[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6695-S6702]
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-3384. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in 
     Health''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3385. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E 
     Airspace; Thomson, GA: Docket No. 99-ASO-45-17 (5-17)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0176), received May 17, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3386. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (22), Amdt. No. 1931/5-
     21 (5-24)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0026), received May 24, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3387. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (65), Amdt. No. 1930/5-
     21 (5-24)'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0025), received May 24, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3388. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``1998 Biennial Regulatory Review-Streamlining of Radio 
     Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules-
     First Report and Order'' [MM Docket No. 98-93), (RIN3060-
     AG81), (FCC 99-55), received May 12, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3389. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations. [Meyersdale, Pennsylvania; Richwood, West 
     Virginia; Newell, Iowa; Superior, Wyoming; LaCenter, 
     Kentucky; Lovell, Wyoming; Royal City, Washington)'' [MM 
     Docket Nos. 98-28; 98-33, 98-71; 98-109; 98-114; 98-116; 98-
     150), received May 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation
       EC-3390. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Memorandum Opinion and Order--Implementation of Section 
     309(j) of the Communications Act'' [MM Docket No.

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     97-234, CG Docket No. 92-52 and Gen Docket No. 90-264), 
     received May 13, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation
       EC-3391. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 72.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (East Brewton, Alabama and Navarre, 
     Florida)'' [MM Docket No. 97-233, received May 13, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
       EC-3392. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 72.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (Ely and Carlin, NV)'' [MM Docket No. 98-
     185), received May 13, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation
       EC-3393. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Rules of Practice, Procedure, and 
     Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the Coast Guard 
     (USCG-1998-3472)'' (RIN2115-AF59), received May 24, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3394. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal 
     Waterway, TX (CGD-08-99-034)'' (RIN2115-AE479)(1999-0011), 
     received May 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3395. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regatta Regulations; SLR: Cape Fear River, Wilmington, 
     North Carolina (CGD-05-98-106)'' (RIN2115-AE46)(1999-0010), 
     received April 19, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3396. A communication from the Attorney, Office of the 
     Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Alternative Means of Compliance for the 
     Pilot-In-Command; Night Takeoff and Landing; Recent Flight 
     Experience Requirements; Final Rule'' (RIN2120-AG77), 
     received May 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3397. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Revision to 
     Regulations Governing Transportation and Unloading of 
     Liquified Compressed Gas Service'' (RIN2137-AD07), received 
     May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3398. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Regulations Governing the Taking 
     of Marine Mammals by Alaskan Natives; Marking and Reporting 
     of Beluga Whales Harvested in Cook Inlet'' (RIN0648-AM57), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3399. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``American 
     Meteorological Society's Industry/Government Scholarship and 
     Fellowship Program'' (RIN0648-ZA61), received May 14, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3400. A communication from the Deputy Director, National 
     Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Notice of Availability of Funds for Cooperative 
     Agreements to Provide Fellowships for Undergraduate, 
     Graduate, and Post-Graduate Students'' (RIN0693-ZA29), 
     received May 12, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3401. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure of the Gulf of Alaska to 
     Directed Fishing for Groundfish by Vessels Using Hook-and-
     Line Gear'', received May 19, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3402. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern 
     United States--Announcement That the 1999 Summer Flounder 
     Commercial Quota Has Been Harvested for Maine'', received 
     April 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3403. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Licensing, Financial 
     Responsibility Requirements, and General Duties for Ocean 
     Transportation Intermediaries'' (Docket No. 98-28), received 
     April 29, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3404. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Carrier Automated Tariff 
     Systems'' (FMC Docket No. 98-29), received April 30, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3405. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Cable 
     Services Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Order on Reconsideration: In the Matter of Section 304 of 
     the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Commercial Availability 
     of Navigational Devices'' (CS Docket No. 97-80; FCC 99-95), 
     received May 20, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3406. A communication from the Program Support Analyst, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; S.N. CENTAIR 101 Series Gliders; 
     Docket No. 98-CE-50-AD'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 3, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3407. A communication from the Program Support Analyst, 
     Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Request for Comments: Eurocopter 
     France Model SA341G and SA342J Helicopters; Docket No. 99 SW 
     03-AD'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 17, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3408. A communication from the Chairman, United States 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period October 1, 1998 through March 31. 1999; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3409. A communication from the Administrator, U.S. Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3410. A communication from the Acting Director, United 
     States Information Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3411. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the HHS 
     section of the Office of Inspector General's semiannual 
     report for the period October 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3412. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Amendments to the Office of Government 
     Ethics Freedom of Information Act Regulations'' (RIN3209-
     AA22), received May 20, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3413. A communication from the Director, Administrative 
     Office of the United States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the actuarial reports on the Judicial Officers' 
     Retirement Fund, the Judicial Survivors' Annuities System, 
     and the Court of Federal Claims Judges' Retirement System for 
     the plan year ending September 30, 1996; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3414. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A for the Period 
