[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 111 (Monday, August 2, 1999)]
[House]
[Pages H6840-H6842]
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                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       3303. A letter from the the Director, the Office of 
     Management and Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); (H. 
     Doc. No. 106-108); to the Committee on Appropriations and 
     ordered to be printed.
       3304. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a request for emergency supplemental 
     appropriations for the Department of Defense; (H. Doc. No. 
     106-110); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to 
     be printed.
       3305. A letter from the Comptroller, Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting notification of a violation of the 
     Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on Appropriations.
       3306. A letter from the Acquisition and Technology, Under 
     Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the 
     Performance of Commercial Activities for Fiscal Year 1998, 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       3307. A letter from the Personnel and Readiness, Under 
     Secretary of Defense, transmitting the Department's Defense 
     Manpower Requirements Report for FY 2000, pursuant to 10 
     U.S.C. 115(b)(3)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3308. A letter from the Health Affairs, Assistant Secretary 
     of Defense, transmitting a report on TRICARE Head Injury 
     Policy and Provider Network Adequacy; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       3309. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting notification of the decision to waive the 
     limitations for the number of management headquarters and 
     headquarters support activities staff in the Department of 
     Defense as of October 1, 1998; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       3310. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification of the approval of the retirement of General 
     Dennis J. Reimer, United States Army, and his advancement to 
     the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       3311. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification that the Department of Defense intends to 
     obligate up to $438.4 million in FY 1999 funds to implement 
     the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program under the FY 1999 
     Department of Defense Appropriations Act; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       3312. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification of the approval of Lieutenant General John B. 
     Hall, Jr., United States Air Force, and his advancement to 
     the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       3313. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification of the approval of the retirement of Lieutenant 
     General John A. Dubia, United States Army, and his 
     advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired 
     list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3314. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification of the approval of the retirement of Lieutenant 
     General Patrick M. Hughes, United States Army, and his 
     advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the retired 
     list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3315. A letter from the Under Secretary for Domestic 
     Finance, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the annual 
     report on the Resolution Funding Corporation for the calendar 
     year 1998; to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       3316. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Rural 
     Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing 
     Program (RIN: 0575-AC14) received June 14, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       3317. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to 
     China, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       3318. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to 
     Japan, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee 
     on Banking and Financial Services.
       3319. A letter from the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve 
     System, transmitting a report on the profitability of the 
     credit card operations of depository institutions, pursuant 
     to 15 U.S.C. 1637; to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       3320. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report on direct spending or receipts 
     legislation; to the Committee on the Budget.
       3321. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting Final Regulations Correction--Assistance to 
     States for the Education of Children with Disabilities (RIN: 
     1820-AB40), pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee 
     on Education and the Workforce.
       3322. A letter from the Acting Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting a 
     report entitled, ``Interface with the Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board''; to the Committee on Commerce.
       3323. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting a report 
     on Conference Management; to the Committee on Commerce.
       3324. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulatory Law, Office of Procurement and Assistance 
     Management, Department of Energy, transmitting a report 
     regarding Deviations, Local Clauses, Uniform Contract Format, 
     and Clause Matrix; to the Committee on Commerce.
       3325. A letter from the Director, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the NIEHS Report on Health 
     Effects from Exposure to Power-Line Frequency Electric and 
     Magnetic Fields; to the Committee on Commerce.

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       3326. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting 
     Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation Exposure; to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       3327. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting a report 
     on Design and Fabrication Code Case Acceptability, ASME 
     Section III, Division 1; to the Committee on Commerce.
       3328. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's Management Directive 5.6, ``Integrated Materials 
     Performance Evaluation Program''; to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       3329. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting 
     the 1998 Annual Report on Low-Level Radioactive Waste 
     Management Progress; to the Committee on Commerce.
       3330. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled, ``Developmental Disabilities Assistance Amendments 
     of 1999''; to the Committee on Commerce.
       3331. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Army's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 99-23), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       3332. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Army's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 99-22), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       3333. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Greece 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 81-99], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3334. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Singapore [Transmittal No. DTC 82-99], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3335. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Turkey 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 141-98], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3336. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to the 
     United Kingdom [Transmittal No. DTC 69-99], pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3337. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Canada 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 66-99], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3338. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to the 
     United Kingdom [Transmittal No. DTC 68-99], pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3339. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Germany 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 76-99], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3340. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement for the export of 
     defense services under a contract with Italy [DTC 47-99], 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3341. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement for the export of 
     defense services under a contract with Canada [Transmittal 
     No. DTC 44-99], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3342. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Technical Assistance License Agreement with Spain 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 77-99], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3343. A letter from the Acting Deputy Under Secretary 
     (International Programs), Office of the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 08-99 which 
     constitutes a Request for Final Approval for the Project 
     Arrangement (PA) between the U.S. and Sweden concerning the 
     Foliage Penetration Radar Sensor Project, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3344. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3345. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3346. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     effective July 4, 1999, the 20% danger pay allowance for 
     Central African Republic was eliminated, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     5928; to the Committee on International Relations.
       3347. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3348. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification 
     regarding the proposed transfer of major defense equipment to 
     Germany [Transmittal No. RSAT-1-99]; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3349. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting a report entitled, ``Physicians 
     Comparability Allowances,'' pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5948(j)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3350. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting 
     the Inspector General's semiannual report and the Secretary's 
     report on final action taken on Inspector General audits, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(d); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       3351. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting 
     the Semiannual Reports of the Corporation's Executive 
     Director and the Office of Inspector General, respectively, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       3352. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 13-87, 
     ``Moratorium on the Issuance of New Retailer's Licenses Class 
     B Temporary Amendment Act of 1999'' received June 18, 1999, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       3353. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 13-91, ``O 
     Street Wall Restoration Temporary Act of 1999'' received June 
     18, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3354. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 13-86, 
     ``Metropolitan Police Department Excepted Service Sworn 
     Employees' Compensation System Amendment Act of 1999'' 
     received June 18, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3355. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 13-82, ``Mount 
     Horeb Plaza Symbolic Street Designation Act of 1999'' 
     received June 18, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3356. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-85, ``Peoples 
     Involvement Corporation Equitable Real Property Tax Relief 
     Act of 1999'' received June 18, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3357. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-83, ``Lowell 
     School, Inc., Real Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real 
     Property Tax Relief Act of 1999'' received June 18, 1999, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       3358. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-84, ``Closing 
     and Dedication of a Public Alley in Square 275, S.O. 95-62, 
     Act of 1999'' received June 18, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3359. A letter from the Federal Co-Chairman, Appalachian 
     Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report of 
     the Inspector General for the period October 1, 1998, through 
     March 31, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3360. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting a 
     monthly listing of new investigations, audits, and 
     evaluations; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3361. A letter from the Deputy Director for Support, 
     Personal and Family Readiness Division, Department of the 
     Navy, transmitting the annual report for 1998 of the 
     Retirement Plan for Civilian Employees of the United States 
     Marine Corps Personal and Family Readiness Division; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3362. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative 
     Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting 
     correction of an error in the auditor's opinion section of 
     the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's 1998 Chief 
     Financial Officers Act Report; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       3363. A letter from the General Accounting Office, 
     transmitting a list of vacancies; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.

