[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 166 (Monday, November 22, 1999)]
[House]
[Pages H12901-H12904]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       5477. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Dairy Indemnity Payment Program (RIN: 0560-AG 10) 
     received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5478. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Oranges, 
     Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; 
     Limiting the Volume of Small Red Seedless Grapefruit [Docket 
     No. FV99-905-3-FIR] received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5479. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Almonds Grown in 
     California; Revisions to Requirements to Regarding Credit For 
     Promotion and Advertising Activities [Docket No. FV99-981-4 
     IFR] received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5480. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Oranges, 
     Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida and 
     Imported Grapefruit; Relaxation of the Minimum Size 
     Requirement for Red Seedless Grapefruit [Docket No. FV99-905-
     6 IFR] received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5481. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Almonds Grown in 
     California; Salable and Reserve Percentages for the 1999-2000 
     Crop Year [Docket No. FV99-981-3FR] received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5482. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Debarment and Suspension (RIN: 0560-AF47) 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5483. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Papayas Grown in 
     Hawaii; Increased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV99-928-1 FR] 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5484. A letter from the Associate Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Walnuts Grown in 
     California; Reporting Walnuts Grown Outside of the United 
     States and received by California Handlers [Docket No. FV99-
     984-2 FR] received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5485. A letter from the Acquisition and Technology, 
     Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, transmitting a 
     report in support of the waiver for the Department of the 
     Army's Wholesale Logistics Modernization Program; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       5486. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     notification of the retirement of Admiral Archie R. Clemins, 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       5487. A letter from the Acquisition and Technology, Under 
     Secretary of Defense, transmitting a report on the amount of 
     Department of Defense purchases from foreign entities during 
     the fiscal year; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       5488. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List 
     of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance 
     [Docket No. FEMA-7720] received November 22, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       5489. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7725] 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial 
     Services.
       5490. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--List 
     of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood Insurance 
     [Docket No. FEMA-7722] received November 22, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and 
     Financial Services.
       5491. A letter from the Director, Civil Rights Center, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Implementation of the Nondiscrimination and Equal 
     Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 
     1998 (RIN: 1291-AA29) received November 16, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       5492. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting a report on the Family Violence 
     Prevention and Services Program; to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       5493. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Foreign National Access To DOE Cyber 
     Systems [DOE N205.2] received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
       5494. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for 
     Regulatory Law, Department of Energy, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Carrying Semiautomatic Pistols With 
     A Round In The Chamber [DOE N473.1] received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Commerce.
       5495. A letter from the Attorney, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Relocation of Standard Time Zone Boundary in the State of 
     Nevada [OST Docket No. OST-99-5843] (RIN: 2105-AC80) received 
     November 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Commerce.
       5496. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the long-term 
     strategy to carry out the counternarcotics responsibilities 
     of the Department of State; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5497. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, 
     Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates--
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5498. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting certification regarding the export to 
     the People's Republic of China of an airport runway profiler 
     containing an accelerometer; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5499. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-166, ``Gift 
     of Light Permit Temporary Amendment Act of 1999'' received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5500. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-170, 
     ``Advisory Neighborhood Commission Vacancy Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 1999'' received November 19, 1999, pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       5501. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-167, ``Real 
     Property Tax Appeal Filing Deadline Extension Temporary Act 
     of 1999'' received November 19, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5502. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-164, 
     ``Potomac River Bridges Towing Compact Act of 1999'' received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5503. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-171, 
     ``Management Supervisory Service Temporary Amendment Act of 
     1999'' received November 19, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5504. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 13-165, 
     ``Petition Circulation Requirements Amendment Act of 1999'' 
     received November 19, 1999, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5505. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Inspector General 
     Semiannual Report for the period April 1, 1999-September 30, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5506. A letter from the Independent Counsel, Office of 
