[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S26-S42]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR

  The following measures were read the second time and placed on the 
calendar:

       S. 1530. A Bill to resolve ongoing tobacco litigation, to 
     reform the civil justice system responsible for adjudicating 
     tort claims against companies that manufacture tobacco 
     products, and establish a national tobacco policy for the 
     United States that will decrease youth tobacco use and reduce 
     the marketing of tobacco products to young Americans.
       H.R. 2709. An Act to impose certain sanctions on foreign 
     persons who transfer items contributing to Iran's efforts to 
     acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles, and to 
     implement the obligations of the United States under the 
     Chemical Weapons Convention.

                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

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

       EC-3282. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to rescissions for fiscal year 1996; 
     referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, 
     as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, to the Committee 
     on Appropriations, and to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3283. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     notice of fund transfers; to the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-3284. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a cost comparison at Kirtland Air Force Base, 
     New Mexico; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3285. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a cost comparison at MacDill Air Force Base, 
     Florida; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3286. A communication from the Assistant to the 
     Secretary of Defense (Nuclear and Chemical and Biological 
     Defense Programs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     the Deep Digger program; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3287. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     appropriations legislation within seven days of enactment; to 
     the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3288. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within seven days of 
     enactment, dated October 16, 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Budget.
       EC-3289. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within seven days of 
     enactment, dated October 20, 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Budget.
       EC-3290. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     appropriations legislation within seven days of enactment; to 
     the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3291. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     appropriations legislation within seven days of enactment; to 
     the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3292. A communication from the Director of the Executive 
     Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Adjustment 
     of Status to That of Person Admitted for Permanent 
     Residence'' (RIN1125-AA20) received on November 6, 1997; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3293. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Temporary Exemption From 
     Chemical Registration for Distributors of Pseudoephedrine and 
     Phenylpropanolamine Products'' (RIN2900-AH72) received on 
     November 4, 1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3294. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General (Office of Legislative Affairs), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Interim Guidance on 
     Verification of Citizenship, Qualified Alien Status and 
     Eligibility Under Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and 
     Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996'' received on 
     November 4, 1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3295. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a proposal to transfer an 
     aircraft carrier; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3296. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Death of 
     Appellant During Pendency of Appeal'' (RIN2900-AI86) received 
     on October 21, 1997; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3297. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Veterans and 
     Reservist Education: Additional Educational Assistance While 
     Serving the Selected Reserve'' (RIN2900-AI79) received on 
     October 24, 1997; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3298. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule entitled ``Veterans 
     Education: Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery GI 
     Bill--Active Duty'' (RIN2900-AI90) received on October 28, 
     1997; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3299. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule entitled ``Grants to 
     States for Construction or Acquisition of State Home 
     Facilities'' (RIN2900-AI84) received on November 24, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3300. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of 
     the Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``National Flood Insurance 
     Program: Insurance Coverage and Rates'' received on October 
     28, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3301. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of 
     the Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Disaster Assistance; Snow 
     Assistance'' received on October 21, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3302. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``The Modernization of the Authorities of the 
     Defense Production Act''; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3303. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to Treasury securities; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3304. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to China; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3305. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to Treasury auctions; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3306. A communication from the Legislative and 
     Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of the Currency, 
     Administrator of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Risk-Based Capital Requirements''; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3307. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting, 
     pursuant to

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     law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 
     through 2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3308. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a rule entitled ``Restrictions on Advances to Non-Qualified 
     Thrift Lenders'' (RIN3069-AA60) received on October 24, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3309. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Flood Insurance Compliance''; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3310. A communication from the Secretary of the Senate, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the receipts and 
     expenditures of the Senate for the period April 1, 1997 
     through September 30, 1997; ordered to lie on the table.
       EC-3311. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-160 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3312. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-161 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3313. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-163 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3314. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-164 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3315. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-166 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3316. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-167 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3317. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-168 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3318. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-169 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3319. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-170 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3320. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-171 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3321. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-172 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3322. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-176 adopted by the Council on October 
     7, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3323. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-177 adopted by the Council on October 
     7, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3324. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-180 adopted by the Council on October 
     7, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3325. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Audit of the District of Columbia's Public Library's 
     Procurement and Financial Management Practices and the 
     Library's Relationship with the District of Columbia Public 
     Library Foundation''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3326. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Audit of ANC 6C Covering the Period October 1, 1993 through 
     December 31, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3327. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Bahamas; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3328. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of Presidential Determination 97-36 on the Export-
     Import Loan to China for Shanghai Metro; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3329. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including 
     a rule entitled ``Deposits'' (RIN 1550-AB00, 1557-AB14, 3064-
     AB57, 1550-AB11) received on October 17, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3330. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on the availability of credit to 
     small business; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3331. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Regulation D'' received on 
     October 31, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3332. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Rules Regarding 
     Availability of Information'' received on November 12, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3333. A communication from the Deputy Director, US&FCS/
     Russia-NIS Program Office, International Trade 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Cooperative Agreement 
     Program for an American Business Center in Russia'' received 
     on November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3334. A communication from the Regulatory Policy 
     Officer, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled `` Removal of Restrictions on Importation of Defense 
     Articles'' (RIN1512-AB62) received on November 6, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3335. A communication from the Chairman of the J. 
     William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report for calendar year 1996; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3336. A communication from the Director of the 
     International Labor Organization, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports entitled ``Program and Budget for 1998-99 
     (Summary and Analysis)'' and ``The ILO and Global Change: 
     1990-97''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3337. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the American Institute 
     in Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3338. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     report of the texts of international agreements, other than 
     treaties, and background statements; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3339. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     report of the texts of international agreements, other than 
     treaties, and background statements; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3340. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the United Nations agencies and affiliated 
     agencies; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3341. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of thirty-one notices of proposed issuances of 
     export licenses; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3342. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     the Census, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Census Tract Program for Census 2000'' 
     received on October 21, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3343. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the list of General Accounting Office reports 
     and testimony for September 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3344. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     the Secretary of Defense (Administration and Management), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``The Privacy 
     Program'' received on October 22, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3345. A communication from the Federal Acquisitions 
     Regulation Secretariat, Office of Governmentwide Policy, U.S. 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule, a rule entitled ``Alternative Dispute 
     Resolution'' (RIN9000-AH72) received on November 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3346. A communication from the Director of Commissioned 
     Personnel, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Public 
     Health Service Commissioned Corps Retirement System; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3347. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, one rule entitled ``Fellowship and Similar 
     Appointments in the Excepted Service'' (RIN3206-AH91) 
     received on October 28, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3348. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, a draft 
     bill of proposed legislation entitled ``Federal Employees' 
     Group Life Insurance Improvement Act

