[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 120 (Friday, September 11, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10236-S10240]
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-6830. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on 
     the Transition to Quieter Airplanes; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6831. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the Export Administration Regulations; Shipper's Export 
     Declaration Requirements for Exports Valued Less Than 
     $2,500'' (RIN0694-AB71) received on September 2, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6832. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Ocean Services and Coastal Zone Management, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Financial Assistance for a National Ocean 
     Service Intern Program'' (RIN0648-ZA46) received on September 
     2, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6833. 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 of 
     the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish Fisheries 
     by Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (I.D. 081498D) received on September 2, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6834. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries,

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     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 
     and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of 
     the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure'' (I.D. 
     081898B) received on September 2, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6835. 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; Fixed Gear Sablefish Mop-Up'' (I.D. 
     081998B) received on September 2, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6836. 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 of 
     the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and 
     Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of Directed Fishery for Illex 
     Squid'' (I.D. 082098A) received on September 2, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6837. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish 
     Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Red Snapper Management 
     Measures and Closure of the Recreational Fishery'' (I.D. 
     081898A) received on September 2, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6838. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revised 
     Notice of Guidelines for Determining Comparability of Foreign 
     Programs for the Protection of Sea Turtles in Shrimp Trawl 
     Fishing Operations'' (Notice 2876) received on September 2, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6839. A communication from the Acting Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Proposals to Reform the 
     Commission's Comparative Hearing Process to Expedite the 
     Resolution of Cases'' (Docket 97-234) received on August 28, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6840. A communication from the Acting Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Examination of Current 
     Policy Concerning the Treatment of Confidential Information 
     Submitted to the Commission'' (Docket 96-55) received on 
     September 2, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6841. A communication from the Chairman of the Surface 
     Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to Regulations 
     Governing Finance Applications Involving Motor Passenger 
     Carriers'' (No. 559) received on September 9, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6842. A communication from the Secretary of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule regarding energy consumption and water use of 
     certain home appliances and other products required under The 
     Energy Policy and Conservation Act received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6843. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Toward a Better 
     Life Fireworks Display, Dorchester Bay, Boston, MA'' (Docket 
     01-98-131) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6844. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area: 
     Copper Canyon, Lake Havasu, Colorado River; Correction'' 
     (Docket 11-97-010) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6845. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Eurocopter France Model SA.315B, SA.316B, SA.316C, SA.319B, 
     and SE.3160 Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-23-AD) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6846. 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 CF6-6 Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     (Docket 98-ANE-18-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6847. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class D 
     Airspace; Tustin MCAS, CA'' (Docket 98-APW-19) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6848. 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, 
     San Diego, North Island NAS, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-20) received 
     on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6849. 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 29316) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6850. 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 29315) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6851. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Improved Standards for 
     Determining Rejected Takeoff and Landing Performance'' 
     (Docket 25471) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6852. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class D and E 
     Airspace; Crows Landing, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-12) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6853. 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; Collegeville, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-06) received 
     on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6854. 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; Grand Chenier, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-26) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6855. 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; 
     Leeville, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-27) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6856. 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; 
     Intracoastal City, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-24) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6857. 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; 
     Venice, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-25) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6858. 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; 
     Sabine Pass, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-28) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6859. 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; 
     Grand Isle, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-29) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6860. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Schempp-Hirth K.G. Model Cirrus Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-
     51-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6861. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Industrie Model A300-600 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     95-NM-200-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6862. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Railroad Communications'' 
     (RIN2130-AB19) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6863. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulation; Victoria Channel, TX'' (Docket 08-98-049) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-6864. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulation; Lafourche Bayou, LA'' (Docket 08-98-052) received 
     on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6865. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; 
     1998 Busch Beer Drag Boat Classic; Kaskaskia River Mile 28.0-
     29.0, New Athens, Illinois'' (Docket 08-98-054) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6866. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Around Alone 98/
     99 Fireworks, Custom House Reach, Charleston, SC (COTP 
     Charleston 98-053)'' received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6867. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Gloucester 
     Schooner Festival Fireworks Display, Gloucester Harbor, 
     Gloucester, MA'' (Docket 01-98-130) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6868. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Uniform Criteria for State 
     Observational Surveys of Seat Belt Use'' (RIN2127-AH46) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6869. 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 SN-601 (Corvette) Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-158-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6870. 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; Danville, VA'' (Docket 98-AEA-12) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6871. 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; Tidioute, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-05) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6872. 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; Fairfax, VA'' (Docket 98-AEA-13) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6873. 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; Carlisle, PA'' (Docket 98-AEA-11) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6874. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Inc. Model Otter DHC-3 Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-
     120-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6875. 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 Segelfugzeugbau Models K 8 and K 8 B 
     Sailplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-02-AD) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6876. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, and BN-2A MK. 
