[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 3, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1135-S1143]
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-1133. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. ACT 12-467, ``Cathedral Way Symbolic 
     Designation Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1134. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-465, ``Department of Human Services and 
     Commission on Mental Health Services Mandatory Employee Drug 
     and Alcohol Testing Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1135. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-461, ``Office of the Inspector General 
     Law Enforcement Powers Amendment Act of 1998''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1136. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-460, ``Closing of a Public Alley in 
     Square 457, S.O. 90-364 Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1137. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-459, ``Mutual Holding Company Mergers 
     and Acquisition Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1138. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-458, ``Uniform Prudent Investor Act of 
     1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1139. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-457, ``Metropolitan African Methodist 
     Episcopal Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 
     1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1140. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-456, ``Mount Calvary Holy Evangelistic 
     Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1998''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1141. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-455, ``Historic Motor Vehicle Vintage 
     License Plate Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1142. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-454, ``Adult Education Designation 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1143. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-434, ``Vendor Payment and Drug Abuse, 
     Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Illness Coverage Temporary Act of 
     1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1144. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-453, ``Public School Nurse Assignment 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1145. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-422, ``Board of Elections and Ethics 
     Subpoena Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1146. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-426, ``Uniform Per Student Funding 
     Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Second 
     Temporary Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1147. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-399, ``Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support 
     Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1148. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-418, ``Arson Investigators Amendment 
     Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1149. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-419, ``Office of the Inspector General 
     Law Enforcement Powers Temporary Amendment Act of 1998''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1150. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-420, ``Drug-Related Nuisance Abatement 
     Temporary Act of 1998''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1151. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. ACT 12-421, ``Oyster Elementary School 
     Construction and Revenue Bond Act of 1998''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1152. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator for Acquisition Policy, U.S. General Services 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``General Services Administration Acquisition 
     Regulation; Streamlining Administration of Federal Supply 
     Service (FSS) Multiple Award Schedule [MAS) Contracts and 
     Clarifying Marking Requirements'' (RIN3090-AG81) received on 
     January 22, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1153. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer of the Farm Credit Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration's annual 
     report under the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act 
     for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1154. A communication from the Chairman of the Armed 
     Forces Retirement Home Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Board's annual report under the Federal Managers' 
     Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1998; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1155. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Foundation's annual report under the Federal Managers' 
     Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year

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     1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1156. 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 
     ``Disclosure of Return  Information to the Bureau of the 
     Census'' (RIN1545-AV83) received on January 22, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1157. 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 
     ``Action on Decision: Murillo v. Commissioner'' (Docket 
     18163-96) received on January 22, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1158. 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 
     ``Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and Components of 
     Coatings'' (Docket 96F-0136) received on January 22, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1159. 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 
     ``Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Production Aids, and 
     Sanitizers'' (Docket 97F-0421) received on January 22, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1160. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notice of a proposal to provide 
     Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund assistance to support a 
     Nuclear Suppliers Group Seminar; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-1161. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals dated January 12, 1999; transmitted 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order of April 11, 1986, to the Committee on 
     Appropriations, to the Committee on the Budget, and to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1162. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     department's report on a schedule for the development of a 
     prospective payment system for home health services furnished 
     under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1163. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Texas Davis Mountains Viticultural Area'' 
     (RIN1512-AA07) received on December 8, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-1164. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Sale and Issue of Marketable Book-Entry Treasury Bills, 
     Notes, and Bonds'' (No. 1-93) received on January 20, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1165. 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 
     ``Nonrecognition of Gain or Loss on Contribution'' (Rev. Rul. 
