[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 44 (Tuesday, April 21, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H2113-H2118]
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:

       8394. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Commuted Traveltime Periods: Overtime 
     Services Relating to Imports and Exports [Docket No. 98-022-
     1] received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8395. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Commuted Traveltime Periods: Overtime 
     Services Relating to Imports and Exports [Docket No. 98-017-
     1] received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8396. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Brucellosis; Increased Indemnity for 
     Cattle and Bison [Docket No. 98-016-1] received April 1, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8397. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of 
     Quarantined Area [Docket No. 97-073-5] received April 14, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8398. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Official Pseudorabies Tests [Docket No. 
     96-013-2] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8399. A letter from the Administrator, Food Safety and 
     Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Use of Glycerine as a Humectant 
     in Shelf Stable Meat Snacks [Docket No. 95-038DF] (RIN: 0583-
     AB97) received March 31, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8400. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Onions Grown in South Texas; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV98-959-1-FIR] 
     received April 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8401. A letter from the Administratior, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Grapes Grown in a Designated 
     Area of Southeastern California; Revision to Container 
     Requirements [Docket No. FV98-925-2 FIR] received April 13, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8402. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Revision of Laboratory Service 
     Fees [Docket Number S&TD-97-001] received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8403. A letter from the Administrator, Food Safety and 
     Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Pathogen Reduction; Hazard 
     Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems--Sample 
     Collection--Technical Amendments and Corrections: Direct 
     Final Rule [Docket No. 97-056DF] (RIN: 0583-AC40) received 
     April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       8404. A letter from the Administrator, Food Safety and 
     Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Carrageenan, Locust Bean Gum and 
     Xanthan Gum Blend Used as a Binder in Certain Cured Pork 
     Products [Docket No. 96-01 4DF] (RIN: 0583-AC16) received 
     April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       8405. A letter from the Administrator, Food Safety and 
     Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Designation of the State of 
     Florida Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry 
     Products Inspection Act [Docket No. 97-050F] received April 
     1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       8406. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Fees for Destination Market 
     Inspections of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Products 
     [Docket Number FV-97-302] (RIN: 0581-AB51] received April 1, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8407. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Limes 
     and Avocados Grown in Florida; Establishment of a Continuing 
     Assessment Rate for Limes and a Decrease in the Continuing 
     Assessment Rate for Avocados [Docket No. FV98-911-1 FR] 
     received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       8408. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of 
     Handling and Reporting Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and 
     Peaches [Docket No. FV98-916-1 IFR] received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8409. A letter from the Manager, Federal Crop Insurance 
     Corporation, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Apple Crop Insurance Regulations; 
     and Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Apple Crop Insurance 
     Provisions [7 CFR Parts 405 and 457] received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8410. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Propiconazole; 
     Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300633; 
     FRL-5781-7] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 31, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       8411. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300631; FRL-5779-
     2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 31, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8412. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bacillus thuringiensis 
     subspecies tolworhti Cry9C Protein and the Genetic Material 
     Necessary for its Production in Corn; Exemption from the 
     Requirement of a Tolerance [OPP-300612; FRL-5770-4] (RIN: 
     2070-AB78) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8413. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Rimsulfuron (N-((4,6-
     dimethoxypyrimidi -2-yl)amincarbonyl)-3-(ethylsulfonyl)-2-
     pyridinesulfonamide); Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300639; FRL-
     5784-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8414. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyprodinil; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300643; FRL-5785-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     April 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       8415. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clethodim; Time-Limited 
     Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300642; FRL-5784-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received April 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       8416. A letter from the Administrator, Rural Utilities 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--General 
     Information, Organization and Functions, and Loan Making 
     Authority [7 CFR Part 1700] received April 8, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8417. A letter from the Administrator, Rural Utilities 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rural 
     Utilities Service Water and Waste Program Regulations [7 CFR 
     Parts 1942 and 1951] received April 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       8418. A letter from the the Director, the Office of 
     Management and Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals of budget authority as of April 8, 
     1998, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); (H. Doc. No. 105--237); to 
     the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       8419. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition and 
     Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Secretary's Selected Acquisition Reports (SARS) for the 
     quarter ending December 31, 1997, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2432; 
     to the Committee on National Security.