     111 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-111-AD) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6877. 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-90-30 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-255-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6878. 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 Viscount 744, 745, 745D, and 810 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-321-AD) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6879. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Allison Engine Company Model 250-C47B Turboshaft Engines'' 
     (Docket 97-ANE-40-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6880. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pratt and Whitney JT8D Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 97-
     ANE-05) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6881. 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-54-AD) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6882. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda. Model AMT-200 
     Powered Gliders'' (Docket 98-CE-27-AD) received on September 
     7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6883. 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 97-NM-331-AD) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6884. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-21-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6885. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Multiple 
     Federal Airways, Jet Routes, and Reporting Points; FL'' 
     (Docket 98-ASO-20) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6886. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation, Modification of 
     Class E Airspace Areas; Cedar Rapids, IA; Correction'' 
     (Docket 97-ACE-34) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6887. 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; Columbus NE; Correction'' (Docket 97-ACE-32) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6888. 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; Lawrenceville, IL'' (Docket 98-AGL-2) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6889. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Remove Class E Airspace and 
     Establish Class E Airspace; Springfield, MO'' (Docket 98-ACE-
     20) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6890. 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; 
     Dallas-Fort Worth, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-42) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6891. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Alteration of VOR Federal 
     Airways; WA'' (Docket 97-ANM-23) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6892. 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; Willits, CA'' (Docket 96-AWP-26) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6893. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-49-AD) 
     received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6894. 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 3101 Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-CE-54-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-6895. 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-500M Gliders'' (Docket 
     98-CE-31-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6896. 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-90-30 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-136-AD) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6897. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney 
     General, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Department's report under the Equal Credit 
     Opportunity Act for the calendar years 1996 and 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6898. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a proposed license for the 
     export of technical data and defense services to Germany for 
     the development of the Teledesic Satellite System (DTC 38-98) 
     received on September 9, 1998; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-6899. 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 and 
     receipts legislation within seven days of enactment (Reports 
     456-460); to the Committee on the Budget.
       EC-6900. 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 
     Endangered or Threatened Status for Six Plants From the 
     Mountains of Southern California'' (RIN1018-AD34) received on 
     September 9, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6901. 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; Determination of 
     Threatened Status for Four Plants From the Foothills of the 
     Sierra Nevada Mountains in California'' (RIN1018-AC99) 
     received on September 9, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6902. 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 ``Bacillus Sphaericus; Exemption From the 
     Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL6024-2) received on 
     September 7, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6903. 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 ``Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (RIN2070-AB78) received on September 7, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6904. 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 ``Esfenvalerate; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6026-5) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6905. 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 ``Metolachlor; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6017-9) received on September 7, 
     1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6906. 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 ``Sulfosate; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6026-6) received on September 7, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6907. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, the official report of the National Summit on 
     Retirement Savings; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-6908. 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 
     ``Listing of Color Additives for Coloring Sutures; D and C 
     Violet No. 2; Confirmation of Effective Date'' (Docket 
     95C-0399) received on September 10, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Labor and Human Resources.
