[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H30-H35]
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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:

       5038. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Clethodim; Pesticide Tolerances for 
     Emergency Exemptions [OPP-301202; FRL-6817-1] (RIN: 2070-
     AB78) received December 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5039. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Indian Meal Moth Granulosis Virus; 
     Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance [OPP-301193; 
     FRL-6812-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 2, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5040. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Ethalfluralin; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [OPP-301208; FRL-6818-6] (RIN 2070-AB78) received January 8, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5041. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Imazamox; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-
     301205; FRL-6817-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 21, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5042. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Pymetrozine; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [OPP-301180; FRL-6804-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 
     21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       5043. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide 
     Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-301197; FRL-6818-1] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5044. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a 
     Tolerance or an Exemption from a Tolerance; Rhodamine B; 
     Revocation of Unlimited Tolerance; Rhodamine B; Revocation of 
     Unlimited Tolerance Exemption [OPP-301026A; FRL-6813-6] (RIN: 
     2070-AB78) received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5045. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-301200; FRL-6816-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5046. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Fenbuconazole; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [OPP-3011 99; FRL-6816-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 
     16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       5047. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Reestablishment of 
     Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-301204; FRL-6817-6] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5048. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations; 
     Definitions; Loan Purchases and Sales (RIN: 3052-AB93) 
     received January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5049. A letter from the Architect of the Capitol, 
     transmitting the report of expenditures of appropriations 
     during the period April 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001, 
     pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 162b; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       5050. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division, Department of Defense, transmitting notification 
     that the Superintendent of the Air Force Academy, Colorado, 
     has conducted a cost comparison to reduce the cost of the 
     Communication function, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2461; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       5051. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation 
     Division, Department of Defense, transmitting notification 
     that the Commander of Air Reserve Personnel Center, Denver, 
     Colorado, has conducted a cost comparison to reduce the cost 
     of their Personnel Services function, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 
     2461; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       5052. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Ronald C. Marcotte, United States Air 
     Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       5053. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector 
     General and classified annex for the period ending September 
     30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       5054. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Home Mortgage Disclosure [Regulation 
     C; Docket No. R-1119] received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5055. A letter from the Director, Financial Crimes 
     Enforcement Network, Department

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     of Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations--Requirement 
     that Nonfinancial Trades or Businesses Report Certain 
     Currency Transactions (RIN: 1506-AA25) received January 2, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       5056. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report 
     involving U.S. exports to Australia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5057. A letter from the Vice Chairman, Export-Import Bank 
     of the United States, transmitting a report involving U.S. 
     exports to Thailand, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to 
     the Committee on Financial Services.
       5058. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Options Disclosure Document (RIN: 3235-AH31) received 
     January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5059. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Disclosure of Equity Compensation Plan Information 
     [Release Nos. 33-8048, 34-45189; File No. S7-04-01] (RIN: 
     3235-AI01) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5060. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule--Commission Guidance on the Scope of Section 28(e) of 
     the Exchange Act [Release No. 34-45194] received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       5061. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting appropriations reports, as required by 
     the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985, as amended; to the Committee on the Budget.
       5062. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report on the Cost Estimate For Pay-
     As-You-Go Calculations; to the Committee on the Budget.