     Independent Counsel, transmitting the Annual Report on Audit 
     and Investigative Activities and the Annual Statement on 
     Adequacy of Management Control Systems, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       5507. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Iowa Regulatory Program [SPATS No. IA-005-FOR] 
     received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       5508. A letter from the Senior Staff Attorney, Court of 
     Appeals For the First Circuit, transmitting the opinion from 
     In re: Lee C. Christo, No. 99-9002 (1st Cir. Oct. 4, 1999); 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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       5509. A letter from the Director, Department of Treasury, 
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, transmitting the 
     Progress Report Study of Marking, Rendering Inert and 
     Licensing of Explosive Materials; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       5510. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A, and 
     60 Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-15-AD; Amendment 39-11415; AD 
     99-23-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5511. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 99-NM-101-AD; Amendment 39-11417; AD 99-23-21] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5512. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Tay 620-15, Tay 
     650-15, and Tay 651-54 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 
     99-NE-26-AD; Amendment 39-11423; AD 99-24-01] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5513. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 29831; Amdt. No. 1959] received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5514. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, 
     and L1 Helicopters [Docket No. 98-SW-78-AD; Amendment 39-
     11413; AD 99-23-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5515. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 29830; Amdt. No. 1958] received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5516. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Willows-Glen County 
     Airport, CA [Airspace Docket No. 99-AWP-22] received November 
     19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5517. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and 
     Avro 146-RJ Series [Docket No. 99-NM-70-AD; Amendment 39-
     11407; AD 99-23-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5518. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     Model 407 Helicopters [Docket No. 99-SW-48-AD; Amendment 39-
     11414; AD 99-23-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5519. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Montague, CA [Airspace 
     Docket No. 95-AWP-44] received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5520. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 
     412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters [Docket No. 99-SW-55-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11419; AD 99-23-23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5521. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category 
     Airplanes Equipped With Mode ``C'' Transponder(s) With Single 
     Gillham Code Altitude Input [Docket No. 99-NM-328-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11418; AD 99-23-22] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5522. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-
     600 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-205-AD; Amendment 39-
     11410; AD 99-23-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5523. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39-11411; AD 
     99-23-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5524. A letter from the Program Analyst. FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-184-AD; Amendment 39-11412; AD 
     99-23-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5525. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 96-NM-110-AD; Amendment 39-11408; AD 
     99-23-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5526. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of the San Juan Low Offshore Airspace Area, PR 
     [Airspace Docket No. 99-ASO-1] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5527. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727-200 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 97-NM-227-AD; Amendment 39-11409; AD 
     99-23-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5528. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Emission Standards for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes; 
     Correction [Docket No. FAA-1999-5018; Amendment No. 34-3] 
     (RIN: 2120-AG68) received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5529. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Change Name of Using Agency for Restricted Area R-5203; 
     Oswego, NY [Airspace Docket No. 99-AEA-12] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5530. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-106-AD; Amendment 39-
     11405; AD 99-23-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5531. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -
     20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes, and C-9 (Military) 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-186-AD; Amendment 39-11404; AD 
     99-23-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5532. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-156-AD; Amendment 39-11406; AD 
     99-23-1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5533. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA330F, G, 
     J, and AS332C, L, and L1 Helicopters [Docket No. 99-SW-01-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11403; AD 99-23-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5534. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-101, -102, -
     103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 98-NM-335-AD; Amendment 39-11401; AD 99-23-05] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5535. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model SN-601 
     (Corvette) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-365-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11402; AD 99-23-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5536. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 
     Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-
     005-AD; Amendment 39-11428; AD 99-24-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant

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     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       5537. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-147-AD; Amendment 39-
     11302; AD 99-19-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5538. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9DSeries Turbofan 
