6162. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims--received 
     December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6163. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Deceptive Use of ``Leakproof,'' ''Guaranteed Leakproof,`` 
     Etc., as Descriptive of Dry Cell Batteries [16 CFR Part 403] 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6164. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of 
     Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the 
     Energy Policy and Conservation Act [16 CFR Part 305] received 
     January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6165. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Sugar Alcoholics 
     and Dental Caries [Docket No. 97P-0206] received November 8, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6166. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Medical Devices; Classification/Reclassification; 
     Restricted Devices; Analysis Specific Reagents [Docket No. 
     96N-0082] (RIN: 0910-ZA03) received November 31, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6167. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Food Labeling; Serving Sizes; Reference Amount for 
     Salt, Salt Substitutes, Seasoning Salts [Docket No. 93P-0448] 
     received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       6168. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Quality Mammography Standards; Correction [Docket No. 
     95N-0192] (RIN: 0910-AA24) received November 17, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6169. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling 
     of Food [Docket Nos. 86F-0507 and 86F-0509] received December 
     3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6170. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling 
     of Food [Docket No. 94F-0289] received December 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6171. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Exemption from Preemption of State and Local Cigarette 
     and Smokeless Tobacco Requirements; Applications for 
     Exemption Submitted by Various State Governments [Docket No. 
     96N-0249] (RIN: 0910-AB19) received December 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6172. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Carcinogenicity Testing of Compounds Used in Food-
     Producing Animals [Docket No. 95N-0417] received January 6, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6173. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Food Labeling; Statement of Identity, Nutrition 
     Labeling and Ingredient Labeling of Dietary Supplements; 
     Compliance Policy Guide, Revocation; Correction [Docket Nos. 
     95N-0245 and 94P-0110] (RIN: 0910-AA59) received December 30, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6174. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Revocation of Regulation on Positron Emission 
     Tomography Drug Products [Docket No. 94N-0421] received 
     December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6175. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Medical Devices; Reclassification of Tumor-Associated 
     Antigen Immunological Test Systems [Docket No. 95P-0136] 
     received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6176. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Decoquinate 
     and Bacitracin Zinc With Roxarsone [21 CFR Part 558] received 
     January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6177. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Delegations of Authority and Organization; Center for 
     Devices and Radiological Health [21 CFR Part 5] received 
     December 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6178. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Medical Devices; Reports of Corrections and Removals; 
     Stay of Effective Date of Information Collection Requirements 
     [Docket No. 91N-0396] received December 24, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6179. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Criticality Accident Requirements 
     (RIN: 3150-AF87) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6180. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Changes to Nuclear Power Plant 
     Security Requirements (RIN: 3150-AF53) received December 8, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       6181. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Exempt Distribution of a Radioactive 
     Drug Containing One Microcurie of Carbon-14 Urea (RIN: 3150-
     AF70) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6182. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Management of Radioactive Material 
     Safety Programs at Medical Facilities [NUREG-1516] received 
     November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6183. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the 1996 annual report on Low-Level Radioactive Waste 
     Management Progress, pursuant to Public Law 99--240, section 
     7(b); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6184. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the Department's Thirty-Eighth Quarterly Report on the Status 
     of Exxon and Stripper Well Oil Overcharge funds as of March 
     31, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 100--202; to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       6185. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the ninth annual report of the 
     Department's Council on Alzheimer's Disease, pursuant to 
     Public Law 99--660, section 912(2) (100 Stat. 3805); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6186. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's ''Major'' final 
     rule--Quality Mammography Standards (Food and Drug 
     Administration) [Docket No. 95N-0192] (RIN: 0910-AA24) 
     received November 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6187. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Application of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals 
     Who Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Status-Related 
     Factor [45 CFR Subtitle A, Parts 144 and 146] received 
     January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       6188. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Technical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Regulating 
     Money Market Funds [Release Nos. 33-7479; IC-22921; S7-29-96] 
     (RIN: 3235-AE17) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6189. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Technical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Regulating Money 
     Market Funds [Release Nos. 33-7479; IC-22921; S7-29-96] (RIN: 
     3235-AE17) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       6190. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report on developments concerning the 
     national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared in 
     Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c); (H. Doc.

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     No. 105--175); to the Committee on International Relations 
     and ordered to be printed.
       6191. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and 
     Cultural Representative Office in the United States 
     (Transmittal No. 04-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6192. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and 
     Cultural Representative Office in the United States 
     (Transmittal No. 02-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6193. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and 
     Cultural Representative Office in the United States 
     (Transmittal No. 03-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6194. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 03-
     98 for a cooperative agreement with Sweden to develop an 
     Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6195. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 01-
     98 regarding an amendment to the agreement between the U.S./
     Israel for the Arrow Deployability Program, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6196. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-23), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6197. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 04-
     98 constituting a request for final approval for the 
     memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and the United 
     Kingdom concerning cooperation in the development, production 
     and follow-on support of the Armored Scout Reconnaissance 
     Vehicle System, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6198. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 05-
     98 which constitutes a Request for Final Approval for an 
     amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. 
     and Germany concerning cooperative production of the MK-31 
     Guided Missile Weapon System which is known as the Rolling 
     Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 0, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6199. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the listing of all 
     outstanding Letters of Offer to sell any major defense 
     equipment for $1 million or more; the listing of all Letters 
     of Offer that were accepted, as of September 30, 1997, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6200. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to Saudi Arabia 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-3-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6201. 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.
       6202. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certifications and 
     waivers and their justification under section 565(b) of the 
     Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 
     1995 of the prohibition against contracting with firms that 
     comply with the Arab League Boycott of the state of Israel 
     contracting with firms that discriminate in the award of 
     subcontracts on the basis of religion, pursuant to Public Law 
     103--236, section 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6203. 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.
       6204. 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.
       6205. 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.
       6206. 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.
       6207. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     three rewards have been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       6208. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     a reward has been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6209. A letter from the General Counsel, Arms Control and 
     Disarmament Agency, transmitting copies of the English and 
     Russian texts of the three joint statements negotiated by the 
     Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission and concluded 
     during JCIC-XVI; to the Committee on International Relations.
       6210. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Secretary's 
     determination that eight countries are not cooperating fully 
     with U.S. antiterrorism efforts: Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, 
     Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria, pursuant to 
     section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       6211. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     the Government of Egypt has requested that the United States 
     Government permit the use of Foreign Military Financing for 
     the sale and limited coproduction of 50 M88A2 tank recovery 
     vehicle kits, pursuant to section 42(b) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations.
       6212. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Amendments to the International Traffic in Arms 
     Regulations [Public Notice 2602] received December 4, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6213. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the President's 
     determination and certification for fiscal year 1998 
     concerning Argentina's and Brazil's Ineligibility, pursuant 
     to section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6214. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the ``Report on 
     Withdrawal of Russian Armed Forces and Military Equipment''; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       6215. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on 
     determination and certification on a chemical weapons 
     proliferation sanctions matter; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6216. A letter from the Executive Director, Japan-United 
     States Friendship Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     annual report for fiscal year 1997, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2904(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6217. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report on Negative Security 
     Assurances; to the Committee on International Relations.
