[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 8 (Thursday, February 3, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S326-S328]
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-7299. 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; 
     Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-NM-317'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0517), 
     received December 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7300. 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; 
     Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-NM-236 (1-6/1-10)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (2000-0015), received January 10, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7301. 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; 
     Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-235 (12-29/1-3)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0545), received January 3, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7302. 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; 
     Fokker Model F27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 
     Series Airplanes and Model F27 Mark 050 Series Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-153 (11-22/11-29)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0477), received November 29, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7303. 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; 
     Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-316 (11-19/11-22)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0457), received November 22, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7304. 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; 
     Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-318 (1-49/1-20)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (2000-
     0031), received January 24, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7305. 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; 
     General Electric Company Series Reciprocating Engines; Docket 
     No. 95-ANE-39 (11-29/12-2)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0501), 
     received December 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7306. 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; 
     General Electric Company Aircraft Engines CF34 Series 
     Turbofan Engines; Request for Comments; Docket No. 98-ANE-19 
     (11-19/11-29)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0481), received November 
     29, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7307. 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; 
     General Electric Company GE90 Series Turbofan Engines; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-NE-62 (1-6/1-10)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (2000-0013), received January 10, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7308. 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; 
     General Electric Company CF6-80E1A2 Series Turbofan Engines; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-E-52'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0487), received November 29, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7309. 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; 
     Cessna Aircraft Company Model 182S Airplanes; Docket No. 98-
     CE-125'' (RIN2120-AA64) (2000-0044), received January 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7310. 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; 
     Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series Airplanes; Request 
     for Comments; Docket No. 97-CE-67'' (RIN2120-AA64) (2000-
     0030), received January 24, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-7311. 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; 
     Agusta S.p.a. Model AB412 Helicopters; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 98-SW-69 (1-26/1-27)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (2000-0046), 
     received January 27, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7312. 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; 
     Agusta S.p.a. Model A109A and A109A II Helicopters; Request 
     for Comments; Docket No. 99-SW-91 (1-5/1-6)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (2000-0006), received January 6, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7313. 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; 
     Agusta S.p.a. Model AB412 Helicopters; Docket No. 99-SW-63 
     (12-20/12-20)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0522), received December 
     21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7314. 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; 
     Agusta S.p.a. Model 109A and 109A II Helicopters; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-SW-64 (12-20/12-23)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0531), received December 23, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7315. 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; 
     Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL600). CL-600-2A12 (CL601), 
     and CL-600-2B16 (CL601-3A, 3R, and CL-604) Series Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-166 (12-28/12-30)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0541), received January 4, 2000; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7316. 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; 
     Bombardier Model DHC-7 and -8 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 
     99-NM-152 (11-22/12-2)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0503), received 
     December 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7317. 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; 
     Bombardier Model DHC-7-100 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-
     NM-107 (1-27/1-27)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (2000-0042), received 
     January 27, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7318. 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; 
     Lockheed Model 382 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-371 
     (12-3/12-6)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0504), received December 
     6, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7319. 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; 
     Lockheed Model L1011 385 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-NM-
     122 (11-30/12-2)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0496), received 
     December 3, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7320. 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; 
     Lockheed Model 1329-23 and 1329-25; Docket No. 99-NM-151 (11-
     22/11-22)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0473), received November 22, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7321. 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; 
     Lockheed Model L-14 and L-18 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 99-
     NM-142 (11-22/11-22)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0472), received 
     November 22, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7322. A communication from the Associate Administrator, 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
     transmitting, pursuant to law , the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and 
     Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, 
     and Other Non-Profit Organizations'', received January 31, 
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7323. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``McLeod v. United States'', received February 1, 2000; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7324. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Passive Foreign Investment Companies; Definition of 
     Marketable Stock'' (RIN1545-AW69) (TD8867), received February 
     1, 2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7325. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Export Certificates for Sugar-Containing Products Subject 
     to Tariff-Rate Quota'' (RIN1515-AC55), received February 1, 
     2000; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7326. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to progress in achieving the performance goals 
     referenced in the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992, as 
     amended; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-7327. A communication from the Acting Director, Defense 
     Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, a 
     report of the status of loans and guarantees issued under the 
     Act as of September 30, 1999; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7328. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Virginia 
     Regulatory Program'', received February 2, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7329. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-238, ``Board of Trustees of the 
     University of the District of Columbia Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7330. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-237, ``Disposal of District Owned 
     Surplus Real Property Temporary Amendment Act of 1999''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7331. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-234, ``Technical Amendments Act of 
     1999''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7332. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-236, ``Advisory Neighborhood 
     Commissions Management Control Temporary Amendment Act of 
     1999''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7333. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-235, ``Housing Authority Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7334. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-213, ``Closing of a Public Alley in 
     Square 486, S.O. 99-67, Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7335. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-214, ``Dedication of Land within Square 
     557 for Public Alley Purposes, S .O. 93-207, Act of 1999''; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7336. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-215, ``Closing of a Public Alley in 
     Square 105, S.O. 97-245, Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7337. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-218, ``Management Supervisory Service 
     Exclusion Temporary Amendment Act of 1999''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7338. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-217, ``Performance Rating Levels 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7339. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-219, ``School Proximity Traffic Calming 
     Temporary Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7340. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-220, ``Citizens with Mental Retardation 
     Substituted Consent for Health Care Decisions Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7341. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-224, ``Dedication and Designation of 
     Harry Thomas Way, N.E. Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7342. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 13-216, ``Executive Service Residency 
     Requirement Amendment Act of 1999''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7343. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report

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     on D.C. Act 13-233, ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 
     1942, S.O. 98-21, of 1999''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7344. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Regulatory Management and Information, Office of Policy, 
     Planning and Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, a report entitled ``Well Classification for 
     Downhole Hydrocarbon/Water Separators; UIC Program Guidance 
     #82''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7345. 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: New Hampshire; Plan for 
     Controlling Emissions from Existing Hospital/Medical/
     Infectious Waste Incinerators'' (FRL #6532-2), received 
     February 1, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7346. 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, El Dorado 
     County Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL #6530-6), 
     received January 28, 2000; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-7347. 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; Maryland, Post-1996 Rate of Progress Plan for Cecil 
     County and Revisions to the 1990 Base Year Emissions 
     Inventory'' (FRL #6530-8), received January 27, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7348. 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; Maryland; 15 Percent Rate of Progress Plan for the 
     Baltimore Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL #6531-1), received 
     January 27, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7349. 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'' (FRL #6529-4), received 
     January 27, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7350. 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, Monterey Bay 
     Unified Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL #6528-5), 
     received January 27, 2000; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-7351. 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 Plan; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision, Kern County, 
     San Diego County, San Joaquin Valley Unified County Air 
     Pollution Control Districts and South Coast Air Quality 
     Management Districts'' (FRL #6529-6), received January 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7352. 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 State 
     Implementation Plans; South Dakota; Revisions to Performance 
     Testing Regulation'' (FRL #6527-2), received January 27, 
     2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7353. 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, South Coast 
     Air Quality Management District'' (FRL #6529-1), received 
     January 24, 2000; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7354. 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; Georgia: 
     Approval of Revisions to Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance 
     Portion'' (FRL #6528-9), received January 24, 2000; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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