[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9872-S9877]
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-6509. A communication from the Senior Attorney of the 
     Copyright Office, Library of Congress, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Copyright Office's report under the Freedom of 
     Information Act for calendar year 1997; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-6510. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, notification 
     that the Department is allotting emergency funds made 
     available under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 
     1981 to eleven States; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-6511. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Secretary's report on Head Start programs for fiscal years 
     1994 through 1997; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-6512. 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 
     ``Pediculide Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; 
     Final Monograph; Technical Amendment'' (RIN0910-AA01) 
     received on August 18, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and 
     Human Resources.
       EC-6513. A communication from the Acting Secretary of 
     Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Civilian 
     Radioactive Waste Management's report on activities and 
     expenditures for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-6514. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna'' (I.D. 
     070698D) received on August 18, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6515. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Papayas Grown in Hawaii; Increased Assessment Rate'' 
     (Docket FV98-928-1 FR) received on August 17, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6516. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Increase 
     in Desirable Carryout Used to Compute Trade Demand'' (Docket 
     FV98-989-2 FIR) received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6517. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Exemption from Area No. 2 
     Handling Regulation for Potatoes Shipped for Experimentation 
     and the Manufacture or Conversion into Specified Products'' 
     (Docket FV98-948-2 IFR) received on August 17, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6518. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Brucellosis in Cattle; State and 
     Area Classifications; Florida'' (Docket 98-014-2) received on 
     August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-6519. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal 
     of Quarantine Area'' (Docket 97-056-15) received on August 
     17, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6520. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, 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 98-083-1) received on August 
     17, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6521. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; 
     Removal of Regulated Area'' (Docket 98-084-1) received on 
     August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-6522. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Validated Brucellosis-Free 
     States; Alabama'' (Docket 98-086-1) received on August 17, 
     1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.

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       EC-6523. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, 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 98-083-2) received on August 
     17, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6524. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of the 
     extension of the national emergency declared in Executive 
     Order 12924; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-6525. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Iraq (Executive Order 
     12722); to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-6526. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice that the 
     President has taken additional steps regarding the national 
     emergency with respect to the National Union for the Total 
     Independence of Angola (Executive Order 12865); to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6527. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Portfolio 
     Reengineering: Notice of Fiscal Year 1998 Transition Program 
     Guidelines'' (FR-4162-N-03) received on August 17, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6528. A communication from the Acting Chairman of the 
     Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Board's annual report for calendar year 
     1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-6529. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, notice of military retirements; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6530. A communication from the Chief of the Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Department of the Air Force, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a cost comparison of 
     the Military Housing Maintenance function at Travis Air Force 
     Base, California; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6531. 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; Quality Assurance Among North Atlantic 
     Treaty Organization Countries'' (Case 97-D038) received on 
     August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6532. 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; Letter of Offer and Acceptance'' (Case 
     98-D015) received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-6533. 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; Waiver of 10 U.S.C. 2534--United 
     Kingdom'' (Case 98-D016) received on August 17, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6534. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Personnel Records and Training'' 
     (RIN3206-AH94) received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6535. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Annual Report of the Civil Service Retirement and 
     Disability Fund for Fiscal Year 1997''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6536. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Management and Budget and Chief Financial Officer of the 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Department's Federal Managers Financial 
     Integrity Act Annual Report and the Department's report under 
     the Inspector General Act for the period April 1, 1997 
     through September 30, 1997; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6537. A communication from the Interim District of 
     Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a copy of 
     the Auditor's report entitled ``Analysis of Projected Fiscal 
     Year 1999 Dedicated Tax Revenue for the Washington Convention 
     Center Authority''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6538. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice of 
     additions and deletions to the Committee's Procurement List 
     dated August 10, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6539. A communication from the Manager of Employee 
     Benefits and Payroll, AgriBank Farm Credit Bank, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual financial report of 
     the Retirement Plan for the Employees of the Seventh Farm 
     Credit District for fiscal year 1997; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6540. A communication from the Chief of Staff of the 
     Office of the Commissioner of Social Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Old-
     Aged, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Supplemental 
     Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Standards 
     of Conduct for Claimant Representatives'' (RIN0960-AD73) 
     received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6541. 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 
     ``Former Indian Reservations in Oklahoma'' (Notice 98-45) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6542. 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 
     ``Taxation of Fringe Benefits'' (Rev. Rul. 98-40) received on 
     August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6543. 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 Consolidated Overall Foreign Loss 
     Provisions'' (Notice 98-40) received on August 19, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6544. 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 
     ``Special Disaster Relief'' (Announcement 98-81) received on 
     August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6545. 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 
     ``Estate and Gift Tax Marital Deduction'' (RIN1545-AU27) 
     received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6546. 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 
     ``Last In, First-Out Inventories'' (Rev. Rul. 98-42) received 
     on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6547. 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 
     the ``applicable percentage'' of depletion for oil and gas 
     produced from marginal properties (Notice 98-42) received on 
     August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6548. 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 
     the inflation adjustment factor to be used in computing the 
     enhanced oil recovery credit (Notice 98-41) received on 