       6218. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration, 
     transmitting the White House personnel report for the fiscal 
     year 1997, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 113; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6219. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6220. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of the 
     Inspector General and the Secretary's semiannual report on 
     final action taken on Inspector General audits for the period 
     from April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6221. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting the semiannual report of the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 
     through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6222. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997 and 
     the Semiannual Report on Inspector General Audit Reports for 
     the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6223. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 
     1997, and Management Report for the same period, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6224. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, 
     transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6225. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting 
     the Semiannual Report of the

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     Department of Labor's Inspector General and Management report 
     covering the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6226. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of Inspector 
     General for the period ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6227. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-189, ``Police 
     Officers, Fire Fighters, and Teachers Retirement Benefit 
     Replacement Plan Temporary Act of 1997'' received November 
     21, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6228. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-190, ``Fiscal 
     Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Temporary Act of 1997'' 
     received December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6229. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-191, ``Fiscal 
     Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Act of 1997'' received 
     December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6230. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-204, 
     ``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Employee Viatical Settlement 
     Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6231. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-199, ``Check 
     Identification Fraud Prevention Temporary Act of 1997'' 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6232. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-211, 
     ``District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Federal 
     Conformity Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6233. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-210, 
     ``Department of Corrections Criminal Background Investigation 
     Authorization Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6234. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-209, ``Chief 
     Procurement Officer Qualification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6235. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-205, 
     ``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Health and Life Insurance 
     Clarification Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6236. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-200, 
     ``Collateral Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6237. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-198, 
     ``Housing Authority Police Amendment Act of 1997'' received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6238. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-223, ``Child 
     Development Facilities Regulation Temporary Act of 1997'' 
     received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6239. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-224, ``Day 
     Care Policy Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received 
     January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6240. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-219, ``TANF 
     and TANF-Related Medicaid Managed Care Program Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6241. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-194, ``Real 
     Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 Temporary Amendment Act 
     of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6242. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, 
     transmitting a copy of a report entitled ``Evaluation of the 
     Accounts and Operation of the Office of Tourism and 
     Promotions for Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 47--117(d); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6243. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued 
     or released in October 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6244. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued 
     or released in November 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6245. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting the semiannual report 
     of the Agency's Inspector General for the period April 1, 
     1997, through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual report 
     on audit management and resolution, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6246. A letter from the Secretary, American Battle 
     Monuments Commission, transmitting the 1997 annual 
     consolidated report in compliance with the Inspector General 
     Act and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6247. A letter from the Federal Co-Chairman, Appalachian 
     Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the 
     semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6248. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting a 
     report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for 
     the reporting period January-September 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6249. A letter from the President, Barry M. Goldwater 
     Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6250. A letter from the President, Barry M. Goldwater 
     Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, 
     transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the 
     Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public 
     Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6251. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the 
     Federal Reserve System, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the 
     semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6252. A letter from the Director, Bureau of the Census, 
     transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Census County Division 
     Program for Census 2000 [Docket No. 970501104-7271-02] 
     received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6253. A letter from the Director, Bureau of the Census, 
     transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Block Group Program for 
     Census 2000 [Docket No. 970408082-7273-02] received January 
     5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6254. A letter from the Chair, Christopher Columbus 
     Fellowship Foundation, transmitting the FY 1997 report 
     pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6255. A letter from the Secretary, Commission of Fine Arts, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6256. 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 and 
     Deletions from the Procurement List [97-020] received 
     December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6257. 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 and 
     Deletions from the Procurement List [98-001] received January 
     12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6258. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6259. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety 
     Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.

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       6260. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National Service, transmitting the semiannual 
     report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and 
     the semiannual management report for the same period, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6261. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting notification of its intent with 
     regard to the D.C. Financial Responsibility and Management 
     Assistance Authority's Resolution and Recommendation 
     Concerning Managed Medical Health Care for District of 
     Columbia Medicaid Recipients, pursuant to Public Law 104--8, 
     section 207; to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6262. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary (Civil 
     Works), Department of the Army, transmitting the strategic 
     plan for Arlington National Cemetary and Soldiers' and 
     Airmen's Home National Cemetary, pursuant to Public Law 103--
     62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6263. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
     Program Integration, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     fiscal year 1996 report on the actuarial status of the 
     Military Retirement System, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6264. A letter from the Director, Administration and 
     Management, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Freedom of Information Act Program 
     [DoD 5400.7] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6265. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6266. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through 
     September 30, 1997, and the Management Report for the same 
     period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6267. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6268. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 
     1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6269. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the semiannual report of the 
     Office of Inspector General covering the period April 1, 1997 
     through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual Management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6270. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant 
     to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 
     31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6271. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications 
     and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity 
     Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6272. A letter from the Chairman, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report 
     pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6273. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications 
     and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the EEOC's ``Annual Report 
     on the Employment of Minorities, Women, and People with 
     Disabilities in the Federal Government, FY 1996,'' pursuant 
     to 42 U.S.C. 2000e--4(e); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6274. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 
     report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6275. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the report 
     in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6276. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6277. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's revised strategic 
     plan for fiscal years 1998-2003 and its 1999 performance 
     plan, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6278. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6279. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance 
     Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities 
     of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 
     1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6280. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal Labor 
     Relations Authority, transmitting the reports in compliance 
     with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar 
     years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6281. A letter from the Chair, Federal Labor Relations 
     Authority, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6282. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6283. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6284. A letter from the Director, Federal Mediation and 
     Conciliation Service, transmitting the FY 1997 report 
     pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6285. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6286. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6287. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new 
     investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6288. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new 
     investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6289. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new 
     investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6290. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new 
     investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6291. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting the report on results of the 
     audit of the Custodial Financial Statements of the Internal 
     Revenue Service for fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     9106; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6292. A letter from the Administrator, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6293. A letter from the Inspector General, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6294. A letter from the Chairman, Legal Services 
     Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's Strategic Plan 
     for FY 1998--FY 2003, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6295. A letter from the General Counsel and Corporate 
     Secretary, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting the 
     report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act 
     for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6296. A letter from the FOIA Administrator, Office of the 
     General Counsel, Legal

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     Services Corporation, transmitting a report of activities 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6297. A letter from the Administrator, National Aeronautics 
     and Space Administration, transmitting the semiannual report 
     on activities of the Inspector General for the period ending 
     September 30, 1997, and the semiannual management report on 
     the status of audit followup for the same period, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6298. A letter from the Director, Office of the Federal 
     Register, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Prices and 
     Availability of Federal Register Publications; Acceptance of 
     Digital Signatures--received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6299. A letter from the Director, Policy and Communications 
     Staff, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6300. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6301. A letter from the Deputy Financial Officer, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report 
     pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6302. A letter from the Senior Deputy Chairman, National 
     Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the semiannual report of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through 
     September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6303. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for 
     the Humanities, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6304. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel, 
     National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the FY 1997 
     report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6305. A letter from the Chairman, National Mediation Board, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6306. A letter from the Chairman, President & Chief 
     Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6307. A letter from the Chairman, National Science Board, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6308. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6309. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Waste Technical 
     Review Board, transmitting the consolidated report in 
     compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6310. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Federal 
     Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting the FY 1997 report 
     pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6311. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel, 
     transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the 
     Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public 
     Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6312. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel, 
     transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the 
     Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public 
     Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6313. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6314. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report entitled ``Statistical Programs 
     of the United States Government: Fiscal Year 1998,'' pursuant 
     to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6315. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom 
     of Information Act for the period January 1, 1997 through 
     September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6316. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Pay Under 
     the General Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1998 (RIN: 3206-
     AH65) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6317. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
     Reduction in Force and Performance Management (RIN: 3206-
     AH32) received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6318. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the semiannual report on activities 
     of the Inspector General for the period of April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997, and the Management Response for 
     the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6319. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting notification of an approved proposal 
     for a personnel management demonstration project for the 
     Department of Commerce, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6320. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Prevailing 
     Rate Systems; Removal of Putnam, Richmond, and Rockland 
     Counties, NY, and Monmouth County, NJ, from the New York, NY, 
     Appropriated Fund Survey Area (RIN: 3206-AI06) received 
     January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6321. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Prevailing 
     Rate Systems; Removal of Umatilla County, OR, from Spokane, 
     WA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area (RIN: 3206-AI10) received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6322. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Procedures 
     for Settling Claims (RIN: 3206-AH89) received January 6, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6323. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6324. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting notification of an approved proposal 
     for a personnel management demonstration project for the 
     Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Naval Undersea Warfare 
     Center Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6325. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Cost-of-
     Living Allowance (Nonforeign Areas); Miscellaneous Changes 
     (RIN: 3206-AH51) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6326. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Student 
     Educational Employment Program (RIN: 3206-AH82) received 
     December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6327. A letter from the Chairman, Panama Canal Commission, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6328. A letter from the Administrator, Panama Canal 
     Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6329. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, transmitting 
     the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers' 
     Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6330. A letter from the Chairman, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.