     99-5) received on January 15, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1166. 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 
     ``Continuation of Partnership'' (Rev. Rul. 99-6) received on 
     January 15, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1167. 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 Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt 
     Instruments Issued for Property'' (Rev. Rul. 99-8) received 
     on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1168. 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 
     ``Notice and Opportunity for Hearing Upon Filing of Notice of 
     Lien'' (RIN1545-AW77) received on January 20, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1169. 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 
     ``Notice and Opportunity for Hearing Before Levy'' (RIN1545-
     AW76) received on January 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1170. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management 
     Assistance Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Authority's first quarter report for fiscal year 1999; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1171. 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 
     January 13, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1172. A communication from the Comptroller General of 
     the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a list of 
     General Accounting Office reports issued or released in 
     December 1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1173. A communication from the Chair of the Christopher 
     Columbus Fellowship Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the foundation's annual report under the Federal 
     Managers' Financial Integrity Act for fiscal year 1998; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1174. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``The National Family Caregiver Support Act''; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1175. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's annual report on the Comprehensive Community 
     Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families 
     Program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-1176. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program'' received on January 
     20, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-1177. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug 
     Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Medical Devices; Establishment Registration and Device 
     Listing for Manufacturers and Distributors of Devices; 
     Confirmation of Effective Date'' (Docket 98N-0520) received 
     on January 19, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1178. 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 
     ``Foods and Drugs; Technical Amendments'' received on January 
     19, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-1179. A communication from the Secretary of the Interior 
     and the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report on the socio-economic benefits to the United States 
     of the striped bass resources of the Atlantic coast; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1180. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report 
     entitled ``Grant-In-Aid for Fisheries; Program Report 1997-
     1998'' received on January 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1181. A communication from the Associate Managing 
     Director for Performance Evaluation and Records Management, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Policies and Rules 
     Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance 
     Carriers'' (Docket No. 94-129) received on January 20, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1182. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic 
     Bluefin Tuna'' (I.D. 122198B) received on January 21, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1183. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Northeastern United States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; 
     Framework Adjustment 26'' (RIN0648-AM14) received on January 
     20, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1184. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-
     Grouper Fishery off the Southern Atlantic States; Amendment 
     9; OMB Control Numbers'' (I.D. 082698D) received on January 
     21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1185. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Vessel Moratorium 
     Program'' (I.D. 090998B) received on January 21, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1186. A communication from the Acting Clerk of the 
     United States Court of Federal Claims, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Court's annual report for fiscal year 1998; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-1187. A communication from the Deputy Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Environmental Security, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Department's report on military installations where 
     an integrated natural resources management plan is not 
     appropriate; to the Committee on Armed Services.

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       EC-1188. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report on 
     Threatened National Historic Landmarks; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1189. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     Australia Group's controls on items governed under the 
     Chemical Weapons Convention; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-1190. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on cost-
     sharing arrangements relative to the Convention on the 
     Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and 
     Use of Chemical Weapons and Their Destruction; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1191. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on funding expenditures relative to the emergency 
     declared as a result of Hurricane Georges' impact on 
     Mississippi; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1192. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on funding expenditures relative to the emergency 
     declared as a result of Hurricane Georges' impact on Puerto 
     Rico; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1193. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on funding expenditures relative to the emergency 
     declared as a result of Hurricane Georges' impact on the 
     Territory of the United States Virgin Islands; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1194. A communication from the Director of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on funding expenditures relative to the emergency 
     declared as a result of Hurricane Georges' impact on the 
     State of Florida; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1195. A communication from the Service Federal Register 
     Liaison Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 
     Emergency Rule to List the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat as 
     Endangered'' (RIN1018-AE59) received on January 20, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1196. A communication from the Administrator of the Farm 
     Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Implementation of Preferred Lender Program and Streamlining 
     of Guaranteed Loan Regulations'' (RIN0560-AF38) received on 
     January 19, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-1197. A communication from the Administrator of the Food 
     Safety and Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Agency Responsibilities, Organization, and Terminology; 
     Final Rule'' (Docket 97-045F) received on January 19, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1198. 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 ``Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and 
     Disposal Facilities and Hazardous Waste Generators; Organic 
     Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments, and 
     Containers'' (FRL6221-9) received on January 15, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1199. 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; State of Missouri'' (FRL6220-1) received 
     on January 15, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-1200. 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 ``Final Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State 
     Implementation Plan Revision, Bay Area Air Quality 
     Management District'' (FRL6220-2) received on January 15, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1201. 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; Texas; Reasonably Available Control 
     Technology for Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds'' 
     (FRL6207-4) received on January 15, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1202. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Acquisition Regulation: Administrative 