       8420. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Defense 
     Programs, Department of Energy, transmitting the letter 
     stating the Department's plans to submit the Stockpile 
     Stewardship Plan by April 30, 1998, pursuant to Public Law 
     105--85; to the Committee on National Security.
       8421. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the proposal for the Department of 
     Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel 
     Demonstration, pursuant to Public Law 105--85; to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       8422. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     System's final rule--Equal Credit Opportunity [Regulation B; 
     Docket No. R-0978] received April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       8423. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Russia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       8424. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP);

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     Standard Flood Insurance Policy (RIN: 3067-AC73) received 
     April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       8425. A letter from the Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Twentieth Annual Report to Congress on the 
     administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 
     pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1692m; to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       8426. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting Final Regulations--Early Intervention Program 
     for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (RIN: 1820-AA97) 
     received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to 
     the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       8427. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National Service, transmitting the 
     Corporation's Fiscal Year 1996 Annual report; to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       8428. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Early Intervention Program for 
     Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (RIN: 1820-AA97) 
     received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       8429. A letter from the Deputy Executive Director and Chief 
     Operating Officer, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 
     transmitting the Corporation's final rule--Allocation of 
     Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for 
     Valuing Benefits [29 CFR Part 4044] received April 8, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       8430. A letter from the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Safety 
     Standard for Bicycle Helments [16 CFR Part 1203] received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8431. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Expedited Safety 
     Reporting Requirements for Human Drug and Biological 
     Products; Correction [Docket No. 93N-0181] (RIN: 0910-AA97) 
     received March 31, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       8432. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Listing of Color 
     Additives Exempt from Certification; Canthaxanthin [Docket 
     No. 93C-0248] received March 31, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8433. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Food Additives 
     Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption 
     Sucralose [Docket No. 87F-0086] received April 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       8434. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standard, Model Year 2000 
     [Docket No. NHTSA-97-3130] (RIN: 2127-AG72) received April 7, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       8435. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware 
     New Source Review [Docket No. DE-12-5886; FRL-5990-2] 
     received March 31, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Commerce.
       8436. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Minnesota [MN49-
     01-7274a; MN50-01-7275a; FRL-5990-6] received March 31, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       8437. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Announcement of 
     Competition for EPA's Brownfields Job Training and 
     Development Demonstration Pilots [FRL-5989-1] received March 
     31, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       8438. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's determination 
     that the Clean Air Act provides the Agency sufficient legal 
     authority to protect public health and the environment from 
     air toxics falling into the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, 
     Chesapeake Bay and many U.S. coastal waters; to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       8439. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Deletion of Certain 
     Chemicals; Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Community Right-
     to-Know [OPPTS-400082D; FRL-5785-5] (RIN: 2070-AC00) received 
     April 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8440. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Vermont; 
     VOC Regulations [VT-006-01-1219a; A-1-FRL-5998-1] received 
     April 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8441. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Air Quality: Revision 
     to Definition of Volatile Organic Compounds--Exclusion of 
     Methyl Acetate [FRL-5992-4] (RIN: 2060- AH27) received April 
     7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       8442. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; 
     Control of Landfill Gas Emissions from Existing Municipal 
     Solid Waste Landfills [PA-107-4066a; FRL-5994-4] received 
     April 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8443. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arkansas; 
     Recodification of Air Quality Control Regulations and 
     Correction of Sulfur Dioxide Enforceability Deficiencies [AR-
     2-1-5646a; FRL-5990-0] received April 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8444. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Utah; 1993 
     Periodic Carbon Monoxide Emission Inventories for Utah [UT-
     001-004a; FRL-5993-4] received April 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8445. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Financial Assurance 
     Mechanisms for Corporate Owners and Operators of Municipal 
     Solid Waste Landfill Facilities [FRL-5994-7] (RIN: 2050-AD77) 
     received April 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       8446. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communication Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--In the Matter of 
     Toll Free Service Access Codes [CC Docket No. 95-155] 
     received April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       8447. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b) Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Dallas, Oregon) [MM Docket No. 97-220; RM-9179] received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8448. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Lake Crystal, Minnesota and Vernon Center Minnesota) [MM 
     Docket No. 96-260 RM-8965] received April 14, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8449. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Prineville, Oregon) [MM Docket No. 97-226 RM-9184] received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8450. A letter from the AMD-Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of Part 
     90 of the Commission's Rules to Adopt Regulations for 
     Automatic Vehicle Monitoring Systems [PR Docket No. 93-61] 
     received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       8451. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Food Labeling: Health Claims; Soluble Fiber From 
     Certain Foods and Coronary Heart Disease; Correction [Docket 
     No. 96P-0338] received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8452. A letter from the Chairman, National Committee on 
     Vital and Health Statistics, transmitting the Annual Report 
     to Congress on the Implementation of the Adminstrative 
     Simplification Provisions of the Health Insurance Portability 
     and Accountability Act, pursuant to Public Law 104--191, 
     section 263 (110 Stat. 2033); to the Committee on Commerce.