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     of 1997''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3349. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     internal controls and financial systems in effect during 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3350. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to 
     additions to the procurement list, received on November 12, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3351. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase From People Who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to 
     additions to the procurement list, received on October 21, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3352. A communication from the Chairman of the Defense 
     Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report on the internal controls and financial 
     systems in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3353. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer 
     of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3354. A communication from the Office of the Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on audit 
     and investigative activities for the period ending September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3355. A communication from the Office of the Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on audit 
     and investigative activities for the period ending September 
     30, 1996; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3356. A communication from the Independent Counsel, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls for the 
     period March 1997 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3357. A communication from the Independent Counsel, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls for the 
     period March 1997 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3358. A communication from the Office of Special 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3359. A communication from the Deputy Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     under the Inspector General Act on audit and investigative 
     activities during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3360. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Marine Mammal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     semiannual report of the Inspector General for fiscal year 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3361. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Office of the Overseas Private Investment 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3362. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect and the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3363. A communication from the Regulatory Policy 
     Official, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of a rule entitled 
     ``Transfer of Electronic Records to the National Archives'' 
     (RIN3095-AA70), received on October 23, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3364. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Gallery of Art, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect and the report of the Office of Inspector 
     General for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3365. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect and the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3366. A communication from the Chairman of the Farm 
     Credit System Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect and the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3367. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3368. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3369. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect and the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3370. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Mediation and Conciliation Service, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3371. A communication from the Chair of the Federal 
     Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 to 2002; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3372. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3373. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Japan-United States Friendship Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1996 and the report of the Office of Inspector General 
     for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3374. A communication from the Board Members of the 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA); to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3375. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     United States Arctic Research Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report under the Inspector General and 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Acts for fiscal year 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3376. A communication from the Chair of the U.S. 
     Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect and the report of the Office of Inspector General for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3377. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect and the report of the Office of Inspector General for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3378. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the U.S. Enrichment Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect and the report of the Office of Inspector General for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3379. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information 
     Science, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the 
     Inspector General and Federal Managers' Financial Integrity 
     Acts for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3380. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Trade and Development Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the Office of the Inspector General and the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Act (FMFIA) for fiscal year 1997; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3381. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Woodrow Wilson Center, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect and the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3382. A communication from the General Sales Manager and 
     Vice President, Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule governing 
     the financing of commercial sales of agricultural commodities 
     received on October 22, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3383. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Amendment to the 
     Production Flexibility Contract Regulations'' (RIN0560-AF25) 
     received on October 21, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3384. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Marketing and Regulatory 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a rule entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States 
     of Michigan'' received on October 24, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3385. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Food and Consumer Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Commodity 
     Supplemental Food Program-Caseload Assignment'' (RIN0584-
     AC60) received on October 28, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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       EC-3386. A communication from the Acting Chief Financial 
     Officer, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 1997 
     through 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3387. A communication from the Manager, Federal Crop 
     Insurance Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules including a rule 
     entitled ``General Crop Insurance Regulations''; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3388. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection, Marketing 
     and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Mediterranean Fruit Fly''; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3389. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Walnuts Grown in California''; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3390. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior (Land and Minerals Management), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Patent Preparation and 
     Issuance'' (RIN1004-AC88) received on November 4, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3391. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a rule entitled ``Regulations for the Licensing of 
     Hydroelectric Projects'' received on October 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3392. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the 
     Metals Initiative for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3393. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 1996''; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3394. A communication from the Director of the Minerals 
     Management Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Outer Continental Shelf 
     Oil and Natural Gas Resource Management Program: Cumulative 
     Effects 1992-94''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3395. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Indiana Regulatory Program''; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3396. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products'' 
     (RIN1904-AA38, AA52); to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3397. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Revenue 
     Procedures 97-49 through 97-53; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3398. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Notices 97-56, 
     58-60, 63, 64, 66; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3399. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Revenue Rulings 
     97-44, 47; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3400. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Announcements 
     97-111, 114; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3401. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of three actions 
     on decisions received on November 5, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3402. A communication from the Chief, Regulations, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Treasury 
     regulation entitled ``Tax Treatment of Cafeteria Plans'' 
     (RIN1545-AV43) received on November 6, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3403. A communication from the Regulatory Policy Officer 
     of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Mendocino Ridge Viticultural Area (95R-017P)'' 
     (RIN1512-AA07) received on November 4, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3404. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act'' (RIN1515-AC10) 
     received on November 12, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3405. A communication from the General Council of the 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The Savings Bond Simplification Act of 
     1997''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3406. A communication from the U.S. Trade 
     Representative, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to modify the 
     marking of certain silk products and containers; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3407. A communication from the Deputy Administrator of 
     the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Medicare Program'' (RIN0938-AG03) received 
     November 3, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3408. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Medicare Program'' (RIN0938-AI16) received on 
     October 30, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3409. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Miscellaneous Educational Revisions'' (RIN2900-AI69) 
     received on October 28, 1997; to the Committee On Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3410. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Education (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative 
     Services), transmitting, a report relative to persons with 
     disabilities; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3411. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``To Assure 
     the Free Appropriate Public Education of All Children With 
     Disabilities''; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3412. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, two rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Unemployment Insurance Program Letter Nos. 41-97 and 44-
     97''; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3413. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     including a rule entitled ``Allocation of Assets in Single-
     Employer Plans'' (RIN1212-AA82) received on November 12, 
     1997; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3414. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules including a rule entitled 
     ``National Awards Program for Model Professional 
     Development'' (RIN1850-ZA02, AA52) received on November 12, 
     1997; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3415. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Employment Standards, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, two rules including a rule entitled ``Longshore Act 
     Civil Money Penalties Adjustment'' (RIN1215-AB17); to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3416. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Quality Mammography Standards'' (RIN0910-AA24, 
     AA93, AA59); to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3417. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     family planning for fiscal years 1994 and 1995; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3418. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Metropolitan Area Treatment Enhancement 
     System for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3419. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled Mammography Quality Standards (RIN0910-AA24) 
     received on November 13, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3420. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     entitled ``Deceptive Use of Leakproof'' received on November 
     17, 1997; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3421. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on ombudsman 
     activities with the New Independent States for the period 
     July 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3422. A communication from the Office of the Director of 
     the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Federal, State, and Local Transportation Financial 
     Statistics: Fiscal Years 1982-94''; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3423. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     civil aviation security for calendar year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3424. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     administration of the Marine Mammal Protection Act'' for 
     calendar year 1995; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3425. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the budget; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-3426. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual report for calendar year 1995; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3427. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, six rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3428. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3429. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, three 
     rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3430. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     (Acquisition and Technology), Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the selected acquisition 
     reports for the period July 1 through September 30, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3431. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Nonproliferation 
     and Disarmament Fund; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3432. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, sixteen rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3433. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     191 rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3434. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 97-45 received 
     on November 17, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3435. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Ruling 97-46 received 
     on November 17, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3436. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Notice 97-67 received 
     on November 17, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3437. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Notice 97-68 received 
     on November 17, 1996; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3438. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on November 
     17, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3439. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the notice of determination and certification relative to 
     antiterrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3440. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     report of the texts of international agreements, other than 
     treaties, and background statements; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3441. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, a draft to 
     proposed legislation to provide authorization of 
     appropriations for the United States International Trade 
     Commission for fiscal year 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3442. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the transmittal of the certification of proposed issuance of 
     an export license; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3443. A communication from the Independent Counsel, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls for the 
     period October 1, 1996 through March 31, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3444. A communication from the Office of Independent 
     Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for the period ending 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3445. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, one rule entitled ``Reduction in Force Performance 
     Management'' (RIN3206-AH32) received on November 17, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3446. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to the 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3447. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Statistical Programs of the U.S. Government: Fiscal Year 
     1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3448. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administration, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
     Administration, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, one rule entitled ``Implementation of the 
     Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996; Possess of 
     List I Chemicals, Definitions, Record Retention, and 
     Temporary Exemption From Chemical Registration for 
     Distributors of Combination Ephredrine Products'' (RIN1117-
     AA42) received on November 17, 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3449. A communication from the President of the National 
     Safety Council, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the combined financial statements for the fiscal years ended 
     on June 30, 1997 and 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3450. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer 
     of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the law, a report relative to mixed 
     waste; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3451. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to a prospectus; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3452. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation 
     Program for Consumer Products'' (RIN1904-AA93) received on 
     October 21, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3453. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule 
     entitled ``Illinois Regulatory Program'' received on October 
     21, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3454. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Thrift Supervision, Department of Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the biennial report on the Flood Insurance 
     Compliance Program for calendar years 1996 and 1997; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3455. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of 
     the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including one rule 
     entitled ``Snow Load Map for Manufactured Homes'' received on 
     November 17, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3456. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection, Marketing 
     and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule entitled ``Import/
     Export User Fees'' received on November 17, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3457. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection, Marketing 
     and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule relative to 
     importation of pork products received on November 17, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3458. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection, Marketing 
     and Regulatory Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule relative to 
     quarantine regulations received on November 14, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3459. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Force Management Policy), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report concerning institutions of higher education 
     that have been deemed ineligible for certain federal funding; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3460. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     the Secretary of Defense (Administration and Management), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``DoD Freedom 
     of Information Act Program'' received on November 17, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3461. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice to award a contract 
     with options covering a nine year period; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3462. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislative Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a cost comparison study 
     relative to Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3463. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report of the 
     Inspector General for the period from April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3464. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the list of General Accounting Office reports 
     and testimony for October 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3465. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report of the 
     Inspector General for the period from April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-3466. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to accounts 
     containing unvouchered expenditures; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3467. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the semiannual report under the Inspector General Act 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3468. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition Policy, Office of 
     Governmentwide Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, fifteen rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Travel Reimbursement'' (RIN9000-AH77, AH75, AG87, 
     AH24, AH80, AH79, AH50, AH37, AH76, AH81, AH18, AH78, AH74) 
     received on December 2, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3469. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual 
     report under the Inspector General Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3470. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report under 
     the Inspector General Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3471. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual reort under the 
     Inspector General Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3472. A communication from the Director of the United 
     States Information Agency, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the semiannual report under the Inspector 
     General Act for the period April 1 through September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3473. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the management 
     report on management decisions and final actions of the 
     Office of the Inspector General audit recommendations for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3474. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual 
     report under the Inspector General Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3475. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report 
     under the Inspector General Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3476. A communication from the Chairman of the Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     semiannual report under the Inspector General Act for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3477. A communication from the Chairman of the Equal 
     Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the semiannual report under the Inspector General Act 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3478. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     semiannual report under the Inspector General Act for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3479. A communication from the Executive Officer of the 
     Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report under the Government in the Sunshine Act for 
     calendar years 1995 and 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3480. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     semiannual report under the Inspector General Act for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3481. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 
     1, 1997 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3482. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3483. A communication from the Office of the Public 
     Printer, U.S. Government Printing Office, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3484. A communication from the Chairman of the 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report under the Inspector General Act for the 
     period of April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3485. A communication from the Regulatory Policy 
     Official, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prices and Availability of Federal Register, Acceptance of 
     Digital Signitures'' received on December 2, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3486. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     the National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1996; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3487. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, one rule entitled ``Student Educational Program'' 
     (RIN3206-AH82) received on December 3, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3488. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3489. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, a draft 
     bill of proposed legislation to provide for the correction of 
     retirement coverage errors; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3490. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule relative to cost-of-living allowance (RIN3206-
     AH51) received on December 3, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3491. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors, United States Postal Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the semiannual report for the period ending 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3492. A communication from the Chairman of the Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3493. A communication from the Board Members of the 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, a draft bill of 
     proposed legislation to make permanent the exemption of 
     certain trust funds; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3494. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of the Inspector General for 
     the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3495. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Office of Social Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     accountability report for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3496. A communication from the President of the Barry M. 
     Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence In Education Foundation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3497. A communication from the Executive Secretary of 
     the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence In 
     Education Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3498. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Directors of the Corporation For Public Broadcasting, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3499. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S Merit 
     Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3500. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Endowment For the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3501. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Endowment For the Humanities, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the Office of the Inspector General for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3502. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Science Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3503. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997 and the report of the Office of the Inspector 
     General for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3504. A communication from the Chairman of the 
     Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997 and the report

