[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 49 (Monday, April 12, 1999)]
[House]
[Pages H1860-H1865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       1302. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural 
     Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Table Grapes (European or 
     Vinifera Type); Grade Standards [Docket Number FV-98-302] 
     received March 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1303. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cinnamaldehyde; 
     Exemption from the requirement of a Tolerance; Correction 
     [OPP-300769A; FRL-6069-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 17, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       1304. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clopyralid; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300802; FRL-6066-
     2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1305. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300808; FRL 6066-
     9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1306. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Norflurazon; Extension 
     of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300803; FRL-6063-
     2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1307. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting 
     notification of the 1999 compensation program adjustments, 
     including the Agency's current salary range structure and the 
     performance-based merit pay matrix; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       1308. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report requesting transfers from the 
     Information Technology Systems and Related Expenses account, 
     pursuant to Public Law 105-277 (H. Doc. No. 106--49); to the 
     Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       1309. A letter from the Director, Administration and 
     Management, Department of Defense, transmitting the calendar 
     year 1998 report on ``Extraordinary Contractual Actions to 
     Facilitate the National Defense,'' pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1434; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1310. A letter from the Principal Deputy, Under Secretary 
     of Defense, transmitting the Selected Acquisition Reports 
     (SARS) for the quarter ending December 31, 1998, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 2432; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1311. A letter from the Director, Congressional Budget 
     Office and Director, Office of Management and Budget, 
     Congressional Budget Office and Office of Management and 
     transmitting a joint report on the technical assumptions to 
     be used in preparing estimates of National Defense Function 
     (050) fiscal year 2000 outlay rates and prior year outlays, 
     pursuant to Public Law 101-189, section 5(a) (103 Stat. 
     1364); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1312. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition and 
     Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting a report on 
     the estimated amount of savings, supporting rationale for 
     allowing restructuring costs, and other information 
     associated with restructurings; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       1313. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition and 
     Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting a report 
     entitled ``Current DOD Demonstration Program to Improve the 
     Quality of Personal Property Shipments of the Armed Forces, 
     Interim Progress Report''; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       1314. A letter from the Alternate OSD Federal Register, 
     Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical Program 
     of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); TRICARE Prime Enrollment 
     Procedures (RIN: 0720-AA48) received March 22, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1315. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition and 
     Technology, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     authorization for the procurement by the Department of 
     Defense of articles containing para-aramid fibers and yarns 
     manufactured in the Netherlands; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       1316. A letter from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting notification 
     that the Department of the Army is pursuing a multiyear 
     procurement for the Longbow Hellfire missile for FY 1999 
     through FY 2003, pursuant to Public Law 105-261; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       1317. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; 
     Employment Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other 
     Defense-Contract-Related Felonies [DFARS Case 97-D020] 
     received March 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1318. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting notification that the Department of the Navy is 
     pursuing a multiyear procurement for the E-2C ``Hawkeye'' 
     aircraft for FY 1999 through FY 2003; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       1319. A letter from the Senior Civilian Official, Office of 
     the Assistant Secretary Of Defense, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting an interim report describing the plans for 
     evaluating Year 2000 capabilities of DoD systems within 
     operational environments; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1320. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Health 
     Affairs, Department of Labor, transmitting a report on the 
     establishment of an appeals process for TRICARE Claimcheck 
     denials, pursuant to Public Law 105-261; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       1321. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report on government-wide spending to 
     combat terrorism, pursuant to Public Law 105-85; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       1322. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     an assessment of the technical and operational aspects of the 
     Airborne Laser Program to the Congress, pursuant to Public 
     Law 105-736; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1323. A letter from the Under Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting a report regarding the designation of ten 
     ``Pilot Programs for Testing Program Manager Performance of 
     Product Support Oversight Responsibilities for Life Cycle of 
     Acquisition Programs.''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1324. A letter from the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting notification that it is estimated 
     that the limitation on the Government National Mortgage 
     Association's (``Ginnie Mae's'') authority to make 
     commitments for a fiscal year will be reached before the end 
     of that fiscal year, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1721 nt.; to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       1325. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Section 8 
     Certificate and Voucher Programs Conforming Rule; Technical 
     Amendment [Docket No. FR-4054-C-04] (RIN: 2577-AB63) received 
     March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       1326. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Real Estate 
     Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) Statement of Policy 1999-1 
     Regarding Lender Payments to Mortgage Brokers [Docket No. FR-
     4450-N-01] (RIN: 2502-AH33) received March 18, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       1327. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Public Housing 
     Agency Plans [Docket No. FR-4420-I-01] (RIN: 2577-AB89) 
     received March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
       1328. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Final Flodd Elevation Determinations--received March 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       1329. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-
     7281] received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       1330. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received March 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       1331. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-
     7276] received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       1332. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency,

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     transmitting the Department's final rule--Changes in Flood 
     Elevation Determinations--received March 22, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       1333. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations--Recieved March 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Banking and Financial Services.