     Amendments'' (FRL6222-5) received on January 15, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1203. 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 ``Ambient Air Quality Surveillance for 
     Lead'' (FRL6221-2) received on January 14, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1204. 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 Utah; Salt Lake City Carbon 
     Monoxide Redesignation to Attainment, Designation of Areas 
     For Air Quality Planning Purposes, and Approval of Related 
     Revisions'' (FRL6201-8) received on January 14, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1205. 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, Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL6213-5) received on January 14, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1206. 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 ``Confirmation of Approval and Technical 
     Amendment to Update the EPA Listing of OMB Approval Numbers 
     Under the Paperwork Reduction Act'' (FRL6048-8) received on 
     January 14, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1207. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Fenpropathrin; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6047-3) received on January 14, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-1208. 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 ``Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6051-6) received on January 14, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-1209. 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 ``Propiconazole; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions'' (FRL6049-8) received on January 14, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-1210. 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; Texas; Multiple Air Contaminant Sources 
     or Properties'' (FRL6222-1) received on January 22, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1211. 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 of Section 112(1) Authority for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants; Perchloroethylene Air Emissions 
     Standards for Dry Cleaning Facilities; State of California; 
     Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District'' (FRL6222-7) 
     received on January 22, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1212. 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 ``Diflufenzopyr; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL6053-8) received on January 22, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1213. 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 ``Nevada: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision'' (FRL6226-1) 
     received on January 22, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1214. 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 ``Subtitle D Regulated Facilities; State 
     Permit Program Determination of Adequacy; State 
     Implementation Rule--Amendments and Technical Corrections'' 
     (FRL6223-8) received on January 22, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1215. 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 ``Revocation of Tolerances and Exemptions 
     from the Requirement of a Tolerance for Canceled Pesticide 
     Active Ingredients; Correction'' (FRL6044-2) received on 
     January 19, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-1216. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection

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     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Tebufenozide; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL6053-4) received on January 19, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1217. 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 VOC's from the 
     Manufacture of Explosives and Propellant'' (FRL6218-2) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1218. 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 ``Hazardous Waste Management System; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final 
     Exclusion'' (FRL6223-5) received on January 21, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1219. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 
     Listing Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and HFP-Containing Blends 
     as Unacceptable Refrigerants Under EPA's Significant 
     New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program'' (FRL6224-7) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1220. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 
     Listing MT-31 as an Unacceptable Refrigerant Under EPA's 
     Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program'' 
     (FRL6224-6) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1221. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fee for Services to 
     Support FEMA's Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness 
     Program'' (63FR69001) received on January 19, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1222. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``List of Communities 
     Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance'' (63FR70036) 
     received on January 19, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1223. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determinations'' (63FR67004) received on January 19, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1224. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of 
     Community Eligibility'' (63FR70037) received on January 19, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1225. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations'' (63FR67001) received on January 
     19, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1226. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations'' (63FR67003) received on January 
     19, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1227. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglass Model MD-11 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-348-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1228. 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 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA1543SO, SA1896SO, 
     SA1740SO, or SA1667SO'' (Docket 97-NM-81-AD) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1229. 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 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT'' (Docket 97-NM-80-
     AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1230. 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 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate SA1767S0, SA1768SO, or 
     SA7447SW'' (Docket 97-NM-09-AD) received on January 21, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1231. 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 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or 
     SA1798SO'' (Docket 97-NM-79-AD) received on January 21, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1232. 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 JT8B and JT3D Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     (Docket 98-ANE-77-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1233. 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-100-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1234. 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-99-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1235. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; All 
     Airplane Models of the New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (formerly 
     Piper Aircraft Corporation) That are Equipped with Wing Lift 
     Struts'' (Docket 96-CE-72-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1236. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-23-AD) received on January 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1237. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-327-AD) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1238. 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; Wise, VA'' (Docket 98-AEA-39) received on January 
     5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1239. 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; Winchester, VA'' (Docket 98-AEA-42) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1240. 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; Milton, WV'' (Docket 98-AEA-41) received on January 
     5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-1241. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulations: Taunton River, MA'' (Docket 01-97-098) received 
     on January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-1242. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; 
     Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Marine Events'' (Docket 
     08-98-018) received on January 11, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1243. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A321 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-302-AD) 
     received on January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1244. 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 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-336-AD) 
