[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 25, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8201-S8202]
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-3055. A communication from the Deputy Administrator of 
     the General Service Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to a Building Project Survey for 
     Jefferson City, MO; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-3056. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Manufactured Housing Program User Fee Authority; to the 
     Committee on the Budget.
       EC-3057. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals dated July 24, 2001; to the 
     Committees on Appropriations; the Budget; and Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3058. A communication from the Acting Commissioner of 
     the Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a nomination for the position of 
     Commissioner of Social Security, received on July 23, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3059. 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 
     ``Revision to Rev. Proc. 2001-2'' (Rev. Proc. 2001-41) 
     received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3060. 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 
     ``Exxon v. Commissioner'' received on July 24, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3061. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Personnel and Readiness, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Parity of Pay between Active 
     and Reserve Component members of the Armed Forces based on 
     length of time on active duty; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3062. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     current unit cost of a major defense acquisition program that 
     has increased by at least 15 percent; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-3063. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, the report of retirements; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.

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       EC-3064. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Veterans' Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Increase in Rates 
     Payable Under the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve'' 
     (RIN2900-AK40) received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3065. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Regulations Management, Board of Veterans' Appeals, 
     Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Rules of Practice: 
     Medical Opinions from the Veterans Health Administration'' 
     (RIN2900-AK52) received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3066. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of General Counsel, received on July 23, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3067. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Administrator for Water, received 
     on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3068. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Administrator for 
     Prevent, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances, received on July 
     23, 2001; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3069. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and 
     Compliance Assurance, received on July 23, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3070. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Administrator for International 
     Activities, received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3071. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     beginning October 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3072. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
     Disabled, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     additions to the procurement list; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3073. A communication from the Acting General Counsel of 
     the United States Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Director, received on July 23, 
     2001; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3074. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a nomination for the position of Chairman of the 
     Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, received on July 23, 
     2001; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3075. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and the designation of service in acting 
     role for the position of Administrator of the Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, received on July 23, 2001; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3076. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a change in previously submitted reported 
     information and the designation of acting officer for the 
     position of Administrator of the Drug Enforcement 
     Administration, received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-3077. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of the Office of Elementary and Secondary 
     Education, received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3078. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of the Office of Legislation and 
     Congressional Affairs, received on July 23, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3079. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Under Secretary, received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3080. A communication from the White House Liaison for 
     the Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination confirmed for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of the Office of Educational Research and 
     Improvement, received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3081. A communication from the Director of the National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``National Science Foundation 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003''; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3082. A communication from the Chairman of the National 
     Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Arts and Artifacts 
     Indemnity Program for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3083. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the evaluation of driver licensing information 
     programs and assessment of technologies dated July 23, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3084. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report concerning the withdrawal of 
     certification for Indonesia pursuant to the present sea 
     turtle protection program; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3085. A communication from the Executive Director of the 
     Amtrak Reform Council, transmitting, a report relative to 
     institutional and management changes; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3086. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes Pacific Ocean 
     Perch Fishery in the West Yakutat District, Gulf of Alaska'' 
     received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3087. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revision of Laundering 
     Procedures in (1) the Standard for Flammability of Children's 
     Sleepwear; (2) the Standard for Flammability of Mattresses 
     and Mattress Pads; and (3) the Standard for Flammability of 
     Carpets and Rugs'' (RIN3041-AB69) received on July 23, 2001; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3088. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to Automatic 
     Residential Garage Door Operator Standard'' (RIN3041-AB86) 
     received on July 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3089. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Mass Media Bureau Chief, 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; West Hurley, Rosendale and 
     Rhinebeck, New York, and North Canaan and Sharon, 
     Connecticut'' (Doc. No. 97-178) received on July 24, 2001; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3090. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Mass Media Bureau Chief, 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; Wallace, Idaho and 
     Bigfork, Montana'' (Doc. No. 98-159) received on July 24, 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3091. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Mass Media Bureau Chief, 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; Kingman and Dolan Springs, 
     Arizona'' (Doc. No. 01-63) received on July 24, 2001; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3092. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the certification of a proposed license for 
     the export of defense articles or defense services sold 
     commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or 
     more to the United Kingdom; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-3093. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     services sold commercially under contract in the amount of 
     $50,000,000 or more to Kazakhstan and Russia; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-3094. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the elimination of the 
     fifteen percent danger pay allowance for Belgrade and 
     Yugoslavia; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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