       5063. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a report regarding Infertility 
     and Sexually Transmitted Diseases; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5064. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Implementation Plans; Inspection and Maintenance Program and 
     Fuel Requirements: Alaska [AK-21-1709-a; FRL-7123-2] received 
     January 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5065. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Interim Final Determination that 
     State has Corrected the Deficiency [CA 252-0312c; FRL-7118-3] 
     received January 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5066. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Revisions to the California State 
     Implementation Plan, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management 
     District [CA 252-312a; FRL-7118-1] received December 28, 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5067. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; States of 
     Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and South Carolina [R4-200212(a), 
     FRL-7124-7] received December 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5068. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval of Section 112(I) Authority 
     for Hazardous Air Pollutants; State of Virginia; Department 
     of Environmental Quality [VA001-1000; FRL-7126-8] received 
     January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5069. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Amendments to the Corrective Action 
     Management Unit Rule [FRL-7124-3] (RIN: 2050-AE77) received 
     December 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5070. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--National Primary Drinking Water 
     Regulations: Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment 
     Rule [WH-FRL-7124-2] (RIN: 2040-AD18) received January 8, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5071. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Regulation of Fuels and Fuel 
     Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements for 
     Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline [FRL-7122-5] (RIN: 
     2060-A676) received December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5072. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Corrections to the California State 
     Implementation Plan [CA 053-REC; FRL-7122-8] received 
     December 21, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5073. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Negative 
     Declarations; Municipal Waste Combustion; Arizona; 
     California; Hawaii; Nevada [AZ, CA, HI, NV-066-MSWa; FRL-
     7122-9] received December 24, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5074. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Motor Vehicle Inspection 
     and Maintenance Program [Region 2 Docket No. NJ49-235 FRL-
     7127-8] received January 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5075. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval of the Clean Air Act, 
     Section 112(1), Delegation of Authority to the Idaho 
     Department of Environmental Quality [FRL-7126-3] received 
     January 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5076. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans that 
     was declared in Executive Order 13219 of June 26, 2001, 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. 
     No. 107-160); to the Committee on International Relations and 
     ordered to be printed.
       5077. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Libya that was declared in 
     Executive Order 12543 of January 7, 1986, pursuant to 50 
     U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107-161); 
     to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       5078. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that the Libya emergency is 
     to continue in effect beyond January 7, 2002, pursuant to 50 
     U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 107-162); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       5079. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to the Taliban that was 
     declared in Executive Order 13129 of July 4, 1999, pursuant 
     to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107-
     163); to the Committee on International Relations and ordered 
     to be printed.
       5080. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that the Sierra Leone and 
     Liberia emergency is to continue in effect beyond January 18, 
     2002, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 107-165); 
     to the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       5081. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Sierra Leone and Liberia 
     that was declared in Executive Order 13194, of January 18, 
     2001 and expanded in scope in Executive Order 13213, of May 
     22, 2001, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107-166); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       5082. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification stating that the emergency 
     declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to 
     disrupt the Middle East peace process is to continue in 
     effect beyond January 23, 2002, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 107-167); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       5083. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency, declared in Executive Order 12947 of 
     January 23, 1995, with respect to terrorists who threaten to 
     disrupt the Middle East peace process, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1641(c)and 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 107-168); to the 
     Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       5084. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to the United Arab Emirates for defense 
     articles and services (Transmittal No. 02-07), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5085. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting notification 
     of intent to sign Amendment Three to the Joint Fighter (JSF) 
     Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) (now known as 
     System Development and Demonstration (SDD)) Framework 
     Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the 
     United Kingdom, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5086. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     certification for a technology demonstration and system 
     prototype

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     projects (TDSP) project arrangement (PA) with Norway for 
     SKJOLD experimentation, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5087. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Turkey 
     (Transmittal No. DTC 141-01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5088. 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 under a contract to the United Kingdom 
     (Transmittal No. DTC 156-01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5089. 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 under a contract to Taiwan (Transmittal 
     No. DTC 127-01), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) and 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5090. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5091. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     effective December 2, 2001 a 25% danger pay allowance has 
     been designated for Afghanistan, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5928; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5092. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting text of agreements 
     in which the American Institute in Taiwan is a party between 
     January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2000, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     3311(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5093. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5094. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a supplemental report, consistent with 
     the War Powers Resolution, to help ensure that the Congress 
     is kept fully informed on continued U.S. contributions in 
     support of peacekeeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia; (H. 
     Doc. No. 107-172); to the Committee on International 
     Relations and ordered to be printed.
