[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H1852-H1853]
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:

       8307. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule--Grapes Grown in a Designated Area 
     of Southeastern California; Temporary Suspension of 
     Continuing Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV98-925-1 FIR] 
     received March 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8308. A letter from the Manager, Federal Crop Insurance 
     Corporation, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--General Administrative Regulations; 
     Nonstandard Underwriting Classification System (RIN: 0563-
     AB05) received March 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8309. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Mangement and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300629; FRL-5778-
     9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8310. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on the 
     transfer of property to the Republic of Panama under the 
     Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements, pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 3784(b); to the Committee on National Security.
       8311. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Central Contractor Registration [DFARS Case 97-D005] received 
     March 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       8312. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the System's final rule--Reserve 
     Requirement of Depository Institutions [Regulation D, Docket 
     No. R-0988] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       8313. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the System's final rule--
     Expanded Examination Cycle For Certain Small Insured 
     Institutions [Regulation H; Docket No. R-0957] received March 
     30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       8314. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final 
     rule--Expanded Examination Cycle For Certain Small Insured 
     Institutions (RIN: 1550-AB02) received March 30, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       8315. A letter from the Deputy Director, Regulations Policy 
     and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Service, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Food Labeling: 
     Nutrient Content Claims, Definition of Term: Healthy [Docket 
     Nos. 91N-384H and 95P-0241] (RIN: 0910-AA19) received March 
     30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       8316. A letter from the Deputy Director, Regulations Policy 
     and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Direct 
     Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe; 
     Maltodextrin Derived From Rice Starch [Docket No. 91G-0451] 
     received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       8317. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Technical 
     Requirements to Enable Blocking of Video Programming Based on 
     Program Ratings [ET Docket No. 97-206] received March 30, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       8318. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of the 
     Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing 
     For Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees [WT 
     Docket No. 97-82] received March 30, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8319. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 98-
     A, which relates to the Department of the Air Force's

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     proposed enhancements or upgrades from the level of 
     sensitivity of technology or capability of defense article(s) 
     previously sold to Saudia Arabia, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b)(5); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8320. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistant Agency, transmitting a report of enhancement or 
     upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability for Saudi 
     Arabia (Transmittal No. C-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b)(5)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8321. 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 under a contract with the Netherlands, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8322. 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 Italy (Transmittal No. DTC-46-
     98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8323. 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-28-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       8324. 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 Switzerland (Transmittal No. 
     DTC-29-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       8325. 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 Italy (Transmittal No. DTC-23-
     98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8326. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     report on nuclear nonproliferation in South Asia for the 
     period of April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2376(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       8327. 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 under a contract with Israel, pursuant 
     to 10 U.S.C. 118; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       8328. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a report of enhancement or 
     upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability for United 
     Arab Emirates (Transmittal No. B-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b)(5)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8329. 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 Israel (Transmittal No. DTC-26-
     98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8330. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued 
     or released in February 1998, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       8331. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee For 
     Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, 
     transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to and 
     Deletion from the Procurement List [98-004] received March 
     30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       8332. A letter from the Acting Inspector General, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     Strategic Plan and Fiscal Year 1998 Annual Performance Plan, 
     pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       8333. A letter from the Postmaster General, United States 
     Postal Service, transmitting a report of activities under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       8334. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Shenandoah National 
     Park, Recreational Fishing Regulations (RIN: 1024-AC33) 
     received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       8335. A letter from the Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Revisions to 
     the NASA FAR Supplement on Contract Administration and Audit 
     Services [48 CFR Part 1842] received March 30, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       8336. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Revision to 
     NASA FAR Supplement Clause-- Submission of Vouchers for 
     Payment [48 CFR Part 1852] received March 30, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       8337. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Last-
     in, first-out inventories [Revenue Ruling 98-20] received 
     March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       8338. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Application Procedures for Qualified Intermediary Status and 
     Witholding Agreement [Revenue Procedure 98-27] received March 
     30, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       8339. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     contingent liabilities of the United States under the vessel 
     war risk insurance program under title XII of the Merchant 
     Marine Act, 1936, pursuant to Public Law 104--201, section 
     1079(a) (110 Stat. 2670); jointly to the Committees on 
     National Security and Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8340. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to 
     repeal or reduce various Congressionally mandated reporting 
     requirements that the Department of Defense views as being 
     obsolete, unnecessary or overly burdensome; jointly to the 
     Committees on National Security and International Relations.

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