       1334. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); Insurance Coverage 
     and Rates (RIN: 3067-AC96) received March 23, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       1335. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 
     transmitting final priorities and invitation for applications 
     for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 1999, pursuant to 20 
     U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       1336. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Labor, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Dipping and Coating Operations (RIN: 1218-AB55) [Docket 
     No. S-022] received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       1337. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of the 
     Acquisition Advocate, Department of Labor, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Audit Requirements: Grants, 
     Contracts, and Other Agreements and States, Local 
     Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations (RIN: 1291-AA26 and 
     1291-AA27) received March 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       1338. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting copies of the 1998 reports of the Department's 
     Advisory Council for Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit 
     Plans; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       1339. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the annual report to Congress on 
     the implementation of the authority and use of fees collected 
     under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992, pursuant to 
     21 U.S.C. 379g nt.; to the Committee on Commerce.
       1340. A letter from the Associate Administrator, Office of 
     Telecommunication and Information Applications, NTIA, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Public Telecommunications Facilities Program: Closing 
     Date [Docket No. 990302059-9059-01] (RIN: 0660-ZA07) received 
     March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       1341. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint 
     Systems; Child Restraint Anchorage Systems [Docket No. 98-
     3390, Notice 2] (RIN: 2127-AG50) received March 18, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1342. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air 
     Pollution From New Motor Vehicles; Compliance Programs for 
     New Light-duty Vehicles and Light-duty Trucks [FRL-6312-9] 
     (RIN: 2060-AH05) received March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1343. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory 
     Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State 
     Implementation Plan Revision, Yolo-Solano Air Quality 
     Management District, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution 
     Control District, South Coast Air Quality Management 
     District, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control 
     District, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management 
     District, and Kern County Air Pollution Control District [CA 
     195-0101a; FRL-6235-8] received March 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1344. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Dayton, Washington and Weston, Oregon) [MM Docket 
     No. 98-90, RM-9270] received February 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1345. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and 
     Records Management, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--1998 Biennial 
     Regulatory Review--Review of International Common Carrier 
     Regulations [IB Docket No. 98-118] received March 30, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1346. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule--Food Labeling; Serving 
     Sizes; Reference Amount for Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and 
     Pectin [Docket No. 94P-0240] received March 22, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1347. A letter from the Deputy Executive Secretary, Food 
     and Drug Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Over-The-Counter Human Drugs; Labeling 
     Requirements [Docket Nos. 98N-0337, 96N-0420, 95N-0259, and 
     90P-0201] (RIN: 0910-AA79) received March 22, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1348. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule--Food Labeling; Nutrient 
     Content Claims, Definition of Term: Healthy; Extension of 
     Partial Stay [Docket Nos. 96P-0500 and 91N-384H] (RIN: 0910-
     AA19) received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1349. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Policy and Procedure for NRC 
     Enforcement Actions; Interim Enforcement Policy for Generally 
     Licensed Devices Containing Byproduct Material [NUREG-1600, 
     REV.1] received March 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       1350. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Transition Rule for Ohio Investment Advisers [Release No. IA-
     1794; File No. S7-2-99] (RIN: 3235-AH60) received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       1351. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Korea for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 99-11), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       1352. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Russia 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 39-98], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       1353. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on 
     chemical and biological weapons proliferation control efforts 
     for the period of February 1, 1998 to January 31, 1999, 
     pursuant to Public Law 102-182, section 308(a) (105 Stat. 
     1257); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1354. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Accountability 
     Review Board report and recommendations concerning serious 
     injury, loss of life or significant destruction of property 
     at a U.S. mission abroad, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 4834(d)(1); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       1355. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting his notification directing U.S. Armed 
     Forces to commence a series of air strikes in the Federal 
     Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) in response to the FRY 
     government's continued campaign of violence and repression 
     against the ethnic Albanian population in Kosovo; (H. Doc. 