       5095. A letter from the Commission On International 
     Religious Freedom, transmitting the Commission's Fiscal Year 
     2001 Financial Report; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5096. A letter from the Assistant Secretary For Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Implementation of the Wassenaar 
     Arrangement List of Dual-Use Items: Revisions to Categories 
     1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of the Commerce Control List and 
     Revisions to Reporting Requirements [Docket No. 011026261-
     1261-01] (RIN: 0694-AC44) received January 4, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5097. A letter from the Director, OPM, President's Pay 
     Agent, transmitting a report justifying the reasons for the 
     extension of locality-based comparability payments to 
     categories of positions that are in more than one executive 
     agency, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       5098. A letter from the Administrator, National Aeronautics 
     and Space Administration, transmitting a report entitled, 
     ``Year 2001 Commercial Activities Inventory''; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5099. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-224, 
     ``Special Signs Amendment Act of 2001'' received January 23, 
     2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5100. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-202, 
     ``Greater Southeast Community Hospital Corporation and Hadley 
     Memorial Hospital Tax Abatement Act of 2001'' received 
     January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5101. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-203, 
     ``Procurement Practices Negotiated Pricing Amendment Act of 
     2001'' received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5102. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-204, 
     ``Mechanic's Lien Amendment Act of 2001'' received January 
     23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5103. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-205, ``Health 
     Care and Community Residence Facility, Hospice and Home Care 
     Licensure Penalties Temporary Amendment Act of 2001'' 
     received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5104. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-206, 
     ``Protections from Predatory Lending and Mortgage Foreclosure 
     Improvements Temporary Amendment Act of 2001'' received 
     January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5105. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-207, 
     ``Procurement Practices Small Purchase Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2001'' received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5106. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-208, ``Noise 
     Control Temporary Amendment Act of 2001'' received January 
     23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5107. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-209, 
     ``Taxicab Driver Security Revolving Fund Temporary Act of 
     2001'' received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5108. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-210, 
     ``Washington Convention Center Authority Oversight and 
     Management Continuity Temporary Amendment Act of 2001'' 
     received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5109. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-212, 
     ``Homestead and Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Temporary 
     Act of 2001'' received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5110. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-211, 
     ``Residential Permit Parking Area Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2001'' received January 23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5111. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-222, 
     ``Innocence Protection Act of 2001'' received January 23, 
     2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5112. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-223, ``Child 
     and Family Services Agency Licensure Exemption of Certain 
     Court Personnel Amendment Act of 2001'' received January 23, 
     2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5113. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 14-213, ``Make a 
     Difference Temporary Amendment Act of 2001'' received January 
     23, 2002, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       5114. A letter from the Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued 
     or released in November 2001, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5115. 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.
       5116. A letter from the Federal Co-Chairman, Appalachian 
     Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period April 1 through September 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       5117. A letter from the Chair, Architectural and 
     Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, transmitting the 
     report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 app. 
     and 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5118. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee For 
     Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, 
     transmitting the Committee's final rule--Addition to the 
     Procurement List--received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5119. 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.
       5120. 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.
       5121. 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.
       5122. 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.
       5123. 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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       5124. 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.
       5125. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5126. 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.
       5127. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting 
     copies of the inventories of commercial positions in the 
     Department of Transportation; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5128. A letter from the Chairman and CEO, Farm Credit 
     Administration, transmitting the semiannual report prepared 
     by the Office of Inspector General for the period of April 1, 
     2001, through September 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       5129. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal 
     Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting the Board's 
     report under the Inspector General Act of 1978, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       5130. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Federal Acquisition Regulation; Discussion Requirements 
     [FAC 2001-02; FAR Case 1999-022; Item V] (RIN: 9000-AI68) 
     received December 19, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5131. A letter from the Deputy Archivist, National Archives 
     and Records Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Privacy Act; Implementation (RIN: 3095-AA99) 
     received January 2, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5132. A letter from the General Counsel, Office of 
     Management and Budget, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       5133. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the FY 2001 report pursuant to the 
     Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 
     U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5134. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting a report on the management controls 
     of the Commission for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
     2001, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       5135. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting the semiannual report of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period April 1 to 
     September 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5136. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Fiscal Year 2001 Performance 
     and Accountability Report; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5137. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of 
     Representatives, transmitting a list of reports pursuant to 
     clause 2, Rule II of the Rules of the House of 
     Representatives, pursuant to Rule II, clause 2(b), of the 
     Rules of the House; (H. Doc. No. 107--173); to the Committee 
     on House Administration and ordered to be printed.