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     of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3505. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     State Justice Institute, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 and the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3506. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled 
     ``Evaluation of the Accounts and Operation of the Office of 
     Tourism and Promotions for Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997; the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3507. A communication from the Chief of the Regulation 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a Treasury regulations 
     received on January 27, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3508. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the OMB Final Sequestration 
     Report for fiscal year 1998; referred jointly, pursuant to 
     the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of 
     April 11, 1986, to the Committee on Appropriations, to the 
     Committee on the Budget, to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry, to the Committee on Armed Services, 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works, to the Committee 
     on Finance, to the Committee on Foreign Relations, to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs, to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary, to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, the 
     Committee on Small Business, to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs, to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and to the 
     Select Committee on Intelligence.
       EC-3509. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Migratory Bird Hunting'' 
     (RIN1018-AB80) received on November 25, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3510. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to highway 
     construction; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3511. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to a prospectus; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3512. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report on the nondisclosure of safeguards information for 
     the period July 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3513. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Perimeter Intrusion Alarm Systems''; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3514. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on October 17, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3515. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on October 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3516. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on October 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3517. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on November 25, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3518. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on December 9, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3519. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice 
     relative to an emergency; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3520. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to navigation improvements at Miami Harbor, Florida; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3521. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a hurricane and storm damage reduction project; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3522. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a flood damage reduction project; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3523. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a storm damage reduction and shoreline protection 
     project; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3524. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Lake Worth Inlet, Palm Beach Harbor, Florida; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3525. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a deep-draft navigation project; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3526. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on October 22, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3527. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on October 17, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3528. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on October 17, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3529. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, five rules 
     received on October 21, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3530. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3531. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules 
     received on November 4, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3532. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, seven rules 
     received on November 6, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3533. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     received on November 7, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3534. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules 
     received on November 12, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3535. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on November 13, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3536. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     received on November 19, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3537. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, thirteen 
     rules received on November 21, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3538. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on November 25, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3539. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, eight rules 
     received on November 25, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3540. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules 
     received on December 2, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3541. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, eight rules 
     received on December 4, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.

