[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[House]
[Pages H5400-H5404]
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                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       3333. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Asian 
     Longhorned Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas [Docket No. 
     00-077-2] received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3334. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Veterinary Services User Fees; Fees for Permit Applications 
     [Docket No. 99-060-2] received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3335. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tolerances 
     for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-301155; FRL-6793-2] (RIN: 2070-
     AB78) received August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3336. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--2-Propenoic Acid, Polymer with 2-
     Propenamide, Sodium Salt; Tolerance Exemption [OPP-301157; 
     FRL-6794-7] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received August 13, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       3337. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on rescissions and 
     deferrals of budget authority as of August 1, 2001, pursuant 
     to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); (H. Doc. No. 107-113); to the Committee 
     on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       3338. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting requests for Fiscal Year 2002 budget 
     amendments for the Department of the Interior and the 
     District of Columbia; (H. Doc. No. 107-116); to the Committee 
     on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       3339. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting requests to make available previously 
     appropriated contingent emergency funds for the Departments 
     of Agriculture and the Interior; (H. Doc. No. 107-117); to 
     the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       3340. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of General 
     Michael E. Ryan, United States Air Force, and his advancement 
     to the grade of general on the retired list; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       3341. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting an Annual Report on 
     Fiscal Year 2000 Third Party Collections; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       3342. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a Report on Fiscal Year 2001 Funds 
     Obligated in Support of the Procurement of a Vaccine for the 
     Biological Agent Anthrax; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3343. A letter from the Comptroller of the Currency, 
     Administrator of National Banks, transmitting the four issues 
     of the Quarterly Journal that comprise the 2000 annual report 
     to Congress of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3344. A letter from the Group Vice President, Structured 
     and Trade Finance, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 
     transmitting a report involving U.S. exports to the Republic 
     of Korea, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       3345. A letter from the Director, Export-Import Bank of the 
     United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. exports 
     to the Republic of Korea, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3346. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Mexico, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3347. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Malaysia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3348. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Austria, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3349. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Mexico, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3350. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Mexico, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3351. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China, 
     pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       3352. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Brazil, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3353. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to the Democratic and Popular Republic 
     of Algeria, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       3354. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Final Flood Elevation Determinations--received August 6, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       3355. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. FEMA-D-
     7511] received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       3356. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations--received August 6, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       3357. A letter from the Attorney, NHTSA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Final 
     Listing of Model Year 2002 High-Theft Vehicle Lines [Docket 
     No. NHTSA-2001-9831] (RIN: 2127-AI08) received August 2, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       3358. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--OMB Approvals Under the Paperwork 
     Reduction Act; Technical Amendment [FRL-7028-2] received 
     August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3359. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental

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     Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Kern 
     County Air Pollution Control District and Imperial County Air 
     Pollution Control District [CA179-0243a; FRL-7022-5] received 
     August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3360. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision [FRL-7029-1] 
     received August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3361. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Hazardous Waste Management System; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final 
     Exclusion [SW-FRL-7025-8] received August 8, 2001, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       3362. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Partial Removal of Direct Final Rule 
     Revising the Arizona State Implementation Plan, Maricopa 
     County Environmental Services Department [AZ 086-0043; FRL-
     7029-5] received August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3363. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Montana [MT-001-0018a, MT-001-
     0019a, MT-001-0020a, MT-001-0022a, MT-001-0023a; MT-001-
     0031a; FRL-7026-3] received August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3364. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule-Clean Air Act Full Approval of 
     Operating Permits Program in Washington [FRL-7031-6] received 
     August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3365. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; State of Missouri [MO 118-1118a; FRL-
     7032-2] received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3366. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Hazardous Waste Management System; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final 
     Exclusion [SW-FRL-7025-3] received August 13, 2001, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       3367. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Idaho: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision [FRL-7031-5] 
     received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3368. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to Bureau 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Alamo Community, New Mexico) [MM Docket No. 00-158; RM-9921] 
     received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3369. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Bureau 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), FM Table Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Bordelonville, Louisiana) [MM Docket No. 01-68; RM-10087] 
     received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3370. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Browning, Columbia Falls, and Pablo, Montana) [MM Docket No. 
     99-14; RM-9442; RM-9647] received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       3371. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Bureau 
     Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Burnet, Texas) [MM Docket No. 99-358; RM-9783; RM-9838] 
     received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3372. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that he has exercised the 
     authority granted to him to continue the system of controls 
     contained in 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and issued an Executive 
     Order to continue export control regulations, pursuant to 50 
     U.S.C. 1703(b); (H. Doc. No. 107-114); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       3373. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, Acquisition, Technology, 
     and Logistics, transmitting certification of a project for 
     the Standoff Sensors For Nonacoustic ISR and ASW Project 
     Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3374. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Italy 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 019-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3375. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 100-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3376. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Canada 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 089-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3377. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with the United 
     Kingdom [Transmittal No. DTC 78-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3378. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with France 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 077-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3379. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 094-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3380. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Germany 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 081-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3381. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Singapore [Transmittal No. DTC 097-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3382. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Korou, French Guiana [Transmittal 
     No. DTC 090-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3383. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Moscow, Russia [Transmittal No. DTC 
     098-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3384. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Baikonur, Kazakhstan [Transmittal No. DTC 087-01], pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       3385. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to French 
     Guiana [Transmittal No. DTC 091-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3386. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Canada 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 080-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3387. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Brazil 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 079-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3388. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Japan 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 095-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3389. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to New 
     Zealand [Transmittal No. DTC 068-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3390. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State,