     August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6549. 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 
     ``Rewards for Information Relating to Violations of Internal 
     Revenue Laws'' (RIN1545-AU85) received on August 20, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6550. 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 
     ``Returns Relating to Higher Education Tuition and Related 
     Expenses'' (Notice 98-46) received on August 20, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6551. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals dated August 12, 1998; referred 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order of April 11, 1986, to the Committee on 
     Appropriations, to the Committee on the Budget, to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to the Committee 
     on Finance, to the Committee on Foreign Relations, and to the 
     Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-6552. A communication from the Director of the 
     Congressional Budget Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Office's report entitled ``Sequestration Update Report 
     for Fiscal Year 1999''; referred jointly, pursuant to the 
     order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 
     11, 1986, to the Committee on the Budget and to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6553. A communication from the Principal Deputy Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology, 
     transmitting, Selected Acquisition Reports for the quarter 
     ending June 30, 1998; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6554. 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 to Determine 
     the Plant `Pediocactus winkleri' (Winkler Cactus) to be a 
     Threatened Species'' (RIN1018-AC09) received on August 17, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6555. 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 
     Implementation Plans;

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     California State Implementation Plan Revision; Ventura County 
     Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL6142-3) received on 
     August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6556. 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: Petroleum Refineries'' (FRL6145-5) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6557. 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 ``Streamlining the State Sewage Sludge 
     Management Regulations'' (FRL6145-8) received on August 13, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6558. 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 ``Triasulfuron; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6023-8) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6559. 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 
     Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan 
     Revision, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Yolo-
     Solano Air Quality Management District, and Ventura County 
     Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL6140-6) received on 
     August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6560. 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 ``Fenpropathrin; Extension of Tolerance 
     for Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6020-2) received on August 17, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6561. 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 ``Significant New Uses of Certain Chemical 
     Substances'' (FRL5788-7) received on August 17, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6562. 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 Maintenance 
     Plan Revisions; Ohio'' (FRL6147-9) received on August 17, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6563. 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; Georgia: Approval of Revisions to the 
     Georgia State Implementation Plan'' (FRL6143-7) received on 
     August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6564. 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 ``Washington: Withdrawal of Immediate 
     Final Rule for Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revision'' (FRL6147-3) received on 
     August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-6565. 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 ``Zinc Phosphide; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6021-6) received on August 19, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6566. 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 ``Consumer and Commercial Products: 
     Schedule for Regulation'' (FRL6149-6) received on August 19, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6567. 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 from Secondary Lead Smelting'' 
     (FRL6145-6) received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6568. 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 Volatile Organic Compound 
     Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings'' (FRL6149-7) 
     received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6569. 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 Volatile Organic Compound 
     Emission Standards for Consumer Products'' (FRL6149-8) 
     received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6570. 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 Volatile Organic Compound 
     Emission Standards for Automobile Refinish Coatings'' 
     (FRL6149-5) received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6571. 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 ``Triclopyr; Extension of Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6021-5) received on August 19, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6572. 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 ``Deltamethrin; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL5795-2) received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6573. 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; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic 
     Compounds From Sources that Store and Handle Jet Fuel'' 
     (FRL6144-5) received on August 20, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6574. 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; State of New Jersey; Disapproval of the 
     15 Percent Rate of Progress Plan'' (FRL6151-2) received on 
     August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6575. 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; New Jersey; Motor Vehicle Inspection 
     and Maintenance Program'' (FRL6151-4) received on August 
     20, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6576. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Guidelines for the Feather and Down 
     Products Industry'' received on August 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6577. A communication from the Acting Secretary of the 
     Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Trade Regulation Rule Regarding 
     Use of Negative Option Plans by Sellers in Commerce'' 
     received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6578. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Partnering for Construction Contracts'' 
     received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6579. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Mentor-Protege'' received on August 18, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6580. A communication from the Acting Associate 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Contracting by Negotiation'' received on 
     August 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6581. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific 
     Coast Groundfish Fishery; Whiting Closure for the Catcher/
     Processor Sector'' (I.D. 072798A) received on August 18, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6582. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast 
     Multispecies Fishery; Technical Amendment'' (I.D. 062298C) 
     received on August 18, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6583. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     of the National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``General Grant Administration Terms and Conditions of the 
     Coastal Ocean Program'' (RIN0648-ZA47) received on August 18, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-6584. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     of the National Ocean Service, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Marine Sanctuary Program Regulations; Florida Keys 
     National Marine Sanctuary Regulations; Anchoring on Tortugas 
     Bank'' (RIN0648-AK45) received on August 18, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6585. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of the 
     Commission's Rules to Provide for Operation of Unlicensed NII 
     Devices in the 5 GHz Frequency Range'' (Docket 96-102) 
     received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6586. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations; 
     (Redwood, Mississippi)'' (Docket 96-231) received on August 
     19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6587. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Old 
     Forge and Newport Village, New York)'' (Docket 97-179) 
     received on August 19, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6588. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. 