     October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1998''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3415. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a certification of a proposed 
     Manufacturing and Technical Assistance Agreement for the 
     Netherlands and Germany; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-3416. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the employment of 
     Americans by the United Nations during calendar year 1998; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3417. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a certification of a proposed 
     manufacturing license for the United Kingdom; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3418. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3419. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Reserve Forces Policy 
     Board annual report for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3420. A communication from the Alternate OSD Federal 
     Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Implementation of Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer 
     Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-307)'' (RIN0790-AG68), received 
     May 18, 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3421. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of

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     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Work Stoppage Report'' (DFARS Case 99-D003), 
     received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3422. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Contracts Crossing 
     Fiscal Years'' (DFARS Case 99-D008), received May 27, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3423. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Bureau of Export Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Entity List: Addition of Entities Located in the People's 
     Republic of China; and Correction to Spelling of One Indian 
     Entity Name'' (RIN0694-AB60), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3424. A communication from the Legislative and 
     Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of the Currency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Organization and Functions, Availability and Release of 
     Information, Contracting Outreach Program'', received May 27, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3425. A communication from the Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Exemption of the Securities of 
     the Kingdom of Sweden under the Securities Act of 1934 for 
     Purposes of Trading Futures Contracts on Those Securities'' 
     (RIN3235-AH68), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3426. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations, 64 FR 26692, 05/17/99'', received May 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3427. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations, 64 FR 26694, 05/17/99'', received May 26, 
     1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3428. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations, 64 FR 26690, 05/17/99 (FEMA Doc. #7284)'', 
     received May 26, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3429. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the annual Consumer Report for calendar year 
     1998; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3430. A communication from the Under Secretary, Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Community 
     Programs Guaranteed Loans'' (RIN0575-AC17), received May 27, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3431. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Regulatory Analysis and Development, Policy and 
     Program Development, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Asian Longhorned 
     Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas'' (APHIS Docket No. 
     99-033-1), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3432. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rev. Rul. 99-26, BLS-LIFO Department Store Indexes-April 
     1999'' (Rev. Rul. 99-26), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3433. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled the ``Self-
     Employment Assistance Program''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3434. A communication from the Register of Copyrights, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Copyright 
     and Digital Distance Education''; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-3435. A communication from the Commissioner, Bureau of 
     Reclamation, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Willow Creek Dam, 
     Sun River Project, Montana; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-3436. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Federal 
     Government Energy Management and Conservation Programs'' for 
     fiscal year 1996; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3437. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Energy Efficiency and 
     Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Alternative 
     Fuel Transportation Program'' (RIN1904-AA99) (10CFR Part 
     490), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-3438. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Protection 
     of Historic Properties (36 CFR Part 800)'' (RIN3010-AA04), 
     received May 26, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3439. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Admimistration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indirect 
     Food Additives: Polymers'' (98F-0730), received May 27, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3440. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Admimistration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indirect 
     Food Additives: Polymers'' (98F-0368), received May 27, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3441. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Admimistration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indirect 
     Food Additives: Polymers'', received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3442. A communication from the Director, 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'', 
     received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3443. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Admimistration, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Conforming 
     Regulations Regarding Removal of Section 507 of the Federal 
     Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date'', received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3444. A communication from the Director, 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 ``Regulations 
     for in Vivo Radiopharmaceuticals Used for Diagnosis and 
     Monitoring'' (RIN0910-AB52), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3445. A communication from the Secretary of Education 
     and the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     two reports entitled ``Implementation of the School-to-Work 
     Opportunities Act of 1994'' and ``1998 State Profiles''; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3446. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Special Education and Rehabilitative 
     Services, Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Institute on 
     Disability and Rehabilitative Research'' (84.133), received 
     May 26, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-3447. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Final Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 
     2000''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3448. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Crocket, TX; Docket No. 99-ASW-03 [5/24 (5-27)]'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0184), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3449. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Eurocopter France Model AS 3321.2 Helicopters; Request for 
