[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5962-S5964]
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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-2230. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Audio Service Division, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``An Inquiry Into the 
     Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service 
     Directional Antenna Performance Verification'' (Doc. No. 93-
     177) received May 31, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2231. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (McCook, Alliance, 
     Imperial, NE; Limon, Parker, Aspen, Avon, Westcliffe, CO)'' 
     (Doc. No. 00-6) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2232. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (McKinleyville, 
     California)'' (Doc. No. 00-216) received on May 31, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2233. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Royston and Arcade, 
     Georgia)'' (Doc. No. 00-165) received on May 31, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2234. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Young Harris, Georgia)'' 
     (Doc. No. 01-35) received on May 31, 2001; to

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     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2235. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Willow Creek, CA)'' (Doc. 
     No. 01-4) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2236. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Charleroi and Duquesne, 
     Pennsylvania)'' (Doc. No. 00-42) received on May 31, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2237. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Patterson, Georgia)'' 
     (Doc. No. 01-26) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2238. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Alexandria, Sauk Centre, 
     MN)'' (Doc. No. 00-250) received on May 31, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2239. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Laurie, Missouri)'' (Doc. 
     No. 97-86) received on May 31, 2001 ; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2240. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Paradise, MI and 
     Lynchburg, TN)'' (Doc. Nos. 00-194; 00-196) received on May 
     31, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2241. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, DTV Broadcast Stations (Bozeman, MT)'' (Doc. No. 
     01-30) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2242. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Procedures for Implementation of the Fastener 
     Quality Act'' (RIN0693-AB47) received on May 31, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2243. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off 
     Alaska; Improve Individual Fishing Quota Program'' (RIN0648-
     AK50) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2244. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Brake Testing Procedures'' (RIN2127-AH64) 
     received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2245. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Hydraulics Systems 
     Airworthiness Standards To Harmonize with European 
     Airworthiness Standards for Transport Category Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AF79)(2001-0001) received on May 31, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2246. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revised Landing Gear Shock Absorption Test 
     Requirements'' (RIN2120-AG72) received on May 31, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2247. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Interior Trunk Release'' (RIN2127-AH83) 
     received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2248. A communication from the Trial Attorney of the 
     Federal Railroad Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Power Brake Regulations: Freight Power 
     Brake Revisions--Delay of Compliance Date'' ((RIN2130-
     AB16)(2001-0003)) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2249. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor of the 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``High-Theft Lines for Model Year 2001'' 
     (RIN2127-AH78) received on May 31, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2250. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Staff Office for Intergovernmental and Recreational 
     Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Coastal 
     Fisheries Cooperative Management Act Provisions; Horseshoe 
     Crab Fishery; Closed Area'' (RIN0648-AO02) received on June 
     1, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2251. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     National Institute of Technology, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program; 
     Operating Procedures'' (RIN0693-ZA39) received on June 1, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2252. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Annual Report Regarding Atlantic Highly 
     Migratory Species for 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2253. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Priorities and Allocations'' (48 CFR Part 
     1811) received on June 1, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2254. A communication from the Acting Chief Executive 
     Officer of the United States Olympic Committee, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Four Year Report for the period 1997-
     2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2255. A communication from the Deputy Director, 
     Enforcement Policy, Wage and Hour Division, Employment 
     Standards Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Certain 
     Contracts; Rescission of Regulations Pursuant to Executive 
     Order 13204'' received on June 4, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2256. A communication from the Army Federal Register 
     Liaison Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army, Department of the Army, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Report on the Use of 
     Employees of Non-Federal Entities to Provide Services to the 
     Department of the Army'' (RIN0702-AA33) received on June 5, 
     2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2257. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, the report of a retirement; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-2258. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Marketing Order 
     Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Far 
     West; Salable Quantities and Allotment Percentages for the 
     2001-2002 Marketing Year'' (Doc. No. FV01-985-1 FR) received 
     on June 6, 2001; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-2259. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Olives Grown in 
     California; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-932-1 
     FIR) received on June 6, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2260. A communication from the Mayor of the District of 
     Columbia, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled ``Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request Act''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2261. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report under the Office of the Inspector General for the 
     period October 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2262. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change in Definition of Compensation to Reflect 132(f) 
     Salary Reduction'' (Notice 2001-37) received on June 5, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2263. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Captive Insurance Companies'' (Rev. Rul. 2001-31) received 
     on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2264. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Reconsideration of Rev. Rul. 73-236'' (Rev. Rul. 
     2001-29, -26) received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-2265. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Frivolous Filing Position Based on Section 861'' (Notice 
     2001-40) received on June 6, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-2266. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Montana; Emergency Episode Avoidance 
     Plan and Cascade County Open Burning Rule'' (FRL6991-1) 
     received on June 6, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-2267. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Indiana'' (FRL6990-1) received on June 6, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2268. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Minnesota'' (FRL6991-7) received on June 6, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2269. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Ohio'' (FRL6991-9) received on June 6, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2270. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: 
     Filter Backwash Recycling Rule'' (FRL6989-5) received on June 
     6, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2271. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``National Priorities List for Uncontrolled 
     Hazardous Waste Sites'' (FRL6994-4) received on June 6, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2272. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL6990-9) received on June 6, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2273. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Standards of Performance for Electric Utility 
     Steam Generating Units for Which Construction is Commenced 
     After September 18, 1978; Standards of Performance for 
     Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units'' 
     (FRL6995-2) received on June 6, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2274. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: San Juan Harbor, San Juan, Puerto Rico'' 
     ((RIN2115-AA97)(2000-0008)) received on June 5, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2275. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; 
     SLR; South Carolina Aquarium Grand Opening Fireworks Display, 
     Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC'' ((RIN2115-AE46)(2001-
     0010)) received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2276. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; IB 909 Barge Conducting Outfall Pipe 
     Construction in Massachusetts Bay'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2000-
     0053)) received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2277. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, Chicago Harbor, IL'' 
     ((RIN2115-AA97)(2000-0055)) received on June 5, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2278. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: Oil Spill Cleanup Zone, Middletown, Rhode 
     Island'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2001-0015)) received on June 5, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2279. A communication from the Chief of the Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, United States Coast 
     Guard, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations: Atlantic Intercostal Waterway, Miami, Dade 
     County, FL'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2001-0045)) received on June 5, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2280. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     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; 
     Correction'' ((RIN2120-ZZ35)(2001-0002)) received on June 5, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2281. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eagle Aircraft 
     Pty. Lrd. Model 150B Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0235)) 
     received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2282. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 767-
     200, 300, 300F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0236)) 
     received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2283. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     200 and 3 Series Airplanes Equipped with Cargo Doors 
     Installed in Accordance with STC SA 29969A0'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0234)) received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2284. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell KC 225 
     Automatic Flight Control System; Request for Comments'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0233)) received on June 5, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2285. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: GE Engines CJ610 
     Series Turbojet and CF700 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2001-0232)) received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2286. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolladen 
     Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH Models LS 3, LS 4, LS 6c 
     Sailplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2001-0231)) received on June 5, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2287. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Review of the Commission's Regulations 
     Governing Television Broadcasting'' (Doc. No. 91-221, 87-8) 
     received on June 5, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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