     Engines [Docket No. 95-ANE-69; Amendment 39-11424; AD 98-21-
     22 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 1999, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       5539. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 Series 
     Turbofan Engines; Correction [Docket No. 99-NE-06-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11334; AD 99-20-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5540. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-167-AD; Amendment 39-
     11427; AD99-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5541. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 1329-23 and 1329-25 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-151-AD; Amendment 39-
     11306; AD 99-19-178] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5542. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH (ECD) 
     Model BO-105CB-5 and BO-105-CBS-5 Helicopters [Docket No. 99-
     SW-58-AD; Amendment 39-11429; AD 99-24-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5543. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-14 and L-18 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39-11297; AD 
     99-19-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5544. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-303-AD; Amendment 39-
     11426; AD 99-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5545. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; CASA C-212 and CN-235 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-149-AD; Amendment 39-11304; AD 
     99-19-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5546. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH Models BR700-
     710A1-10 and BR700-710A2-20 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98-
     ANE-74-AD; Amendment 39-11425; AD 98-24-03 R1] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5547. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworhtiness Directives; Sabeliner Model NA-265-40, NA-265-
     60, NA-70, and NA-265-80 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-
     137-AD; Amendment 39-11292; AD 99-19-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5548. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR-42 and ATR-
     72 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-144-AD; Amendment 39-
     11299; AD 99-19-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5549. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal, Instrument Landing 
     System Navigation Receivers, as Installed in, but Not Limited 
     to, Airbus Model A300 series airplanes and Boeing Model 747-
     100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200F, -200C, -300, 747SR, and 
     747SP series airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-257-AD; Amendment 
     39-11420; AD 99-23-24] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5550. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-
     SHERPA, and SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-
     154-AD; Amendment 39-11309; AD 99-19-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5551. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-316-AD; Amendment 39-11421; AD 
     99-23-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5552. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model Dornier 328-100 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-150-AD; Amendment 39-
     11305; AD 99-19-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 22, 
     1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5553. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; St. Michael, AK [Airspace 
     Docket No. 99-AAL-21] received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5554. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A, SAAB 340B, 
     and SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-148-AD; 
     Amendment 39-11303; AD 99-19-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5555. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 29840; Amdt. No. 1961] received 
     November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5556. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 29839; Amdt. No. 1960] received 
     November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5557. A letter from the Associate Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Revisions to 
     the NASA FAR Supplement on Property Reporting Requirements--
     received November 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       5558. A letter from the Deputy Executive Secretary, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Medicare Program; Part A Premium for 
     2000 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled 
     Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement [HCFA-8004-
     N] (RIN: 0938-AB53) received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5559. A letter from the Deputy Executive Secretary, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital 
     Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services 
     Coinsurance Amounts for 2000 [HCFA-8005-N] (RIN: 0938-AB52) 
     received November 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5560. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     December 1999 Applicable Federal Rates [Rev. Ruling 99-48] 
     received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5561. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Automatic approval of changes in funding methods [Rev. 
     Procedure 99-45] received November 19, 1999, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5562. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     a report on how the Department is working to comply with 
     Section 1237 of Public Law 105-261; jointly to the Committees 
     on Armed Services and International Relations.
       5563. A letter from the Senior Staff Attorney, Court of 
     Appeals For the First Circuit, transmitting the opinion from 
     Cablevision of Boston, Inc. v. Public Improvement Commission 
     of the City of Boston, No. 99-1222 (1st Cir. Aug. 25, 1999); 
     jointly to the Committees on Commerce and the Judiciary.
       5564. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting 
     the Contigency Operation Report U.S. Participation in and 
     Support of NATO Operations in and Around Kosovo; jointly to 
     the Committees on International Relations and Armed Services.
       5565. A letter from the Deputy Executive Secretary, 
     Department of Health and Human

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     Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--Medicare 
     Program; Monthly Actuarial Rates and Monthly Supplementary 
     Medical Insurance Premium Rate Beginning January 1, 2000 
     [HCFA-8006-N] (RIN: 0938-AJ80) received November 22, 1999, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees 
     on Ways and Means and Commerce.

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