[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H5488-H5490]
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:

       9882. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the annual report on foreign investment in U.S. 
     agricultural land through December 31, 1996, pursuant to 7 
     U.S.C. 3504; to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9883. A letter from the Administrator, Rural Development, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Electric Engineering, Architectural Services and 
     Design Policies and Procedures (RIN: 0572-AA48) received June 
     25, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       9884. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting requests for FY 1999 budget amendments 
     totaling $3.8 million for initiatives that will reduce crime, 
     enhance public safety, and restore confidence in the criminal 
     justice system in the District of Columbia, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 1106(b); (H. Doc. No. 105--281); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       9885. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Direct Award of 8(a) Contracts [DFARS Case 98-D011] received 
     June 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on National Security.
       9886. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     a report on the disposal of excess and surplus materials, 
     pursuant to Public Law 105--85; to the Committee on National 
     Security.
       9887. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the semiannual report of the Inspector General and classified 
     annex for the period ending March 31, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on National Security.
       9888. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     a report entitled ``Military Capabilities of the People's 
     Republic of China,'' pursuant to Public Law 105--85, section 
     1226; to the Committee on National Security.
       9889. A letter from the Deputy Director for Policy and 
     Programs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Notice Inviting Applications to the 
     Presidential Awards for Excellence in Microenterprise 
     Development [No. 981-0158] received June 17, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       9890. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Defense Priorities and Allocations 
     System [Docket No. 970827205-8126-02] (RIN: 0694-AA02) 
     received June 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       9891. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, Office 
     of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting a 
     draft of proposed legislation entitled ``Thrift Litigation 
     Funding Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       9892. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting the FY 1999 
     revised Annual Performance Plan for the Export-Import Bank, 
     pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635g(a); to the Committee on Banking 
     and Financial Services.
       9893. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7688] 
     received June 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       9894. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting the annual report to Congress outlining observed 
     trends in the cost and availability of retail banking 
     services; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       9895. A letter from the Director, Office of Thrift 
     Subervision, transmitting the 1997 Annual Report to Congress 
     on the Preservation of Minority Savings Institutions; to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       9896. A letter from the Acting Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Notice of Final Funding Priorities 
     for Fiscal Years 1998-1999 for Rehabilitation Research and 
     Training Centers--received June 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       9897. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Office of 
     Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of 
     Education, transmitting Notice of Final Funding Priorities 
     for Fiscal Years 1998-1999 for a Rehabilitation Research and 
     Training Center, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the 
     Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       9898. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting a report entitled ``A Study of 
     Benefits for Head Start Employees''; to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       9899. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of 
     Appeals for the District of Columbia, transmitting an opinion 
     of the United States Court of Appeals, No. 96-7030--Carole 
     Kolstad v. American Dental Association; to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       9900. A letter from the Director, Minority Business 
     Development Agency, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Revision of the Cost-Share 
     Requirement and Applicability of the Ten Bonus Points to All 
     Future Solicitations to Operate Minority Business Development 
     Centers (MBDC) [Docket No. 980608150-8150-01] (RIN: 0640-
     ZA03) received June 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9901. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking 
     Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule-- Performance-Based Contracting [FAR 
     Subpart 37.6] Performance-Based Contracting [DEAR Section 
     970.1001] Performance-Based Incentives [Acquisition Letter 
     97-08] Cost Reduction Incentives [Acquisition Letter 97-09] 
     received June 22, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Commerce.
       9902. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking 
     Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Personnel Security Activities [DOE O 
     472.1B  received June 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9903. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking 
     Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Packaging and Transportation Safety 
     [DOE O 460.1A] received June 22, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9904. A letter from the Acting Deputy General Counsel for 
     Energy Policy, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Contracting with the Small Business 
     Administration [FAR 19.8] Notification of Competition Limited 
     to Eligible 8(a) Concerns [FAR 52.219-18] Section 8(a) Direct 
     Award [FAR 52.219-70XX] received June 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9905. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking 
     Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Advisory Committee Management 
     Program--received June 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9906. A letter from the Director, Office Of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--OMB Approval Numbers 
     Under the Paperwork Reduction Act [FRL-6111-4] received June 
     15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       9907. 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 Plan; Indiana [IN85-1a; FRL-
     6115-7] received June 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9908. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Organobromine 
     Production Wastes; Identification and Listing of Hazardous 
     Waste; Land Disposal Restrictions: Listing of CERCLA 
     Hazardous Substances, Reportable Quantities; Final Rule 
     [FRL--6115-4] (RIN: 2050-AD79) received June 23, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       9909. 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; Ohio [OH103-2; FRL-
     6116-9] received June 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9910. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Disposal of 
     Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) [OPPTS-66009C; FRL-5726-1] 
     (RIN: 2070-AC01) received June 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9911. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Beverages: Bottled Water; Correction

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     [Docket No. 98N-0294] received June 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9912. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Revision of Fee Schedules; 100% Fee Recovery, FY 1998 (RIN: 
     3150-AF 83) received June 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9913. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     a draft of proposed legislation to authorize the activities 
     and necessary appropriations to establish digital 
     broadcasting capability for public television and radio 
     stations; to the Committee on Commerce.
