[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 25, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H626-H630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       7483. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the 
     Air Force, transmitting notification that the Commander of 
     Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has conducted a cost 
     comparison to reduce the cost of operating communications 
     functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee 
     on National Security.
       7484. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division, Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the 
     Air Force, transmitting notification that the Commander of 
     Edwards Air Force Base, California, has conducted a cost 
     comparison to reduce the cost of operating base supply 
     functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee 
     on National Security.
       7485. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing 
     Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--
     Regulations Governing Book-Entry Federal Home Loan Bank 
     Securities [No. 98-03] (RIN: 3069-AA54) received February 17, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       7486. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Administrative 
     Reporting Exemptions for Certain Radionuclide Releases [FRL-
     5970-8] (RIN: 2050-AD46) received February 23, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7487. A letter from the Acting Director, Regulations Policy 
     and Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Food Labeling: Health Claims; Soluble Fiber From 
     Certain Foods and Coronary Heart Disease [Docket No. 96P-
     0338] received February 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7488. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Indirect Food Additives: Polymers [Docket No. 96F-0477] 
     received February 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       7489. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration,

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     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Food Additives 
     Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Sodium 
     Stearate [Docket No. 96F-0410] received February 23, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       7490. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to Germany (Transmittal 
     No. DTC-10-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       7491. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for production of 
     major military equipment with the United Kingdom (Transmittal 
     No. DTC-34-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       7492. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to the Republic of Korea 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-15-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       7493. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to the United Kingdom 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-13-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       7494. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to the Republic of Korea 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-11-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       7495. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for production of 
     major military equipment with the United Kingdom (Transmittal 
     No. DTC-12-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       7496. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to the Republic of Korea 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-9-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       7497. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for production of 
     major military equipment with the Republic of Korea 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-16-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       7498. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for production of 
     major military equipment with Taiwan (Transmittal No. DTC-
     130-97), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       7499. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially to the Republic of the 
     Philippines (Transmittal No. DTC-14-98), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7500. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued 
     or released in January 1998, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       7501. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Modular Contracting [FAC 97-04; FAR 
     Case 96-605; Item XV] (RIN: 9000-AH55) received February 19, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       7502. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Transfer of Assets Following a 
     Business Combination [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 96-006; Item XIV] 
     (RIN: 9000-AH56) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       7503. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Limitation on Allowability of 
     Compensation for Certain Contractor Personnel [FAC 97-04; FAR 
     Case 97-303; Item XIII] (RIN: 9000-AH90) received February 
     19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       7504. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Change in Contract Administration and 
     Audit Cognizance [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 95-022; Item XII] (RIN: 
     9000-AH27) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7505. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Administrative Changes to Cost 
     Accounting Standards Applicability [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 97-
     025; Item XI] (RIN: 9000-AH88) received February 19, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       7506. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Treatment of Caribbean Basin Country 
     End Products [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 97-039; Item X] (RIN: 9000-
     AH93) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7507. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Special Disabled and Vietnam Era 
     Veterans [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 95-602; Item IX] (RIN: 9000-
     AH86) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7508. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Small Business Competitiveness 
     Demonstration Program [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 97-305; Item VIII] 
     (RIN: 9000-AH91) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       7509. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; SIC Code and Size Standard Appeals 
     [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 97-026; Item VII] (RIN: 9000-AH87) 
     received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7510. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; OMB Circular No. A-133 [FAC 97-04; 
     FAR Case 97-029; Item VI] (RIN: 9000-AH83) received February 
     19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       7511. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Applicability of Cost Accounting 
     Standards Coverage [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 97-020; Item V] (RIN: 
     9000-AH89) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7512. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Certificate of Competency [FAC 97-04; 
     FAR Case 96-002; Item IV] (RIN: 9000-AH66) received February 
     19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       7513. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Review of Procurement Integrity 
     Clauses [FAC 97-04; FAR Case 97-601; Item III] (RIN: 9000-
     AH92) received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7514. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Federal Compliance With Right-To-Know 
     Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements [FAC 97-04; FAR 
     Case 92-054B; Item II] (RIN: 9000-AH39) received February 19, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       7515. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation; Use of Data Universal Numbering 
     System as the Primary Contractor Identification [FAC 97-04; 
     FAR Case 95-307; Item I] (RIN: 9000-AH33) received February 
     19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       7516. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 97-04; Introduction [48 CFR Chapter 1] 
     received February 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       7517. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Fishery Openings [Docket No. 
     970930235-8028-02; I.D. 021798E] received February 23, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.