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       6331. A letter from the Chairman, Postal Rate Commission, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6332. A letter from the Inspector General, Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6333. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the Board's Strategic Plan for 1997--
     2002, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6334. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6335. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the 
     Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 1997, 
     and the Secretary's semiannual report for the same period, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6336. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the 
     Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public 
     Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6337. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6338. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting the Seventeenth Semiannual Report to Congress on 
     Audit Follow-Up, covering the period from April 1, 1997 to 
     September 30, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 
     106(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6339. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Secretary's Management Report on Management 
     Decisions and Final Actions on Office of Inspector General 
     Audit Recommendations for the period ending September 30, 
     1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6340. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6341. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6342. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6343. A letter from the Secretary, Smithsonian Institution, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, 
     through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management 
     report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6344. A letter from the Executive Director, State Justice 
     Institute, transmitting the 1997 annual consolidated report 
     in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6345. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Thrift Depositor 
     Protection Oversight Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report 
     pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6346. A letter from the Chairperson, U.S. Commodity Futures 
     Trading Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant 
     to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 
     31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       6347. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the 
     semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6348. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting the 1997 annual report in 
     compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, 
     pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 
     2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6349. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6350. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6351. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of 
     Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, transmitting 
     two opinions of the Court; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       6352. A letter from the Public Printer, United States 
     Government Printing Office, transmitting the semiannual 
     report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and 
     the semiannual management report for the same period, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6353. A letter from the Director, United States Information 
     Agency, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through 
     September 30, 1997, also the Management Report for the same 
     period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6354. A letter from the Director, United States Information 
     Agency, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6355. A letter from the President, United States Institute 
     of Peace, transmitting the 1995 and 1996 annual consolidated 
     report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       6356. A letter from the Chairman, United States 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting the semiannual 
     report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and 
     the semiannual management report for the same period, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       6357. A letter from the Chairman, United States Postal 
     Service, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities 
     of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 
     1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual 
     management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       6358. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for 
     Royalty Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments 
     in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       6359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Reclamation Projects, Grant of 
     Lands in Reclamation Townsites for School Purposes (RIN: 
     1004-AC91) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Water and 
     Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Adjustments to 1998 Operating 
     Criteria and Procedures for the Newlands Irrigation Project 
     in Nevada (RIN: 1006-AA37) received December 11, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6361. A letter from the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary 
     for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Belt Use 
     Within the NPS System (RIN: 1024-AC63) received December 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6362. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Migratory Bird 
     Hunting: Revised Test Protocol for Nontoxic Approval 
     Procedures for Shot and Shot Coatings (RIN: 1018-AB80) 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6363. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Multiple Use, Mining; Mining 
     Claims Under the General Mining Laws [WO-340-1220-00-24 1A] 
     (RIN: 1004-AD05) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6364. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Geological and Geophysical 
     Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf (RIN: 1010-AC10) 
     received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6365. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Surety Bonds for

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     Outer Continental Shelf Leases (RIN: 1010-AB92) received May 
     9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       6366. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of 
     Endangered Status for Two Tidal Marsh Plants from the San 
     Francisco Bay Area of California (RIN: 1018-AD14) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6367. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of 
     Endangered Status for the Callippe Silverspot Butterfly and 
     the Behren's Silverspot Butterfly and Threatened Status for 
     the Alameda Whipsnake (RIN: 1018-AC32) received December 9, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6368. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for 
     Brother's Island Tuatara (RIN: 1018-AD06) received January 6, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6369. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a 
     Nonessential Experimental Population of the Mexican Gray Wolf 
     in Arizona and New Mexico (RIN: 1018-AD07) received January 
     8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       6370. 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; Improved Retention/
     Improved Utilization [Docket No. 970806191-7279-02; I.D. 
     072297A] (RIN: 0648-AJ71) received December 11, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6371. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Shark 
     Fisheries; Quotas, Bag Limits, Prohibitions, and Requirements 
     [Docket No. 961211348-7065-03; I.D. 0923968] (RIN: 0648-AH77) 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6372. 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; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 
     961204340-7087-02; I.D. 112597A] received December 3, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6373. 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; Allocations of 
     Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area 
     [Docket No. 960815223-6315-02; I.D. 081296A] (RIN: 0648-AI70) 
     received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6374. 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; Groundfish of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Electronic Reporting 
     [Docket No. 950815208-6299-02; I.D. 080295B] received 
     December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6375. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; 
     Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 961126334-7025-
     02; I.D. 112597C] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6376. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Adjustments 
     and Closures from the U.S.-Canadian Border to the U.S.-
     Mexican Border [Docket No. 970429101-7101-01; I.D. 111097A] 
     received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6377. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna 
     Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Effort Controls [Docket No. 
     970626157-7176-01; I.D. 041697C] (RIN: 0648-AJ65) received 
     December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6378. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna 
     Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960816226-7115-
     02; I.D. 050797B] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6379. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna 
     Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960416112-7026-
     05; I.D. 020597C] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6380. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna 
     Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960816226-7172-
     05; I.D. 061897C] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6381. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic 
     Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Minimum Clam Size for 
     1998 [Docket No. 900124-0127; I.D. 112897E] received December 
     11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       6382. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Trip Limit Changes 
     [Docket No. 961227373-6373-01; I.D. 111297A] received 
     November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6383. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; 
     Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications [Docket No. 971208295-
     7295-01; I.D. 111897A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6384. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands Area; Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications 
     [Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 111997A] received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6385. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Scallop Fishery Off Alaska, Scallops in the Northeast 
     District of Registration Area K [Docket No. 970613138-7138-
     01; I.D. 120297A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6386. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Improved Retention/
     Improved Utilization [Docket No. 970611133-7263-02; I.D. 
     052997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ36) received December 4, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6387. 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; Amendment 10 to the Summer 
     Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan 
     [Docket No. 970908229-7277-02; I.D. 082797A] (RIN: 0648-AJ55) 
     received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6388. 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; 
     Bycatch Rate Standards for the First Half of 1998 [Docket No. 