       9914. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting an annual report on Performance 
     Improvement 1998: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. 
     Department of Health and Human Services; to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       9915. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``Medicaid and Children's Health Improvement 
     Amendments of 1998''; to the Committee on Commerce.
       9916. A letter from the Secretary, Securities And Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Definitions of ``Small Business'' or ``Small Organization'' 
     Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment 
     Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
     and the Securities Act of 1933 [Release Nos. 33-7548, 34-
     40122, IC-23272, and IA-1727; File No.S7-4-97] (RIN: 3235-
     AG62; 3235-AH01) received June 25,1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       9917. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Presidential 
     Determination No. 94-50: directed the provision of defense 
     articles from the stocks of the Department of Defense, 
     defense services of the Department of Defense, and military 
     education and training to the countries participating in the 
     multinational coalition to restore democracy to Haiti, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9918. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to Spain (Transmittal No. 
     12-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9919. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to Turkey (Transmittal No. 
     13-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9920. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Japan for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-41), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       9921. 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 Japan for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-46), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       9922. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Spain for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-48), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       9923. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to the Government of 
     the State of Kuwait (Transmittal No. RSAT-2-98), pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       9924. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold under a contract to 
     Germany, NATO, Sweden, Switzerland (Transmittal No. DTC-84-
     98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9925. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to Turkey (Transmittal 
     No. DTC-72-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9926. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to Germany 
     (Transmittal No. DTC-73-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       9927. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to Spain (Transmittal 
     No. DTC-80-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9928. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to Japan (Transmittal 
     No. DTC-75-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9929. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of 
     Presidential Determination No. 98-24: Authorized the use of 
     the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to meet 
     the urgent and unexpected needs of refugees, victims of 
     conflict, and other persons at risk in Africa and Southeast 
     Asia, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9930. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on 
     proliferation of missiles and essential components of 
     nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2751 nt.; to the Committee on International Relations.
       9931. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the annual report 
     on authorized U.S. commercial exports, military assistance 
     and foreign military sales and military imports for fiscal 
     year 1997, pursuant to Public Law 104--106, section 1324(c) 
     (110 Stat. 481); to the Committee on International Relations.
       9932. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report on arms control treaty 
     compliance by the successor states to the Soviet Union and 
     other nations that are parties to arms control agreements 
     with the United States, as well as by the United States 
     itself, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2592; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9933. A letter from the Director, Arms Control and 
     Disarmament Agency, transmitting the Agency's classified 
     Executive Summary and Annexes to the U.S. Arms Control and 
     Disarmament Agency's (ACDA) 1997 Annual Report, pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 2590; to the Committee on International Relations.
       9934. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Passport Procedures--Amendment to Restriction of 
     Passports Regulation [Public Notice 2712] received June 25, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       9935. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting the report on the Treaty on Conventional 
     Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty Designated Permanent 
     Storage Sites; to the Committee on International Relations.
       9936. A letter from the Mayor, Council of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-357, ``Fiscal 
     Year 1999 Budget Request Act'' received June 19, 1998, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform and Oversight.
       9937. A letter from the Deputy Executive Director, 
     Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Commission Records and Information 
     [17 CFR Part 145] received June 19, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform 
     and Oversight.
       9938. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Block Grant Programs: Implementation of OMB 
     Circular A-133 (RIN: 0991-AA92) received June 11, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       9939. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting the determination that will 
     allow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to place a 
     contract with the National Academy of Public Administration; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       9940. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 97-05; Introduction [48 CFR Chapter 1] 
     received June 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
       9941. A letter from the Clerk of the House of 
     Representatives, transmitting the annual compilation of 
     personal financial disclosure statements and amendments 
     thereto filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, 
     pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 703(d)(1) and Rule XLIV, clause 1, of 
     the House Rules; (H. Doc. No. 105--280); to the Committee on 
     House Oversight and ordered to be printed.
       9942. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule-- Dean John A. Knauss Marine 
     Policy Fellowship National Sea Grant College Federal Fellows 
     Program, [Docket No. 980427106-8106-01] (RIN: 0648-ZA42) 
     received June 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       9943. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries off 
     West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; West Coast 
     Salmon Fisheries; Closures and Reopenings From the U.S.--
     Canada Border To Cape Falcon, Oregon [Docket No. 980429110-
     8110-01 I.D. 060298B] received June 24, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       9944. A letter from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, 
     National Oceanic

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     and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Coastal Services Center Coastal 
     Change Analysis Program [Docket No. 980429111-8111-01] (RIN: 
     0648-ZA43) received June 22, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       9945. A letter from the Executive Director, The Presidio 
     Trust, transmitting the Trust's final rule--Interim 
     Management of the Presidio (RIN: 3212-AA00) received June 25, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       9946. A letter from the Director, Executive Office for 
     Immigration Review, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Adjustment of Status to That of 
     Person Admitted for Permanent Residence [EOIR No. 119I; A.G. 