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       7518. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Topeka, Forbes Field, KS 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 98-
     ACE-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       7519. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Crete, NE (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-23] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7520. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; St. Louis, MO; Correction 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     ACE-22] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       7521. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Keokuk, IA; Correction 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
     ACE-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       7522. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Columbia, MO (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-3] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7523. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; Cape Girardeau, MO 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 98-
     ACE-2] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       7524. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; Joplin, MO 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 98-
     ACE-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       7525. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft Corporation 
     Model PA-38-112 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 96-CE-53-AD; Amdt. 39-10308; AD 98-03-16] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7526. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Valentine, NE (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-39] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7527. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-222-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10312; AD 98-03-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7528. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica, 
     S.A. (EMBRAER), Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-231-AD; Amdt. 39-
     10311; AD 98-03-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 12, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7529. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Chadron, NE (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-38] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7530. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 98-
     NM-23-AD; Amdt. 39-10319; AD 98-04-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7531. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-- Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model 
     TBM 700 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-CE-43-AD; Amdt. 39-10317; AD 98-04-04] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7532. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-27] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7533. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-- Groupe AEROSPATIALE Models 
     TB9, TB10, TB20, TB21, and TB200 Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-77-AD; Amdt. 39-10316; AD 
     98-04-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 12, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7534. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Jefferson City, MO (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-17] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7535. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; EXTRA Flugzeugbau GmbH Model EA-
     300/S Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     97-CE-93-AD; Amdt. 39-10314; AD 98-04-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7536. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Eagle Grove, IA (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-19] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7537. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; HOAC Austria Model DV 20 Katana 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     CE-84-AD; Amdt. 39-10315; AD 98-04-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7538. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Pella, IA (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-25] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7539. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and 
     DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 98-NM-12-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10320; AD 98-04-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7540. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Topeka, Philip Billard 
     Municipal Airport, KS; Correction (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-12] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7541. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Models Standard Libelle 
     and Standard Libelle 201 B Sailplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-35-AD; Amdt. 39-10213; AD 
     97-24-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 12, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7542. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Atchison, KS (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-26] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7543. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 
     0100 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-264-AD; Amdt. 39-10322; AD 98-04-09] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7544. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Flight 
     Information Region of the Democratic People's Republic of 
     Korea (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28831; 
     Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 79] (RIN: 
     2120-AG48) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       7545. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     29017; Amdt. No. 1820] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received February 24, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7546. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revised Standards for Cargo or Baggage Compartments in 
     Transport Category Airplanes (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 28937, Amdt. Nos. 25-93 and 121-
     269] (RIN: 2120-AG42) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7547. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     29018; Amdt. No. 1821] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received February 24, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7548. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Hazardous Materials in Intrastate Commerce; Technical 
     Amendments (Research and Special Programs Administration) 
     [Docket HM-200; Amdt. No. 173-259] (RIN: 2137-AB37) received 
     February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7549. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective 
     Devices and Associated Equipment (National Highway Traffic 
     Safety Administration) [Docket No. NHTSA-98-3452] (RIN: 2127-
     AG47) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7550. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 
     29019; Amdt. No. 1822] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received February 24, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7551. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Additional Interchanges to the Interstate System (Federal 
     Highway Administration) (RIN: 2125-ZZ00) received February 
     12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7552. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--IFR 
     Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 29078; Amdt. No. 404] (RIN: 2120-
     AA65) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7553. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Passenger Manifest Information [Docket No. OST-95-950] (RIN: 
     2105-AB78) received February 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7554. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Grumman Model TS-2A Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-75-AD; Amdt 39-10353; AD 98-04-42] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7555. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes Equipped with a Main Deck Cargo Door 
     Installed in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate 
     SA2969SO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 98-NM-
     30-AD; Amdt 39-10352; AD 98-04-41] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7556. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, 551, 
     and 560 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-170-AD; Amdt. 39-10350; AD 98-04-38] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7557. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Sabreliner Model 40, 60, 70, and 80 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-NM-171-AD; Amdt. 39-10349; AD 98-04-37] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7558. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Salyer Farms, CA (Federal 
     Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AWP-33] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA66) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7559. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Keokuk, IA (Federal Aviation 
     Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7560. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-159 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-172-AD; Amdt. 39-10348; AD 98-04-36] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7561. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and 
     DC-4 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-173-AD; Amdt. 39-10347; AD 98-04-35] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7562. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Model YS-11 and YS-11A 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-NM-174-AD; Amdt. 39-10346; AD 98-04-34] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7563. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream American (Frakes 
     Aviation) Model G-73 (Mallard) and G-73T Series Airplanes 
     (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-175-AD; 
     Amdt. 39-10345; AD 98-04-33] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7564. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-14 and L-18 Series 
     Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
     NM-176-AD; Amdt. 39-10344; AD 98-04-32] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7565. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F27 and FH227 
     Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket 
     No. 97-NM-177-AD; Amdt. 39-10343; AD 98-04-31] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7566. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Swift Creek Channel, 
     Freeport, NY (Coast Guard) [CGD01-97-135] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7567. A letter from the Chairman, Surface Transportation 
     Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Regulations 
     Governing Fees for Services Performed in Connection with 
     Licensing and Related Services, 1998 Update [STB Ex. Parte 
     No. 542 (Sub-No. 2)] received February 23, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7568. A letter from the Acting Deputy Director, National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology, transmitting the 
     Institute's final rule--Physics Laboratory 1998 Summer 
     Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)-- Partnerships in 
     Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics and Materials 
     Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL) 1998 Summer 
     Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) [Docket No. 
     971029258-7258-01] (RIN: 0693-ZA17) received February 17, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Science.
       7569. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt 
     Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 98-11] received 
     February 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       7570. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Contributions to Foreign Partnerships Under Section 6038B 
     [Notice 98-17] received February 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7571. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Definition Relating to Corporate Reorganizations [Rev. Rul. 
     98-10] received February 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7572. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Dole Amendment 
     determination and the accompanying justification for national 
     interest determination relating to Haiti, pursuant to Public 
     Law 105--

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     118, section 562; jointly to the Committees on International 
     Relations and Appropriations.
       7573. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 10, United 
     States Code, to reform and reorganize the Department of 
     Defense, to streamline its operations, to eliminate its 
     inefficiencies, to reallocate its functions, and for other 
     purposes; jointly to the Committees on National Security, 
     Government Reform and Oversight, Rules, Education and the 
     Workforce, and Resources.

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