     961107312-7021-02; I.D. 112497E] received December 4, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6389. 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; Correction [Docket 
     No. 961119321-7071-02; I.D. 110796G] received December 3, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6390. 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; Individual Fishing 
     Quota Program; Sweep-up Adjustments [Docket No. 960918264-
     6350-02; I.D. 091296A] (RIN: 0648-AI61) received December 3, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6391. 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; Final 1998 Fishing Quotas for 
     Atlantic Surf Clams and Ocean Quahogs [Docket No. 980107005-
     8055-01; I.D. 102997E] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6392. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States;

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      Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries; 1998 
     Specifications [Docket No. 971107264-8001-02; I.D. 102297A] 
     (RIN: 0648-AK47) received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6393. 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; Groundfish of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Apportionment of 
     Reserve [Docket No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 120897B] received 
     December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6394. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing 
     Quota Program; Standard Allowances for Ice and Slime; 
     Correction [Docket No. 870520118-7251-02; I.D. 050197A] (RIN: 
     0648-AJ00) received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6395. A letter from the 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; Coastal 
     Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South 
     Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 961204340-7087-02; 
     I.D. 121297A] received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6396. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and 
     Black Sea Bass Fisheries [Docket No. 971015246-7293-02; I.D. 
     100897D] (RIN: 0648-AK44) received December 19, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6397. 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; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure [Docket No. 961204340-
     7087-02; I.D. 010698A] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6398. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Magnuson-
     Stevens Act Provisions; Essential Fish Habitat [Docket No. 
     961030300-7238-04; I.D. 120996A] (RIN: 0648-AJ30) received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6399. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery Off 
     Alaska; Change in Season Dates [Docket No. 971110265-7306-02; 
     I.D. 101797A] (RIN: 0648-AJ98) received January 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6400. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Extension of the 
     Interim Groundfish Observer Program through 1998 [Docket No. 
     970829216-7305-02; I.D. 073097B] (RIN: 0648-AK15) received 
     January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6401. 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; Closures of Specified 
     Groundfish Fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     [Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 121997A] received January 
     6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       6402. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna [I.D. 
     121597C] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6403. 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 Limit for Chionoecetes opilio [Docket No. 970801188-
     7288-02; I.D. 070797C] (RIN: 0648-AJ45) received December 22, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6404. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Magnuson Act 
     Provisions; Foreign Fishing; Fisheries off West Coast States 
     and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 
     Annual Specifications and Management Measures [Docket No. 
     971229312-7312-01; I.D. 121697C] received January 8, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6405. A letter from the Acting Assistant 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; Red Snapper Minimum Size Limit 
     [Docket No. 971205289-7313-02; I.D. 120497C] (RIN: 0648-AK28) 
     received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6406. 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; Closures of Specified 
     Groundfish Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 
     961126334-7052-02; I.D. 122297A] received January 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6407. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocation of Atka 
     Mackerel to Vessels Using Jig Gear [Docket No. 970829216-
     7305-02; I.D. 080597F] (RIN: 0648-AK14) received January 6, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6408. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; 
     Commercial Quota Harvested for Virginia [Docket No. 
     961210346-7035-02; I.D. 122297F] received January 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6409. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's ``Major'' final rule--
     Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment 
     15; OMB Control Numbers; Removal of Expiration Date [Docket 
     No. 971009242-7308-02; I.D. 091997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ14) 
     received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6410. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer 
     Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries: Summer Flounder 
     Commercial Quota Transfer from New Jersey to Connecticut 
     [I.D. 122997B] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6411. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Financial 
     Assistance for Research and Development Projects in the Gulf 
     of Mexico and Off the U.S. South Atlantic Coastal States; 
     Marine Fisheries Initiative [Docket No. 97-1114270-7270-01; 
     I.D. 111397A] (RIN: 0648-ZA35) received January 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6412. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining 
     Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Alabama Regulatory Program [SPATS No. AL-067-FOR] 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6413. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining 
     Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Mississippi Regulatory Program [SPATS No. MS-012-FOR] 
     received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6414. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     the report on the contribution of bycatch to charitable 
     organizations, pursuant to Public Law 104--297, section 208; 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6415. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the annual listing of all grants 
     awarded pursuant to the DNA Identification Act of 1994, 
     pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3796kk--5; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       6416. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the report on the 
     administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
     covering the six months ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 621; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6417. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--HUD's Regulation on Self-Testing Regarding 
     Residential Real Estate-Related Lending Transactions and 
     Compliance with the Fair Housing Act [FR-4160] received 
     January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       6418. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Implementation 
     of the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996; 
     Possession of List I Chemicals, Definitions, Record 
     Retention, and Temporary Exemption from Chemical Registration 
     for Distributors of Combination Ephedrine Products [DEA No. 
     154F] (RIN: 1117-AA42) received November 18, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6419. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of 
     Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's

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     final rule--Correspondence: Pretrial Inmates [BOP-1054-F] 
     (RIN: 1120-AA52) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6420. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of 
     Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--
     Correspondence: Restricted Special Mail Procedures [BOP-1048-
     F] (RIN: 1120-AA48) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6421. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of the People's 
     Republic of China [INS No. 1607-93] (RIN: 1115-AD33) received 
     December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       6422. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Administrative Deportation Procedures for Aliens 
     Convicted of Aggrevated Felonies Who Are Not Lawful Permanent 
     Residents [INS No. 1827-96] (RIN: 1115-AE69) received 
     December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       6423. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Periods of Lawful Temporary Resident Status and Lawful 
     Permanent Resident Status to Establish Seven Years of Lawful 
     Domicile [INS No. 1748-96] (RIN: 1115-AE27) received December 
     2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       6424. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Prima Facie Review of Form I-360 When Filed by Self-
     Petitioning Battered Spouse/Child [INS No. 1845-97] (RIN: 
     1115-AE77) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6425. A letter from the Director, Office for Victims of 
     Crime, transmitting a report on the accomplishments of the 
     Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime during 
     Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to section 1407(g) of 
     the Victims of Crime Act of 1984; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       6426. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining 
     Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act 
     of 1996 (RIN: 1029-AB90) received November 24, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6427. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment [96-102] 
     (RIN: 1550-AB01) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6428. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. 
     Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act: Disposition of 
     Merchandise Bearing Counterfeit American Trademarks; Civil 
     Penalties [T.D. 97-90] (RIN: 1515-AC10) received November 14, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       6429. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of 
     Federal Claims, transmitting the court's report for the year 
     ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 791(c); to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6430. A letter from the the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     (Civil Works), the Department of the Army, transmitting a 
     report on the authorization of an environmental restoration 
     project for the Lower Savannah River, Georgia and South 
     Carolina, pursuant to Public Law 104--303, section 
     101(a)(11); (H. Doc. No. 105--173); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure and ordered to be printed.
       6431. A letter from the the Acting Assistant Secretary 
     (Civil Works), the Department of the Army, transmitting a 
     report on the authorization of a deep draft navigation 
     project for Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, pursuant to 
     Public Law 104--303, section 101(a)(27); (H. Doc. No. 105--
     174); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     and ordered to be printed.