     ORDER No. 2117-97] (RIN: 1125-AA20) received June 15, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       9947. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Twentieth Annual 
     Report to Congress pursuant to section 7A of the Clayton Act, 
     pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 18a(j); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       9948. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of 
     Appeals for the District of Columbia, transmitting an opinion 
     of the United States Court of Appeals, No. 96-5343--Auction 
     Company of America v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     as Manager of the FSLIC Resolution Trust Fund; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       9949. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's 1997 annual report on the 
     recommendations received from the National Transportation 
     Board regarding transportation safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 
     app. 1906(b); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       9950. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Miscellaneous 
     Revisions to the NASA FAR Supplement [48 CFR Parts 1807, 
     1816, 1817, 1827, 1832, 1837, 1842, 1845, and 1852] received 
     June 11, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Science.
       9951. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Disaster Loan Program [13 CFR Part 123] received 
     June 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Small Business.
       9952. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Rules of NCUA Board Procedure; Promulgation of 
     NCUA Rules and Regulations; Public Observation of NCUA Board 
     Meetings [12 CFR Part 791] received June 16, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Small Business.
       9953. A letter from the Clerk of the House of 
     Representatives, transmitting the annual compilation of 
     personal financial disclosure statements and amendments 
     thereto filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, 
     pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 703(d)(1) and Rule XLIV, clause 1, of 
     the House Rules; (H. Doc. No. 105--280); to the Committee on 
     Standards of Official Conduct and ordered to be printed.
       9954. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule-- Criteria for Approving Flight 
     Courses for Educational Assistance Programs (RIN: 2900-AI76) 
     received June 17, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       9955. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule-- Veterans' Education: Effective Date 
     for Awards of Educational Assistance to Veterans Who Were 
     Voluntarily Discharged (RIN: 2900-AI88) received June 17, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       9956. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Policy and 
     Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the 
     Annual Report of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Fiscal 
     Year 1997, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 214, 221(c), and 664; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       9957. A letter from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 
     38, United States Code, to authorize a cost-of-living 
     adjustment in the rates of disability compensation for 
     veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency 
     and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans, to 
     authorize payment of these benefits at full rates for certain 
     Filipinos who reside in the United States, to establish a 
     reserve to fully fund ``H'' policy holders under the National 
     Service Life Insurance program, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       9958. A letter from the Executive Assistant, Legislative 
     Affairs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 
     transmitting a copy of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
     Firearms (ATF) Fiscal Year 1997 Annual Report; to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9959. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to 
     authorize an increase in certain user fees to recover costs 
     incurred for the modernization of automated commercial 
     operations by the United States Customs Service; to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       9960. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Effect of Imported Articles on the 
     National Security [Docket No. 980508121-8121-01] (RIN: 0694-
     AB58) received June 10, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9961. 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 [Rev. Proc. 
     98-38] received June 25, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9962. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--EIC 
     Eligibility Requirements (RIN: 1545-AV62) received June 25, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       9963. A letter from the Director, Central Intelligence 
     Agency and Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Central 
     Intelligence Agency, transmitting a unclassified report to 
     Congress on the Intelligence Activities of the People's 
     Republic of China; to the Committee on Intelligence 
     (Permanent Select).
       9964. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the semi-annual report regarding programs for the protection, 
     control, and accountability of fissile materials in the 
     countries of the former Soviet Union, pursuant to Public Law 
     104--106, section 3131(b) (110 Stat. 617); jointly to the 
     Committees on National Security and International Relations.
       9965. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the results of the Demonstration 
     Program for Direct Billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other 
     Third-Party Payors, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 1671; jointly to 
     the Committees on Commerce and Resources.
       9966. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting Recommendations for health, safety, 
     and equipment standards for boxers, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 
     6311; jointly to the Committees on Commerce and Education and 
     the Workforce.
       9967. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's annual report titled 
     ``Importing Noncomplying Motor Vehicles'' for calendar year 
     1997; jointly to the Committees on Commerce and Ways and 
     Means.
       9968. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of the 
     Presidential Determination No. 98-31 providing a 
     supplementary contribution to the Korean Peninsula Energy 
     Development Organization; jointly to the Committees on 
     International Relations and Appropriations.
       9969. A letter from the The Board, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting a report on the actuarial status of the 
     railroad retirement system, including any recommendations for 
     financing changes for a 25-year period, 1998-2022; jointly to 
     the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Ways 
     and Means.
       9970. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Effective Dates 
     of Provider Agreements and Supplier Approvals [HSQ-139-F] 
     (RIN: 0938-AC88) received June 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and 
     Commerce.
       9971. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Medicare and Medicaid; Resident Assessment in 
     Long Term Care Facilities [HCFA-2180-F] (RIN: 0938-AE61) 
     received June 15, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Commerce.
       9972. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health And Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--MedicareChoice Program; Collection of User Fees 
     From MedicareChoice Plans and Risk-Sharing Contractors [HCFA-
     1911-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AI35) received June 15, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways 
     and Means and Commerce.
       9973. A letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, 
     transmitting the 1998 annual report on the financial status 
     of the railroad unemployment insurance system, pursuant to 45 
     U.S.C. 369; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.

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