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     transmitting certification of a proposed license for the 
     export of defense articles or defense services sold 
     commercially under a contract to Japan [Transmittal No. DTC 
     096-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3391. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to the 
     United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia [Transmittal No. DTC 101-01], 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3392. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Korea 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 067-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3393. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Israel 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 093-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3394. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to the 
     Arab Republic of Egypt [Transmittal No. DTC 064-01], pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       3395. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Belgium [Transmittal No. DTC 082-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3396. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to South 
     Korea [Transmittal No. DTC 076-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3397. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Italy 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 070-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3398. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to the 
     Netherlands [Transmittal No. DTC 084-01], pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3399. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Greece 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 086-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3400. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Austria [Transmittal No. DTC 069-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3401. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Taiwan 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 088-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3402. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a supplemental report consistent with 
     the War Powers Resolution, regarding U.S. Armed Forces in 
     East Timor; (H. Doc. No. 107-115); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       3403. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Israel 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 092-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3404. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-107, 
     ``Technical Amendments Act of 2001'' received September 5, 
     2001, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3405. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-120, ``Ed 
     Murphy Way, N.W., Act of 2001'' received Septemeber 5, 2001, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       3406. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-121, 
     ``Closing and Dedication of Streets and Alleys in Squares 
     5920 and 5928, S.E., S.O. 00-86, Act of 2001'' received 
     September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3407. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-118, 
     ``Special Signs Temporary Amendment Act of 2001'' received 
     September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3408. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-122, 
     ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 529, S.O. 01-1183, Act 
     of 2001'' received September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3409. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-127, 
     ``Approval of the Extension of the Term of the Franchise of 
     Comcast Cablevision Act of 2001'' received September 5, 2001, 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       3410. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-129, 
     ``American Sign Language Recognition Act of 2001'' received 
     September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3411. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-117, ``New 
     York Avenue Metro Special Assessment Authorization Act of 
     2001'' received September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3412. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-109, 
     ``Nominating Petitions Signature Amendment Act of 2001'' 
     received September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3413. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-119, ``Mental 
     Health Service Delivery Reform Act of 2001'' received 
     September 5, 2001, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3414. A letter from the Executive Secretary and Chief of 
     Staff, Agency for International Development, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3415. A letter from the Director, Employee Benefits/
     Payroll/HRIS, AgriBank, transmitting transmitting the annual 
     report disclosing the financial condition of the Retirement 
     Plan for the Employees of the Seventh Farm Credit District as 
     required by Public Law 95-595, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3416. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for 
     Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, 
     transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to the 
     Procurement List--received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3417. A letter from the Acting Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3418. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3419. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3420. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3421. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3422. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3423. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3424. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3425. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3426. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.

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       3427. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3428. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3429. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3430. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3431. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3432. A letter from the Director, 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.
       3433. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       3434. 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.
       3435. 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.
       3436. 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.
       3437. 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.
       3438. 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.
       3439. 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.
       3440. 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.
       3441. A letter from the General Counsel, Executive Office 
     of the President, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       3442. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade 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.
       3443. A letter from the Administrator, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting a report on agency programs 
     undertaken in support of the Federal Employees Clean Air 
     Incentives Act; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3444. A letter from the Counsel to the Inspector General, 
     General Services Administration, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3445. A letter from the Administrative Officer, Institute 
     of Museum and Library Services, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       3446. A letter from the President and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies 
     Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3447. 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.
       3448. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Arkansas Regulatory Program [SPATS 
     No. AR-038-FOR] received August 9, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3449. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Indiana Regulatory Program [SPATS 
     No. IN-151-FOR] received August 9, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3450. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Surface 
     Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Pennsylvania Regulatory Program 
     [SPATS No. PA-133-FOR] received August 9, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3451. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Migratory 
     Bird Hunting; Early Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for 
     Certain Migratory Game Birds in the Contiguous United States, 
     Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (RIN: 
     1018-AH79) received August 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3452. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule--Migratory 
     Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory 
     Bird Hunting Regulations (RIN: 1018-AH79) received August 16, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3453. A letter from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule- Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird 
     Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations 
     and Ceded Lands for the 2001-02 Early Season (RIN: 1018-AH79) 
     received August 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       3454. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Annual 
     Specifications [Docket No. 010718180-1180-01; 062901A] (RIN: 
     0648-AP01) received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3455. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures and 2001 Harvest 
     Specifications and Associated Management Measures for the 
     Groundfish Fisheries off Alaska [Docket No. 010112013-1168-
     06; I.D. 011101B] (RIN: 0648-AO82) received July 26, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3456. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Closure of the 
     Commercial Fishery from U.S.--Canada Border to Leadbetter 
     Pt., WA [Docket No. 010502110-1110-01; I.D. 071601E] received 
     August 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       3457. A letter from the Director, Administrative Office of 
     the United States Courts, transmitting a report on compliance 
     within the time limitations established for deciding habeas 
     corpus death penalty petitions under Title I of the 
     Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       3458. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, 
     Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Labor Certification 
     Process for the Permanent Employment of Aliens in the United 
     States; Refiling of Applications (RIN: 1205-AB25) received 
     August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       3459. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Secretary of 
     State's findings pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration 
     and Nationality Act, as added by the Antiterrorism and 
     Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, and amended by the 
     Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act 
     of 1996; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       3460. A letter from the Senior Attorney, National Highway 
     Trafic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Civil Penalties 
     [Docket No. NHTSA 2001-9404; Notice 2] (RIN: 2127-AI42) 
     received August 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       3461. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, and Model A300 
     B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called 
     A300-600) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-160-AD; 
     Amendment 39-12302; AD 2001-13-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     August 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3462. A letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the deep-draft navigation project 
     for Savannah Harbor, Georgia; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3463. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment and Revision of Restricted Areas, ID [Airspace 
     Docket No. 99-ANM-15] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 14, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3464. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, Federal 
     Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting