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       EC-3542. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules 
     received on December 5, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3543. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules 
     received on December 5, 1997; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3544. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on December 10, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3545. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules 
     received on December 10, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3546. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the budget request for fiscal year 1999; to the 
     Committee on Rules and Administration.
       EC-3547. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment dated 
     November 21, 1997; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3548. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on appropriations 
     legislation within seven days of enactment; to the Committee 
     on the Budget.
       EC-3549. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment dated 
     December 1, 1997; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3550. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment dated 
     December 4, 1997; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3551. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment dated 
     November 21, 1997; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3552. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, seven rules including a rule entitled ``Loan 
     Guaranty: Electronic Payment of Funding Fee''; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3553. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3554. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, two rules received on December 9, 1997; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3555. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     calendar year 1996 Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement 
     Program grant awards; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3556. A communication from the Director of the Office 
     for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, Department 
     of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     accomplishments for fiscal years 1995 and 1996; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3557. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Loan Policies and 
     Operations'' (RIN3052-AB78) received on November 25, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3558. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``1997-Crop Peanuts'' 
     (RIN0560-AF01) received on November 19, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3559. A communication from the Administrator of the Risk 
     Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Pea Crop Insurance 
     Regulations'' received on December 2, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3560. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Agricultural Marketing 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, two rules including a rule entitled ``Winter Pears Grown 
     in Oregon, Washington, and California'' received on November 
     25, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3561. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in and 
     California'' received on November 25, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3562. A communication from the Congressional Review A 
     communication from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, nine rules; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3563. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the notice of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3564. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     notice relative to the report on Reserve retirement 
     initiatives; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3565. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of determinations relative to 
     institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3566. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement (Acquisition and Technology), Office of the Under 
     Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on November 25, 1997; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3567. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the initiation of a cost comparison; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3568. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on payment of 
     restructuring costs under defense contracts for fiscal year 
     1997; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3569. A communication from Deputy Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Program Integration, Office of the Under Secretary 
     of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     Military Retirement System for fiscal year 1996; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3570. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Force Management Policy), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``Rewarding, Organizing, and Managing 
     People for the 21st Century, Time for a Strategic Approach''; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3571. A communication from the Legislative and 
     Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of the Currency, 
     Administrator of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Assessment of Fees'' (RIN1557-AB41) 
     received on December 3, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3572. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Russia; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3573. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Office of 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on November 
     19, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3574. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment'' (RIN1550-
     AB01) received on November 25, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3575. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Liquidity'' (RIN1550-AA77) received on November 18, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3576. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     the national emergency with respect to Iran; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3577. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     the national emergency with respect to Serbia and Montenegro; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3578. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     the national emergency with respect to Burma; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3579. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, three rules; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, Urban Affairs.
       EC-3580. A communication from the Deputy Congressional 
     Liaison, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, Urban Affairs.
       EC-3581. A communication from the Legal Counsel of the 
     Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, four rules; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3582. A communication from the Secretary of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law,

