[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 68 (Monday, June 1, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5512-S5515]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate on May 20, 
1998, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which 
were referred as indicated:

       EC-4897. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of orders and 
     extensions of orders approving electronic surveillance or 
     physical search under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 
     Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee on Judiciary.
       EC-4898. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, the annual report of the Office of Justice 
     Programs for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-4899. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the Refugee Resettlement Program for fiscal year 
     1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4900. A communication from the Chairman of the Tennessee 
     Valley Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     under the Freedom of Information Act for calendar year 1997; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4901. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report under the Freedom 
     of Information Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-4902. A communication from the Executive Director of 
     Government Affairs, Non Commissioned Officers Association of 
     the United States of America, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the annual report of financial statements as of December 31, 
     1997 and 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4903. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to 
     designate El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro as a National 
     Historic Trail; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4904. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Maryland Regulatory Program (Bonding)'' received 
     on May 11, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4905. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, notification that the 
     Department of Energy will open the Waste Isolation Pilot 
     Plant for disposal operations; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4906. A communication from the Deputy Associate Director 
     for Royalty Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, notification of proposed 
     refunds of offshore lease revenues authorized under the Outer 
     Continental Shelf Lands Act; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4907. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Acquisition 
     Regulation: Limitation on Allowability of Compensation for 
     Certain Contractor Personnel'' (RIN1991-AB43) received on May 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4908. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of an administrative directive 
     entitled ``Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety Program'' 
     received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4909. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of an administrative directive 
     entitled ``Radiological Protection for DOE Activities'' 
     received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4910. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Acquisition 
     Regulation: Acquisition Streamlining'' (RIN1991-AB35) 
     received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4911. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Veterans' Training: Time Limit for Submitting 
     Certifications under the Service Members Occupational 
     Conversion and Training Act'' (RIN2900-AI85) received on May 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4912. A communication from the Acting Secretary of 
     Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of 
     cases in which the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs granted 
     equitable relief in 1997; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-4913. A communication from the Acting Secretary of 
     Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation regarding VA health care and medical facilities; 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4914. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report describing employment 
     and training programs for veterans during program year 1994 
     and fiscal year 1995; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4915. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report describing employment 
     and training programs for veterans during program year 1995 
     and fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4916. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report under the Inspector General Act for the period October 
     1, 1997 through March 31, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4917. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period October 1, 1997 through 
     March 31, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4918. A communication from the President of the Federal 
     Financing Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the fiscal 
     year 1997 management report; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4919. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer 
     of the Export-Import Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     management report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4920. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Reduction In Force and Mandatory 
     Exceptions'' (RIN3206-AH64) received on May 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4921. A communication from the Chairman of the Census 
     Monitoring Board, transmitting, a report regarding the year 
     2000 Census; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4922. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who are Blind Or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of additions 
     and deletions from the procurement list received on May 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4923. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     semiannual report under the Inspector General Act for the 
     period October 1, 1997 through March 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4924. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Import Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule concerning Antidumping 
     and Countervailing Duty Proceedings: Procedures for Imposing 
     Sanctions for Violation of a Protective Order (RIN0625-AA43) 
     received on May 4, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4925. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, a report seeking confirmation of a list of 
     documents transmitted to Congress; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4926. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 3 rules 
     regarding fuel from a nonconventional source, farm real 
     property, and last-in, first out inventories (Notice 98-28, 
     98-22, 98-26) received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4927. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     initial estimates of Medicare payment increases; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4928. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Solvency Standards and Waiver Requirements 
     for Provider-Sponsored Organizations'' (RIN0938-AI83) 
     received on May 11, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4929. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Prospective Payment 
     System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing 
     Facilities'' (RIN0938-AI47) received on May 11, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4930. A communication from the Chairman of the Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on the nondisclosure of safeguards information for the 
     period January 1, 1998 through March 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4931. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule to list the Preble's 
     Meadow Jumping Mouse as a Threatened Species (RIN1018-AE06) 
     received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4932. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     to