       6432. A letter from the Executive Director, Architectural 
     and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, transmitting 
     the Board's final rule --Americans with Disabilities Act 
     Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; State 
     and Local Government Facilities [Docket No. 92-2] (RIN: 3014-
     AA12) received January 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6433. A letter from the Director, Bureau of Transportation 
     Statistics, transmitting the Transportation Statistics Annual 
     Report 1997, pursuant to Public Law 102--240, section 6006 
     (105 Stat. 2174); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6434. A letter from the Commandant, Coast Guard, 
     transmitting the Addendum to the Report to Congress on the 
     International Private-Sector Tug-of-Opportunity System for 
     the waters of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and 
     the Strait of Juan de Fuca, pursuant to Public Law 104--58, 
     section 401(a); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6435. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-189-AD; Amdt. 39-10220; AD 97-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6436. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-44 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-37-AD; Amdt. 39-10236; AD 97-25-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6437. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of VOR Federal Airway; CA (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AWP-17] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6438. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 Series 
     Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type 
     Certificate SA6003NM (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-286-AD; Amdt. 39-10235; AD 97-25-11] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6439. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model 250-
     C40B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-ANE-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10233; AD 97-25-09] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6440. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series 
     Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-ANE-04; Amdt. 39-10234; AD 97-25-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6441. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R22 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     97-SW-04-AD; Amdt. 39-10228; AD 97-25-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6442. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pasquotank River, Elizabeth 
     City, North Carolina (Coast Guard) [CGD05-97-009] (RIN: 2115-
     AE47) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6443. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety Zone: Los Angeles Harbor-San Pedro Bay, CA (Coast 
     Guard) [COTP Los Angeles-Long-Beach, CA; 97-007] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6444. 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. 
     29055; Amdt. No. 1834] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6445. 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. 
     29054; Amdt. No. 1833] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6446. 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. 
     29053; Amdt. No. 1832] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6447. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-35-AD; Amdt. 39-10204; AD 97-23-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6448. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-34-AD; Amdt. 39-10203; AD 97-23-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       6449. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R3000 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     CE-89-AD; Amdt. 39-10196; AD 97-23-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6450. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-167-AD; Amdt. 39-10201; AD 97-23-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6451. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 and 0070 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-NM-165-AD; Amdt. 39-10200; AD 97-23-12] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6452. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-115-AD; Amdt. 39-10198; AD 97-23-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6453. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-219-AD; Amdt. 39-10199; AD 97-23-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6454. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace, Jefferson City, MO (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-17] November 17, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6455. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace, Eagle Grove, IA (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-19] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6456. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Mandatory Participation in Qualified One-Call Systems by 
     Pipeline Operators (Research and Special Programs 
     Administration) [Docket No. PS-101A, Amdt. 192-82, 195-60] 
     (RIN: 2137-AC57) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6457. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Pipeline Safety: Regulations Implementing Memorandum of 
     Understanding with the Department of the Interior (Research 
     and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. RSPA 97-
     2096; Amdt. Nos. 191-12; 192-81; 195-59] (RIN: 2137-AC99) 
     received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6458. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Guntersville, AL (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-13] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6459. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revocation of Class E Airspace; Marietta Dobbins ARB (NAS 
     Atlanta), GA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-ASO-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received November 24, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6460. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-55-AD; Amdt. 39-10205; AD 97-23-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6461. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 
     Systems MD900 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-SW-17-AD; Amdt. 39-10206; AD 97-12-02] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6462. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model 250-
     C47B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-ANE-40-AD; Amdt. 39-10162; AD 97-21-09] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6463. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-284-AD; Amdt. 39-10208; AD 97-24-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6464. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11, -
     2A12, and -2B16 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-285-AD; Amdt. 39-10209; AD 
     97-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6465. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Truck Size and Weight; Office of Management and Budget 
     Control Number and Expiration Date (Federal Highway 
     Administration) (RIN: 2125-AE20) received November 24, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6466. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) 
     Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C 
     Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     SW-22-AD; Amdt. 39-10211; AD 97-24-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6467. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-198-AD; Amdt. 39-10210; AD 97-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6468. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; New Mexico, NM (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-28] 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6469. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class D and E Airspace: McKinney, TX (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-22] 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6470. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited 
     Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 92-CE-46-AD; Amdt. 39-10214; AD 
     97-24-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6471. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Australia 
     Pty Ltd. (formerly Government Aircraft Factory) Models N22B, 
     N22S, and N24A Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-CE-34-AD; Amdt. 39-10212; AD 97-24-05] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6472. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt, 
     GmbH. Model G102 Astir CS Sailplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 95-CE-95-AD; Amdt. 39-10215; AD 
     97-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6473. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt, 
     Model G 103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-37-AD; Amdt. 39-10216; AD 
     97-24-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6474. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Burkhardt Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt, 
     GmbH. Model G 103 Twin Astir Sailplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 95-CE-96-AD; Amdt. 39-10217; AD 
     97-24-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6475. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Primary Category Seaplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 27641; Amdt. 
     No. 21-75] (RIN: 2120-AG39) received December 2, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6476. 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. 
     29065; Amdt. No. 1837] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6477. 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. 
     29064; Amdt. No. 1836] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6478. 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. 
     29063; Amdt. No. 1835] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6479. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-189-AD; Amdt. 39-10220; AD 97-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6480. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 95-NM-29-AD; Amdt. 39-10223; AD 97-24-16] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6481. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11 
     200 and 400 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-187-AD; Amdt. 39-10219; AD 
     97-24-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 5, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6482. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-271-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10230; AD 97-25-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6483. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Fair Displays of Airline Services in Computer Reservations 
     Systems [Docket OST-96-1639] (RIN: 2105-AC56) received 
     December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6484. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Removal of Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, Ft. 
     Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     ACE-05] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6485. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; St. Louis, MO (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-22] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6486. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Crete, NE (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-23] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6487. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Atchison, KS (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-26] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6488. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-27] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6489. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Belleville Municipal Airport; 
     Belleville, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-ACE-7] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6490. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Encino, TX (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-16] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6491. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Camden, AR (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-20] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6492. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Braunels Municipal, TX 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     ASW-21] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6493. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Alliance, NE (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-29] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6494. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-185-AD; Amdt. 39-10218; AD 97-24-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6495. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 58, 60, 
     90, 100, 200, and 300 Series and Model 2000 Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-33-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10224; AD 97-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6496. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-CE-22-AD; Amdt. 39-10225; AD 97-25-02] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6497. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208, 
     208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-19-AD; Amdt. 39-10227; AD 
     97-25-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6498. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 
     99, 100, 200, 300, 1900, and 2000 Series Airplanes (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-20-AD; Amdt. 39-
     10226; AD 97-25-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6499. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; The Don Luscombe Aviation History 
     Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F Airplanes; 
     Correction (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-
     CE-99-AD; Amdt. 39-10229; AD 96-24-17 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6500. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-198-AD; Amdt. 39-10210; AD 97-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6501. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail 
     Equipment Accidents/Incidents (Federal Railroad 
     Administration) [FRA Docket No. RAR-5, Notice No. 1] (RIN: 
     2130-AB21) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6502. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Advance Notice

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     of Arrival: Vessels bound for ports and places in the United 
     States (Coast Guard) [CGD 97-067] (RIN: 2115-AF54) received 
     December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6503. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety Zone Regulations; Bellingham Bay; Bellingham, WA 
     (Coast Guard) [CGD13-96-028] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received 
     December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6504. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-295-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10250; AD 97-26-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6505. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-282-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10239; AD 97-25-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6506. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135 
     P1 and T1 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-SW-46-AD; Amdt. 39-10240; AD 97-20-13] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6507. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP 
     Airplanes and Model HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-104-AD; Amdt. 39-10237; AD 
     97-25-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6508. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, 
     and -300 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-120-AD; Amdt. 39-10238; AD 97-25-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6509. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National 
     Park (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28537; 
     Amdt. Nos. 91-255, 93-75, 121-267, 135-71] (RIN: 2120-AG54) 
     received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6510. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Rules; Correction 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28109; Amdt. 