     Comments; Project No. 98-SW-61 [5/26 (5-27)]'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0232), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3450. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Eurocopter France Model SA-365N, N1, N2, N3, ans SA-366G1 
     Helicopters; Request for Comments; Project No. 98-SW-47 [5/26 
     (5-27)]'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0231), received May 27, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3451. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: 
     Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20R Airplanes; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-CE-14 [5/24 (5-27)]'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0230), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3452. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled

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     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-383 [5/24 (5-27)]'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) (1999-0229), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3453. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, 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 No. 99-NM-68-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11165; AD 99-10-12'' (RIN2120-AA64), received 
     May 13, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3454. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, 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 No. 99-NM-337-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11132; AD 99-08-23'' (RIN2120-AA64), received 
     May 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3455. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-45 or -50 Series 
     Engines; or Pratt and Whitney Model JT9D-3, -7, or -70 Series 
     Engines; and 747-E4B (Military) Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-
     49-AD; Amendment 39-11144; AD 99-09-11'' (RIN2120-AA64), 
     received May 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3456. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-59-AD; Amendment 39-11136; 
     AD 99-09-04'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 3, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3457. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-44-AD; Amendment 39-11135; 
     AD 99-09-03'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 3, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3458. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 
     Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-43-AD; Amendment 39-11134; 
     AD 99-09-02'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 3, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3459. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Request for Comments; Eurocopter 
     France Model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3 BA, and D Helicopters and 
     Model AS 355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters; Docket No. 98-
     SW-44-AD;'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 3, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3460. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 
     Systems Model 369E, 369FF, 500N, and 600H Helicopters; Docket 
     No. 99-SW-11-AD'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 24, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3461. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Lockheed Model L-1011-385 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-199-AD; Amendment 39-11147; AD 
     99-09-14'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 3, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3462. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empressa Brasileira de 
     Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-145 Series Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-104-AD; Amendment 39-11172; AD 99-11-01'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64), received May 17, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3463. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, 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 CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3R and CL-
     604) Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-99-AD; Amendment 39-
     11170; AD 99-09-52'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 17, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3464. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Mitsubishi Model YS-11 Series 
     Airplanes; DOT Docket No. 97-NM-92-AD; Amendment 39-11169; AD 
     99-10-16'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 17, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3465. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Industrie Aeronautiche e 
     Meccaniche Model Piaggio P-180 Airplanes; Docket No. 98-CE-
     96-AD'' (RIN2120-AA64), received May 17, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3466. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Corporation 
     Beech Models 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1, -2, -3, -4, B90, C90, 
     C90A, E90, H90 and F90 Airplanes; Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-CE-18-AD'' (RIN2120-AA64), received 
     May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3467. A communication from the Program Support 
     Specialist, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Docket No. 
     97-ANE-58-AD, Amendment 39-11173; AD 99-11-02; Pratt and 
     Whitney R-1340 Series Reciprocating Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64), 
     received May 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3468. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of five rules entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Massachusetts and Rhode Island; 
     Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading Program (FRL 
     #6080-4)'', ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Amendments to Air 
     Pollution Control Regulation Number 9 (FRL #6346-6)'', 
     ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 
     Generic Maximum Achievable Control Technology (Generic MACT) 
     (FRL #6346-9)'', ``OMB Approvals under the Paperwork 
     Reduction Act; Technical Amendments (FRL #6056-6)'' and 
     ``Underground Storage Tank Program: Approved State Petroleum 
     Program for Tennessee (FRL #6334-7), received May 20, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3469. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Ohio; 
     Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Ohio 
     (FRL #6337-5)'', received May 4, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3470. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; 
     Revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) Addressing 
     Sulfur Dioxide in Harris County (FRL #6349-9)'', received May 
     26, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3471. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Group-Term Insurance; Uniform Premiums'' (RIN1545-AN54) (TD 
     8821), received June 1, 1999; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3472. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Secured Employee Benefits Settlement Initiative'' (Revenue 
     Procedure 99-26), received June 1, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3473. A communication from the Commissioner of Social 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 1999 annual 
     report of the Supplemental Security Income Program; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3474. A communication from the Chair, Medicare Payment 
     Advisory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Selected Medicare Issues'', dated June 1999; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3475. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     annual report for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee on Rules 
     and Administration.
