[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 112 (Monday, August 31, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9682-S9688]
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, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-6317. 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 ``Acquisition Regulation: Administrative 
     Amendments'' (FRL6135-5) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6318. 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; New York'' (FRL6134-7) received on 
     July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6319. 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 ``Lead; Minor Amendment to the Grant 
     Provision in the Lead-Based Paint Activities Rule'' (FRL5796-
     1) received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6320. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule regarding perch fishery in the Eastern Regulatory Area 
     of the Gulf of Alaska (I.D. 070298A) received on July 31, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6321. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive 
     Economic Zone off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the Western 
     Regulatory Area'' (I.D. 071398A) received on July 31, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6322. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule regarding northern rockfish in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (I.D. 071698D) 
     received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6323. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule regarding perch fishery in the Western 
     Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (I.D. 071698G) received 
     on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6324. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule regarding pelagic shelf rockfish in the 
     Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (I.D. 071698I) 
     received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6325. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule regarding pelagic shelf rockfish in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (I.D. 071698E) 
     received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6326. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, reports on direct 
     spending or receipts legislation within seven days of 
     enactment (Reports 449, 450, 451); to the Committee on the 
     Budget.
       EC-6327. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, reports on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment (Reports 
     453, 454, 455); to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-6328. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on direct spending or 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment (Report 
     452); to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-6329. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, notice of routine military retirements; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6330. A communication from the Director of Defense 
     Procurement, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Acquisition and Technology, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Defense Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation Supplement; Reform of Affirmative Action in 
     Federal Procurement'' (Case 98-D007) received on August 4, 
     1998; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6331. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Personnel and Readiness, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report on Defense Manpower Requirements for 
     fiscal year 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6332. A communication from the Director of 
     Administration and Management, Office of the Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's 
     report on acquisition and cross-servicing agreements with 
     non-NATO countries for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-6333. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's report on activities of the Rehabilitation 
     Services Administration for fiscal year 1995; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6334. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer of the Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer 
     Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits'' received 
     on August 12, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-6335. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer of the Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Valuation and Payment of Lump Sum Benefits'' 
     (RIN1212-AA88) received on August 6, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6336. A communication from the Deputy Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revisions to the General Safety Requirements for Biological 
     Products'' (RIN0910-ZA08) received on August 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6337. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Beverages: Bottled Water'' (Docket 98N-0294) received on 
     August 12, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-6338. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Medical Devices; Reclassification and Codification of 
     Vitamin D Test Systems'' (Docket 96P-0228) received on August 
     12, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6339. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration,

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     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medical 
     Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of Cranial 
     Orthosis'' (Docket 98N-0513) received on August 12, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6340. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Food Labeling; Petitions for Nutrient Content and Health 
     Claims, General Provisions; Correction'' (Docket 98N-0274) 
     received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-6341. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cold, Cough, Allergy, Bronchodilator, and Antiasthmatic 
     Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Amendment of 
     Monograph for OTC Nasal Decongestant Drug Products'' 
     (RIN0910-AA01) received on August 10, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6342. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the United States 
     Mint's Annual Report for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6343. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal Employment Priority 
     Consideration Program for Displaced Employees of the District 
     of Columbia Department of Corrections'' (RIN3206-AI28) 
     received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6344. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Prohibition of `Gag Clauses' in 
     the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program'' (RIN3206-
     AI27) received on August 12, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6345. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a list of General Accounting Office reports issued or 
     released in June 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6346. A communication from the Acting Comptroller 
     General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report on General Accounting Office employees detailed to 
     congressional committees; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6347. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of 
     additions to the Committee's Procurement List dated August 3, 
     1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6348. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of 
     additions to and deletions from the Committee's Procurement 
     List dated July 27, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6349. A communication from the Acting Executive Director 
     of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6350. A communication from the Employee Benefits Manager 
     of the AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Bank's annual report entitled ``Independent 
     Associations' Retirement Plan'' for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6351. A communication from the Deputy Director of the 
     Office of Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Removal of Obsolete 
     Regulations Concerning the Inoperative Statutory Honorarium 
     Bar, Revisions to Related Supplemental Reporting 
     Requirements, and Conforming Technical Amendments'' (RIN 
     3209-AA00 and RIN3209-AA13) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6352. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notification of the obligation of funds for 
     Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund activities; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6353. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, certification of a proposed license for the 
     co-development of rocket control systems with Israel (DTC 90-