       8453. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting a 
     draft of proposed legislation with the Administration's 
     specifications for electricity competition legislation; to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       8454. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network [Docket 
     Number: 98-HRSA-01] (RIN: 0906-AA32) received March 27, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.

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       8455. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Confirmation and Affirmation of Securities Trades; 
     Matching [Release No. 34-39829; File No. S7-10-98] received 
     April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       8456. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a 6-month periodic report on the 
     national emergency declared by Executive Order 12924 of 
     August 19, 1994, to deal with the threat to the national 
     security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States 
     caused by the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); (H. Doc. No. 105--239); to the 
     Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       8457. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report on the status of efforts to 
     obtain Iraq's compliance with the resolutions adopted by the 
     U.N. Security Council, pursuant to Public Law 102--1, section 
     3 (105 Stat. 4); (H. Doc. No. 105--240); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       8458. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a report authorizing the 
     transfer of up to $100M in defense articles and services to 
     the Government of Bosnia-Herzegovina, pursuant to Public Law 
     104--107, section 540(c) (110 Stat. 736); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8459. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 09-
     98 for Final Authority to Conclude a Project Arrangement (PA) 
     with the United Kingdom to investigate the potential tactical 
     aircraft survivability improvements, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8460. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 08-
     98 for U.S. involvement with Australia in a Project 
     concerning Collins Class Submarine Acoustic Measurement, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8461. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 06-
     98 which constitutes a Request for Final Approval for the 
     Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and NATO member 
     nations to establish an organizational structure for the 
     implementation and operation of the Battlefield Information 
     Collection and Exploitation Systems (BICES), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8462. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to Oman (Transmittal No. 
     09-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8463. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey (Transmittal No. 
     11-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8464. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Forces's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer 
     and Acceptance (LOA) to Singapore for defense articles and 
     services (Transmittal No. 98-35), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8465. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Forces's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer 
     and Acceptance (LOA) to Saudi Arabia for defense articles and 
     services (Transmittal No. 98-36), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8466. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Forces's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer 
     and Acceptance (LOA) to Norway for defense articles and 
     services (Transmittal No. 98-34), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8467. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Canada for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-30), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       8468. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Italy for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-25), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       8469. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Forces's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer 
     and Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and 
     services (Transmittal No. 98-37), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8470. 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 Israel (Transmittal No. 
     DTC-66-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       8471. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on 
     chemical and biological weapons proliferation control efforts 
     for the period of February 1, 1997 to January 31, 1998, 
     pursuant to Public Law 102--182, section 308(a) (105 Stat. 
     1257); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8472. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting the bimonthly report on progress toward 
     a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question, including any 
     relevant reports from the Secretary General of the United 
     Nations, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       8473. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       8474. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     two rewards have been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       8475. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       8476. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification supplements regarding the Cooperative Threat 
     Reduction Program; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       8477. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-313, 
     ``Mortgage Lender and Broker Act of 1996 Amendment Act of 
     1998'' received March 31, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 
     1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       8478. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-312, 
     ``Omnibus Sports Consolidation Amendment Act of 1998'' 
     received March 31, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       8479. 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 the 
     Procurement List--received April 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       8480. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 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.