     No. 106-42); to the Committee on International Relations and 
     ordered to be printed.
       1356. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting an update on the report submitted on 
     March 26, 1999 with regards to the participation of U.S. 
     military forces in a series of air strikes conducted by NATO 
     in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; (H. Doc. No. 106-45); 
     to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       1357. A letter from the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets 
     Control), Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Weapons of Mass Destruction Trade 
     Control Regulations: Implementation of Executive Order 
     13094--received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1358. A letter from the Director, Bureau of Economic 
     Analysis, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Direct Investment Surveys: Raising 
     Exemption Level for Annual Survey of Foreign Direct 
     Investment in the United States (RIN: 0691-AA32) received 
     March 23, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       1359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Amendments to the International Traffic in Arms 
     Regulations (ITAR): Control of Commercial Communications 
     Satellites on the United States Munitions List--received 
     March 15, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       1360. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-23, 
     ``Apostolic Church of Washington, D.C. Equitable Real 
     Property Tax Relief Temporary Act of 1999'' received March 
     19, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       1361. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-22 ``Real 
     Property Tax Reassessment and Cold Weather Eviction Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 1999'' received March 19, 1999, pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1362. A letter from the Chairman of the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting a copy 
     of the annual report in compliance with the Government in the 
     Sunshine Act during the calendar year 1998, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform.

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       1363. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee For 
     Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, 
     transmitting the Committee's final rule--Procurement List, 
     Additions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       1364. A letter from the Director, Division of Commissioned 
     Personnel, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting transmitting the annual report disclosing the 
     financial condition of the Retirement Plan and Annual Report 
     as required by Public Law 95-595, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1365. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator for 
     Acquisition Policy, General Services Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--General Service 
     Administration Acquisition Regulation; Small Business 
     Subcontracting Program [APD 2800.12A, CHGE 82] (RIN: 3090-
     AG96) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1366. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel, 
     National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the National 
     Labor Relations Board's (NLRB's) 2000 Performance Plan, 
     pursuant to Public Law 103-62; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1367. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation 
     Safety Board, transmitting a copy the report of the Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission in compliance with the Government 
     in the Sunshine Act during the calendar year 1998, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1368. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 
     1997, through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual report 
     of Management's Final Actions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1369. A letter from the Chief, Customer Liaison Branch, 
     U.S. General Services Administration, transmitting the annual 
     Federal Procurement Report for fiscal year 1997; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       1370. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting 3 recommendations for legislative 
     action, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437d(d)(2); to the Committee on 
     House Administration.
       1371. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--North Dakota Regulatory Program [ND-035-FOR, 
     Amendment No. XXV] received March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1372. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation 
     Program; Pennsylvania Regulatory Program [PA-121-FOR] 
     received March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       1373. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the 1997 Section 8 Report on National Natural 
     Landmarks that have been damaged or are likely to be damaged; 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       1374. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in the Eastern Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska 
     [Docket No. 981222314-8321-02; I.D. 030599C] received March 
     16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       1375. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule--Seasonal Closure of the Moose Range 
     Meadows Public Access Easements in the Kenai National 
     Wildlife Refuge (RIN: 1018-AE58) received March 17, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       1376. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule--Regulations for Administrative and 
     Visitor Facility Sites on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska 
     (RIN: 1018-AE21) received March 17, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       1377. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Documentation of Nonimmigrants Under the 
     Immigration and Nationality, as Amended; Photograph 
     Requirement--received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1378. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Schedules of 
     Controlled Substances: Placement of Modafinil Into Schedule 
     IV [DEA-17F] received March 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1379. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems 
     (NPIAS), pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 2203(b)(1); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1380. A letter from the Vice President, Government Affairs, 
     Amtrak, transmitting the 1998 Annual Report, and Amtrak's FY 
     2000 Legislative Report and Grant Request, pursuant to 12 
     U.S.C. 1701y(f)(2); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1381. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Defiance, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-67) received March 
     29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1382. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Lima, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-69] received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1383. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Tiffin, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-70] received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1384. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Napoleon, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-72] received March 
     29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1385. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; Belle 
     Plaine, IA [Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-51] received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1386. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Maquoketa, IA [Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-50] received March 
     29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1387. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Burlington, IA [Airspace Docket No. 98-ACE-56] received March 
     29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1388. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Pilot Responsibility for Compliance 
     With Air Traffic Control Clearances and Instructions--
     received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1389. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Bryan, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-68] received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1390. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Jet Route J-42 
     [Airspace Docket No. 97-AEA-29] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received 
     March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1391. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Revocation of Restricted Area R-5704 
     Hermiston, OR [Airspace Docket No. 98-ANM-23] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1392. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29501; Amdt. 