       EC-3476. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Production 
     Aids, and Sanitizers; Correction'' (92F-0285), received May

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     27, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-3477. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Direct Food Substances Affirmed as Generally 
     Recognized as Safe: Cellulase Enzyme Preparation Derived from 
     Trichoderma Longibrachiatum for Use in Processing Food'' 
     (79G-0372), received May 28, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3478. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Infertility and Sexually Transmitted Diseases'', 
     dated March 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3479. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pennsylvania 
     Regulatory Program--Final Rule; Correction'' (SPATS #PA-125-
     FOR), received June 1, 1999; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-3480. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Energy Efficient and 
     Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Alternative 
     Fuel Transportation Program; Biodiesel Fuel Use Credit'' 
     (RIN1904-AB00) (10 CFR part 490), received June 1, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3481. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Addition of 
     Macau to the Export Administration Regulations'' (RIN0694-
     AB89), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3482. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``National Flood Insurance 
     Program; Determining the Write-Your-Own Expense Allowance 64 
     FR 27705, 05/21/99'' (RIN6067-AC92), received May 28, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3483. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     a report relative to export controls imposed on the 
     Portuguese Colony of Macau; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3484. A communication from the President and Chairman, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transaction involving 
     U.S. exports to Russia; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3485. A communication from the Chairman, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the authorization request for fiscal years 2000 
     and 2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3486. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of User Fees for 1999 Crop Cotton Classification 
     Services to Growers--Final Rule'' (Docket No. CN-99-001), 
     received June 1, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3487. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental 
     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Difenoconazole Pesticide Tolerance (FRL 
     #6081-5), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3488. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the renovation of the Pentagon Reservation; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-3489. A communication from the Director, Employment 
     Service, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reemployment 
     Rights of Employees Performing Military Duty'' (RIN3206-
     AG02), received May 28, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3490. A communication from the Director, Employment 
     Service, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Statuatory 
     Bar to Appointment of Persons Who Fail to Register Under 
     Selective Service Law'' (RIN3206-AI72), received May 28, 
     1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3491. A communication from the Director, Policy 
     Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Adjustment 
     of Status; Continued Validity of Nonimmigrant Status, 
     Unexpired Employment Authorization, and Travel Authorization 
     for Certain Applicants Maintaining Nonimmigrant H or L 
     Status'' (RIN1115-AE96) (INS No. 1881-97), received June 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3492. A communication from the Chairwoman, Equal 
     Employment Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period October 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999 and the Commission's 
     Management Report for the period October 1, 1998 to March 31, 
     1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3493. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the period October 1, 1998 to March 31, 
     1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3494. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of Inspector 
     General for the period October 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3495. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 1998 to 
     March 31, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3496. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 1998 to 
     March 31, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3497. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Additions to the Procurement List'', received May 
     28, 1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3498. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements, other than treaties; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3499. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Palestine 
     Liberation Organization; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3500. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the employment of 
     Americans by the United Nations; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3501. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the payment of danger 
     pay to civilian employees; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3502. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Nevada State Implementation Plan Revision, Clark 
     County (FRL #6350-5)'', received May 26, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3503. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
     Facilities and Pollutants; South Dakota Control of Landfill 
     Gas Emissions from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills 
     (FRL #6351-8)'', received May 26, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3504. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Protection of Stratospheric Ozone; Incorporation of 
     Montreal Protocol Adjustments for a 1999 Interim Reduction in 
     Class I, Group VI Controlled Substances (FRL #6351-6)'', 
     received May 26, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3505. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of New Source 
     Review Provisions Implementation Plan for Nevada State Clark 
     County Air Pollution Control Division (FRL #6336-5)'', 