     98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6354. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, certification of a proposed license for the 
     manufacture of Harpoon Weapon System Canisters in the United 
     Kingdom (DTC 94-98); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6355. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Visas: 
     Documentation of Nonimmigrants and Immigrants--Minor 
     Corrections or Additions to Nonimmigrant Visa Regulations and 
     Deletion of Obsolete Immigrant Visa Provisions'' (Notice 
     2863); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6356. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of international agreements other 
     than treaties entered into by the United States (98-101--98-
     108); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6357. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of international agreements other 
     than treaties entered into by the United States (98-109--98-
     115); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-6358. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Designation of Rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise 
     Communities'' (RIN0503-AA18) received on August 4, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6359. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Servicing of Community and Insured Business Programs Loans 
     and Grants'' (RIN0572-AB23) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6360. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cleaning and 
     Reinspection of Farmers Stock Peanuts'' (RIN0560-AF56) 
     received on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6361. A communication from the Manager of the Federal 
     Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``General Administrative Regulations, Subpart U; and 
     Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Regulations for the 
     1999 and Subsequent Reinsurance Years; Interim Rule'' 
     (RIN0563-AB68) received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6362. A communication from the Manager of the Federal 
     Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``General Administrative Regulations, Subpart T--Federal Crop 
     Insurance Implementation; Regulations for the 1999 and 
     Subsequent Reinsurance Years; and the Common Crop Insurance 
     Regulations; Basic Provisions; and Various Crop Insurance 
     Provisions; Interim Rule'' (RIN0563-AB67) received on August 
     4, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6363. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Voluntary Poultry and Rabbit Grading Regulations'' (Docket 
     PY-97-004) received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6364. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Raisins Produced in California; Increase in Desirable 
     Carryout Used to Compute Trade Demand'' (Docket FV98-989-
     2IFR) received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6365. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Orange and Grapefruit Grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley 
     in Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Docket FV98-906-1IFR) 
     received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6366. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Domestically Produced Peanuts; Decreased Assessment Rate'' 
     (Docket FV98-997-1IFR and FV98-998-1IFR) received on August 
     12, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6367. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Kiwifruit Grown in California; Temporary Suspension of an 
     Inspection Requirement'' (Docket FV98-920-2FR) received on 
     August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-6368. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Almonds Grown in California; Revision of Requirements 
     Regarding Quality Control Program'' (Docket FV98-981-1FR) 
     received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6369. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Tuberculosis in 
     Cattle and Bison; State Designation; Michigan'' (Docket 
     98-081-1) received on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6370. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Mediterranean Fruit Fly; 
     Addition to Quarantined Areas'' (Docket 97-056-14) received

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     on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6371. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Mexican Fruit Fly 
     Regulations; Addition of Regulated Area'' (Docket 98-082-1) 
     received on August 11, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6372. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Change in Disease Status 
     of Great Britain Because of Exotic Newcastle Disease'' 
     (Docket 98-002-2) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6373. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Commuted Traveltime 
     Periods; Overtime Services Relating to Imports and Exports'' 
     (Docket 98-076-1) received on August 4, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6374. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Poultry 
     Improvement Plan; Special Provisions for Ostrich Breeding 
     Flocks and Products'' (Docket 97-043-2) received on August 4, 
     1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6375. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 
     program; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6376. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Surety Bond Requirements for Home Health 
     Agencies'' (RIN0938-AJ08) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6377. A communication from the United States Trade 
     Representative, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to amend the 
     U.S. textile and apparel rules of origin; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-6378. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the 
     taxation of Social Security and Railroad Retirement Benefits 
     for calendar year 1993; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6379. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Geographical Description of Kodiak, Alaska Customs Port of 
     Entry'' (T.D. 98-65) received on July 28, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6380. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule regarding 
     new procedures for processing employment tax cases involving 
     worker classification (Notice 98-43) received on July 29, 
     1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6381. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Effective Date of Nondiscrimination Regulations for Church 
     Plans'' (Notice 98-39) received on July 29, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6382. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``SRLY Notice'' (Notice 98-38) received on July 31, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6383. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``General Rule for Taxable Year of Deduction'' (Rev. Rul. 98-
     39) received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6384. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule regarding 
     deferred compensation plans (Rev. Proc. 98-40) received on 
     August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6385. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update'' (Notice 98-37) 
     received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6386. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Qualified Nonrecourse Financing'' (RIN1545-AV17) received 
     on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6387. A communication from the National Director of the 
     Tax Forms and Publications Division, Internal Revenue 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule regarding changes made to 
     electronic or magnetic returns to accommodate the year 2000 
     (Rev. Proc. 98-44) received on August 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6388. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of five rules: ``List of Communities 
     Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance'' (FRL37783); 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (FRL 37783, 
     FRL38326); ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' 
     (FRL39752); ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' 
     (FRL37786); received on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6389. A communication from the Vice Chair of the Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, notice of a financial guarantee to Air China in the 
     People's Republic of China to support the purchase of 
     aircraft and engines; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6390. A communication from the Comptroller of the 
     Currency and Administrator of National Banks, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Risk-Based 
     Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Capital 
     Maintenance: Servicing Assets'' received on August 7, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6391. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of the 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report entitled ``Statement of the Commission 
     Regarding Disclosure of Year 2000 Issues and Consequences by 
     Public Companies, Investment Advisers, Investment Companies, 
     and Municipal Securities Issuers''; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6392. A communication from the Managing Director of the 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Membership Approval'' 
     (RIN3069-AA67) received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6393. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer of the Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Capital; Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; 
     Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Capital Maintenance: Servicing 
     Assets'' received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6394. A communication from the Assistant to the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Capital; 
     Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; 
     Capital Maintenance: Servicing Assets'' (Docket R-0976) 
     received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6395. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice that 
     the limitation on the Government National Mortgage 
     Association's authority to make commitments for the fiscal 
     year will be reached before the end of fiscal year 1998; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6396. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's report on effects of the Anti Car Theft Act of 
     1992; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6397. A communication from the Chief Justice of the 
     United States, transmitting, a report on the proceedings of 
     the Judicial Conference; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6398. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting, a draft of 
     proposed legislation entitled ``The Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service Restructuring Act''; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-6399. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule regarding 
     the redelegation of authority to deputize task force officers 
     and cross-designate federal officers received on August 12, 
     1998; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6400. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Waiver of Inadmissibility for Certain Applicants 
     for Admission as Permanent Residents'' (RIN1115-AE47) 
     received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6401. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Adjustment of Certain Fees of the Immigration 
     Examinations Fee Account'' (RIN1115-AE42) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6402. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Labor Relations Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's report of activities under the Freedom of Information 
     Act for the period from January 1, 1997 through September 30, 
     1997; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6403. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Authorization of DEA Laboratory Directors to Release DEA 
     Laboratory Information to Federal and State Prosecutors; 
     Redelegation of Authority'' received on August 12, 1998; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.

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       EC-6404. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital 
     Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 1999 
     Rates'' (RIN0938-AI22) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6405. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on the incidental capture of sea 
     turtles in commercial shrimping operations; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6406. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Administrative Revisions to the NASA 
     FAR Supplement'' received on August 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6407. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision to the NASA FAR Supplement on 
     Contractor Performance Information'' received on August 12, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6408. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Rule to Establish A Seasonal Exempted 
     Gillnet Fishery for Little Tunny in a Portion of the Southern 
     New England Regulated Mesh Area'' (RIN0648-AK35) received on 
     August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6409. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in 
     the Western Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands'' (Docket 971208298-8055-02) received on July 31, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6410. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other Rockfish'' in the 
     Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (Docket 
     971208297-8054-02) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6411. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other Rockfish'' in the 
     Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (Docket 
     971208297-8054-02) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6412. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Prohibition of Directed 
     Fishing for Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in the Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' received on July 31, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6413. 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 entitled ``Antarctic Marine Living 
     Resources Convention Act of 1984; Conservation and Management 
     Measures'' (RIN0648-AJ94) received on August 4, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6414. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; Western Pacific Crustacean Fisheries; Bank/
     Area-Specific Harvest Guidelines'' (RIN0648-AK22) received on 
     August 10, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6415. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species 
     Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (Docket 971208297-8054-02) received on August 10, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6416. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Shark 
     Fisheries; Large Coastal Shark Species'' (I.D. 073098A) 
     received on August 12, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6417. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Sablefish by Vessels 
     Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' (I.D.072498G) received on August 12, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6418. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in 
     the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (I.D.072498E) received on August 04, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6419. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; ``Other Rockfish'' in the 
     Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D.072498D) 
     received on August 04, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6420. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species 
     Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (I.D.072498F) received on August 04, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6421. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Exemption of Commonly-Owned 
     Motor Carriers From Equipment Identification and Receipt 
     Requirements Applicable to Leased and Interchanged Vehicles'' 
     (RIN2125-AE26) received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6422. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 
     Standards: Head Impact Protection'' (RIN2127-AG07) received 
     on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6423. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Anthropomorphic Test Dummy 
     for Head Impact Protection'' (RIN2127-AG74) received on 
     August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6424. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6425. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dornier Model 328-100 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-90-AD) 
     received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6426. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-116-AD) received on August 3, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6427. 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 767 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-52-AD) 
     received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6428. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 96-NM-42-AD) 
     received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6429. 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; Correction'' (Docket 