     received on January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1245. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division and Rolls-Royce 
     (1971) Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Series 
     Turbojet Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-06-AD) received on January 
     11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-1246. 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 96-
     NM-227-AD) received on January 11, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1247. 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 Powered by Rolls-Royce 
     RB211-535E4/E4B Engines'' (Docket 97-NM-311-AD) received on 
     January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1248. 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; West Plains, MO'' (Docket 98-ACE-37) received on 
     January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1249. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 95-NM-275-AD) 
     received on January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1250. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-61A, D, E, L, N, NM, R, 
     and V Helicopters'' (Docket 96-SW-29-AD) received on January 
     11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1251. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of VOR Federal 
     Airway V-485; San Jose, CA'' (Docket 95-AWP-6) received on 
     January 11, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1252. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Department of 
     Transportation Acquisition Regulations'' (RIN2105-ZZ02) 
     received on January 8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1253. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC12/45 Airplanes; 
     Correction'' (Docket 98-CE-40-AD) received on January 8, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1254. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation 500, 680, 690, and 695 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-CE-54-AD) received on January 
     8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1255. 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; 
     Hugo, OK'' (Docket 98-ASW-46) received on January 8, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1256. 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; Carrizo Springs, Glass Ranch Airport, TX'' (Docket 
     98-ASW-44) received on January 8, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1257. 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; Oak Grove, LA'' (Docket 98-ASW-45) received on 
     January 8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1258. 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 CF6-80C2 Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     (Docket 98-ANE-75-AD) received on January 8, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1259. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; The 
     Uninsured Relative Workshop Inc. Vector Parachute Systems'' 
     (Docket 98-CE-101-AD) received on January 8, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1260. 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 737-100 and -200 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-72-AD) received on January 8, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1261. 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; Meade, KS; Correction'' (Docket 98-ACE-43) received 
     on January 8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-1262. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Remove Class D Airspace; Fort 
     Leavenworth, KS'' (Docket 98-ACE-44) received on January 8, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1263. 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; Dubuque, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-58) received on 
     January 8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1264. 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; Perry, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-52) received on January 
     8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1265. 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; Fort Madison, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-57) received on 
     January 8, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1266. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model 269D Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-13-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1267. 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 Canada (BHTC) Model 430 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-68-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1268. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-215-AD) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1269. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-
     279-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1270. 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'' (Docket 98-ACE-62) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1271. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342, and A340-211, 
     -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-310-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1272. 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 Helicopter Systems Model MD-900 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 98-NM-310-AD) received on January 21, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1273. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Ltd., Model 1121, 1121A, 
     1121B, 1123, 1124, and 1124A Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-108-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1274. 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; Romulus, NY'' (Docket 98-AEA-40) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1275. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E 
     Airspace; Carrolton, GA'' (Docket 98-ASO-18) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1276. 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 29430) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1277. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E 
     Airspace, Victorville, Georgia AFB, CA'' (Docket 98-AWP-32) 
     received on January 21,

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     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1278. 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 Canada (BHTC) Model 407 Helicopters'' 
     (Docket 98-SW-43-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1279. 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 29437) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1280. 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 29438) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1281. 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; Fort Dodge, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-61) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1282. 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; Burlington, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-56) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1283. 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; Des Moines, IA'' (Docket 98-ACE-55) received on 
     January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1284. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local Regulations; 
     Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, Florida'' (Docket 07-98-041) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1285. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Drawbridge 
     Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Illinois'' (Docket 08-98-073) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1286. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone; Explosive Loads 
     and Detonations, Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME'' (Docket 01-98-
     AA97) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1287. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-308-AD) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1288. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-08-AD) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1289. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-356-AD) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1290. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-357-AD) 
     received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1291. 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 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-238-AD) received on January 21, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1292. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Honeywell IC-600 Integrated Avionics Computers, as Installed 
     in, but not Limited to, Empresa Brasileria de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-
     NM-142-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1293. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
     Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-297-AD) received on January 
