[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S335-S337]
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-707. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Fitness Procedures''
(RIN2125-AC71) received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-708. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``National Corridor Planning
and Development Program and Coordinated Border Infrastructure
Program--Implementation of the Transportation Equity Act for
the 21st Century'' (Docket FHWA-98-4622) received on November
9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-709. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-39-AD)
received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-710. 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 330F, G, and J Helicopters''
(Docket 97-SW-43-AD) received on November 9, 1998; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-711. 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; Anaktuvuk Pass, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-16) received on
November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-712. 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; Atka, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-18) received on November
9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-713. 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;
Nome, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-12) received on November 9, 1998;
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-714. 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;
Yakutat, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-17) received on November 9,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-715. 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;
Unalakleet, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-10) received on November 9,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-716. 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;
King Salmon, AK'' (Docket 98-AAL-11) received on November 9,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-717. 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 AS 332C, L, and L1 Helicopters''
(Docket 97-SW-36-AD) received on November 9, 1998; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-718. 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 29380)
received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-719. 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 29379)
received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-720. 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
29381) received on November 9, 1998; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-721. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of the Legal
Description of the Memphis Class B Airspace Area; TN''
(Docket 98-AWA-1) received on November 9, 1998; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-722. 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 Aircraft Engines CJ610 Turbojet and CF700
Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-60-AD) received on
November 9, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-723. 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;
Reno, NV'' (Docket 98-AWP-23) received on November 9, 1998;
to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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EC-724. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards; Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated
Equipment'' (Docket NHTSA 98-4723) received on November 16,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-725. 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; Concordia, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-46) received on
November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-726. 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; Goodland, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-35) received on
November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-727. 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; Muscatine, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-25) received on
November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-728. 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; Fairbury, NE'' (Docket 98-ACE-28) received on
November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-729. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
Burkhart GROB Luft-und Raumfahrt GmbH Model G 109B Gliders''
(Docket 98-CE-72-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-730. 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-9-31 Series Airplanes'' (Docket
97-NM-99-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-731. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; de
Haviland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-143-AD)
received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-732. 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 98-NM-217-AD) received on November
16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-733. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
NM-304-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-734. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST
Helicopters'' (Docket 98-SW-12-AD) received on November 16,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-735. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500-A1 Series Turbofan
Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-67-AD) received on November 16,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-736. 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-88-AD)
received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-737. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
195-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-738. 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 JT9D Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket 98-
ANE-21-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-739. 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 PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines'' (Docket
97-ANE-53-AD) received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
EC-740. 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 757-200 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls
Royce Model RB211-535E4/E4B Engines'' (Docket 98-NM-294-AD)
received on November 16, 1998; to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation.
EC-741. A communication from the General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law,
the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives;
Raytheon Model BAe.125, DH.125, BH.125, and HS.125 Series
Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-305-AD) received on November 16,
1998; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation.
EC-742. A communication from the Secretary of the Panama
Canal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of two rules entitled ``Vessels Carrying Dangerous Packaged
Goods Board of Local Inspectors; Composition Functions''
(RIN3207-AA26) and ``Tolls for Use of Canal'' (RIN3207-AA46)
received on December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Armed
Services.
EC-743. A communication from the Secretary of Energy,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``1997
Annual Report on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management
Progress''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-744. A communication from the Secretary of Energy,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's Viability
Assessment of the Yucca Mountain Repository; to the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources.
EC-745. A communication from the Executive Director of the
Japan-United States Friendship Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Commission's annual report for fiscal
year 1998; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
EC-746. A communication from the Assistant Legal Advisor
for Treaty Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
of international agreements other than treaties entered into
by the United States (98-180 to 98-185); to the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
EC-747. A communication from the Commissioner of the
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of
Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Petitioning Requirements for the H-1B Nonimmigrant
Classification Under Public Law 105-277'' received on
December 14, 1998; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
EC-748. A communication from the Assistant Attorney
General, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Guidelines for the
Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent
Offender Registration Act, as Amended'' (RIN1105-AA56)
received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
EC-749. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report entitled ``A Plan for the Use of
the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians; Judgement Fund
Distribution''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-750. A communication from the Chief of the Natural
Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Conservation Farm Option'' (RIN0578-AA20) received on
December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-751. A communication from the Administrator of the Rural
Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Environmental Policies and Procedures'' (RIN0572-AB33)
received on December 15, 1998; to the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-752. 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 ``Solid Wood Packing Material From
China'' (RIN0579-AB01) received on December 16, 1998; to the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-753. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Prescription Drug Product Labeling;
Medication Guide Requirements'' (RIN0910-AA37) received on
December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human
Resources.