     No. 121-266] (RIN: 2120-AF76) received December 16, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6511. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; 
     Akron, OH (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-AGL-39] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6512. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Area R-5301, 
     Albemarle Sound, NC; and Restricted Areas R-5302A, R-5302B, 
     and R-5302C, Harvey Point, NC (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-24] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6513. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision to Chicago Midway Airport Class C Airspace Area; IL 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     AGL-40] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6514. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Coshocton, OH (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-36] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6515. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; 
     Dickinson, ND (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-AGL-38] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6516. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace; 
     Hancock, MI (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-AGL-41] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6517. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Legal Description of Jet Routes and Federal 
     Airways in the Vicinity of Indianapolis, IN (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-31] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6518. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modifications of the Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways in 
     the Vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-9] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6519. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Name Change for Restricted Area 4007A (R-4007A); Patuxent 
     River, MD (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-AEA-38] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6520. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Jet Route J-46 (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-21] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6521. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Computer Reservations System Regulations (Part 255) [Docket 
     No. OST-97-3057] (RIN: 2105-AC67) received December 16, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6522. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Liquified 
     Compressed Gas Service; Response to Petitions for 
     Reconsideration; Editorial Revisions; and Rules Clarification 
     (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. 
     RSPA-97-2133 (HM-225)] (RIN: 2137-AC97) received December 16, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6523. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of VOR Federal Airway V-204; Yakima, WA (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-22] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6524. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-4105A and R-
     4105B; No Man's Land Island, MA [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANE-
     101] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6525. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Realignment of Jet Routes; TX (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-4] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6526. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Realignment of VOR Federal Airway; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     ASW-13] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6527. 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. 
     29074; Amdt. No. 1840] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6528. 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. 
     29073; Amdt. No. 1839] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6529. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Reduced Vertical Separation Operations (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 28870; Amdt. No. 91-254] (RIN: 
     2120-AE51) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       6530. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways; 
     Porterville, CA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-AWP-2] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6531. 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. 
     29072; Amdt. No. 1838] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6532. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-299-AD; Amdt. 39-
     10265; AD 97-26-22] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6533. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-
     300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-294-AD; Amdt. 39-10264; AD 
     97-26-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6534. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-255-AD; Amdt. 39-10267; AD 98-01-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6535. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-NM-224-AD; Amdt. 39-10269; AD 98-01-05] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6536. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-
     2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and 
     S-2S airplanes) (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     97-CE-17-AD; Amdt. 39-10263; AD 97-26-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6537. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-201-AD; Amdt. 39-10036; AD 97-11-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6538. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-415 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10037; AD 97-11-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6539. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace, Staunton, VA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 96-AEA-11] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6540. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 
     1900D Airplanes (Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation) 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-27-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10026; AD 97-10-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6541. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Puritan Bennett Aero Systems 
     Company Series 174290 Constant Flow Airline Portable Oxygen 
     Masks, Part Numbers 174290-14, 174290-24, 174290-34, 174290-
     44, and 174290-54 (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-CE-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10039; AD 97-11-10] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6542. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and 
     SA227 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 96-CE-65-AD; Amdt. 39-10025; AD 97-10-13] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6543. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Perry, OK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-22] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6544. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Socorro, NM (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-23] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6545. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Jasper, TX (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-24] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6546. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 
     Series Airplanes, and Model 747-100, -200, -300, and -SP 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 96-NM-36-AD; Amdt. 39-9799; AD 96-22-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6547. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division 
     of Textron Canada, Ltd. Model 206L-1 Helicopters (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-SW-35-AD; Amdt. 39-
     9806; AD 96-23-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6548. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D Airspace, Knob Noster, MO (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ACE-13] received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6549. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. GTCP85 Series 
     Auxiliary Power Units (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 96-ANE-15; Amdt. 39-9927; AD 97-04-04] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6550. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dexter, ME (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ANE-23] received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6551. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. 
     Model DA 20-A1 Airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10287 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-36-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10062; AD 97-13-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6552. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oxford, ME (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANE-22] 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6553. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 
     Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and Model MD-90 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
     NM-217-AD; Amdt. 39-9934; AD 97-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6554. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-32-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-9952; AD 97-05-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6555. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-153-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-9925; AD 97-04-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6556. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; 
     McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM Series Propellers 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ANE-06; 
     Amdt. 39-9973; AD 97-06-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6557. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National 
     Park; Correction [Docket No. 28537; Amdt. No. 93-74, and SFAR 
     No. 50-2] (RIN: 2120-AF93) received December 18, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6558. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-249-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-9842; AD 96-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6559. 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 1900 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-47-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10074; AD 97-14-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6560. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-35-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-9951; AD 97-05-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6561. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Series 
     Turboprop Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-ANE-01; Amdt. 39-9936; AD 97-04-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6562. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Avionics, Inc. Models 
     GNS-XLS or GNS-XL Flight Management Systems (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-07-AD; Amdt. 39-9947; AD 
     97-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6563. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 28785; Amdt. 1779] (RIN: 2120-AA65) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6564. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Hudson, NY [Airspace Docket 
     No. 96-AEA-12] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6565. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Models H301 ``Libelle,'' 
     H301B ''Libelle,'' Standard ''Libelle,'' Standard Libelle 
     201B, Club Libelle 205, and Kestrel Sailplanes (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-38-AD; Amdt. 39-
     9908; AD 97-03-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6566. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 
     Series Airplanes Equipped with Pre-Modification 5844D4829 
     Rudders (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-
     65-AD; Amdt. 39-9931; AD 97-04-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6567. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-300, AT-400, 
     and AT-500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 96-CE-55-AD; Amdt. 39-9823; AD 96-23-19] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6568. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-73-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10002; AD 97-09-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6569. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 96-NM-262-AD; Amdt. 39-9825; AD 96-23-16] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6570. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jacksonville, Craig Municipal 
     Airport, FL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace 
     Docket No. 96-ASO-21] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6571. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 96-NM-118-AD; Amdt. 39-9930; AD 97-04-
     06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6572. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, 
     and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-30-AD; Amdt. 39-9939; AD 97-04-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6573. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 
     Model G-159 (G-I) Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-19-AD; Amdt. 39-10069; AD 97-14-13] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6574. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Ardmore, OK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-07] received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6575. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137 
     Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-
     CE-44-AD; Amdt. 39-10017; AD 97-10-05] received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6576. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5C Series 
     Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 95-ANE-64; Amdt. 39-9998; AD 97-09-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6577. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Klawock, AK (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-31] received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6578. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manilla, AR (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-11] 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6579. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 
     Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6 
     Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     SW-02-AD; Amdt. 39-10081; AD 97-15-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6580. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100, 
     200, 300, 400, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 96-
     NM-32-AD; Amdt. 39-9932; AD 97-04-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6581. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and 
     Airspace of Iraq (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 28691; SFAR No. 77] (RIN: 2120-AG25) received December 
     18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6582. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK [Airspace 
     Docket No. 96-AAL-10] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6583. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Removal of Class D Airspace, 
     Marshall Army Airfield, Ft. Riley, KS (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-5] received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6584. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; HOAC Austria Model DV-20 Katana 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 95-CE-62-AD; Amdt. 39-9832; AD 96-24-
     07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6585. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Realignment of Jet Route J-522 [Airspace Docket No. 95-AGL-
     16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6586. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sturgeon Bay, WI (Coast 
     Guard) [CGD09-94-029] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received December 18, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6587. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Temporary Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River, Iowa and 
     Illinois (Coast Guard) [CGD08-96-062] (RIN: 2115-AE47) 
     received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6588. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs (Federal 
     Highway Administration) [NHTSA Docket No. 93-55, Notice 5] 
     (RIN: 2127-AG69) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6589. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective 
     Devices and Associated Equipment (National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration) [Docket No. 95-28; Notice 10] (RIN: 
     2127-AF73) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6590. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Regulations; 
     Regulatory Review; Responses to Petitions for Reconsideration 
     [Docket HM-222B; Amdt. No. 172-149] (RIN: 2137-AC76) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6591. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Control of Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse in Natural Gas, 
     Liquified Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline 
     Operations Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program (Research and 
     Special Programs Administration) [Docket PS-150, Notice No. 