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     list Bigleaf Mahogany under the Convention on International 
     Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (RIN1018-
     AE94) received on May 11, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4933. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of five rules regarding the Georgia State Implementation 
     Plan, substituted phenol, pesticide tolerances, Oklahoma 
     State hazardous waste management, and hazardous air 
     pollutants (FRL6004-8, FRL5782-5, FRL5781-8, FRL6003-4, 
     FRL6003-7) received on April 27, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4934. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans 
     for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Georgia'' (FRL6003-
     8) received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-4935. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule regarding the Phoenix Carbon Monoxide Nonattainment 
     Area (FRL6010-3) received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4936. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of four rules regarding the Maryland Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans, bromoxynil pesticide tolerance, 
     diflubenzuron pesticide tolerance, and tebufenzide pesticide 
     (FRL6012-5, FRL5790-8, FRL5790-5, FRL5748-7) received on May 
     11, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4937. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of six rules regarding pesticide tolerance correction, 
     organic hazardous air pollutants, imidacloprid pesticide 
     tolerance, myclobutanil pesticide tolerance, azoxystrobin 
     pesticide tolerance, and land disposal restrictions (FRL5787-
     6, FRL6011-6, FRL5785-4, FRL5787-7, FRL5787-8, FRL6010-5) 
     received on May 11, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4938. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Office of 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cuban Assets Control Regulations: Fully-Hosted or Fully-
     Sponsored Travel and Restrictions on Travel Transactions'' 
     received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-4939. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Office of 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cuban Assets Control Regulations: Family Remittances; 
     Travel Remittances; Carrier Service Providers; Currency 
     Carried by Travelers'' received on May 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4940. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, a 
     draft of proposed legislation to allow the United States to 
     more effectively provide humanitarian assistance, law 
     enforcement training and excess defense articles to other 
     nations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4941. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement with Turkey (DTC-18-
     98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4942, A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to Japan 
     (DTC-22-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4943. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to Brunei 
     (DTC-4-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4944. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Efforts Made by the 
     United Nations and Other International Organizations in 1997 
     to Employ Americans''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4945. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement with 
     Turkey (DTC-52-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4946. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of major defense equipment to 
     Singapore (DTC-64-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4947. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to Greece 
     (DTC-45-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4948. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of major defense equipment to 
     Singapore (DTC-65-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4949. A communication for the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement with Japan (DTC-55-
     98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4950. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of 
     defense services to Japan (DTC-67-98); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-4951. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Determination and 
     Certification Under Section 40A of the Arms Export Control 
     Act''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4952. A communication from the Secretary of the Senate, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a statement of receipts and 
     expenditures of the Senate, showing in detail the expense 
     under proper appropriations, the aggregate thereof, and 
     exhibiting the exact condition of all public moneys received, 
     paid out, and remaining in his possesssion from October 1, 
     1997 through March 31, 1998; which was ordered to lie on the 
     table.
       EC-4953. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of certification made by the 
     Department of State; to the Committee on Appropriations.

  The following communications were laid before the Senate on June 1, 
1998, together with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which 
were referred as indicated:

       EC-5129. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; 
     River Race Augusta, Augusta, GA'' (RIN2115-AE46 1998-0014) 
     received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5130. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 and 767 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5131. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29214) 
     received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5132. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29215) 
     received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5133. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and SA-366G1 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 97-SW-AD) received on May 18, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5134. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20m, -30, -40, and -50 
     Series Airplanes, and C-9 (military) Airplanes'' (Docket 97-
     NM-40-AD) received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5135. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Prohibition Against Certain 
     Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Afghanistan'' 
     (Docket 27744) received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5136. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Burkhart Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt Models G115C, G115C2, G115D, 
     and G115D2 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-24-AD) received on May 
     18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5137. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``airworthiness Directives; 
     Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 97-SW-32-AD) received on May 18, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-5138. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model C-212 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-297-AD) received on May 18, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5139. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule regarding airworthiness directives on 
     Bell and Southwest Florida Aviation helicopters'' (Docket 97-
     SW-35) received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5140. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Alexander Schleicher Segelfugzeubau Model ASK 21 Sailplanes'' 
     (Docket 97-CE-103-AD) received on May 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5141. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Aviation Charter Rules'' 
     (Docket OST-97-2356) received on May 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5142. A communication from the Acting Deputy Director of 
     the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Procedures for the Evaluation of 
     Energy-Related Inventions; Removal of Regulations'' (Docket 
     970822201-7202-00) received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5143. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule regarding Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery 
     (Docket 971229312-7312-01) received on May 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5144. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule regarding 
     a distinct segment of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) (RIN1018-
     AD12) received on May 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5145. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law; the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; National Standard 
     Guidelines'' (RIN0648-AJ58) received on May 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5146. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule regarding the Sea Grand Industry Fellows 
     Program (RIN0648-ZA41) received on May 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5147. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, National 
     Ocean Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law the report of a rule entitled ``National Estuarine 
     Research Reserve System Regulations'' (RIN0694-AL16) received 
     on May 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5148. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule regarding measures to ensure the 
     adequacy and safety of fishing vessels that carry observers 
     (RIN0648-AJ76) received on May 20, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5149. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement with Japan (DTC-68-
     98) received on May 13, 1998; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-5150. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``Medicare Administrative Improvement Amendments of 
     1998''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5151. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Carrier 
     Regulations; Authority Corrections'' (RIN2125-AE41) received 
     on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5152. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-
     NM-264-AD) received on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5153. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-NM-263-AD) 
     received on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5154. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Kimball, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-10) received on May 
     22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5155. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     AlliedSignal Inc. Model TFE731-4OR-200G Turbofan Engines'' 
     (Docket 980-ANE-30-AD) received on May 22, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5156. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-21-AD) received on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5157. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-40-AD) received on May 22, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5158. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-153-AD) received on May 22, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5159. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments'' (Docket 29221) received on May 22, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5160. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Mason City, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-31) received on May 
     22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5161. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule relative to Springfield-Branson Regional 
     Airport; MO (Docket 95-AWA-10) received on May 22, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5162. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Ainsworth, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-16) received on May 
     22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5163. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Livingston, MT, and Butte, MT, and Removal of Class 
     E Airspace; Coppertown, MT'' (Docket 97-AMM-20) received on 
     May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5164. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Gordon, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-9) received on May 22, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5165. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class D and 
     Class E Airspace; Fort Leonard Wood, MO'' (Docket 98-ACE-17) 
     received on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5166. A communication from the ADM-Performance 
     Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Macon, Mississippi)'' (Docket 97-188) received on May 22, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5167. A communication from the ADM-Performance 
     Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Shelly and Island Park, Idaho)'' (Docket 97-194) received on 
     May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5168. A communication from the ADM-Performance 
     Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (McFarland and Coalinga, California)'' (Docket 97-204) 
     received on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5169. A communication from the ADM-Performance 
     Evaluation and Records Management, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule regarding telephone number portability (Docket 96-116) 
     received on May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5170. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management,

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     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of two rules regarding emission standards in 
     Washoe County, Nevada and the State of Florida's State 
     Implementation Plan (FRL6014-5, FRL6015-4) received on May 
     22, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5171. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two rules 
     regarding tolerance processing fees and the Phoenix, Arizona 
     Ozone Nonattainment Area (FRL5775-4, FRL6101-9) received on 
     May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-5172. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The United States Mint Performance-
     Based Organization Act''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5173. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, International Revenue Service, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     regarding the magnetic media/electronic filing program for 
     form 1040NR (Rev. Proc. 98-36) received on May 22, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5174. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``The Children's Health Outreach and Eligibility 
     Amendments of 1998''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5175. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on 
     a rule entitled ``Changes to the Hospital Inpatient 
     Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 1998 Rates--Final 
     Rule'' (RIN0938-AH55) received on May 22, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-5176. A communication from the President and Chairman of 
     the Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     the export of passenger aircraft to the People's Republic of 
     China; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-5177. A communication from the Office of the Comptroller 
     of the Currency, Administrator of National Banks, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Municipal Securities Dealers'' (RIN1557-AB62) received on 
     May 22, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-5178. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to Rules On 
     Shareholder Proposals'' (RIN3235-AH20) received on May 22, 
     1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.

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