       5138. A letter from the Public Printer, Government Printing 
     Office, transmitting a copy of the third Biennial Report to 
     Congress on the Status of GPO Access, an online information 
     service of the Government Printing Office, pursuant to Public 
     Law 103-40, section 3 (107 Stat. 113); to the Committee on 
     House Administration.
       5139. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting an Agreement between the Government of 
     the United States of America and the Government of the 
     Republic of Lithuania extending the Agreement of November 12, 
     1992, Concerning Fisheries Off the Coasts of the United 
     States, with annex, as extended (the 1992 Agreement). The 
     present Agreement, which was effected by an exchange of notes 
     at Vilnius on May 18, 2001, and Washington on December 26, 
     2001, extends the 1992 Agreement to December 31, 2004, 
     pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1823(a); (H. Doc. No. 107-170); to the 
     Committee on Resources and ordered to be printed.
       5140. A letter from the Acting Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants: Reclassification of Scutellaria montana (Large-
     Flowered Skullcap) from Endangered to Threatened (RIN: 1018-
     AG07) received January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       5141. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Services, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants; Manatee Protection Areas in Florida (RIN: 1018-
     AH80) received January 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       5142. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Land 
     and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting a report entitled, ``Outer Continental Shelf, 
     Eastern Gulf of Mexico, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 181'' required 
     by section section 8(a)(8)(43 U.S.C. 1337 (a)(8)) of the 
     Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       5143. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Relief or Reduction in Royalty 
     Rates--Deep Water Royalty Relief for OCS Oil and Gas Leases 
     Issued after 2000 (RIN: 1010-AC71) received January 14, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       5144. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 [CIV 
     104P; AG Order No. 2541-2001] (RIN: 1105-AA79) received 
     January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       5145. A letter from the Chairperson, United States 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting the Commission's two 
     reports entitled, ``Voting Irregularities in Florida During 
     the 2000 Presidential Election and Election Reform: An 
     Analysis of Proposals and the Commission's Recommendations 
     for Improving America's Election System,'' pursuant to 42 
     U.S.C. 1975a(c); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       5146. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Ankeny, IA [Airspace Docket 
     No. 01-ACE-71] received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5147. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E Airspace, Springhill, LA. [Airspace 
     Docket No. 2001-ASW-14] received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5148. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--IFR 
     Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30278; Amdt. 
     No. 432] received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5149. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of Restricted Area R-6312 Cotulla; TX [Docket 
     No. FAA-2001-8683; Airspace Docket No. 01-ASW-2] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5150. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, and -
     800 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-62-AD; Amendment 39-
     12490; AD 2001-22-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5151. 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. 2001-NM-02-AD; Amendment 39-12514; AD 2001-23-15] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5152. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 
     340B Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-91-AD; Amendment 
     39-12511; AD 2001-23-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5153. 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-350-AD; Amendment 39-12512; AD 2001-23-
     13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5154. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA--Groupe Aerospatiale Models 
     TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB 21, and TB 200 Airplanes [Docket No. 