       8481. A letter from the Senior Deputy Chairman, National 
     Endowment of the Arts, transmitting a report of activities 
     under the Freedom of Information Act from January 1, 1997 to 
     September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       8482. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation 
     Safety Board, transmitting the FY 1997 annual report under 
     the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) covering the period 
     from January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       8483. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Revised 
     Application Procedures For Disability Retirement Under CSRS 
     and FERS (RIN: 3206-AH68) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       8484. A letter from the President and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 
     transmitting the Seventh Annual Management Report, pursuant 
     to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Government Reform and 
     Oversight.
       8485. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, 
     transmitting a report on the Consolidated Financial 
     Statements of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 
     1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 331 (e)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       8486. A letter from the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting a report of activities under the 
     Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1996, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform and Oversight.
       8487. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting a 
     report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for 
     the first nine months of 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       8488. A letter from the Vice Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting 60 recommendations for legislative 
     action, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 438(a)(9); to the Committee on 
     House Oversight.
       8489. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the Fifteenth Report of the Federal Voting Assistance 
     Program, pursuant to Public Law 99--410; to the Committee on 
     House Oversight.
       8490. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Wild Horse and Burro

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     Adoptions; Power of Attorney [NV-960-1060-00-24-1A] (RIN: 
     1004-AD28) received April 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       8491. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining 
     Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Illinois Regulatory 
     Program [SPATS No. IL -089-FOR] received April 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       8492. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Technical Amendments to HUD's Regulations 
     Governing Environmental Review Procedures for Entities 
     Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities [Docket No. FR-
     4138-F-01] (RIN: 2501-AC32) received March 30, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       8493. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator For 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Sea 
     Scallop Fishery; Area Closures [Docket No. 980318065-8065-01; 
     I.D. 030698B] (RIN: 0648-AK68) received April 14, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       8494. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator For 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Maximum Retainable 
     Bycatch Percentages [Docket No. 971231319-8070-02; I.D. 
     112697A] (RIN: 0648-AK09) received April 14, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       8495. A letter from the Acting Administrator For Fisheries, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Shark Fisheries; 
     Large Coastal Shark Species [I.D. 032098A] received April 14, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       8496. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Sea Turtle 
     Conservation; Shrimp Trawling Requirements [Docket No. 
     980331080-8080-01; I.D. 032398C] (RIN: 0648-AK66) received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       8497. A letter from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--North and South Atlantic Swordfish Fishery; Directed 
     Fishery Closure [I.D. 021998C] received April 14, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       8498. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator For 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies 
     Fishery; Framework Adjustment 25 [Docket No. 980318066-8066-
     01; I.D. 022698A] (RIN: 0648-AK77) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       8499. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Jade Collection in the Monterey 
     Bay National Marine Sanctuary [Docket No. 950609150-8003-04] 
     (RIN: 0648-AI06) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       8500. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Andover, NJ [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-AEA-50] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8501. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Galax, VA [Airspace Docket No. 
     97-AEA-48] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8502. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Wilmington, DE [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-AEA-49] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8503. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Danville, VA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-AEA-46] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8504. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; Topeka, Philip 
     Billard Municipal Airport, KS; Correction [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-ACE-36] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8505. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D and Class E Airspace; Salina, KS; 
     Correction [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-35] received March 27, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8506. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Iola, KS [Airspace Docket No. 