     6] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6592. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Hazardous Materials: Radiation Protection Program Requirement 
     (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. 
     RSPA-97-2850 (HM-169B)] (RIN: 2137-AD14) received December 
     18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6593. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Hazardous Materials: Radiation Protection Program Requirement 
     (Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. 
     RSPA-97-2850 (HM-169B)] (RIN: 2137-AD14) received December 
     18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6594. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Alcohol/Drug Regulations: Technical Amendments; 
     Qualifications for Locomotive Engineers: Correction (Federal 
     Railroad Administration) [Docket No. RSOR-6, Notice No. 45; 
     Docket No. RSOR-9, Notice No. 9] (RIN: 2130-AA63) received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6595. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and 
     ATR42-320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-283-AD; Amdt. 39-10262; AD 97-26-19] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6596. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class D Airspace; Hickory, NC (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-22] 
     received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6597. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Covington, KY (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-20] 
     received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6598. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revocation and Modification of Restricted Areas; FL (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-8] (RIN: 
     2120-AA66) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6599. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Time of Designation for Restricted Areas; GA 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-
     ASO-5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 29, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       6600. 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; Amdt. Nos. 91-255, 121-267, and 142-2] (RIN: 2120-
     AE71) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6601. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Grand Rapids, MI (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-44] 
     received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6602. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-15] 
     received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6603. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships 
     and for Pollution Prevention (Coast Guard) [CGD 95-073] (RIN: 
     2115-AF44) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6604. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Regattas and Marine Parades (Coast Guard) [CGD 95-054] (RIN: 
     2115-AF17) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6605. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -
     400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-147-AD; Amdt. 39-10244; AD 
     97-26-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6606. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300, 
     and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 95-NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10254; AD 97-26-11] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6607. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10253; AD 97-26-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6608. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -
     400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-259-AD; Amdt. 39-10247; AD 
     97-26-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6609. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2 
     Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     SW-54-AD; Amdt. 39-10252; AD 97-26-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6610. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 
     HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-222-AD; Amdt. 39-10248; AD 97-26-05] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       6611. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models 
     PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42720, and PA-
     42-1000 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-CE-41-AD; Amdt. 39-10255; AD 97-26-12] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6612. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-39-AD; Amdt. 39-
     10256; AD 97-26-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6613. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; MAULE Models MX-7-420 and MXT-7-420 
     Airplanes and Models M-7-235 and M-7-235A Airplanes Modified 
     in Accordance With Maule Supplemental Type Certificate 
     SA2661SO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-
     40-AD; Amdt. 39-10257; AD 97-26-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6614. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 
     1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-13-AD; Amdt. 39-10258; AD 
     97-26-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6615. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C 
     and 414A Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 90-CE-28-AD; Amdt. 39-10259; AD 97-26-16] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6616. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360, 
     TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, LIO-520, TSIO-520, LTSIO-520 
     Series, and Rolls-Royce plc IO-360 and TSIO-360 Series 
     Reciprocating Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 93-ANE-08; Amdt. 39-10260; AD 97-26-17] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6617. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models 
     M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-51-AD; Amdt. 39-10251; AD 
     97-26-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6618. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-360C 
     Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     SW-50-AD; Amdt. 39-10261; AD 97-26-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6619. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 
     4101 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     97-NM-146-AD; Amdt. 39-10241; AD 97-25-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6620. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-161-AD; Amdt. 39-10243; AD 97-25-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6621. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-183-AD; Amdt. 39-10242; AD 97-25-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6622. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) 
     Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, and BO-105LS 
     A-3 Helicopters and Eurocopters Canada Ltd. Model BO-105LS A-
     3 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     97-SW-44-AD; Amdt. 39-10245; AD 97-26-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6623. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-15] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6624. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6412A and R-
     6412B; Camp Williams, UT (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-10] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received 
     December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6625. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Gallup, NM (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-25] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6626. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Mason, MI (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-27] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6627. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Marine Sanitation 
     Device Standard--Establishment of Drinking Water Intake No 
     Discharge Zone(s) Under Section 312(f)(4)(B) of the Clean 
     Water Act [FRL-5942-4] (RIN: 2040-AC61) received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6628. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report entitled 
     ``The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program, 
     Annual Report to Congress FY 1996,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 
     9604; to the Committee on Science.
       6629. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Approval of 
     Correspondence Programs or Courses (RIN: 2900-AH91) received 
     December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       6630. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Loan Guaranty: Electronic Payment of 
     Funding Fee (RIN: 2900-AH73) received November 19, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       6631. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Guidelines for Furnishing Sensori-
     neural Aids (RIN: 2900-AI60) received December 8, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       6632. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Schedule for Rating Disabilities; 
     The Cardiovascular System (RIN: 2900-AE40) received December 
     8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       6633. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Loan Guaranty: Requirements for 
     Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (RIN: 2900-AI92) 
     received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       6634. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Active Military Service Certified 
     Under Section 401 of Public Law 95-202 (RIN: 2900-AI91) 
     received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       6635. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting 
     the combined third and fourth quarter reports on the 
     expenditure and need for worker adjustment assistance 
     training funds under the Trade Act of 1974, pursuant to 19 
     U.S.C. 2296(a)(2); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6636. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Determination of Interest Rate [Rev. Rul. 97-53] received 
     December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6637. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Adoption Assistance [Notice 97-70] received November 24, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6638. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--IRS 
     Adoption Taxpayer Identification Numbers [TD 8739] (RIN: 
     1545-AV09) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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       6639. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Determination if Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt 
     Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 97-49] received 
     November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6640. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Special Rules for Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal 
     Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Rev. Rul. 97-56] received 
     December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6641. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Simplified Exclusion Ratio [Notice 98-2] received December 
     16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6642. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Treatment of Loans with Below-Market Interest Rates [Rev. 