     2001-CE-01-AD; Amendment 39-12501; AD 2001-23-04] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5155. A letter from the Trial Attorney, FRA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail 
     Equipment Accidents/Incidents--Calendar Year 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       5156. A letter from the Attorney, RSPA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Controlling Corrosion on Hazardous Liquid and Carbon Dioxide 
     Pipelines [Docket No. RSPA-97-2762; Amdt. 195-73] (RIN: 2137-
     AD24) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       5157. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly 
     Allison Engine Company) 250-C20 Series Turboshaft and 250-B17 
     Series Turboshaft and 250-B17 Series Turboprop Engines 
     [Docket No. 2001-NE-38-AD; Amendment 39-12529; AD 2001-24-12] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5158. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-68-AD; Amendment 39-12488; AD 
     2001-22-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5159. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 
     206A, 206B, 206A-1, 206B-1, 206L, and 206L-1 Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 81-ASW-27; Amendment 39-12555; AD 81-18-01 R1] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5160. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models 
     SR20 and SR22 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-CE-46-AD; Amendment 
     39-12556; AD 2001-25-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5161. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A119 
     Helicopters [Docket No. 2001-SW-55-AD; Amendment 39-12552; AD 
     2001-22-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5162. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly 
     Allison Engine Company) 250-C20 Series Turboshaft and 250-B17 
     Series Turboprop Engines [Docket No. 2001-NE-38-AD; Amendment 
     39-12529; AD 2001-24-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5163. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-327-AD; Amendment 39-12527; AD 
     2001-24-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5164. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units 
     [Docket No. 99-CE-87-AD; Amendment 39-12516; AD 2001-23-17] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5165. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. 
     TFE731-2, -3, and -4 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 
     2000-NE-53-AD; Amendment 39-12506; AD 2001-23-09] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5166. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech 
     Models 1900, 1900C (C-12J), and 1900D Airplanes [Docket No. 
     2001-CE-04-AD; Amendment 39-12495; AD 2001-22-16] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5167. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-171-AD; Amendment 39-
     12469; AD 2001-20-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5168. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -
     43, -51, -52, -53, and -55 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54, 
     and -55 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-61, -61F, -62, -62F, 
     -63, -63F, -71, -71F, 72, -72F, -73, and -73F Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-345-AD; Amendment 39-12553; AD 
     2001-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5169. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -
     9-82, -9-83, and -9-87 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88 
     Airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     2000-NM-260-AD; Amendment 39-12496; AD 2001-22-17] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5170. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, and -
     800 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-20-AD; Amendment 39-
     12498; AD 2001-23-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5171. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 2000-NM-146-AD; Amendment 39-12458; AD 2001-20-
     10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5172. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Models Tay 650-15 
     and 651-54 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98-ANE-68-AD; 
     Amendment 39-12497; AD 2001-22-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5173. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ()HC-
     ()2Y()-() Propellers [Docket No. 89-ANE-44-AD; Amendment 39-
     12505; AD 2001-23-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) receivedJanuary 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5174. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Turbofan 
     Engines [Docket No. 2000-NE-62-AD; Amendment 39-12499; AD 
     2001-23-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5175. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model 
     TBM 700 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-CE-11-AD; Amendment 39-
     12503; AD 2001-23-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5176. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 
     and PC-12/45 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-CE-24-AD; Amendment 
     39-12494; AD 2001-22-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 4, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5177. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-CE-26-AD; Amendment 39-12500; AD 
     2001-23-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) January 4, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5178. A letter from the Chief Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--SAFETY AND SECURITY 
     ZONES: High Interest Vessel Transits, Narragansett Bay, 
     Providence River, and Taunton River, Rhode Island [CGD01-01-
     188] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5179. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Security Considerations in the Design of the Flightdeck on 
     Transport Category Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2001-11032; 
     Amendment No. 25-106 and 121-288] (RIN: 2120-AH56) received 
     January 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5180. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Safe Disposition of Life-Limited Aircraft Parts [Docket No. 
     FAA-2000-8017; Amendment No. 43-38 and 45-23] (RIN: 2120-
     AH11) received January 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5181. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Flightcrew Compartment Access and Door Designs [Docket No. 