     98-ACE-17) received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6430. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-80-AD) received on August 3, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6431. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-19-AD) received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6432. 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

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     PC-12/45 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-40-AD) received on August 
     3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6433. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A319, A320, A321, A300, A300-600, A330, and A340 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-229-AD) received on August 
     3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6434. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of VOR Federal 
     Airway V-465'' (Docket 96-ANM-15) received on August 3, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6435. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Realignment of VOR Federal 
     Airway 369; TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-40) received on August 3, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6436. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E 
     Airspace; Tallahassee, FL'' (Docket 98-ASO-8) received on 
     August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6437. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Safford, AZ'' (Docket 96-AWP-11) received on August 
     3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6438. 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 MD-11 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-212-AD) received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6439. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Moses Lake, WA'' (Docket 98-ANM-05) received on 
     August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6440. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for 
     Marine Events; Prospect Bay, Maryland'' (Docket 05-98-063) 
     received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6441. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIAL Models TB9 and TB10 Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 95-CE-72-AD) received on July 31, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6442. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Cessna 
     Aircraft Company 180, 182, and 185 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     97-CE-14-AD) received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6443. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Bennington, VT'' (Docket 98-ANE-94) received on July 31, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6444. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Fitchburg, MA'' (Docket 98-ANE-93) received on July 
     31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6445. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Newton, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-24) received on July 31, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6446. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Lake Charles, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-41) received on July 31, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6447. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class D Airspace; 
     McKinney, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-32) received on July 31, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6448. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class D and Class E 
     Airspace; St. Joseph, MO'' (Docket 98-ACE-6) received on July 
     31, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6449. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 
     Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-148-AD) 
     received on August 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6450. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing 
     Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-210-AD) received 
     on August 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6451. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Motorcycle Headlamp Location 
     Requirement'' (RIN2127-AG84) received on August 7, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6452. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Replaceable Light Source 
     Information; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards'' 
     (RIN2127-AH32) received on August 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6453. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement 
     System; Northeast Corridor Railroads'' (RIN2130-AB20) 
     received on August 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6454. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Pipeline Safety: Periodic Updated 
     to Pipeline Safety Regulations'' (Docket RSPA-97-2251) 
     received on August 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6455. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone: Staten Island 
     Fireworks, New York Harbor, Lower Bay'' (Docket 01-98-102) 
     received on August 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6456. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations for 
     Marine Events; Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania'' 
     (Docket 05-98-002) received on August 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6457. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; St. 
     Johns River, Jacksonville, Florida'' (Docket 07-98-033) 
     received on August 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6458. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Streamlined Inspection Program'' 
     (Docket 96-055) received on August 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6459. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standards for Business 
     Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines'' (Docket RM96-
     1-008) received on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6460. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Reporting Interstate Natural 
     Gas Pipeline Marketing Affiliates on the Internet'' (Docket 
     RM98-7-000) received on August 10, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6461. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Rulemaking Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Contractor 
     Performance-Based Business Management Process'' (DOE O 224.1) 
     received on August 12, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-6462. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Energy Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's report 
     entitled ``Annual Energy Review 1997''; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6463. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     acceptance of a gift of land adjacent to the Rawhide 
     Mountains Wilderness area for preservation as wilderness; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6464. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on proposed safety 
     modifications to the Salmon Lake Dam, Okanogan Project in 
     Washington; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6465. A communication from the Deputy Associate Director 
     for Royalty Management, Minerals Management Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notification of refunds of offshore lease revenues; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6466. 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 ``Mississippi Regulatory Program'' (No. MS-013-FOR) 
     received

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     on August 11, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-6467. 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 ``Oklahoma Regulatory Program'' (No. OK-022-FOR) 
     received on August 5, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-6468. 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 ``Kentucky Regulatory Program'' (No. KY-191-FOR) 
     received on August 5, 1998; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-6469. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental 
     Shelf; Subpart J--Pipelines and Pipeline Rights-of-Way'' 
     (RIN1010-AC39) received on August 12, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6470. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice on leasing systems 
     for the Western Gulf of Mexico, Sale 171; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6471. 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 ``Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate; 
     Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL6017-6) 
     received on August 6, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6472. 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 ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Halon 