     No. 1921] received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1393. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA 330J Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 97-SW-42-AD; Amendment 39-11092; AD 99-07-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1394. A letter from the Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Harmonization with the United Nations Recommendations, 
     International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and Internatinal 
     Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions [Docket 
     No. RSPA-98-4185 (HM-215C)] (RIN: 2137-AD15) received March 
     4, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1395. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E

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     Airspace; Port Clinton, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-73] 
     received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1396. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Grand Rapids, MI [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-77] received 
     March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1397. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; 
     Kelleys Island, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-74] received 
     March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1398. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E airspace; 
     Shelbyville, IN [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-80] received 
     March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1399. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; 
     Steubenville, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-65] received 
     March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1400. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Toledo, OH [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-71] received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1401. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Adrian, MI [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-66] received March 29, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1402. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Washington, IA [Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-18] received March 
     29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1403. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; 
     Glencoe, MN [Airspace Docket No. 98-AGL-76] received March 
     29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1404. A letter from the Attorney, Office of the Chief 
     Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Prohibition Against Certain Flights 
     Within the Territory and Airspace of Serbia-Montenegro 
     [Docket No. 29508; Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 
     No. 84] (RIN: 2120-AG78) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1405. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; SOCATA--Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-CE-08-AD; Amendment 39-11096; AD 99-
     07-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1406. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Change Using Agency for Restricted 
     Areas; FL [Airspace Docket No. 98-ASO-21] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1407. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Industrie Aeronautiche e Meccaniche Model Piaggio 
     P-180 Airplanes [Docket No. 98-CE-97-AD; Amendment 39-11095; 
     AD 99-07-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1408. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 98-CE-91-AD; Amendment 39-11094; AD 99-07-09] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1409. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA. 315B Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 98-SW-57-AD; Amendment 39-11093; AD 99-07-08] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1410. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011-385 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 96-NM-256-AD; Amendment 39-11090; AD 99-07-05] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1411. A letter from the Chief, Regs and Admin Law, USCG, 
     DOT, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Safety Zone: Chesapeake Bay, 
     Patapsco River, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland [CGD05-99-
     009] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1412. A letter from the Chief, Regs and Admin Law, USCG, 
     DOT, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Special Local Regulations for Marine 
     Events; 1D48 Chesapeake Grand Prix Round-the-Buoys Races [CGD 
     05-99-012] (RIN: 2115-AE46) received March 18, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       1413. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Perryville, MO [Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-1] received April 
     6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1414. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Palmyra, NY [Airspace Docket No. 99-AEA-03] received April 6, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1415. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; 
     Mexico, MO [Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-4] received April 6, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1416. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Amendment to Class E Airspace; Grand 
     Island, NE [Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-2] received April 6, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1417. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, 
     and Model MD-88 Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-166-AD; Amendment 
     39-11099; AD 99-07-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 6, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1418. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A 
     Helicopters [Docket No. 97-SW-60-AD; Amendment 39-11102; AD 
     99-07-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 6, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       1419. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) Model 
     CN-235 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-219-AD; Amendment 
     39-11098; AD 99-07-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 6, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1420. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and -300 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-87-AD; Amendment 39-11097; AD 99-
     07-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1421. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.-manufactured Model 
     HH-1K, SW204, SW204HP, SW205, SW205A-1, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, 
     UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 98-SW-31-AD; Amendment 39-11101; AD 99-07-15] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1422. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) 
     Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-265-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11100; AD 99-02-18 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     April 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1423. A letter from the Acting Chief, Office of Regulations 
     and Administrative Law, Department of Transportation, 