     received May 4, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3506. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clean Air Act Approval in Part and Disapproval in Part, 
     Section 1112(l), State of Alaska: Amendment and Clarification 
     (FRL #6317-7)'', received May 4, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3507. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutant 
     Emissions: Group I Polymers and Resins and Group IV Polymers 
     and Resins and Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic 
     Compound (VOC) Emissions from the Polymer Manufacturing 
     Industry (FRL #6338-3)'', received May 4, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3508. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and

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     Information, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Notice of Availability 
     of Funds for Source Water Protection (FRL #6336-7)'', 
     received May 4, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3509. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; 
     Minnesota (FRL #6339-5)'', received May 12, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3510. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of two rules 
     entitled ``Amendment to Regulations Governing Equivalent 
     Emission Limitations by Permit (FRL #6343-2)'' and 
     ``Withdrawal of Direct Final Amendment to Regulations 
     Governing Equivalent Emission Limitations by Permit (FRL 
     #6343-1)'', received May 11, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3511. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fisheries; 1999 ABC, OY, 
     and Tribal and Nontribal Allocations for Pacific Whiting'' 
     (RIN0648-AM12), received May 18, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3512. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Reduction of Cod Landing Limit 
     (under the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan)'', 
     received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3513. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Unity 
     Electric Company Fireworks Display, Shinnecock Bay, Hampton 
     Bays, NY (CGD01-99-038)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0022), 
     received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3514. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Fire 
     Island Tourist Bureau Fireworks Display, Great South Bay, 
     Cherry Grove, NY (CGD01-99-047)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0023), 
     received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3515. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Chelsea 
     Street Bridge Fender System Repair, Chelsea River, Chelsea, 
     MA (CGD01-99-053)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0024), received May 
     27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3516. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: San Pedro 
     Bay, CA (COTP LA/LB 99-003)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0025), 
     received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3517. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Anchorage Ground; Safety Zone; Speed Limit; 
     Tongass Narrows and Ketchikan, AK (CGD17-99-002)'' (RIN2115-
     AF81), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3518. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Mandatory Ship Reporting System Off the 
     Northeast and Southeast Coasts of the United States (USCG-
     1999-5525)'' (RIN2115-AF82), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3519. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; Harvard-Yale 
     Regatta, Thames River, New London, CT (CGD01-99-054)'' 
     (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0015), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3520. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Lake Ponchatrain, 
     LA (CGD08-99-032)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0012), received May 
     27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3521. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Massalina Bayou, FL 
     (CGD08-99-033)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0012), received May 
     27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3522. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Muskingum River, OH 
     (CGD08-99-020)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0017), received May 27, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3523. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal 
     Waterway, Harvey Canal, LA (CGD08-99-029)'' (RIN2115-AE47) 
     (1999-0016), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3524. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Falgout Canal, LA 
     (CGD08-99-035)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0015), received May 27, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3525. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Lake Champlain, NY 
     and VT (CGD01-98-032)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0014), received 
     May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3526. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations: Groton 
     Long Point Yacht Club Fireworks Display, Main Beach, Groton 
     Point, CT (CGD01-99-039)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0021), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3527. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled the ``Sixteenth Annual Report of Accomplishments 
     under the Airport Improvement Program'' for fiscal year 1997; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3528. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; Hudson Valley 
     Triathalon, Hudson River, Kingston, NY (CGD01-98-155)'' 
     (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0016), received May 24, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3529. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; Fleet's Albany 
     Riverfest, Hudson River, NY (CGD01-98-163)'' (RIN2115-AE46) 
     (1999-0017), received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3530. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; River Rouge (Short-
     Cut Canal), MI (CGD09-98-055)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0013), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3531. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; 4th of 
     July Celebration Fireworks Display; Great South Bay, 
     Sayville, NY (CGD01-99-040)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0020), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3532. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act 
     of 1999''; to the Committee on Veteran's Affairs.
