[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 31, 2001)]
[House]
[Pages H4946-H4947]
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:

       3193. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation, 
     ``To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to prescribe, 
     adjust, and collect fees to cover the costs incurred by the 
     Secretary for activities related to the review and 
     maintenance of licenses and registrations under the Animal 
     Welfare Act''; to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3194. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Diazinon, Parathion, O, O-Diethyl S-
     [2-(ethylthio)ethyl] phosphoro-
     dithioate (Disulfoton), Ethoprop, and Carbaryl; Tolerance 
     Revocations [OPP-301142; FRL-6787-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       3195. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule-- Lysophosphatidyl-
     ethanolamine (LPE); Temporary Exemption From the Requirement 
     of a Tolerance [OPP-301145; FRL-6788-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) 
     received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       3196. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General John M. McDuffie, United States Army, and 
     his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the 
     retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3197. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a report on the Reserve Forces Policy 
     Board for FY 2000; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3198. A letter from the Secretary of the Navy, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting notification of the decision to 
     convert to contractor performance by the private sector the 
     Administrative/Management Support function at Naval Air 
     Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divison 
     (NAWCAD) at Lakehurst, Ocean County, New Jersey; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       3199. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report on 
     the progress made in providing International Development 
     Association grant assistance to Heavily Indebted Poor 
     Countries; to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3200. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Finding of Attainment for PM-10; 
     Oakridge, Oregon, PM-10 Nonattainment Area [Docket OR-01-
     005a; FRL-7018-6] received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3201. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Finding of Attainment for PM-10; 
     Lakeview, Oregon, PM-10 Nonattainment Area [Docket OR-01-
     004a; FRL-7018-5] received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3202. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Preliminary Assessment Information 
     Reporting; Addition of Certain Chemicals [OPPTS-82056; FRL-
     6783-6] (RIN: 2070-AB08) received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       3203. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--Handbook on Nuclear Material Event 
     Reporting in the Agreement States--received July 25, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       3204. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification of Proposed 
     Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for 
     defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 01-09), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3205. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Army's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 01-09), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       3206. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting the Department of the Air 
     Force's proposed lease of defense articles to the Government 
     of Australia (Transmittal No. 09-01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3207. A letter from the Employee Benefits Manager, AgFirst, 
     transmitting the annual reports of Federal Pension Plans 
     Required by Public Law 95-595 for the plan year January 1, 
     2000, through December 31, 2000, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3208. A letter from the Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, 
     Amtrak, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities 
     of the Office of Inspector General for the period ending 
     March 31, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3209. A letter from the Office of Headquarters and 
     Executive Personnel Services, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3210. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting a report pursuant 
     to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       3211. A letter from the Attorney/Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       3212. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, 
     transmitting a report entitled, ``Certification Review of the 
     Sufficiency of the Washington Convention Center Authority's 
     Projected Revenues and Excess Reserve to Meet Projected 
     Operating and Debt Service Expenditures and Reserve 
     Requirements for Fiscal Year 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       3213. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the annual report in 
     compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the 
     calendar year 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3214. A letter from the Acting Director, Retirement and 
     Insurance Service, Office of Personnel Management, 
     transmitting the Office's final rule--Law Enforcement Officer 
     and Firefighter Retirement (RIN: 3206-AJ39) received July 25, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       3215. A letter from the Executive Secretary and Chief of 
     Staff, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3216. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Navajo Abandoned Mine Land 
     Reclamation Plan [NA-004-FOR] received July 26, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3217. A letter from the Regulations Specialist, Bureau of 
     Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Attorney Contracts with Indian 
     Tribes (RIN: 1076-AE18) received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3218. A letter from the Regulations Specialist, Bureau of 
     Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Encumbrances of Tribal Land--
     Contract Approvals (RIN: 1076-AE00) received July 24, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3219. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling 
     Requirements [Docket No. 010409084-1084-01; I.D. 030601A] 
     (RIN: 0648-AP16) received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

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       3220. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable 
     to Shrimp Trawl Activities; Leatherback Conservation Zone 
     [Docket No. 000519147-0147-01; I.D. 051800C] (RIN: 0648-AO22) 
     received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       3221. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Limitations on 
     Incidental Takings During Fishing Activities [Docket No. 
     010308058-1058-01; I.D. 030701A] (RIN: 0648-AP14) received 
     July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       3222. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions Applicable 
     to Fishing and Scientific Research Activities [Docket No. 
     010607150-1150-01; I.D. 091200F] (RIN: 0648-AN64) received 
     July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       3223. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing 
     Activities [Docket No. 010618158-1158-01; I.D. 061301B] (RIN: 
     0648-AP34) received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3224. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing 
     Activities [Docket No. 000511138-0138-01; I.D. 051100B] (RIN: 
     0648-AO19) received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3225. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Restrictions to Fishing 
     Activities [Docket No. 010507114-1114-01; I.D. 040401B] (RIN: 
     0648-AP20) received July 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3226. A letter from the Chief, Division of Endangered 
     Species, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Turtle Conservation; Shrimp Trawling 
     Requirements [Docket No. 000822243-0243-01; I.D. 082100D] 
     (RIN: 0648-AO43) received July 25, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3227. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-403-AD; Amendment 39-
     12305; AD 2001-13-23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3228. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 560XL Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 2001-NM-146-AD; Amendment 39-12320; AD 2001-14-
     09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3229. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes 
     and Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R 
     (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     2001-NM-04-AD; Amendment 39-12306; AD 2001-13-24] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3230. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-214-AD; Amendment 39-12328; AD 
     2001-14-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       3231. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 
     Series Airplanes, Model MD-10 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-
     11 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-269-AD; Amendment 39-
     12319; AD 2001-14-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3232. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 
     Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate 
     ST00054SE [Docket No. 2000-NM-231-AD; Amendment 39-12313; AD 
     2001-13-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       3233. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-25-AD; Amendment 39-
     12307; AD 2001-13-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3234. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, 
     and -301 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-328-AD; 
     Amendment 39-12303; AD 2001-13-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3235. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 Series 
     Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate 
     ST09022AC-D [Docket No. 2000-NM-243-AD; Amendment 39-12324; 
     AD 2001-14-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3236. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes 
     Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST09097AC-D [Docket 
     No. 2000-NM-244-AD; Amendment 39-12325; AD 2001-14-14] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3237. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series 
     Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA8843SW 
     [Docket No. 2000-NM-245-AD; Amendment 39-12326; AD 2001-14-
     15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3238. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -
     500 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-39-AD; Amendment 39-
     12316; AD 2001-14-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3239. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 2000-NM-251-AD; Amendment 39-12318; AD 2001-14-
     07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3240. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series 
     Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA1727GL 
     [Docket No. 2000-NM-228-AD; Amendment 39-12311; AD 2001-14-
     01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3241. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, 
     and -800 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-188-AD; 
     Amendment 39-12315; AD 2001-14-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3242. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, 
     and -400 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-205-AD; 
     Amendment 39-12317; AD 2000-06-13 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received July 26, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3243. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's enclosed legislation 
     relating to income and transportation taxes on military and 
     civilian personnel; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3244. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules 
     for Certain Reserves [Rev. Rul. 2001-38] received July 26, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.

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