EC-754. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on
Model Projects for Youth Education and Domestic Violence; to
the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EC-755. A communication from the Director of the National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research,
Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
annual report of the Interagency Committee on Disability
Research for calendar year 1998; to the Committee on Labor
and Human Resources.
EC-756. A communication from the Director of the
Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug
Administration, Department of Health and Human Services,
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transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and
Sanitizers (Clarifying Agent)'' (Docket 98F-0291) received on
December 16, 1998; to the Committee on Labor and Human
Resources.
EC-757. A communication from the Chairman of the Postal
Rate Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Commission's report under the Inspector General Act for
fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-758. A communication from the Director of the Office of
Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
Office's report under the Inspector General Act for the
period from April 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998; to the
Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-759. A communication from the United States Office of
Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Technical Amendments to Financial
Disclosure Rule for Executive Branch Employees'' (RIN3209-
AA00) received on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-760. A communication from the United States Office of
Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Standards of Ethical Conduct for
Employees of the Executive Branch'' (RIN3209-AA04) received
on December 15, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental
Affairs.
EC-761. A communication from the Executive Director of the
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely
Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list of additions
to and deletions from the Committee's Procurement List dated
December 9, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-762. A communication from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report under
the Inspector General Act for the period from April 1, 1998
through September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental
Affairs.
EC-763. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Panama Canal Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Commission's report under the Inspector
General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through
September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-764. A communication from the Inspector General of the
United States Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Board's report under the Inspector
General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through
September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-765. A communication from the Inspector General of the
U.S. General Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the Administration's report under the Inspector
General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through
September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-766. A communication from the Secretary of Labor,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report under
the Inspector General Act for the period from April 1, 1998
through September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental
Affairs.
EC-767. A communication from the Benefits Communications
Manager, Farm Credit Bank of Wichita, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the Bank's annual report for calendar year 1998; to
the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-768. A communication from the Interim District of
Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a
report entitled ``Statutory Audit of Advisory Neighborhood
Commission 2C for the Period October 1, 1995 through December
31, 1997''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-769. A communication from the Interim District of
Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a
report entitled ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission
8E for the Period 09/01/96 through 07/31/98''; to the
Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-770. A communication from the Chairman of the U.S.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the Commission's report under the Federal Manager's
Financial Integrity Act; to the Committee on Governmental
Affairs.
EC-771. A communication from the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawback;
Correction'' (RIN1515-AB95) received on November 30, 1998; to
the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-772. A communication from the Deputy Associate
Administrator for Acquisition, U.S. General Services
Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
final and interim revisions to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on
Governmental Affairs.
EC-773. A communication from the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Inmate Work
and Performance Pay Program: Work Evaluation''(RIN1120-AA74)
received on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
EC-774. A communication from the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of
a rule entitled ``Simplification of Grant Appeals Process''
(RIN0930-ZA00) received on December 16, 1998; to the
Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
EC-775. A communication from the Chairman of the United
States Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the Commission's report under the Inspector
General Act for the period from April 1, 1998 through
September 30, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
EC-776. 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
Compound From Sources That Store and Handle JP-4 Jet Fuel''
(FRL6202-6) received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works.
EC-777. 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; Revised Format of Materials Being
Incorporated by Reference for Alabama'' (FRL6204-8) received
on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works.
EC-778. 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; Designation of Areas for Air Quality
Planning Purposes'' (FRL6206-1) received on December 17,
1998; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
EC-779. 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 Revisions
to the Tennessee State Implementation Plan'' (FRL6205-1)
received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-780. 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; Kern County Air Pollution Control District''
(FRL6189-9) received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works.
EC-781. 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 ``Standards of Performance for New
Stationary Sources and National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to the
States of Iowa; Kansas; Missouri; Nebraska; Lincoln-Lancaster
County, Nebraska; and City of Omaha, Nebraska'' (FRL6200-5)
received on December 17, 1998; to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works.
EC-782. 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 Maine; Interim Final
Determination that Maine has Avoided the Deficiencies of its
I/M SIP revision (FRL6203-4) received on December 15, 1998;
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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