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     the Department's final rule--Drawbridge Operation 
     Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Florida [CGD07-98-
     083] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received April 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1424. A letter from the Acting Chief, Office of Regulations 
     and Administrative Law, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone: Bergen 
     County United Way Fireworks, Hudson River, Manhattan, New 
     York [CGD01-99-018] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received April 6, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1425. A letter from the Acting Chief, Office of Regulations 
     and Administrative Law, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Ward 
     Cove, Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan, AK [COTP Southeast Alaska 
     99-001] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received April 6, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1426. A letter from the Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Second Extension of Computer Reservations Systems Regulations 
     [Docket No. OST-99-5132] (RIN: 2105-AC75) received April 6, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1427. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter 
     France Model AS 332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters and Model SA 
     330F, G, and J Helicopters [Docket No. 98-SW-46-AD; Amendment 
     39-11084; AD 99-07-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 25, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1428. A letter from the Senior Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Disclosure of Change-of-Gauge Services [Docket Nos. OST-1995-
     177, 47546, 45911, 45912, and 45913] (RIN: 2105-AC17) 
     received March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1429. A letter from the Attorney-advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision to Reporting Requirements for Motor Carriers of 
     Property and Household Goods [Docket No. BTS-98-4659] (RIN: 
     2139-AA05) received March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1430. A letter from the Chief, Regs and Admin Law, USCG, 
     DOT, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Special Local Regulations for Marine 
     Events; Western Branch, Elizabeth River, Portsmouth, Virginia 
     [CGD 05-99-010] (RIN: 2115-AE46) received March 18, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1431. A letter from the Chief, Regs and Admin Law, USCG, 
     DOT, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Special Local Regulations for Marine 
     Events; 1D48 Chesapeake Grand Prix Distance Race [CGD 05-99-
     013] (RIN: 2115-AE46) received March 18, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1432. A letter from the Administrator, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting 
     the 1999 Aviation System Capital Investment Plan (CIP), 
     pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44501(b); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1433. A letter from the Program Analyst, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29502; Amdt. 
     No. 1922] received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1434. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Airworthiness 
     Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-
     NM-39-AD; Amendment 39-11091; AD 99-07-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1435. A letter from the Attorney, Office of the Chief 
     Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Anchorage, Alaska, Terminal Area [Docket No. 29029; Amendment 
     93-77] (RIN: 2120-AG45) received March 25, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1436. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Airworthiness Directives; Dr.Ing.h.c.F.Porsche 
     Aktiengesellschaft (Porsche) 3200N01, N02, and N03 
     Reciprocating Engines [Docket No. 99-ANE-09-AD; Amendment 39-
     11089; AD 99-04-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 29, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1437. A letter from the Program Support Specialist, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Airworthiness Directives; Williams International, 
     L.L.C. FJ44-1A Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98-ANE-36-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11088; AD 99-07-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1438. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting a report containing safety considerations for 
     transporting hazardous materials via motor carriers in close 
     proximity to Federal prisons; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1439. A letter from the Acting Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--NASA Internal 
     Programmatic Approval Documentation--received March 25, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Science.
       1440. A letter from the Acting Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--NASA Mentor-
     Protege Program, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Science.
       1441. A letter from the The Board of Trustees, the Federal 
     Old-Age And Survivors Insurance And Disability Insurance 
     Trust Funds, transmitting the 1999 Annual Report of the Board 
     of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance 
     and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds, pursuant to 
     42 U.S.C. 401(c)(2), 1395i(b)(2), and 1395t(b)(2); (H. Doc. 
     No. 106-48); to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered 
     to be printed.
       1442. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Addition of 
     Brazil to the List of Nations Entitled to Reciprocal 
     Exemption From the Payment of Special Tonnage Taxes (T.D. 99-
     32) received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1443. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs 
     Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Technical 
     Amendment to the Customs Regulations (T.D. 99-24) received 
     March 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1444. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner, 
     Examination, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Mining Industry Coordinated Issue: 
     Excess Moisture--received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1445. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous (Notice 99-18) 
     received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1446. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Ruling and determination letters (Revenue Procedure 99-23) 
     received March 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1447. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--All Industries Coordinated Issue: 
     Health Insurance Deductibility for Self-Employed 
     Individuals--received March 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1448. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner 
     (Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--All Industries Coordinated Issue: 
     Retroactive Adoption of an Accident and Health Plan--received 
     March 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1449. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc. 