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     two rules; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3583. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Worker 
     Adjustment Assistant Training Funds; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3584. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Welfare-to-Work Grants'' 
     (RIN1205-AB15) received on November 21, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3585. A communication from the Chief of Staff of Social 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Definition of United States Resident'' (RIN0960-AE05) 
     received November 25, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3586. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to telemedicine services; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3587. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     emigration laws; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3588. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report the operation 
     of the Andean Trade Preference Act; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3589. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Notices 97-62, 65, 69, 73; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3590. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Revenue Rulings 97-48, 49, 51, 
     53; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3591. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, Announcements 97-120, 122; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3592. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two Treasury regulations; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3593. A communication from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on 
     December 5, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3594. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the notice of the proposed issuance of an export license; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3595. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the notice of a military justification; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3596. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development 
     Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3597. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Agency For International Development, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report under the Denton Program for the period 
     July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3598. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Japan-United States Friendship Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report for fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3599. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3600. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the prevention of nuclear proliferation for calendar year 
     1996; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3601. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act for the 
     period July 1 through December 31, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3602. A communication from the Chief of the Regulation 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a Treasury regulations 
     received on January 27, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3603. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, two rules including a rule entitled 
     ``Minerals Management Service'' (RIN1010-AC06, 1004-AC91); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3604. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Safety Belt Use Within the 
     NPS System'' (RIN1024-AC63) received on December 8, 1997; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3605. A communication from the Deputy Associate Director 
     for Compliance, Royalty Management Program, Minerals 
     Management Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notice of the intention to make refunds of 
     offshore lease revenues where a refund or recoupment is 
     appropriate; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3606. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 
     1996'' (RIN1029-AB90) received on November 25, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3607. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the status of 
     Exxon and stripper well oil overcharge funds for the period 
     January 1 through March 31, 1997; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-3608. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on low-level 
     radioactive waste management program for calendar year 1996; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3609. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Clean Coal 
     Technology Demonstration Program for the period January 1, 
     1996 through June 30, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-3610. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     two rules received on December 2, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3611. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Water and Science, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule entitled ``Adjusted 1988 Newlands Project 
     Operating Criteria and Procedures'' (RIN1006-AA37) received 
     on December 11, 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3612. A communication from the Co-Chairs of the Franklin 
     Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the final report of the Commission; to the Committee 
     on Rules and Administration.
       EC-3613. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period January through 
     September 1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3614. A communication from the Navy Wives Clubs of 
     America National Treasurer, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the audit of the NWCA for the period September 
     1, 1996 through August 31, 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3615. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment dated 
     December 4, 1997; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3616. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment dated 
     December 10, 1997; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3617. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of two 
     rules; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3618. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the rule entitled ``Loan 
     Policies and Operations'' (RIN3052-AB81) received on December 
     15, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3619. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer of the Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Application Processing'' (RIN1550-AA83) received on 
     December 18, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3620. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on a national 
     emergency; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3621. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     executive order prohibiting certain transactions with respect 
     to UNITA; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3622. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     statement of justification; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3623. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3624. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to Rewards Program Participants; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3625. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Indonesia;

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     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3626. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Authority to Approve Federal 
     Home Loan Bank Bylaws'' (RIN3069-AA70) received on December 
     29, 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3627. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     violation of the Antideficiency Act, case number 93-33; to 
     the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-3628. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, the report of the 
     texts of international agreements, other than treaties, and 
     background statements; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3629. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within seven days of 
     enactment; to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3630. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Active 
     Military Service Certified Under Section 401 of Public Law 
     95-202 (RIN2900-AI91) received on January 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3631. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the strategic plan for fiscal years 
     1998 through 2003; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3632. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     National Institute of Justice for calendar year 1996; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3633. A communication from the Chairperson of the U.S. 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report entitled, ``Racial and Ethnic Tension in American 
     Communities: Poverty, Inequality, and Discrimination''; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3634. A communication from the Acting Director of 
     Communications and Legislative Affairs, U.S. Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 
     1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3635. A communication from the Clerk of the United 
     States Court of Federal Claims, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the court's report for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on the Judicary.
       EC-3636. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3637. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the High 
     Plains States Groundwater Demonstration Program; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3638. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on December 17, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3639. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Energy 
     Outlook 1998''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3640. A communication from the Freedom of Information 
     Act Administrator, Office of the General Counsel, Legal 
     Services Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 
     1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3641. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the National 
     Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity for 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3642. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Minimum 
     Income Annuity'' (RIN2900-AI83) received January 8, 1998; to 
     the Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3643. A communication from the Manager of the Federal 
     Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules including a rule 
     entitled ``Sweet Corn Insurance Regulations'' received on 
     January 5, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3644. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of 
     four rules; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3645. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Karnal Bunt'' (RIN0579-AA83) 
     received on January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3646. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Rural Rental 
     Housing Assistance'' (RIN0575-AC15) received on December 29, 
     1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3647. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the rule entitled ``Royalty Relief for New 
     Leases in Deep Water'' (RIN1010-AC14) received on January 9, 
     1998; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3648. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior for Land and Minerals Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule received on January 9, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3649. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Mississippi Regulatory Program'' received on January 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3650. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Endangered Status for 
     Brother's Inland Tuatara'' (RIN1018-AD06) received on January 
     5, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3651. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened 
     Wildlife and Plants'' (RIN1018-AD07) received on January 9, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3652. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Surface Transportation Research and Development Plan; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3653. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Nuclear Fuel 
     Cycle Facility Accident Analysis Handbook'' received on 
     January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3654. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a deep-draft navigation project Charleston 
     Harbor, South Carolina; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3655. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to an environmental restoration project for the 
     Lower Savannah River, Georgia and South Carolina; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3656. A communication from the Acting Assistant of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a flood damage reduction project for the Blue 
     River Basin at the Dodson Industrial District, Kansas City, 
     Missouri; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3657. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on the status of the Hazardous Air Pollutant 
     Program; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3658. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``The Superfund Innovative Technology 
     Evaluation Program''; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3659. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on the mercury study; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3660. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, five rules 
     received on December 12, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3661. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, nineteen 
     rules received on December 12, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3662. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     received on December 17, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3663. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     received on December 18, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3664. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules 
     received on December 18, 1997;