     21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1294. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-07-AD) received on January 21, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1295. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Westland Helicopters Ltd. 30 Series 100 and 100-60 
     Helicopters'' (Docket 97-SW-40-AD) received on January 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1296. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-309-AD) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1297. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-360-AD) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1298. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McDonnell Douglass Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and KC-10A 
     (Military) Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-288-AD) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1299. 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; Rockland, ME'' (Docket 98-ANE-95) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1300. 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; Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, 
     California; Correction'' (Docket 98-AWP-22) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1301. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision to Class E Airspace; 
     Reno, NV'' (Docket 98-AWP-23) received on January 5, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1302. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Special Federal Aviation 
     Regulation No. 36, Development of Major Repair Data'' (Docket 
     FAA-1998-4654) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1303. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Crewmember Interference, 
     Portable Electronic Devices, and Other Passenger Related 
     Requirements'' (Docket FAA-1998-4954) received on January 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1304. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operating 
     Regulation; Lafourche Bayou, LA'' (Docket 08-98-064) received 
     on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-1305. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois'' (Docket 
     08-98-079) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1306. 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; Occupant Crash Protection'' (Docket NHTSA-98-
     4934) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1307. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Incentive Grants for Alcohol-
     Impaired Driving Prevention Programs'' (Docket NHTSA-98-4942) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1308. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Truck Size and Weight; 
     National Network; North Dakota'' (Docket 98-3467) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1309. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Temporary Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Mississippi River, Iowa

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     and Illinois'' (Docket 08-98-077) received on January 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1310. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regattas and Marine Parades'' 
     (Docket 95-054) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1311. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Emergency Control Measures 
     for Tank Barges'' (Docket 1998-4443) received on January 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1312. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area: 
     Navigable Waters Within the First Coast Guard District'' 
     (Docket 01-98-151) received on January 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1313. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D 
     Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-153-AD) received on January 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1314. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with 
     Pratt and Whitney JT9D-7R4 or 4000 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-NM-358-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1315. 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-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 
     Series Airplanes, and C-9 (Military) Airplanes'' (Docket 97-
     NM-56-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1316. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300 B4-600R and A300 F4-600R Series Airplanes'' 
     (Docket 98-NM-361-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1317. 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 3201 Airplanes'' (Docket 
     98-CE-75-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1318. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments'' (Docket 29418) received on January 5, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1319. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     McCauley Propeller Systems Models 2A36C23/84B-0 and 2A36C82/
     84B-2 Propellers'' (Docket 98-ANE-34-AD) received on January 
     5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1320. 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 (Operations) Limited Model B.121 Series 1, 
     2, and 3 Airplanes'' (Docket 97-CE-122-AD) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1321. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Rolls Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division, Viper Models 
     Mk.521 and Mk.522 Turbojet Engines'' (Docket 98-ANE-01-AD) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1322. 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 2000 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-239-AD) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1323. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 20 Series Airplanes, Fan Jet 
     Falcon Series Airplanes, and Fan Jet Falcon Series D, E, and 
     F Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-221-AD) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1324. 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 DC9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series 
     Airplanes, and C-9 (Military) Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-06-
     AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1325. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes'' (Docket 97-NM-59-AD) 
     received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1326. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 
     200) Series Airplanes'' (Docket 98-NM-330-AD) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1327. 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-290-
     AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1328. 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 4101 Airplanes'' (Docket 
     97-NM-195-AD) received on January 5, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1329. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D and 
     E Airspace, Amendment to Class D and E Airspace; Montgomery, 
     AL'' (Docket 98-ASO-12) received on January 5, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1330. 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; 
     Burnet, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-48) received on January 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1331. 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; 
     Austin, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-49) received on January 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1332. 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; 
     Taylor, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-50) received on January 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1333. 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; Austin, Horseshoe Bay, TX and Revocation of Class E 
     Airspace, Marble Falls, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-51) received on 
     January 5, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1334. 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 Angelo, TX'' (Docket 98-ASW-52) received on January 5, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1335. 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; 
     Roswell, NM'' (Docket 98-ASW-53) received on January 5, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1336. A communication from the Administrator of the Food 
     and Nutrition Service, Dapartment of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Food Distribution Programs: FDPIHO - Oklahoma Waiver 
     Authority'' (RIN0584-AB56) received on January 20, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-1337. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report under 
     the Federal Vacancies Reform Act regarding the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Governmental 
     Affairs; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1338. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, an update to the pay-as-you-go section of the 
     November 25, 1998, OMB report on the Onmibus Consolidated and 
     Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act; to the Committee 
     on the Budget.