     99-20] received March 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1450. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Last-
     In, First-out Inventories [Revenue Ruling 99-19] received 
     March 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1451. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Revenue 
     Procedure 99-19] received March 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1452. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security, 
     transmitting the 1998 Annual Report of the Supplemental 
     Security Income Program; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1453. A letter from the Acting Regulations Officer, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Benefits for Spouses, Mothers, Fathers, and 
     Children (RIN: 0960-AD83) received March 25, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1454. A letter from the The Board of Trustees, The Federal 
     Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, transmitting the 1999 Annual 
     Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital 
     Insurance Trust Fund, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 401(c)(2), 
     1395i(b)(2), and 1395t(b)(2); (H.

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     Doc. No. 106-47); to the Committee on Ways and Means and 
     ordered to be printed.
       1455. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting the Board's Monetary Policy Report to the 
     Congress pursuant to the Full Employment and Balanced Growth 
     Act of 1978, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 225a; jointly to the 
     Committees on Banking and Financial Services and Education 
     and the Workforce.
       1456. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting a recommendation as to whether 
     coverage of portable electrocardiogram transportation should 
     be provided under Part B of title XVIII of the Social 
     Security Act; jointly to the Committees on Commerce and Ways 
     and Means.
       1457. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting a report on 
     Development Assistance Program Allocations for FY 1999, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2413(a); jointly to the Committees on 
     International Relations and Appropriations.
       1458. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     proposed fiscal year 2000 budget; jointly to the Committees 
     on Government Reform and Agriculture.
       1459. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report which provides information 
     about the effects of regulation on the economy; jointly to 
     the Committees on Government Reform and Appropriations.
       1460. A letter from the Acting Assistant Attorney General, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting a report entitled ``Attacking Financial 
     Institution Fraud: Fiscal Year 1996 (Second Quarterly 
     Report).,'' pursuant to Public Law 101-647; jointly to the 
     Committees on the Judiciary and Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       1461. A letter from the Administrator, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting the 1998 Report of Activities 
     required by the Architectural Barriers Act, pursuant to 42 
     U.S.C. 4151; jointly to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure and Education and the Workforce.
       1462. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation 
     Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the National 
     Transportation Safety Board's appeal letter to OMB regarding 
     the initial determination of the Board's fiscal year 2000 
     budget request; jointly to the Committees on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure and Appropriations.
       1463. A letter from the The Board of Trustees, the Federal 
     Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, transmitting the 
     1999 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal 
     Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, pursuant to 42 
     U.S.C. 401(c)(2), 1395i(b)(2), and 1395t(b)(2); (H. Doc. No. 
     106-46); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and 
     Commerce, and ordered to be printed.
       1464. A letter from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Highway Trust 
     Fund quarterly report that appears in the December 1998 
     issue, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 9602(a); jointly to the 
     Committees on Ways and Means and Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1465. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification of the President's decision 
     to send cetain U.S. forces to Macedonia to enhance force 
     protection for U.S. and other NATO forces in that nation, to 
     support U.S. and NATO military activities in the region, to 
     deter attacks on U.S. and NATO forces already in Macedonia, 
     and to assist in preparing for a possible NATO peace 
     implementation force in Kosovo, pursuant to Public Law 105-
     262; (H. Doc. No. 106-41); jointly to the Committees on 
     International Relations, Appropriations, and Armed Services 
     and ordered to be printed.
       1466. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that there have been 
     dramatic and very serious developments in Kosovo and the 
     region, particularly Macedonia and Albania. In the light of 
     these disturbing events, I have directed that additional U.S. 
     forces be deployed to Albania and Macedonia in order to 
     support disaster relief by, among other actiities, delivering 
     food and essentials, constructing shelter, providing 
     coordination and assisting in onward movement, and when 
     necessary, providing protection for relief supplies and 
     refugees, pursuant to Public Law 105-262; (H. Doc. No. 106-
     43); jointly to the Committees on International Relations, 
     Appropriations, and Armed Services and ordered to be printed.
       1467. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report to inform you of my decision to 
     deploy additional U.S. forces to Albania in support of 
     ongoing NATO air operations to reduce the capacity of the 
     Serbian military and security forces to conduct offensive 
     operations, pursuant to Public Law 105-262; (H. Doc. No. 106-
     44); jointly to the Committees on International Relations, 
     Appropriations, and Armed Services and ordered to be printed.

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