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     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3665. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, seven rules 
     received on December 22, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3666. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules 
     received on December 29, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3667. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     received on January 5, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3668. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on January 7, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3669. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules 
     received on January 7, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3670. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, fifteen 
     rules received on January 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3671. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, six rules 
     received on January 7, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3672. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, U.S. Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules 
     received on January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3673. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3674. A communication from the Director of the Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act 
     Regulations Regarding Reporting and Recordkeeping by Card 
     Clubs'' (RIN1506-AA18) received on January 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3675. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, two rules received on January 7, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3676. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to 
     the continuation of the Libyan Emergency; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3677. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Risk-Based Capital 
     Standards'' received on December 22, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3678. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     U.S. government for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3679. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     the Secretary of Defense (Administration and Management), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on December 
     29, 1997; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3680. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Defense Finance and Accounting Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a notice relative to a cost comparison study 
     of the DOD Civilian Payroll functions; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3681. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Defense Finance and Accounting Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a notice relative to a cost comparison study 
     of the DOD Retired and Annuitant Payroll functions; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3682. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a determination to combine multiple 
     depot-level maintenance and repair workloads; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3683. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Cooperative Threat Reduction Program; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3684. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Acquisition Workforce Reductions''; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3685. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Naval 
     Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1, Elk Hills, in California; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3686. A communication from the Director of the 
     Washington Headquarters Services, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on December 
     29, 1997; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3687. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a Presidential Determination relative to 
     Albania, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and 
     Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3688. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     the emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, 
     Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian 
     Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistant, Ukraine, and 
     Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3689. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the trade and 
     employment effects of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery 
     Act; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3690. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the trade and 
     employment effects of the Andean Trade Preference Act; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3691. A communication from the National Director, Tax 
     Forms and Publications Division, Internal Revenue Service, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule received on December 12, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3692. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3693. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Monitoring the Impact of Medicare Physician 
     Payment Reform on Utilization and Access''; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-3694. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on January 8, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3695. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3696. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Notices 97-74, 
     77, 98-1 through 98-7; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3697. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports thirteen Treasury 
     regulations; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3698. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports three actions on 
     decisions received on January 6, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3699. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Empowerment Zone Employment Credit'' received on December 
     30, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3700. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of three rules 
     received on January 6, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3701. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Revenue Rulings 
     97:55-57, 98:1, 98:4; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3702. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of Revenue 
     Procedures 97:55,57, 98:1-10, 98:13; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3703. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Federal Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule received on December 3, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3704. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report relative to the budget; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3705. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the study 
     of the contribution of bycatch to charitable organizations; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3706. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Commerce for Communications and Information, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report concerning the Telecommunications 
     and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-3707. A communication from the Director of the Program 
     Office of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Advanced Technology Program; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3708. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     Economic Analysis, Economics and Statistics Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of two rules concerning surveys of international 
     transactions in services; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3709. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Task Force On Assistance To Families of Aviation 
     Disasters''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3710. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``High-Speed Ground Transportation For America''; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3711. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice on 
     the enforcement policy statement on U.S. origin claims; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3712. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     on the applicance labeling rule received on January 5, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3713. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     on individual reference services; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3714. A communication from the AMD-Performance 
     Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, eleven rules; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3715. A communication from the National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule 
     received on January 5, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3716. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule received on November 21, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3717. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports of six rules; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3718. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     reports of fifteen rules; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3719. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of 
     four rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3720. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports of nine rules; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3721. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the reports of 191 rules; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3722. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-190 adopted by the Council on September 
     22, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3723. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-191 adopted by the Council on October 
     7, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3724. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-198 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3725. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-199 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3726. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-200 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3727. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-204 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3728. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-205 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3729. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-209 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3730. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-210 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3731. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     copies of D.C. Act 12-211 adopted by the Council on November 
     4, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3732. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3733. A communication from the Chairman and General 
     Counsel of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board, 
     transmitting jointly, pursuant to law, the annual report on 
     the system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3734. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3735. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3736. A communication from the Chairperson of the U.S. 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3737. A communication from the Acting Chairman of the 
     Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3738. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3739. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3740. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3741. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3742. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3743. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3744. A communication from the Senior Deputy Chairman of 
     the National Endowment For the Arts, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3745. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3746. A communication from the Chair of the Christopher 
     Columbus Fellowship Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3747. A communication from the Director of the Policy 
     and Communications Staff,

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     National Archives at College Park, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3748. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3749. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Mediation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3750. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3751. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Panama Canal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3752. A communication from the Chair of the Federal 
     Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3753. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3754. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Information Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3755. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3756. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the 
     system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3757. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3758. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report under the Freedom of Information Act for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3759. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report under the Freedom of 
     Information Act for the period April 1 through September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3760. A communication from the Chairman of the Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report under the Freedom of Information Act for the period 
     April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3761. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report under the Freedom of Information Act 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3762. A communication from the Chief Executive Officer 
     of the Corporation For National Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report under the Freedom of 
     Information Act for the period April 1 through September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3763. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report under the Freedom of 
     Information Act for the period April 1 through September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3764. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3765. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Smithsonian Institution, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report under the Freedom of Information Act for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3766. A communication from the Federal Co-Chairman of 
     the Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report under the Freedom of Information 
     Act for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3767. A communication from the Inspector General of the 
     U.S. General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the annual report under the Freedom of Information 
     Act for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3768. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Office of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3769. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Commission of Fine Arts, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report under the Freedom of Information Act for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3770. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3771. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3772. A communication from the President of the U.S. 
     Institute of Peace, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     reports on the system of internal accounting and financial 
     controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 and under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3773. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual reports on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 and 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3774. A communication from the Director of the Morris K. 
     Udall Foundation Scholarship and Excellence In National 
     Environmental Policy Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual reports on the system of internal accounting 
     and financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 and 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3775. A communication from the Secretary of the American 
     Battle Monuments Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual reports on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997 and 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3776. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report under the Freedom of Information Act 
     for the period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3777. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the period April 1 through 
     September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3778. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     the Census, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, two rules including a rule entitled ``Block Group 
     Program for Census 2000'' received on January 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3779. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, the President's Pay Agent, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to locality-
     based comparability payments; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3780. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Administration, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an aggregate report on 
     personnel for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3781. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     additions to the Procurement List; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3782. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the list of reports, testimony, correspondence, and other 
     publications for November 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3783. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Internal Revenue Service; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3784. A communication from the General Manager of the 
     Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the comprehensive annual financial report 
     for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3785. A communication from the Chairman of the District 
     of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management 
     Assistance

