[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 6, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H9719-H9722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       11514. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit Grading Increase in Fees and Charges 
     [Docket No. PY-98-002] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       11515. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Processed Fruits and Vegetables [Docket No. FV-98-327] 
     received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       11516. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fludioxonil; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300738; FRL-6036-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       11517. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyproconazole; 
     Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300742; FRL-6036-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       11518. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid;

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     Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300743; 
     FRL-6037-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received October 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       11519. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pyridate; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300737; FRL 6036-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       11520. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Sethoxydim; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300739; FRL-6034-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       11521. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Avermectin; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300727; FRL-6033-
     7] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       11522. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300731; FRL 6034-
     9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       11523. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Glyphosate; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-300736; FRL 6036-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       11524. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division, Department of the Air Force, transmitting 
     notification that the Commander of Air Combat Command is 
     initiating a multi-function cost comparison of the base 
     operating support functions at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), 
     Nebraska, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on 
     National Security.
       11525. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, transmitting the 
     Office's final rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 
     Supplement; Contracting by Negotiation; Part 215 Rewrite 
     [DFARS Case 97-D018] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
       11526. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Multifamily Housing Mortgage and Housing 
     Assistance Restructuring Program (Mark-to-Market) and Renewal 
     of Expiring Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts 
     [Docket No. FR-4298-I-01] (RIN: 2502-AH09) received September 
     26, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       11527. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Federal Work-Study Programs (RIN: 
     1840-AC56) received September 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       11528. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Anthropomorphic Test Dummy; Occupant Crash Protection [Docket 
     No. NHTSA-98-4503] (RIN: 2127-AG39) received October 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       11529. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans and 
     Designations of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     State of Connecticut; Approval of Maintenance Plan, Carbon 
     Monoxide Redesignation Plan and Emissions Inventory for the 
     New Haven-Meriden-Waterbury area [CT50-7208; A-1-FRL-6167-1] 
     received September 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       11530. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants; Commonwealth of Virginia; Control 
     of Total Reduced Sulfur Emissions from Existing Kraft Pulp 
     Mills [SIPTRAX NO. VA 011-5034a; FRL-6174-7] received October 
     5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Commerce.
       11531. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Performance Partnership 
     Grants for State and Tribal Environmental Program: Revised 
     Interim Guidance [FRL-6171-7] received October 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       11532. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Technical Amendments to 
     Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing 
     of Hazardous Waste; Petroleum Refining Process Wastes; Land 
     Disposal Restrictions for Newly Identified Wastes; And CERCLA 
     Hazardous Substances Designation and Reportable Quantities; 
     Correction of Effective Date Under Congressional Review Act 
     (CRA) [FRL-6172-3] received October 2, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       11533. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's ``Major'' final rule--Hazardous 
     Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of 
     Hazardous Waste; Petroleum Refining Process Wastes; Land 
     Disposal Restrictions for Newly Identified Wastes; And CERCLA 
     Hazardous Substance Designation and Reportable Quantities 
     [SWH-FRL-6122-7] (RIN: 2050-AD88) received October 2, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       11534. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Revision of Fuel Cost Adjustment Clause Regulation 
     Relating to Fuel Purchases From Company-Owned or Controlled 
     Source [Docket No. RM93-24-000; Order No. 600] received 
     September 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       11535. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting a report authorizing the 
     transfer of up to $100M in defense articles and services to 
     the Government of Bosnia-Herzegovina, pursuant to Public Law 
     104--107, section 540(c) (110 Stat. 736); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       11536. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-60), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       11537. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 98-59), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       11538. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Australia for defense articles and 
     services (Transmittal No. 98-58), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       11539. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Kuwait for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 99-05), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       11540. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Greece for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 99-01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       11541. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles or defense services sold commercially under a 
     contract to Mexico [Transmittal No. DTC 133-98], pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       11542. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of major 
     defense equipment sold under a contract to Italy [Transmittal 
     No. DTC 128-98], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       11543. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of major 
     defense equipment or defense services sold under a contract 
     to Thailand [Transmittal No. DTC 99-98], pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       11544. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of major 
     defense equipment sold under a contract to Australia 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 140-98], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       11545. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     notification that a reward has been paid pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2708(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       11546. A letter from the Chair, District of Columbia 
     Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, 
     transmitting the Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Accountablity 
     Plan for the District of Columbia; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform and Oversight.
       11547. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Special Areas: State Irrigation 
     Districts [WO-340-1220-00-24 1A] (RIN: 1004-AC53) received 
     October 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.