     Recycling and Recovery Equipment Certification'' (FRL6136-8) 
     received on August 6, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6473. 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 ``Zucchini Juice Added to Buffalo Gourd 
     Root Powder; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6017-5) received on August 6, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6474. A communication from the Chairman of the Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's quarterly report on the nondisclosure of 
     safeguards information; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-6475. A communication from the Chairman of the Inland 
     Waterways Users Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's annual report for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6476. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Final Rule Listing Five 
     Plants from Monterey County, California, as Endangered or 
     Threatened'' (RIN1018-AD09) received on August 11, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6477. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Emergency Listing of the 
     Jarbidge River Population Segment of Bull Trout as 
     Endangered'' (RIN1018-AF01) received on August 11, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6478. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oil Spill Financial Responsibility for Offshore 
     Facilities'' (RIN1010-AC33) received on August 3, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6479. A communication from the Co-Chair of the Committee 
     on Environment and Natural Resources of the National Science 
     and Technology Council, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``National Acid 
     Precipitation Assessment Program Biennial Report to Congress: 
     An Integrated Assessment''; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6480. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Administrator's report on the air quality need, 
     technological feasibility, and cost effectiveness of more 
     stringent standards for light-duty vehicles and light-duty 
     trucks; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6481. 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 Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Maine; Source Surveillance Regulation'' 
     (FRL6136-3) received on August 5, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6482. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision, San Diego Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL6137-9) received on August 5, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6483. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision; Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District'' (FRL6138-6) received on August 5, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6484. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision; South Coast Air Quality Management District'' 
     (FRL6138-2) received on August 5, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6485. 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 ``Buprofezin; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6018-5) received on July 31, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6486. 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 ``Fluroxypry 1-Methylheptyl Ester; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6018-4) 
     received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6487. 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 ``Flutolanil; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6021-7) received on July 31, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6488. 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 Ohio State Plan for control of 
     landfill gas emissions (FRL6134-5) received on August 3, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6489. 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 ``Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Category 
     Effluent Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and 
     New Sources Performance Standards; Final Rule'' (FRL6135-7) 
     received on August 3, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6490. 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 ``National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories; 
     Pharmaceuticals Production'' (FRL6135-6) received on August 
     3, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6491. 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 ``Avermectin; Extension of Tolerance for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6021-2) received on August 4, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6492. 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 ``Carfentrazone-ethyl; Temporary Pesticide 
     Tolerance'' (FRL6018-1) received on August 4, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6493. 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 ``Endothal; Extension of Tolerance for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6020-1) received on August 4, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6494. 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 making a technical amendment to restrictions on 
     organobromide production wastes (FRL6139-6) received on 
     August 4, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6495. 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 ``Regulations of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 
     Removal of the Reformulated Gasoline Program from the

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     Phoenix, Arizona Serious Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL6137-
     8) received on August 4, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6496. 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 Minnesota submittal of a Municipal 
     Waste Combustor State Plan (FRL6139-2) received on August 10, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6497. 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 changes to air quality regulations for 
     volatile organic compounds in Utah (FRL6140-5) received on 
     August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6498. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision, Kern County Air Pollution Control District, San 
     Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, South 
     Coast Air Quality Management District'' (FRL6138-4) received 
     on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-6499. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and 
     South Coast Air Quality Management District'' (FRL6141-8) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6500. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, San 
     Diego County Air Pollution Control District, San Joaquin 
     Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, South Coast 
     Air Quality Management District'' (FRL6137-6) received on 
     August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6501. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision, South Coast Air Quality Management District'' 
     (FRL6142-1) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6502. 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 ``Delaware: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions'' (FRL6145-2) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6503. 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 ``Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes Kentucky: Redesignation of the Muhlenbery 
     County Sulfur Dioxide Secondary Nonattainment Area to 
     Attainment'' (FRL6145-2) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6504. 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 ``Guidance on Implementing the Capacity 
     Development Provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act 
     Amendments of 1996'' received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6505. 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 ``National Primary Drinking Water 
     Regulations: Consumer Confidence Reports'' (FRL6145-3) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6506. 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 ``OMB Approval Numbers Under the Paperwork 
     Reduction Act; Standards of Performance For New Stationary 
     Sources and Guidelines for Control of Existing Sources: 
     Municipal Solid Waste Landfills'' (FRL6142-9) received on 
     August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6507. 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 ``Revision of Existing Variance and 
     Exemption Regulations to Comply with Requirements of the Safe 
     Drinking Water Act'' (FRL6144-2) received on August 13, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6508. 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 ``Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6021-9) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.

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