[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 24 (Thursday, March 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1673-S1675]
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                   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-5615. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Program Operations, Pension and Welfare 
     Benefits Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Class 
     Exemption for Cross-Trades of Securities by Index and Model-
     Driven Funds'' (RIN1210-ZA01) received on February 12, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5616. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Presidential Determination Number 2002-
     07, relative to major drug transit or major illicit drug 
     producing countries; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-5617. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Tariff of Tolls'' (RIN2135-
     AA14) received on February 14, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5618. A communication from the Director of the Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered 
     and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for the 
     Buena Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus relictus)'' (RIN1018-
     AG04) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-5619. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-278, ``District of Columbia 
     Emancipation Day Fund Temporary Act of 2002''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5620. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-277, ``Residential Permit Parking Area 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-5621. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-276, ``John T. `Big John' Williams 
     Building Designation Act of 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5622. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-274, ``Closing of a Portion of a Public 
     Alley in Square 236, S.O. 01-2919 Act of 2002''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5623. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-270, ``North Capitol Expansion and 
     Expansion of Business Improvement Districts Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5624. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-271, ``Washington Convention Center 
     Authority Oversight and Management Continuity Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5625. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-272, ``Eastern Avenue Tour Bus Parking 
     Prohibition Temporary Amendment Act of 2002''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5626. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-269, ``Closing of a Public Alley in 
     Square 528 S.O. 01-173, Act of 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5627. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-268, ``Food Regulation Amendment Act of 
     2002''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5628. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-292, ``Mental Health Commitment 
     Temporary Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5629. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-291, ``Vendor Payment Authorization 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5630. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-289, ``Wooly Mammoth Theatre Tax 
     Abatement Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5631. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-290, ``Square 456 Payment in Lieu of 
     Taxes Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5632. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-288, ``Edward 'Duke' Ellington Plaza 
     Designation Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5633. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-279, ``Towing Vehicles Rulemaking 
     Authority Temporary Act of 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5634. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 14-275, ``Closing of a Public Alley in 
     Square 628, S.O. 00-96 Act of 2002''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5635. A communication from the Administrator of Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Tobacco Inspection; Producer Referenda on 
     Mandatory Grading'' (Doc. No. TB-02-03) received on March 4, 
     2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-5636. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program'' 
     (RIN0572-AB70) received on March 4, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5637. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of Policy and Program Development, Animal and 
     Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change in Disease Status of Japan Because of BSE'' (Doc. 
     No. 01-094-2) received on March 4, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5638. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator of Policy and Program Development, Animal and 
     Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Black Stem Rust; Identification Requirements and Addition 
     of Rust-Resistant Varieties'' (Doc. No. 97-053-3) received on 
     March 4, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5639. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Policy and Program Development, Animal and Plant 
     Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``West Indian Fruit Fly'' (Doc. No. 00-110-4) received on 
     March 4, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5640. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Policy and Program Development, Animal and Plant 
     Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary 
     Provisions'' (Doc. No. 00-075-2) received on March 4, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5641. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Policy and Program Development, Animal and Plant 
     Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Steam Treatment of Golden Nematode-Infested Farm Equipment, 
     Construction Equipment, and Containers'' (Doc. No. 01-050-1) 
     received on March 4, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5642. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Policy and Program Development, Animal and Plant 
     Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change in Disease Status of Greece Because of BSE'' (Doc. 
     No. 01-065-2) received on March 4, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5643. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Policy and Program Development, Animal and Plant 
     Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Citrus Canker; Quarantined Areas'' (Doc. No. 01-079-2) 
     received on March 4, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5644. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Policy and Program Development, Animal and Plant 
     Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Asian Longhorned Beetle; Addition to Quarantined Areas'' 
     (Doc. No. 01-092-2) received on March 4, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5645. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in the States 
     of Michigan, et al.; Modifications to the Rules and 
     Regulations Under the Tart Cherry Marketing Order'' (Doc. No. 
     FV01-930-0 FIR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5646. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and 
     Washington; Establishment of Reporting Requirements for 
     Imported Hazelnuts'' (Doc. No. FV01-982-3 FR) received on 
     March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5647. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; 
     Suspension of Continuing Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-
     948-2 FIR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5648. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Olives Grown in California; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV02-932-1 IFR) 
     received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5649. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed 
     in Riverside County, California; Increased Assessment Rate'' 
     (Doc. No. FV01-987-1 FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5650. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Raisin Produced from Grapes Grown 
     in California; Extension of Redemption Date for Unsold 2001 
     Diversion Certificates'' (Doc. No. FV02-989-3 IFR) received 
     on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5651. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fresh Prunes Grown in Designated 
     Counties in Washington and Umatilla County, Oregon; Decreased 
     Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-924-1 FIR) received on March 
     6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-5652. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled

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     ``Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; 
     Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-931-1 FR) received 
     on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5653. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; 
     Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-948-3 FR) received 
     on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-5654. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Limes Grown in Florida and 
     Imported Limes; Suspension of Regulations'' (Doc. No. FV01-
     911-2 FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5655. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and 
     Washington; The Establishment of a Supplemental Rate of 
     Assessment for the Beurre d'Anjou Variety of Pears and of a 
     Definition for Organically Produced Pears'' (Doc. No. FV01-
     927-1 FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5656. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Cranberries Grown in the States 
     of Massachusetts, et al.; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. 
     No. FV01-929-3 FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5657. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Hass Avocados Promotion, Research 
     and Information Order; Referendum Procedures'' (Doc. No. FV-
     01-706-FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5658. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Walnuts Grown in California; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-984-1 FIR) 
     received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5659. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Kiwifruit Grown in California; 
     Relaxation of Pack Requirements'' (Doc. No. FV02-920-1 IFR) 
     received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5660. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Dried Prunes Produced in 
     California; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-993-3 
     FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5661. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, 
     and Tangelos Grown in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate'' 
     (Doc. No. FV01-905-3 IFR) received on March 6, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5662. A communication from the Administrator of the 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Tomatoes Grown in Florida; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-966-2 IFR) 
     received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5663. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable 
     Programs, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Nectarines Grown in 
     California; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV01-916-2 
     FR) received on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5664. A communication from the Acting Administrator of 
     the Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Research and Promotion 
     Branch, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Referendum Procedures under the Watermelon 
     Research and Promotion Plan'' (Doc. No. FV01-701-FR) received 
     on March 6, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.

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