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     the Department's final rule--Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and 
     Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations [Docket No. FTA-
     2000-8513] (RIN: 2132-AA71) received August 2, 2001, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       3465. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E Airspace, Malta, MT [Airspace Docket 
     No. 01-ANM-03] received August 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3466. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establish Class E Airspace: Hagerstown, MD [Airspace Docket 
     No. 01-AEA-01FR] (RIN: 2120-AA66 (2001-0116)) received August 
     14, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3467. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-327-AD; Amendment 39-
     12331; AD 2001-14-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 2, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3468. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300 Series 
     Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Cerificate ST00171SE 
     [Docket No. 2000-NM-237-AD; Amendment 39-12321; AD 2001-14-
     10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3469. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 and DC-9-
     83 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Cerificate 
     SA8026NM [Docket No. 2000-NM-229-AD; Amendment 39-12312; AD 
     2001-14-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 2, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3470. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -
     106, -201, -202, -301, -311, -314, and -315 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 2000-NM-45-AD; Amendment 39-12301; AD 2001-13-19] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 2, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3471. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Implementation of 
     Public Law 105-34, Section 1417, Related to the Use of 
     Additional Ameliorating Material in Certain Wines (98R-89P) 
     [T.D. ATF-458] (RIN: 1512-AB78) received August 13, 2001, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       3472. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Liquors and 
     Articles From Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands; 
     Recodification of Regulations (2001R-56P) [T.D. ATF-459] 
     (RIN: 1512-AC40) received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3473. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Manufacture of 
     Tobacco Products and Cigarette Papers and Tubes, 
     Recodification of Regulations (2001R-57P) [T.D. ATF-460] 
     (RIN: 1512-AC39) received August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3474. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Medicare Program; Payments for New Medical Services and New 
     Technologies under the Acute Care Hospital Inpatient 
     Prospective Payment System [CMS 1176-F] (RIN: 0938-AL09) 
     received September 5, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3475. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Deposits of Excise Taxes [TD 8963] (RIN: 1545-AX11) received 
     August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3476. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Classification of Certain Pension and Employee Benefit 
     Trusts, and Other Trusts [TD 8962] (RIN: 1545-AY09) received 
     August 13, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3477. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Low-
     Income Housing Credit--received August 7, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3478. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Last-
     in, first-out inventories [Rev. Rul. 2001-41] received August 
     7, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3479. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Modification of Tax Shelter Rules II [TD 8961] (RIN: 1545-
     BA04) received August 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3480. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Action On Decision: Mesa Oil, Inc. v. United States--received 
     August 3, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3481. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--The 
     Future of the Employee Plans Determination Letter Program 
     [Announcement 2001-83] received August 8, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3482. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
     Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous [Rev. Proc. 
     2001-42] received August 6, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3483. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on Anti-Deficienct Act Review of the 
     Defense Health Program; jointly to the Committees on Armed 
     Services and Appropriations.
       3484. A letter from the Chief Cousel, Foreign Claims 
     Settlement Commission of the United States, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the Commission's 2000 Annual Report on 
     operations under the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended, 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. app. 2008 and 22 U.S.C. 1622a; jointly 
     to the Committees on International Relations and the 
     Judiciary.
       3485. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a Memorandum of 
     Justification for Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund 
     (First Submission for FY 2001); jointly to the Committees on 
     International Relations and Appropriations.
       3486. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans' 
     Affairs, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     entitled, ``Veterans' Benefits Act of 2001''; jointly to the 
     Committees on Veterans' Affairs and Ways and Means.

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