[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 87 (Friday, June 18, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7264-S7266]
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                   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-3781. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Matching Credit Card and Debit 
     Card Contributions in Presidential Campaigns'', received June 
     11, 1999; to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
       EC-3782. A communication from the Acting Executive 
     Director, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``17 CFR Part 
     10 Rules of Practice''; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3783. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``1999 Amendment to Cotton Board Rules and Regulations 
     Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports--Final Rule'' 
     (Docket Number: CN-99-002), received June 16, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3784. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Raisins produced from Grapes Grown in California; Final 
     Free and Reserve Percentages for 1998-99 Zante Currant 
     Raisins'' (Docket Number: FV-99-989-3 FIR), received June 16, 
     1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3785. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; 
     Revision of the Sampling Techniques for Whole Block and 
     Partial Block Diversions and Increasing the Number of Partial 
     Block Diversions Per Season for Tart Cherries'' (Docket 
     Number: FV-99-930-2 FIR), received June 16, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3786. 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 ``Horses from Australia 
     and New Zealand; Quarantine Requirements'' (Docket Number: 
     98-069-2), received June 15, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3787. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Schedule for Rating 
     Disabilities; Fibromyalgia'' (RIN2900-AH05), received June 
     16, 1999; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3788. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Veterans Education: 
     Increase in Educational Assistance Rates'' (RIN2900-AJ37), 
     received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-3789. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Single Family Mortgage Insurance; Informed Consumer Choice 
     Disclosure Notice'' (FR-4411) (RIN2502-AH30), received June 
     15, 1999; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3790. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Federal Labor Relations Authority, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Equal 
     Access to Justice Act Attorney Fees Regulations'', received 
     June 16, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-3791. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Effective 
     Date of Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
     Benefits'' (RIN0960-AE71), received June 16, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3792. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice 99-36, Charitable Split-Dollar Transactions'' 
     (Notice 99-36), received June 14, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3793. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Federal Bureau of Prisons,

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     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Correspondence: Return Address'' 
     (RIN1120-AA69), received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-3794. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Prison Industries (FPI) Inmate Work Programs: 
     Eligibility'' (RIN1120-AA57), received June 16, 1999; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3795. A communication from the Military Personnel 
     Management Specialist, Headquarters Air Force Personnel 
     Center, Department of the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Rule 32-National 
     Defense-Part 881-Determination of Active Military Service for 
     Civilians or Contractual Groups,'' received June 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3796. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Congressional Medal of 
     Honor'' (DFARS Case 98-D304), received June 16, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3797. 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 and Deletions from the Procurement 
     List,'' received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3798. A communication from the General Services 
     Administration, the Department of Defense, and the National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting jointly, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 97-12'' (FAC 97-12), received June 11, 
     1999; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3799. 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: 
     Allied Signal Inc. VN411B Very High Frequency (VHF) 
     Navigation Receivers; Docket No. 95-CE-91 (6-11/6-14)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0246), received June 14, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3800. 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 ``Flight Crewmember Flight Time 
     Limitations and Rest Requirements; Notice of Enforcement 
     Policy'' (RIN2120-ZZ19), received June 14, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3801. 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: 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech Models 45 (YT-34), 45 (T-34A, 
     B-45), and D45 (T-34B) Airplanes; Request for Comments; July 
     9, 1999 (6-14/6-14)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0242), received 
     June 14, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3802. 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: 
     Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 1900D Airplanes; Docket No. 
     98-CE-127 (6-11/6-14)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0244), received 
     June 14, 1999; Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3803. 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: 
     Boeing Model 737-200C Series Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-
     273'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0245), received June 14, 1999; 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3804. 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: The 
     New Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, 
     PA-31-350, and PA-31P-350 Airplanes; Docket No. 97-CE-32 (6-
     14/6-14)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0243), received June 14, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3805. 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: 
     International Aero Engines AG V2500-A1 and V2500-A5 Series 
     Turbofan Engines; Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-NE-37 
     (6-15/6-14)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0241), received June 14, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3806. 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 ``Incorporations by Reference 
     for Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) (USCG-1999-5004)'' 
     (RIN2115-AF74), received June 14, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3807. 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; New York Super Bowl Race, Hudson River, New York 
     (CGD01-98-175)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0029), received June 
     17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3808. 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; 4th of July Fireworks, Charles River Esplanade, 
     Boston, MA (CGD01-99-057)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0028), 
     received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3809. 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; Fort 
     Point Channel, MA (CGD01-98-173)'' (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-
     0021), received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3810. 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 ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Riverbend Festival, Tennessee River Mile 463.5 to 464.5, 
     Chattanooga, TN (CGD08-99-037)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0023), 
     received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3811. 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 ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Riverfest '99, Tennessee River Mile Marker 140.0 to 141.0, 
     Parsons, TN (CGD08-99-038)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0022), 
     received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3812. 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 ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Hampton Offshore Challenge, Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, 
     Virginia (CGD05-99-038)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0019), 
     received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3813. 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 ``Regatta Regulations; SPL; 
     Independence Day Celebration, Cumberland River Mile 190.0-
     191.0, Nashville, TN (CGD08-99-036)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-
     0020), received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3814. 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 ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Sharptown Outboard Regatta, Nanticoke River, Sharptown, 
     Maryland (CGD05-99-037)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0021), 
     received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3815. 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 to Class E 
     Airspace; Anaktuvuk Pass, AK; Correction; Docket No. 99-AAL-
     42 (6-16/6-17)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0202), received June 
     17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3816. 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; 
     Shawnee, OK; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date; Docket No. 99-ASW-07 (6-17/6-17)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0201), received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3817. 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; 
     Lake Charles, LA; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of 
     Effective Date; Docket No. 99-ASW-04 (6-17/6-17)'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) (1999-0199), received June 17, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3818. 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; 
     Guthrie, OK; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective 
     Date; Docket No. 99-ASW-06 (6-17/6-17)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0198), received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3819. 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: 
     Bell Helicopter

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     Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 206L-4 Helicopters; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 98-SW-66 (6-17/6-17)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0247), received June 17, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3820. 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 32C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-SW-17 (6-17/6-17)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0248), received June 17, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3821. 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 Pollock in Statistical Area 610,'' 
     received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3822. 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 Statistical Area 620, 
     Gulf of Alaska, to Directed Fishing for Pollock,'' received 
     June 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3823. 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 to Directed Fishing for 
     Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by 
     the Offshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area in the 
     Gulf of Alaska,'' received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3824. 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 Exclusive 
     Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Pot 
     Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands,'' received June 
     16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3825. 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 Regarding the Taking 
     of Marine Mammals Incidental to Power Plant Operations'' 
     (RIN0648-AK00), received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3826. A communication from the 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 ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States-Final 
     Rule to Implement Framework Adjustment 29 to the Northeast 
     Multispecies Fishery Management Plan and Framework Adjustment 
     11 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan'' 
     (RIN0648-AM24), received June 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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