     97-ACE-37] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8507. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class D Airspace; Minot AFB, ND; and Class E 
     Airspace; Minot, ND [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-61] received 
     March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8508. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Sheridan, WY [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-ANM-18] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8509. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Colorado Springs, CO [Airspace 
     Docket No. 98-ANM-06] received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8510. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft Inc. Models 
     SA226-AT, SA226-TC, SA227-AC, and SA227-AT Airplanes [Docket 
     No. 96-CE-68-AD; Amendment 39-10403; AD 98-06-25] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8511. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives, Boeing Model 747-400 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-65-AD; Amendment 39-10407; AD 98-
     06-29] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8512. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon (Beech) Model 400, 400A, 
     400T, MU-300, and MU-300-10 Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-68-
     AD; Amendment 39-10408; AD 98-06-30] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8513. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 94-NM-117-AD; Amendment 39-10405; AD 
     98-06-27] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8514. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 95-NM-216-AD; Amendment 39-10398; AD 98-06-20] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8515. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 93-NM-193-AD; Amendment 39-10404; AD 
     98-06-26] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 27, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8516. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Special Local Regulations; U.S. National Waterski Racing 
     Championship [CGD11-97-008] (RIN: 2115-AE46) received April 
     7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8517. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Anchorage Regulations; San Diego Harbor, CA [CGD11-97-007] 
     (RIN: 2115-AA98) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8518. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Special Local Regulations; Parker Enduro [CGD11-98-002] (RIN: 
     2115-AE46) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8519. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Back Bay of Biloxi, 
     Mississippi [CGD 08-98-014] received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8520. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Fatigue Evaluation of Structure [Docket No. 27358; Amdt. No. 
     25-96] (RIN: 2120-AD42) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8521. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class D Airspace South of Abbotsford, British 
     Columbia (BC), on the United States Side

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     of the U.S./Canadian Border, and the Establishment of a Class 
     C Airspace Area in the Vicinity of Point Roberts, Washington 
     (WA) [Airspace Docket No. 93-AWA-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8522. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146-
     100A, -200A, and -300A, and Model Avro 146-RJ Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-163-AD; Amendment 39-10424; AD 
     98-07-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8523. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-2, -3, -3B, 
     and -3C Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98-ANE-16-AD; 
     Amendment 39-10420; AD 98-07-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8524. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-108-AD; Amendment 39-10422; AD 
     98-07-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8525. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-306-AD; Amendment 39-10423; AD 
     98-07-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8526. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safety Zone: San Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco Bay; 
     98-005] (RIN: 2115-AA99) received April 9, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8527. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     Model 407 Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-67-AD; Amendment 39-
     10428; AD 97-24-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8528. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB 412 
     Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-63-AD; Amendment 39-10430; AD 
     98-07-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8529. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; GKN Westland Helicopters Limited 
     WG-30 Series 100 and 100-60 Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-28-
     AD; Amendment 39-10431; AD 98-07-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8530. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), 
     Ltd., Model 1125 Westwind Astra and Astra SPX Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-104-AD; Amendment 39-10427; AD 
     98-07-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8531. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-98-AD; Amendment 39-10443; 
     AD 98-07-22] (RIN: 2120-AA644) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8532. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-
     72 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-228-AD; Amendment 39-
     10413; AD 98-06-34] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8533. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 
     47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 
     47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G-3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 
     47G-5A, 47H-1, 47J, 47J-2, 47J-2A, and 47K Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 96-SW-28-AD; Amendment 39-10429; AD 98-07-09] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8534. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Blacksburg, VA [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-AEA-45] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8535. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Lincoln, NE; Correction 
     [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-24] received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8536. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Pennington Gap, VA [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-AEA-47] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8537. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Audubon, IA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 97-ACE-30] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8538. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Daytona Beach, FL [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-ASO-31] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8539. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boing Model 767-200 and -300 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-50-AD; Amendment 39-10433; AD 98-
     07-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8540. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 96-NM-245-AD; Amendment 39-10435; AD 98-07-15] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8541. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Final Policy on Part 150 Approval of Noise Mitigation 
     Measures: Effect on the Use of Federal Grants for Noise 
     Mitigation Projects [Docket No. 28149] received April 7, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8542. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Standards for Acceptance Under the Primary 
     Category Rule [14 CFR Part 21] received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8543. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Laconia, NH [Airspace Docket 
     No. 98-ANE-92] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8544. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class D Airspace; Westfield, MA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 98-ANE91] received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8545. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-338-AD; Amendment 39-10446; AD 98-07-24] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8546. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42-500 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-48-AD; Amendment 39-10447; 