     FAA-2001-10770; SFAR 92-3] (RIN: 2120-AH55) received January 
     14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5182. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Regulated 
     Navigation

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     Area; Chesapeake Bay Entrance and Hampton Roads, VA and 
     Adjacent Waters [CGD05-01-080] (RIN: 2115-AE84) received 
     January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5183. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operating Regulation; Lake Pontchartrain, LA [CGD08-01-044] 
     received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5184. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Back River, ME. [CGD01-01-144] (RIN: 
     2115-AE47) received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5185. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Hackensack River, NJ [CGD01-01-212] 
     received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5186. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois 
     [CGD08-01-041] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received January 11, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5187. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations: Cingular Wireless Winterfest Boat Parade, 
     Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida [CGD07-01-120] (RIN: 
     2115-AE46) received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5188. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Mianus River, CT [CGD01-01-213] 
     received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5189. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone: 
     Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Wiscasset, Maine [CGD01-01-
     206] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5190. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zones; 
     Tampa Bay, Florida [COTP TAMPA-01-139] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received January 11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5191. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Gulf 
     Intracoastal Waterway Port Isabel, Texas [COTP Corpus Christi 
     01-002] (RIN: 2115 AA97) received January 11, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       5192. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety and Security 
     Zones; Liquid Natural Gas Carrier Transits and Anchorage 
     Operations, Boston, Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the 
     Port Zone [CGD01-01-214] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received January 
     11, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5193. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Coal Mining Point Source Category; 
     Amendments to Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source 
     Performance Standards [FRL-7125-4] (RIN: 2040-AD24) received 
     December 28, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5194. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Request for Proposals for an 
     Improved Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition Data Set for the 
     Chesapeake Bay Program [FRL-7129-4] received January 16, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5195. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report on U.S. aeronautics and space 
     activities during 2000, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2476; to the 
     Committee on Science.
       5196. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Per Diem for Adult Day Health Care 
     of Veterans in State Homes (RIN: 2900-AJ74) received January 
     4, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       5197. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations 
     Management, Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Filipino Veterans' Benefits 
     Improvements (RIN: 2900-AK65) received January 4, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       5198. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans' 
     Affairs, transmitting a draft bill to enhance veterans' 
     programs and the ability of the Department of Veterans' 
     Affairs to administer them; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       5199. A letter from the Director, National Legislative 
     Commission, American Legion, transmitting the proceedings of 
     the 83rd annual National Convention of the American Legion, 
     held in San Antonio, Texas from August 28, 29, and 30, 2001 
     as well as a report on the Organization's activities for the 
     year preceding the Convention, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 49; (H. 
     Doc. No. 107-164); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and 
     ordered to be printed.
       5200. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting an updated report concerning the 
     emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, 
     Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, 
     Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 
     2432(b); (H. Doc. No. 107-169); to the Committee on Ways and 
     Means and ordered to be printed.
       5201. A letter from the Deputy Director, Congressional 
     Budget Office, transmitting CBO's final sequestration report 
     for Fiscal Year 2002, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. section 904(b); 
     (H. Doc. No. 107-171); to the Committee on the Whole House on 
     the State of the Union and ordered to be printed.
       5202. A letter from the Director, Congressional Budget 
     Office, transmitting a report on ``Unauthorized 
     Appropriations and Expiring Authorizations'' by the 
     Congressional Budget Office, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 602(f)(3); 
     jointly to the Committees on the Budget and Appropriations.
       5203. A letter from the Chair of the Board, Office of 
     Compliance, transmitting notice of proposed rulemaking for 
     substantive regulations to implement section 4(c)(4) of the 
     Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-
     339, 112 Stat. 3186, codified at 2 U.S.C. 1316(a), as applied 
     to covered employees of the House of Representatives, the 
     Senate and certain Congressional instrumentalities, pursuant 
     to Section 304(b)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act 
     of 1995; jointly to the Committees on Education and the 
     Workforce and House Administration.
       5204. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation 
     Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's letter 
     regarding the initial determination of our fiscal year 2003 
     budget request, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1113; jointly to the 
     Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and 
     Appropriations.

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