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     Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     management reform plans; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3786. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports of seven rules; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3787. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Insular Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Impact of the Compacts 
     of Free Association on the United States Territories and 
     Commonwealths and on the State of Hawaii''; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3788. A communication from the Chief Justice of the 
     Supreme Court, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the proceedings of the Judicial Conference of the United 
     States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3789. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule relative to 
     business persons received on January 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3790. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the Freedom 
     of Information Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-3791. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar 
     year 1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3792. A communication from the Chairperson of the U.S. 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Equal Educational Opportunity and 
     Nondiscrimination for Students with Limited English 
     Proficiency''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3793. A communication from the Chief Administrative 
     Officer of the Postal Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report under the Freedom of Information Act for 
     1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3794. A communication from the Director of the Bureau of 
     the Census, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, one rule entitled ``Establishing New Research Data 
     Centers (RDC)'' received on January 15, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3795. A communication from the Director of Selective 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on 
     the system of internal accounting and financial controls in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3796. A communication from the Secretary of the Postal 
     Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     under the Government in the Sunshine Act for calendar year 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3797. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Federal Advisory Committee Act and the Negotiated Rulemaking 
     Act; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3798. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of the Inspector General for the period April 1 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3799. A communication from the Director of the U.S. 
     Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, one rule relative to agency relationships (RIN3206-AH72) 
     received on January 15, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3800. A communication from the Board Members of the 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3801. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     internal controls and financial systems in effect during 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3802. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report on internal controls and financial systems in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3803. A communication from the Administrator of the U.S. 
     Small Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the Office of the Inspector General for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3804. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Federal Employees Clean Air 
     Act; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3805. A communication from the Independent Counsel, 
     Office of the Independent Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report for the period ending September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3806. A communication from the Deputy Financial Officer 
     of the National Credit Union Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report on the system of internal 
     accounting and financial controls in effect during fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3807. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     additions to the Procurement List; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3808. A communication from the Director of the Peace 
     Corps, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     internal controls and financial systems in effect during 
     fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3809. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Mediation and Conciliation Service, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3810. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report on the internal controls and financial systems in 
     effect during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3811. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors, United States Postal Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report under the Government in the 
     Sunshine Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3812. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of the Office of the Inspector General for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3813. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3814. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report on the system of internal accounting and 
     financial controls in effect during fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3815. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice 
     of approval for a personnel management demonstration project 
     for the Department of the Navy; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3816. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management 
     Assistance Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report entitled ``District of Columbia Public Schools 
     Performance Audit: Fiscal Year 1997 Capital Improvement 
     Program Procurement Process''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3817. A communication from the Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of D.C. 
     Act 12-224 adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3818. A communication from the Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of D.C. 
     Act 12-223 adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3819. A communication from the Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of D.C. 
     Act 12-219 adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3820. A communication from the Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, copies of D.C. 
     Act 12-194 adopted by the Council on December 4, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3821. A communication from the Public Printer, U.S. 
     Government Printing Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report on the status of GPO access; to the Committee on 
     Rules and Administration.
       EC-3822. A communication from the Director of the 
     Congressional Budget Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report on unauthorized appropriations and expiring 
     authorizations; to the Committee on Appropriations.
       EC-3823. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Protection 
     for Products of Indian Art and Craftsmanship'' (RIN1090-AA45) 
     received on January 15, 1998; to the Committee on Indian 
     Affairs.
       EC-3824. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     contract support cost funding in Indian self-determination 
     contracts and compacts; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-3825. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report that a reward had been paid pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2708; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3826. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on negative 
     security assurances; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3827. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Records Maintained on 
     Individuals (Privacy Act)'' (RIN1901-AA62) received on 
     January 21, 1998;

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     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3828. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer of the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Timber Contract Payment Modification'' (RIN1004-
     AC69) received on January 12, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3829. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Interior (Land and Minerals Management), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Multiple Use, Mining'' 
     (RIN1004-AD05) received on December 10, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3830. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the Niobrara National Scenic River; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3831. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report from foreign entities for fiscal year 1997; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3832. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Future Years Defense Program; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3833. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, 
     Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to a cost comparison of libraries at F.E. 
     Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3834. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Navy (Installations and Environment), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on the strategic overview of the 
     Navy's commercial activity studies; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3835. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3836. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition and Technology), transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the National Defense Stockpile; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3837. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the Government 
     in the Sunshine Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3838. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     on the internal controls and financial systems in effect 
     during fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3839. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3840. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on outreach to gulf 
     war veterans; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
       EC-3841. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, the Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on appropriations 
     legislation within seven days of enactment; to the Committee 
     on the Budget.
       EC-3842. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, the Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on appropriations 
     legislation within seven days of enactment; to the Committee 
     on the Budget.
       EC-3843. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a Presidential Determination relative to the 
     Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3844. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a determination 
     relative to the People's Republic of China; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3845. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the 
     report of the texts of international agreements, other than 
     treaties, and background statements; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3846. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative to U.S. 
     nationals and the government of North Korea, received on 
     December 4, 1997; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3847. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule regarding international traffic in 
     arms regulations, received on December 8, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3848. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule regarding issuance of immigrant 
     visas, received on January 5, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3849. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled 
     ``Grape Grown in a Designated Area of Southeastern 
     California; Temporary Suspension of Continuing Assessment 
     Rate'' received on January 9, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3850. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative 
     to tart cherries, received on January 9, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3851. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative 
     to oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in 
     Florida received on January 9, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3852. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative 
     to onions grown in South Texas received on January 9, 1997; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3853. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative 
     to grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern 
     California received on January 9, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3854. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule relative 
     to tomatoes grown in Florida and imported tomatoes received 
     on January 9, 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3855. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule relative to the importation of ruminants, meat, and meat 
     products received on January 9, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3856. A communication from the Manager of the Federal 
     Crop Insurance Corporation, Risk Management Agency, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule relative to hybrid seed corn received on January 9, 
     1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3857. A communication from the Manager of the Federal 
     Crop Insurance Corporation, Risk Management Agency, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule relative to the availability of information to the 
     public received on January 9, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3858. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a certification regarding the incidental 
     capture of sea turtles; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3859. A communication from the Director for Executive 
     Budgeting and Assistance Management, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Financial 
     Assistance for Internship Program for Postsecondary 
     Students'' received on December 11, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3860. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     on tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide of the smoke of 1249 
     varieties of domestic cigarettes for calendar year 1995; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3861. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule received on January 8, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3862. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a rule received on January 15, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3863. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator For Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on January 15, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3864. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3865. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, two rules received on January 12, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3866. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     six rules received on January 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3867. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     fifteen rules received on Transportation.
       EC-3868. A communication from the AMD (Performance 
     Evaluation and Records Management), Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, four