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       11548. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Grazing Administration; Alaska; 
     Livestock [WO-130-1820-00-241A] (RIN: 1004-AC70) received 
     October 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       11549. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining 
     Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Surface Coal Mining 
     and Reclamation Operations On Federal Lands; State-Federal 
     Cooperative Agreements; Kentucky [KY-214-FOR] received 
     September 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       11550. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants; Determination of Endangered or Threatened Status 
     for Five Desert Milk-vetch Taxa from California (RIN: 1018-
     AB75) received October 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       11551. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land 
     and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Oil and Gas 
     Leasing; Onshore Oil and Gas Geophysical Exploration; Onshore 
     Oil and Gas Operations; Onshore Oil and Gas Unit Agreements: 
     Unproven Areas; Geothermal Resources Leasing: General; 
     Geothermal Resources Operations; Leasing of Solid Minerals 
     Other than Coal and Oil Shale; Phosphate; Sodium; Potassium; 
     Sulphur; ``Gilsonite' (Including All Vein-Type Solid 
     Hydrocarbons); Special Leasing Areas; Solid Minerals (Other 
     Than Coal) Exploration and Mining Operations; Mineral 
     Materials Disposal: General; Mining Claims Under the General 
     Mining Laws; Public Availability of Mineral Resources 
     Information [WO-890-1270-02-24 1A] to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       11552. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Endangered and 
     Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Establishment of a 
     Nonessential Experimental Population of Black-footed Ferrets 
     in Northwestern Colorado and Northeastern Utah (RIN: 1018-
     AD99) received October 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       11553. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Economic 
     Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish Fisheries by Vessels 
     using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 
     971208297-8054-02; I.D. 081498D] received October 1, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       11554. A letter from the Director, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Endangered and Threatened Species; Threatened 
     Status for the Oregon Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit 
     of Coho Salmon [Docket No. 950407093-8201-04; I.D. 063098A] 
     received September 29, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       11555. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National 
     Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf 
     of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic 
     Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure 
     [Docket No. 970930235-8028-02; I.D. 081898B] received October 
     1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       11556. A letter from the Policy, Management and Information 
     Officer, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Announcement of 
     Graduate Research Fellowships in the National Estuarine 
     Research Reserve System for Fiscal Year 1999 [Docket Number 
     980716179-8179-01] (RIN: 0648-ZA45) received September 26, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       11557. A letter from the Senior Attorney, Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Department of the Treasury, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Management of Federal Agency 
     Disbursements (RIN: 1510-AA56) received September 26, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       11558. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Reports of Motor Carriers; Redesignation of Regulations 
     Pursuant to the ICC Termination Act of 1995 (RIN: 2139-AA06) 
     received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11559. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Colusa, CA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 98-AWP-1] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11560. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Licensing and Training of Pilots, Flight Instructors, and 
     Ground Instructors Outside the United States [Docket No. FAA-
     1998-4518; Amdt. No. 61-105, 67-18, 141-11 & 142-3] (RIN: 
     2120-AG66) received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11561. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Cambridge, NE; Correction 
     [Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-11] received October 5, 1998, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11562. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Scottsbluff, NE [Airspace 
     Docket No. 98-ACE-18] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11563. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Newton, IA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 98-ACE-24] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11564. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Fort Drum, NY [Airspace Docket 
     No. 98-AEA-15] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11565. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Berkeley Springs, WV [Airspace 
     Docket No. 98-AEA-16] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11566. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and -
     300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-85-AD; Amendment 39-
     10804; AD 98-20-37] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11567. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft, Inc. Models S-1S, 
     S-1T, S-2, S-2A, S-2S, and S-2B Airplanes [Docket No. 96-CE-
     23-AD; Amendment 39-10805; AD 96-12-03 R2] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11568. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 
     MU-2B Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-CE-39-AD; Amendment 39-
     10807; AD 98-20-39] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11569. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 95-NM-109-AD; Amendment 39-10803; AD 
     98-20-36] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 5, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       11570. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Realignment of Federal Airways and Jet Routes; TX [Airspace 
     Docket No. 97-ASW-18] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received October 5, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11571. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Baltimore, MD [Airspace Docket 
     No. 98-AEA-17] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11572. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ellenville, NY [Airspace 
     Docket No. 98-AEA-20] received October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       11573. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-287-AD; Amendment 39-10816; AD 
     98-21-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 5, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       11574. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 800 
     Series Turbofan Engines; Correction [Docket No. 98-ANE-33-AD; 
     Amendment 39-10762; AD 98-19-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     October 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       11575. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Internal Revenue Service Announces New Procedures For 
     Handling Matters In Bankruptcy [Announcement 98-89] received 
     October 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.

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       11576. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Coordinated Issue Motor Vehicle Industry Excess Parts 
     Inventory--received October 1, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       11577. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Coordinated Issue Utilities Industry Capitalization of Costs-
     Unclassified Labor Costs--received October 1, 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       11578. A letter from the Acting Chief, Regulations Branch, 
     U.S. Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act: Disposition of 
     Merchandise Bearing Counterfeit American Trademarks; Civil 
     Penalties [T.D.98-75] (RIN: 1515-AC10) received September 26, 
     1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       11579. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     notification that the President proposes to exercise his 
     authority under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance 
     Act of 1961, as amended (the ''Act''), to authorize the use 
     of $15 million in appropriations to the Korean Peninsula 
     Energy Development Organization, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2364(a)(1); jointly to the Committees on International 
     Relations and Appropriations.
       11580. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting 
     notification of intent to obligate funds for additional 
     program proposals for purposes of Nonproliferation and 
     Disarmament Fund (NDF) activities, pursuant to Public Law 
     105-118; jointly to the Committees on International Relations 
     and Appropriations.
       11581. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, 
     General Accounting Office, transmitting a report on the 
     financial statements of the Capitol Preservation Fund for the 
     fiscal years ended September 30, 1997 and 1996; jointly to 
     the Committees on House Oversight and Government Reform and 
     Oversight.

       11582. A letter from the The Board, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the Board's budget request for fiscal 
     year 2000, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 231f; jointly to the 
     Committees on Appropriations, Transportation and 
     Infrastructure, and Ways and Means.

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