[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1349-S1351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-5558. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a vacancy and a nomination confirmed 
     for the position of Chairman of the National Endowment for 
     the Humanities, received on February 1, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5559. A communication from the Board of Governors of the 
     Federal Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's semiannual Monetary Policy Report dated February 27, 
     2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-5560. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the

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     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Hydrogen Peroxide; An 
     Amendment to an Exemption from the Requirement of a 
     Tolerance'' (FRL6822-7) received on February 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5561. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of 
     the Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulations 
     Governing Book-Entry Treasury Bonds, Notes and Bills--Interim 
     Rule with Request for Comments'' (31 CFR Part 357) received 
     on February 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5562. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Election Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2003, the 
     Commission's Information Technology Strategic Plan for Fiscal 
     Years 2002-2007, and the Commission's Performance Plan for 
     Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration.
       EC-5563. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Wrangell--St. Elias National 
     Park and Preservation--Resident Zone Communities'' (RIN1024-
     AC83) received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-5564. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Parks Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Appalachian National Scenic 
     Trails--Designation of Snowmobile Routes'' (RIN1024-AC67) 
     received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-5565. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report concerning Nonproliferation and 
     Disarmament Fund activities; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-5566. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning 
     the Foreign Agents Registration Act for the period beginning 
     January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-5567. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     General Service Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2001; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5568. A communication from the Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5569. A communication from the Chairman of the Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal 
     Year 2001 and the Commission's Inspector General Performance 
     Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5570. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's Annual Report 
     on Performance and Accountability for Fiscal Year 2001; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5571. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     California State Implementation Plan Revision; Interim Final 
     Determination that State has Corrected the Deficiencies'' 
     (FRL7149-7) received on February 26, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5572. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     State of Iowa'' (FRL7151-7) received on February 26, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5573. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Operating Permits 
     Program; State of Iowa'' (FRL7151-9) received on February 26, 
     2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5574. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``North Carolina: Final Authorization of State 
     Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision'' (FRL7150-6) 
     received on February 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5575. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, El Dorado Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL7149-6) 
     received on February 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5576. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revision to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District'' (FRL7148-8) received on February 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5577. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Wisconsin: Final Authorization of State Hazardous 
     Waste Management Program Revision'' (FRL7150-9) received on 
     February 26, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-5578. A communication from the Chairman of the Office of 
     Economics, Environmental Analysis and Administration, Surface 
     Transportation Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Electronic Access to Case 
     Filings'' (Ex Parte No. 576) received on February 14, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5579. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Transportation Security Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Securities Programs for Aircraft 12,500 Pounds or More'' 
     (RIN2110-AA04) received on February 25, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5580. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Transportation Security Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Aviation Security Infrastructure Fees'' (RIN2110-AA02) 
     received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5581. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Transportation Security Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Civil Aviation Security Rules'' (RIN2110-AA03) received on 
     February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5582. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model DH 
     125, HS 125, BH 125, and BAe 125 Series Airplanes; Model 
     Hawker 800, 800 (U-125A), 800XP, and 1000 Airplanes; 
     Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0113)) received on February 
     25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5583. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Short Brothers 
     Model SD3 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0114)) 
     received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5584. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 767 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0112)) received on 
     February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5585. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: General Electric 
     Company GE90 Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-
     0111)) received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5586. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls-Royce plc 
     RB211-524G and -524H Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0119)) received on February 25, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5587. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model DC 9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes; and Model 
     MD 88 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0118)) received on 
     February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5588. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model 
     Beech 400, 400A, and 400T Series Airplanes; Model Beech MU 
     300-10 Airplanes; and Model Mitsubishi MU 300 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0166)) received on February 25, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5589. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F.28 
     Mark 0070 and 0100 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-
     0117)) received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5590. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8-100, -200, 
     and -300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0115)) 
     received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5591. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0124)) received on February 25, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5592. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft 
     Ltd. Models PC7, PC12, and PC12/45 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0123)) received on February 25, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5593. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bell Helicopter 
     Canada Model 430 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0122)) 
     received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5594. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Fairchild 
     Aircraft, Inc. SA26, SA226, and SA227 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0121)) received on February 25, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5595. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Israel Aircraft 
     Industries, Ltd., Model 1124 and 1124A, and Model 1125 
     Westwind Astra Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0120)) 
     received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5596. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems 
     Limited Model BAe 146-200A Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0126)) received on February 25, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5597. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model 
     A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-
     0125)) received on February 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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