     AD 98-07-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8547. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 97-NM-327-AD; Amendment 39-10445; AD 98-07-23] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8548. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -
     500 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 95-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39-
     10436; AD 98-07-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8549. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 96-NM-119-AD; Amendment 39-10432; AD 
     98-07-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8550. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 
     Systems Model 369F and 369FF Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-
     03-AD; Amendment 39-

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     10440; AD 98-07-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8551. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, 
     and L1 Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-13-AD; Amendment 39-
     10441; AD 98-07-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 7, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8552. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Disaster Assistance; Restoration of Damaged Facilities (RIN: 
     3067-AC60) received April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8553. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's report regarding regulations 
     concerning oils, including animal fats and vegetable oils 
     related to the Edible Oil Regulatory Reform Act, pursuant to 
     Public Law 104--324, section 1130; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8554. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Equitable 
     Adjustments Under Contracts for Construction, Dismantling, 
     Demolishing, or Removing Improvements [48 CFR Parts 1843 and 
     1852] received April 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       8555. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--VA Acquisition Regulations: 
     Department Protests (RIN: 2900-AI51) received March 27, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       8556. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--VA Acquisition Regulations: 
     Commercial Items (RIN: 2900-AI05) received April 6, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       8557. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting 
     the annual report evaluating the Uniformed Services 
     Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) for 
     fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 4332; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       8558. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification of his determination that a 
     waiver of the application of subsections 402(a) and (b) of 
     the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam will 
     substantially promote the objectives of section 402, pursuant 
     to 19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d); (H. Doc. No. 105--238); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
       8559. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Guidance under Subpart F Relating to Partnerships and 
     Branches [REG-104537-97] (RIN: 1545-AV11) received March 24, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       8560. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Guidance under Subpart F Relating to Partnerships and 
     Branches [TD 8767] (RIN: 1545-AW07) received March 24, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       8561. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Revenue 
     Procedure 98-34] received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8562. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Effective Date of Regulations Under Section 1441 and 
     Qualified Intermediary Procedures [Notice 98-16] received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       8563. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Revenue 
     Procedure 98-30] received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8564. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax 
     forms and instructions [Revenue Procedure 98-32] received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       8565. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Transfers in General [Revenue Ruling 98-21] received April 
     14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       8566. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Net 
     Unrealized Appreciation in Employer Securities [Notice 98-24] 
     received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8567. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Application of 1.1295-1T(b) (4), (f) and (g) to taxable years 
     beginning before January 1, 1998 [Notice 98-22] received 
     April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       8568. A letter from the Chief Reulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Election to Continue To Treat Trust as a United States Person 
     [Notice 98-25] received April 14, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8569. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Taxation of Social Security Benefits Under U.S.-Canada Income 
     Tax Treaty [Notice 98-23] received April 17, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8570. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Qualified Intermediary Withholding Agreement [Rev. Proc. 98-
     27] received April 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8571. A letter from the Chief Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Changes in accounting periods and in methods of accounting 
     [Rev. Proc. 98-29] received April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8572. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Valuation of Plan Distributions [TD 8768] (RIN: 1545-AT27) 
     received April 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8573. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, United 
     States Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Increase of Maximum Amount For Informal Entries to 
     $2000 (RIN: 1515-AC11) received April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8574. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, United 
     States Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final 
     rule--Centralized Examination Stations (RIN: 1515-AC07) 
     received April 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8575. A letter from the General Sales Manager and Vice 
     President, Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the annual report summarizing the 
     availability, distribution and value of commodities donated 
     under section 416(b) in FY 1993, FY 1994, and FY 1995, 
     pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Article 1431 (b), 416(b); jointly to the 
     Committees on Agriculture and International Relations.
       8576. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Environmental Management, Department of Energy, transmitting 
     notification of a delay in submitting a report on the 
     Savannah River Site Comprehensive Planning Process, pursuant 
     to 42 U.S.C. 9203(c); jointly to the Committees on National 
     Security and Commerce.
       8577. A letter from the Chairman, Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, transmitting the Board's annual 
     report describing health and safety activities relating to 
     the Department of Energy's defense nuclear facilities during 
     the calendar year 1997; jointly to the Committees on National 
     Security and Commerce.
       8578. A letter from the Chairman, District of Columbia 
     Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, 
     transmitting a report on the changes in the present system 
     for administering medical malpractice liability in the 
     District of Columbia; jointly to the Committees on Government 
     Reform and Oversight, Appropriations, the Judiciary, and 
     Commerce.

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