       EC-6909. A communication from the Deputy Executive Director 
     and Chief Operating Officer, 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 September 10, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human 
     Resources.
       EC-6910. A communication from the Acting Clerk of the 
     United States Court of Federal Claims, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Report of the Review Panel and the Report of the 
     Hearing Officer with respect to the case of Banfi Products 
     Corp. V. United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6911. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notice that the Department's report of a 
     plan to ensure that all military technical positions are held 
     by dual status military technicians will not be finalized 
     before January 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6912. A communication from the Principal Deputy to the 
     Under Secretary for Acquisition and Technology, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's 
     report entitled ``Defense Environmental Quality Program 
     Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 1997''; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6913. A communication from the Director of Washington 
     Headquarters Services, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Civilian 
     Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services 
     (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Program; Reimbursement'' (RIN0720-AA37) 
     received on September 10, 1998; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-6914. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Kiwifruit Grown in California; Relaxation of Pack 
     Requirements'' (Docket FV98-920-4 IFR) received on September 
     10, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6915. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Milk in the Southwest Plains Marketing Area; Suspension of 
     Certain Provisions of the Order'' (Docket DA-98-08) received 
     on September 10, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6916. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket FV98-905-3 FR) 
     received on September 10, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6917. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fluid Milk Promotion Order; Amendments to the Order'' 
     (Docket DA-98-04) received on September 10, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6918. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated Counties in Washington and 
     Umatilla County, Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket 
     FV98-924-1 FR) received on September 10, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6919. A communication from the Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Offset of Federal Benefit Payments to 
     Collect Past-due, Legally Enforceable Nontax Debt'' (RIN1510-
     AA74) received on September 9, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-6920. 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 
     ``Tax Forms and Instructions'' (Rev. Proc. 98-50) received on 
     September 9, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6921. 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 
     ``Tax Forms and Instructions'' (Rev. Proc. 98-51) received on 
     September 9, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6922. 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 
     ``Roth IRA Guidance'' (Rev. Proc. 98-49) received on 
     September 9, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6923. 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 
     ``Determination of Interest Rate'' (Rev. Rul. 98-46) received 
     on September 10, 1998; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6924. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``The Department of Veterans Affairs 
     Employment Reduction Assistance Act''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6925. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of District of Columbia Act 12-418 dated July 7, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6926. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of District of Columbia Act 12-419 dated July

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     7, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6927. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of District of Columbia Act 12-421 dated July 7, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6928. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of District of Columbia Act 12-422 dated July 7, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6929. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of District of Columbia Act 12-426 dated July 7, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6930. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report of District of Columbia Act 12-434 dated July 7, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6931. 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 Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. 
     090298A) received on September 10, 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6932. 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 regarding 
     the Closure of Ocean Recreational Salmon Fisheries from Cape 
     Alava to Queets River, Washington, and Leadbetter Point, 
     Washington, to Cape Falcon, Oregon (I.D. 081998A) received on 
     September 10, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6933. 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 off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; 
     Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Cumulative Limit Period 
     Changes'' (I.D. 081498B) received on September 10, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6934. 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 of the Northeastern United States; 
     Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Cultivator Shoal Whiting 
     Fishery'' (I.D. 072098B) received on September 10, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6935. 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 of the Northeastern United States; 
     Framework 10 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management 
     Plan'' (I.D. 081098A) received on September 10, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6936. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``NOAA Climate and Global Change Program, Program 
     Announcement'' (RIN0648-ZA39) received on September 10, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6937. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the OMB Sequestration Report 
     to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 1999; referred 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order 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 Armed Services, to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs, to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation, to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources, to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works, to the Committee on Finance, to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations, to the Committee on Governmental Affairs, 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary, to the Committee on Labor 
     and Human Resources, to the Committee on Small Business, to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to the Select Committee 
     on Intelligence, to the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration, and to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-6938. A communication from the Deputy Associate Director 
     for Royalty Management, Minerals Management Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     notice of refunds of offshore lease revenues; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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