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     rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3869. A communication from the Secretary of the U.S. 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports of two rules; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3870. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the reports of two rules; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3871. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the notice of the 
     continuation of the emergency regarding terrorists who 
     threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3872. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the national emergency with respect to Libya; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3873. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report on a transaction involving U.S. exports to the 
     People's Republic of China (China); to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3874. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a rule entitled ``Membership Eligibility'' (RIN3069-AA66) 
     received on January 21, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3875. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a rule received on January 21, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3876. A communication from the Comptroller of the 
     Currency, Administrator of National Banks, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report regarding the National Flood 
     Insurance Program; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-3877. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a rule entitled ``Securities Credit 
     Transactions'' received on January 9, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3878. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3879. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     emigration laws and policies of Mongolia; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3880. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     initiative for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3881. A communication from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on 
     January 12, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3882. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Health and Human Services (Administration For Children and 
     Families), transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule received on 
     December 10, 1997; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3883. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     data processing; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3884. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, three rules; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3885. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Revenue 
     Procedures 98: 11, 12, 14-16; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3886. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of three 
     regulations; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3887. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Revenue Rulings 
     98: 3, 6-8; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3888. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S. 
     Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report under the Government in the Sunshine Act for 
     calendar year 1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3889. A communication from the Administration of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report entitled ``The Incidence and Severity of 
     Sediment Contamination in Surface Waters of the United 
     States''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3890. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     including one entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans'' received on January 13, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3891. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule 
     entitled ``Consolidation of Certain Food and Feed Additive 
     Tolerance Regulations'' received on January 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3892. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, Incorporated by Approved 
     State Hazardous Waste Program for Florida'' received on 
     January 15, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3893. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     State of Missouri'' received on January 15, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3894. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, two rules 
     including one entitled ``Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Final 
     Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program'' received 
     on January 16, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3895. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, one rule 
     entitled ``Significant Uses of Certain Chemical and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3896. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act 
     of 1986 (SARA) for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3897. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     the Blair County, Pennsylvania, demonstration project; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3898. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule regarding Freedom of 
     Information Act Amendments (RIN3150-AF78) received on January 
     7, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3899. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     pursuant to law, a rule relative to deliberate misconduct by 
     unlicensed persons (RIN3150-AF35) received on January 22, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3900. A communication from the Executive Secretary of 
     the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report for calendar year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3901. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of the Advisory 
     Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3902. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the American Red Cross; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3903. A communication from the Chief Executive Officer 
     of the annual report for calendar year 1995; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3904. A communication from the President of the James 
     Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual report for fiscal year 1997; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3905. A communication from the Chairman of the 
     Commission On Dietary Supplement Labels, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the final report of the Commission; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3906. A communication from the Acting Director of 
     Communications and Legislative Affairs, U.S. Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report entitled ``Federal Sector Report on EEO Complaints and 
     Appeals'' for fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3907. A communication from the Acting Director of 
     Communications transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     the employment of minorities, women and people with 
     disabilities in the Federal government; to the Committee on 
     Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3908. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the final 
     performance report regarding the Prescription Drug User Fee 
     Act of 1992; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3909. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Council on Alzheimer's Disease for fiscal year 1996; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3910. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``The Safety of Imported Food Act of 1997"; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human

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      Resources. Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report on the results of the evaluations of the 100-Hour Rule 
     Waivers in California, Utah and Wisconsin; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3912. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     the implementation of the Age Discrimination Act for fiscal 
     year 1996; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3913. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     the National Health Service Corps for calendar year 1995; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3914. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     assistance to persons with developmental disabilities for 
     fiscal year 1995; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3915. Pension and Welfare Benefits, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the reports of two rules; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3916. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Respiratory 
     Protection'' (RIN1218-AA05) received on January 5, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3917. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Policy in Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health & Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, seventeen rules including one 
     rule with respect to carcinogenicity testing of compounds 
     used in food-producing animals; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3918. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report concerning surplus 
     Federal real property; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3919. Fellowship Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     an interim report relative to modifications to the program; 
     to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3920. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations in the Office of the General Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule regarding 21st Century Learning Centers Program 
     (RIN1850-ZA01) received on November 25, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3921. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations in the Office of the General Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule regarding Federal Work-Study Programs (RIN1840-AC50) 
     received on November 25, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3922. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations in the Office of the General Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule regarding protection of human Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3923. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations in the Office of the General Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule regarding relief from regulatory provisions for student 
     assistance received on January 15, 1997; to the Committee on 
     Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3924. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations in the Office of the General Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule regarding the Federal Family Education Loan and William 
     D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs (RIN1840-AC45) received 
     on December 15, 1997; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-3925. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations in the Office of the General Counsel, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     rule entitled ``Student Assistance General Provisions: 
     Standards of Financial Responsibility'' (RIN1840-AC36) 
     received
       EC-3926. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Employment Standards, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the reports of two rules; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-3927. A communication from the Assistant of Labor for 
     Mine Safety and Health Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the reports of two rules; to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources.
       EC-3928. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports of 
     three rules; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-3929. A communication from the Assistant of Labor for 
     Employment and Training, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule received on December 3, 1997; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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