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       3364. A letter from the Inspector General, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting the Audit Report Register, 
     including all financial recommendations, for the period 
     ending March 31, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(d); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3365. A letter from the Treasurer, National Gallery of Art, 
     transmitting the 1998 Annual Report which contains the 
     audited financial statements for years ended September 30, 
     1998 and 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3366. A letter from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting notification that effective February 24, 1999, 
     the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary 
     Education resigned; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3367. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Secretary's Management Report on Management 
     Decisions and Final Actions on Office of Inspector General 
     Audit Recommendations for the period ending March 31, 1999, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       3368. A letter from the Acting Assistant Attorney General, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Assistant Attorney General, 
     Office of Justice Programs, transmitting the Office of 
     Justice Programs Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1998, pursuant 
     to 42 U.S.C. 3712(b); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       3369. A letter from the Chairman, National Gambling Impact 
     Study Commission, transmitting the Final Report of the 
     National Gambling Impact Study Commission; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       3370. A letter from the Secretary, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, 
     transmitting the Annual Audit Report of the Naval Sea Cadet 
     Corps for the fiscal year ending 31 December 1998, pursuant 
     to 36 U.S.C. 1101(39) and 1103; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       3371. A letter from the Attorney General, State of South 
     Carolina, transmitting a certified copy of the 1996 South 
     Carolina legislation which, along with Georgia's 1994 
     legislation, forms the basis for an interstate compact 
     pursuant to Article IV, Section 10 of the United States 
     Constitution; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       3372. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 
     49, United States Code, to revise and clarify the definition 
     of ``public aircraft''; to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       3373. A letter from the the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, the Department of State, transmitting 
     notification that the President has issued the required 
     determination necessary to continue normal trade relations 
     with the People's Republic of China [Presidential 
     Determination No. 99-28], pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and 
     (d); (H. Doc. No. 106-107); to the Committee on Ways and 
     Means and ordered to be printed.
       3374. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Market Segment 
     Specialization Program Audit Techniques Guide--Low-Income 
     Housing Credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3375. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary 
     of the Army, transmitting notification of the intention of 
     the Departments of the Army and Agriculture to interchange 
     jurisdiction of civil works and Forest Service acquired lands 
     and interests in lands at the Willow Island Locks and Dam 
     navigation project, adjacent to the Wayne National Forest in 
     the State of Ohio, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 505a; jointly to the 
     Committees on Agriculture and Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3376. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Certification that 
     shrimp harvested with technology that may adversely affect 
     certain species of sea turtles may not be imported into the 
     United States unless the President makes specific 
     certifications to the Congress annually by May 1, pursuant to 
     Public Law 101-162, section 609(b)(2) (103 Sat. 1038); 
     jointly to the Committees on Appropriations and Resources.
       3377. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Certification that 
     shrimp harvested with technology that may adversely affect 
     certain species of sea turtles may not be imported into the 
     United States unless the President makes specific 
     certifications to the Congress annually by May 1, pursuant to 
     Public Law 101-162, section 609(b)(2) (103 Sat. 1038); 
     jointly to the Committees on Appropriations and Resources.
       3378. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's report entitled ``Importing 
     Noncomplying Motor Vehicles'' for calendar year 1998, 
     pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30169(b); jointly to the Committees on 
     Commerce and Ways and Means.
       3379. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the President has 
     issued the determination required to suspend the limitation 
     on the obligation of FY 1999 State Department Appropriations 
     [Presidential Determination 99-29]; jointly to the Committees 
     on International Relations and Appropriations.
       3380. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend the 
     Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Authority Act of 1995 to 
     provide advance contract authority for fiscal years 2004 
     through 2007; jointly to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure and Ways and Means.

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