       EC-1339. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified 
     Activities'' (RIN1018-AF02) received on January 25, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1340. 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 ``Endangered and Threatened Species: Threatened 
     Status

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     for Two ESUs of Steelhead in Washington, Oregon, and 
     California'' (I.D. 073097E) received on January 5, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1341. A communication from the Regulatory Policy 
     Officer, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Prohibit Certain Alcohol Beverage 
     Containers and Standards of Fill for Distilled Spirits and 
     Wine'' (RIN1512-AB889) received on January 22, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1342. 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 ``Barring Delinquent Debtors from 
     Obtaining Federal Loans or Loan Insurance or Guarantees'' 
     (RIN1510-AA71) received on December 2, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1343. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Department's report on exceptions to the 
     prohibition against favored treatment of a government 
     securities broker or dealer for calendar year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1344. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Department's report on material violations or 
     suspected material violations of regulations relating to 
     Treasury and other securities auctions for calendar year 
     1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1345. A communication from the Chief Counsel of the 
     Bureau of the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Government Securities Act Regulations: Reports and Audit'' 
     (RIN1505-AA74) received on January 12, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1346. 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; Exports and Reexports 
     to Specially Designated Terrorists and Foreign Terrorist 
     Organizations'' (RIN0694-AB63) received on January 8, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1347. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations'' (Docket FEMA-7256) received on 
     December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-1348. A communication from the Commissioner of the 
     Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on safety 
     modifications and proposed corrective actions applicable to 
     the Casitas Dam, Ventura River Project, California; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-1349. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Employment Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Claims for 
     Compensation under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act; 
     Compensation for Disability and Death of Noncitizen Federal 
     Employees Outside the United States'' (RIN1215-AB07) received 
     on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1350. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report under the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act relative to the position of 
     Controller of the Office of Management and Budget; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1351. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's annual Surplus Property Report for fiscal year 
     1998; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1352. A communication from the Chief of Staff of the 
     White House, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     Executive Office of the President's Drug Free Workplace Plan; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1353. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report on 
     Russian taxation of nonproliferation funds furnished by the 
     Department of Energy's Initiatives for Proliferation 
     Preventation; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1354. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report on the 
     Uniform Resource Demonstration project; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-1355. 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 
     ``Drug Labeling; Warning and Direction Statements for Rectal 
     Sodium Phosphates for Over-the-Counter Laxative Use; Final 
     Rule; Stay of Compliance'' (RIN0910-AA01) received on 
     December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1356. 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 
     ``Package Size Limitation for Sodium Phosphates Oral Solution 
     and Warning and Direction Statements for Oral and Rectal 
     Sodium Phosphates for Over-the-Counter Laxative Use'' 
     (RIN0910-AA01) received on December 14, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1357. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Employment Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Use and 
     Disclosure of Federal Employees' Compensation Act Claims File 
     Material'' (RIN1215-AB18) received on November 6, 1998; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1358. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Unfair Labor Practice 
     Proceedings'' received on December 2, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1359. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Negotiability 
     Proceedings'' received on December 2, 1998; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-1360. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     International Monetary Fund's financing package for Brazil; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1361. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Department's report relative to the 
     license review of satellites and related items; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1362. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notice of a Presidential Determination on 
     the waiver and certification of statutory provisions 
     regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization (No. 99-5); 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1363. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations'' (63 FR54373) received on December 
     14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1364. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations'' (63 FR64418) received on December 
     14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-1365. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations'' (Docket FEMA-7273) received on 
     December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-1366. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``List of Communities 
     Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance'' (Docket FEMA-7697) 
     received on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1367. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``List of Communities 
     Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance'' (Docket FEMA-7700) 
     received on December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1368. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of 
     Community Eligibility'' (Docket FEMA-7698) received on 
     December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-1369. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of 
     Community Eligibility'' (Docket FEMA-7701) received on 
     December 14, 1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-1370. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determination'' (63 FR54378) received on December 14, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1371. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determination'' (63 FR64420) received on December 14, 1998; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1372. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Disaster Assistance; 
     Redesign of Public Assistance Project Administration'' 
     (RIN3067-AC89) received on December 14, 1998; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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       EC-1373. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Budget of the 
     United States Government for Fiscal Year 2000; referred 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order of April 11, 1986, to the Committee on 
     Appropriations and to the Committee on the Budget.

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