     Rul. 97-57] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6643. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax 
     forms and instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-57] received December 
     16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6644. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     General Business Credit [Rev. Rul. 97-51] received December 
     8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6645. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Minimum Distribution Requirements [Notice 97-75] received 
     December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6646. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Market Segment Specialization Program 
     Audit Techniques Guides--received December 17, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6647. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Income Tax Return Preparer Penalties--1997 Federal Income Tax 
     Returns Due Dilligence Requirements for Earned Income Credit 
     [Notice 97-65] received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6648. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax 
     Forms and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-60] received December 
     18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6649. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Methods of Signing [TD 8689] (RIN: 1545-AT23) received 
     November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6650. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Presidentially Declared Disasters in North Dakota and 
     Minnesota [Notice 97-62] received November 25, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6651. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Guidance on Making Payments for Charitable Remainder Trusts 
     [Notice 97-68] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6652. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Grace 
     Period Interest [Notice 97-67] received November 17, 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6653. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Electronic Funds Transfer--Temporary Waiver of Failure to 
     Deposit Penalty for Certain Taxpayers and Request for 
     Comments on Future Guidance [Notice 97-43] received November 
     17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6654. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Foreign Base Company Income [Rev. Rul. 97-48] received 
     November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6655. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Contracts with reserves based on segregated asset accounts 
     [Rev. Rul. 97-46] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6656. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Permitted disparity with respect to employer-provided 
     contributions or benefits [Rev. Rul. 97-45] received November 
     18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6657. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax 
     forms and instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-61] received December 
     18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6658. 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. 98-4] received 
     December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6659. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Partnership Magnetic Media Filing Requirements [Notice 97-77] 
     received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6660. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 97-69] received 
     December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6661. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Taxation of DISC Income to Shareholders [Rev. Rul. 97-49] 
     received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6662. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Interest on underpayments [Rev. Proc. 98-15] received January 
     9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6663. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules 
     and regulations [Rev. Proc. 98-14] received January 9, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6664. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-11] received 
     January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6665. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-12] received 
     January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6666. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Consolidated returns--limitations on the use of certain 
     losses and credits; overall foreign loss accounts [TD 8751] 
     (RIN: 1545-AV30) received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6667. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Petroleum Industry Coordinated Issue: 
     Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks at Retail Gasoline 
     Stations--received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Imposition and rates of tax; bows and arrows [Rev. Rul. 98-5] 
     received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6669. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Low-
     Income Housing Credit [Rev. Rul. 98-3] received January 13, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6670. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Election Not to Apply Look-Back Method in De Minimis Cases 
     [TD 8756] (RIN: 1545-AV78) received January 13, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6671. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Interim Rules for Mental Health Parity [T.D. 8741] 
     (RIN: 1545-AV53) received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6672. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-4] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6673. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Cash 
     or Deferred Arrangements; Nondiscrimination [Notice 98-1] 
     received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6674. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Returns Relating to Interest on Education Loans [Notice 98-7] 
     received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6675. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Limitations on Benefits and Contributions under Qualified 
     Plans [Rev. Rul. 98-1] received December 33, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6676. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     SIMPLE IRA Plan

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     Guidance [Notice 98-4] received December 33, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6677. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Foreign Tax Credit Abuse [Notice 98-5] received December 33, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6678. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-8] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6679. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-5] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6680. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-7] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6681. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Requirements Respecting the Adoption or Change of Accounting 
     Method; Extensions of Time to Make Elections [TD 8742] (RIN: 
     1545-AU42 and 1545-AV20) received January 5, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6682. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Excise Tax; Special Rules for 
     Alaska; Definitions [TD 8748] (RIN: 1545-AU53) received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6683. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Funding Method for Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Rev. Proc. 
     98-10] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Disclaimer of Interest and Powers [TD 8744] (RIN: 1545-AR52) 
     received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 97-74] received 
     December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Publicly Traded Partnerships [Notice 98-3] received December 
     22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc. 
     98-13] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6688. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Pacific Enterprises and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner [T.C. 
     Dkt. No. 5295-91] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6689. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     William R. Jackson v. Commissioner [T.C. Dkt. No. 23558-94] 
     received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6690. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-1] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6691. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Qualified Funeral Trusts [Notice 98-6] received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6692. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Transwestern Pipeline Co. v. United States--received January 
     5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6693. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Deposits of Excise Taxes [TD 8740] (RIN: 1545-AV03) received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6694. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc. 
     98-2] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6695. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Qualified Small Business Stock (RIN: 1545-AU34) received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6696. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Application of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals Who 
     Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Status-Related Factor 
     [26 CFR Part 54] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6697. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Application of HIPAA Group Market Portability Rules to Health 
     Flexible Spending Arrangements [26 CFR Part 54] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6698. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     General Rules for Making and Maintaining Qualified Electing 
     Fund Elections [TD 8750] (RIN: 1545-AV40) received January 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6699. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 97-55] received 
     December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6700. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Sale 
     of Residence from Qualified Personal Residence Trust [TD 
     8743] (RIN: 1545-AU12) received December 22, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6701. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--IRS 
     Reassures Nursery Growers about Farming Exception 
     [Announcement 97-120] received November 28, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6702. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Interim Guidance on Roth IRAs [Announcement 97-122] received 
     December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6703. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Last-
     in, first-out inventories [Rev. Rul. 97-52] received December 
     3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6704. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Substantial Modification of Rental Agreements [Notice 97-72] 
     received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6705. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Returns Relating to Higher Education Tuition and Related 
     Expenses [Notice 97-73] received December 3, 1997, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6706. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-6] received 
     January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6707. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Reorganizations/Treatment of Warrants as Securities [TD 8752] 
     (RIN: 1545-AU67) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6708. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Reorganizations; Nonqualified Preferred Stock [TD 8753] (RIN: 
     1545-AV85) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6709. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Debt 
     Instruments with Original Issue Discount; Annuity Contracts 
     [TD 8754] (RIN: 1545-AS76) received January 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6710. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Definition of structure [TD 8745] (RIN: 1545-AR63) received 
     December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6711. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-3] received 
     December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6712. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-10] received 
     December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6713. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Certain Cost-sharing Payments [Rev. Rul. 97-55] received 
     December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.

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       6714. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Amortizable Bond Premium [TD 8746] (RIN: 1545-AU09) received 
     December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6715. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Empowerment Zone Employment Credit [TD 8747] (RIN: 1545-AU30) 
     received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6716. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Qualified Zone Academy Bonds [TD 8755] (RIN: 1545-AV74) 
     received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6717. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules 
     and regulations [Rev. Proc. 98-9] received January 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6718. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Definition of United States Resident; Religious Record 
     of Birth or Baptism as Evidence of Citizenship; Plan to Help 
     Blind and Disabled Individuals Achieve Self-Support 
     [Regulations No. 16] (RIN: 0960-AE05) received November 26, 
     1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6719. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. 
     Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Technical Change Regarding Duty Free Entry of Metal Articles 
     [T.D. 98-4] received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6720. A letter from the Acting Associate Chief, Forest 
     Service, transmitting annual report covering major 
     accomplishments of the Forest Service for fiscal year 1996, 
     pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1674(c); jointly to the Committees on 
     Agriculture and Resources.
       6721. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting the Agency's annual 
     report on activities under the Denton Program for the period 
     July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997; jointly to the Committees 
     on National Security and International Relations.
       6722. A letter from the Chairperson, United States 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting the Commission's 
     report entitled ``Equal Educational Opportunity and 
     Nondiscrimination for Students with Disabilities: Federal 
     Enforcement of Section 504,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1975; 
     jointly to the Committees on Education and the Workforce and 
     the Judiciary.
       6723. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation 
     Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's request for 
     supplemental appropriations, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 
     1903(b)(7); jointly to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure and Appropriations.

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