       EC-3533. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation relative to support to civil authorities for 
     combating terrorism; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3534. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``Economic Development Conveyances of 
     Base Closure Property''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3535. A communication from the Deputy Assistant for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to 
     National Discovery Trails; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-3536. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Fuel Economy Calculations'' (RIN2127-AG95), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3537. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``High-Theft Lines for Model Year 2000'' (RIN2127-AH36), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3538. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pelvic Restraints'' (RIN2127-AG48), 
     received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3539. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Consumer Information on Tire Grading'' 
     (RIN2127-AG67), received May 24, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3540. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class D and 
     Class E Airspace; Rochester, MN; Docket No. 99-AGL-13 (5-25/
     5-27)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0178), received May 27, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3541. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class D and 
     Class E Airspace; Minot, ND; Docket No. 99-AGL-12 (5-25/5-
     27)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0177), received May 27, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3542. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class D and 
     Class E Airspace; Wilmington, OH; Docket No. 99-AGL-14 (5-25/
     5-27)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0179), received May 27, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3543. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Jackson, MI; Docket No. 99-AGL-15 (5-27/5-25)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0180), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3544. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Muskegon, MI; Docket No. 99-AGL-16 (5-25/5-27)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0181), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3545. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Chico, CA; Docket No. 99-AWP-98 (5-25/5-27)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0182), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3546. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; 
     Pampa, TX, Direct Final Rule, Confirmation of Effective Date; 
     Docket No. 98-ASW-57 (5-24/5-27)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-
     0185), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3547. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D 
     Airspace and Modification of Class E Airspace, Bozeman, MT; 
     Correction; Docket No. 98-ANM-19 (5-24/5-27)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0183), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3548. A communication from the Special Assistant Chief, 
     Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM 
     Broadcast Stations (La Fayette, Georgia),'' received May 27, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3549. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Disaster Assistance; Cost-
     Share Adjustment, 64 FR 19496, 04/21/99'' (RIN3067-AC72), 
     received April 30, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3550. A communication from the Chief, Operations 
     Division, Directorate of Civil Works, Corps of Engineers, 
     Department of the Army, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule Establishing an 
     Administrative Appeal Process for the Regulatory Program of 
     the Corps of Engineers'' (RIN0710-AA41), received May 11, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3551. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and 
     Health, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Radiological Protection for 
     DOE Activities'' (DOE N 441.4), received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3552. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and 
     Health, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Startup and Restart of 
     Nuclear Facilities'' (DOE O 425.1A), received May 27, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3553. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and 
     Health, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safeguards and Security 
     Independent Oversight Program'' (DOE O 470.2), received May 
     27, 1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3554. A communication from the Senior Attorney, Federal 
     Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Credit Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects'' 
     (RIN2125-AE49), received May 27, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3555. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for fiscal 
     year 1997; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3556. A communication from the Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a draft of 
     proposed legislation entitled ``Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3557. A communication from the Director, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, a draft of 
     proposed legislation relative to a working capital fund for 
     the Agency; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3558. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. 
     Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Migratory Bird Hunting: Regulations Regulating Baiting And 
     Baited Areas'' (RIN1018-AD74), received May 28, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3559. A communication from the Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to abnormal occurrences for fiscal year 2000; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3560. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, a report entitled ``Quality Assurance Project 
     Plan for the PM2.5 Performance Evaluation Program''; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3561. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, a report entitled ``Revised Policy for Amending 
     Form R and Form A Submissions; Toxic Chemical Release 
     Inventory Reporting: Community Right-to-Know''; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3562. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision: Kern County 
     Air Pollution Control District, Mudoc County Air Pollution 
     Control District, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management 
     District, Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control 
     District, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District 
     and Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District (FRL 
     #6331-8)''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3563. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``List of Regulated Substances and Thresholds for Accidental 
     Release Prevention; Stay of Effectiveness for Flammable 
     Hydrocarbon Fuels (FRL #6351-1)'', received May 25, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3564. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of three rules 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Alabama (FRL #6352-5)'', ``Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Florida (FRL 
     #6352-7)'' and ``Grant Application Guidance to Improve Small 
     Business Assistance (FRL #)'', received May 27, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3565. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

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     of three rules entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plan for South Coast Air Quality Management 
     District (FRL #6335-3)'', ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: North 
     Dakota; Control of Emissions from Existing Hazardous/Medical/
     Infectious Waste Incinerators (FRL #6340-6)'' and ``Revisions 
     to the Permits and Sulfur Dioxis=de Allowance System 
     Regulations under Title IV of the Clean Air Act: Compliance 
     Determination (FRL #6341-2)'', received May 7, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3566. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Ellis Island Medals of Honor Fireworks, New York 
     Harbor, Upper Bay (CGD01-99-034)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-
     0018), received May 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3567. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: 
     Hutchinson River, NY (CGD01-99-031)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-
     0008), received May 10, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3568. A communication from the President, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the extension of the 
     waiver, under the Trade Act of 1974, to the People's Republic 
     of China; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3569. A communication from the President, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the extension of the 
     waiver, under the Trade Act of 1974, to Vietnam; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3570. A communication from the President, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the extension of the 
     waiver, under the Trade Act of 1974, to the Republic of 
     Belarus; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3571. A communication from the President, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the continuing 
     humanitarian crisis in the Kosovo region; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-3572. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regional Haze Regulations'' (FRL #6353-4), received June 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3573. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of 
     Pollutants; Measurement of Mercury in Water (EPA Method 1631, 
     Revision B); Final Rule'' (FRL #6354-3), received June 1, 
     1999; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3574. A communication from the Administrator, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report entitled ``Progress on Superfund 
     Implementation in Fiscal Year 1998''; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.

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