     (Warrenton and Enfield, North Carolina and La Crosse and 
     Powhatan, Virginia)'' (Docket 97-229) received on August 19, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6589. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Advance Notice of Arrival: 
     Vessels Bound for Ports and Places in the United States'' 
     (Docket 97-067) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6590. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, 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 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6591. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 
     97-ANE-51-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6592. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29295) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6593. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29294) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6594. 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; Tioga, ND'' (Docket 98-AGL-34) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6595. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Spencer, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-31) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6596. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Forest City, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-30) received on 
     August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6597. 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 A340 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-340-AD) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6598. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bombardier Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-03-AD) received on August 13, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6599. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     General Electric Company CF6-80A3 Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     (Docket 98-ANE-35-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6600. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Bombardier-Rotax GmbH 912 F Series Reciprocating Engines'' 
     (Docket 98-ANE-26-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6601. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-
     60-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6602. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Denison, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-29) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6603. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulations; Grassy Sound Channel, Middle Township, New 
     Jersey'' (Docket 05-98-015) received on August 13, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6604. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; 
     West Palm Beach, Florida'' (Docket 07-98-049) received on 
     August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6605. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     British Aerospace Jetstream Model 301 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     CE-54-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6606. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Cessna Model 750 Citation X Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     208-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6607. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-40-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6608. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; CFM 
     International CFM56-3, -3B, -3C, -5, -5B, and -5C Series 
     Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 97-ANE-54-AD) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6609. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-05-AD) received on August 13, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6610. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Empresa Brasilera de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-279-AD) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6611. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Harmonization of 
     Miscellaneous Rotorcraft Regulations'' (Docket 28929) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6612. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Barrow, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-7) received on August 13, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6613. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class D 
     Airspace; Colorado Springs USAF Academy Airstrip, CO'' 
     (Docket 98-ANM-07) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6614. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument

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     Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 
     29293) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6615. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Dunkirk, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-10) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6616. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and ATR72 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-146-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6617. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-128-AD) received on August 13, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6618. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; de 
     Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200, and -300 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-70-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6619. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 
     200) Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-116-AD) received on August 13, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6620. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Sabb Model 2000 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-213-AD) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6621. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model CN-235 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-160-AD) received on August 13, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6622. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Sabb Model SABB 2000 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-151-AD) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6623. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-180-AD) 
     received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6624. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Learjet Model 60 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-227-AD) received 
     on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6625. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilateus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2T 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-112-AD) received on August 
     13, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6626. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilateus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-
     30-AD) received on August 13, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6627. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Glaser-Dirks Flugzeubau GmbH Model DG-400 Gliders'' (Docket 
     98-CE-07-AD) received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6628. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Alexander Schleicher Segelflugzeugbau Model ASW-19 
     Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-05-AD) received on August 17, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6629. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Fortuna, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-3) received on August 
     17, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6630. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R44 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-25-AD) received on August 17, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6631. 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 and A300-600 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-128-AD) received on August 17, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6632. 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, A330, and A340 Series 
     Airplanes Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35-B Instrument 
     Landing System Receivers'' (Docket 98-NM-154-AD) received on 
     August 17, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6633. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Air Bag On-Off Switches'' 
     (RIN 2127-AH25) received on August 20, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6634. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29300) 
     received on August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6635. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments'' (Docket 29299) 
     received on August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6636. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC-E4A-3(A, I, J) Series Propellers'' 
     (Docket 98-ANE-53-AD) received on August 20, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6637. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Fokker Model F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-287-AD) received on August 20, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6638. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 97-NM-248-AD) received on August 20, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6639. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model 
     MD-88 Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-20-AD) received on August 20, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6640. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Removal of Class D Airspace 
     and Class E Airspace; Willoughby, OH'' (Docket 98-AGL-36) 
     received on August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6641. 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; Akron, CO'' (Docket 98-ANM-10) received on August 
     20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6642. 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; Pueblo, CO'' (Docket 98-ANM-01) received on August 
     20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6643. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Superior, WI'' (Docket 98-AGL-38) received on 
     August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6644. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Moorhead, MN'' (Docket 98-AGL-40) received on 
     August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6645. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Glenwood, MN'' (Docket 98-AGL-39) received on 
     August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-6646. 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; Slayton, MN'' (Docket 98-AGL-35) received on August 
     20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6647. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of VOR Federal 
     Airway; WA'' (Docket 97-ANM-23) received on August 20, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6648. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Kearney, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-34) received on August 
     20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6649. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Beatrice, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-32) received on 
     August 20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6650. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Ottumwa, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-27) received on August 
     20, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6651. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establish Class E Airspace; 
     Davenport, IA'' (Docket 97-ACE-21) received on August 20, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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