[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 20, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H1085-H1086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

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

       5973. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Isoxadifen-ethyl; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [OPP-301224; FRL-6628-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received 
     March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       5974. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a report on the retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Thomas J. Keck, United States Air Force, 
     and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the 
     retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       5975. A letter from the Director, FinCEN, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network; Special Information Sharing 
     Procedures to Deter Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity 
     (RIN: 1506-AA26) received March 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5976. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a draft bill to amend the 
     Communications Act of 1934 to assess certain annual lease 
     fees; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5977. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a draft bill to amend the 
     Communications Act of 1934 and the Miscellaneous 
     Appropriations Act, 2000, to provide certainty regarding the 
     availability of spectrum for use by new licensees in upcoming 
     auctions; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5978. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule--Medicaid Program; Modification of the 
     Medicaid Upper Payment Limit for Non-State Government-Owned 
     or Operated Hospitals: Delay of Effective Date [CMS-2134-N] 
     (RIN: 0938-AL05) received March 18, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5979. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Finding of Failure to submit a 
     Required State Implementation Plan for Particulate Matter, 
     California--San Joaquin Valley [CA073-FON; FRL-7157-9] 
     received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5980. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates; 
     Significant New Use Rule [OPPTS-50639D; FRL-6823-6] (RIN: 
     2070-AD43) received March 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5981. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 
     Removal of Restrictions on Certain Fire Suppression 
     Substitutes for Ozone-Depleting Substances; and Listing of 
     Substitues; Correction [FRL-7160-3] received March 15, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5982. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Outer Continental Shelf Air 
     Regulations Consistency Update for Alaska [Alaska 001; FRL-
     7158-2] received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5983. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Modification of Significant New Uses 
     of Certain Chemical Substances [OPPTS-50642A; FRL-6819-5] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB27) received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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       5984. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Modification of Significant New Uses 
     of Certain Chemical Substances [OPPTS-50644A; FRL-6817-8] 
     (RIN: 2070-AB27) received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5985. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Designations of Areas for Air 
     Quality Planning Purposes; State of Nevada; Technical 
     Correction [NV 074-CORR; FRL-7159-6] received March 15, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5986. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval of Operating Permit 
     Program; State of Iowa [IA 150-1150; FRL-7158-6] received 
     March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5987. A letter from the Chairman (FCC) and Assistant 
     Secretary (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission and the 
     National Telecommunications and Information transmitting a 
     report entitled, ``Alternative Frequencies For Use By Public 
     Safety Systems'' submitted in accordance with Section 1705 of 
     the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act For FY 
     2001; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5988. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule--List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage 
     Casks: Standardized NUHOMS-24P, -52B, and -61BT Revision 
     (RIN: 3150-AG88) received March 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5989. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     notification concerning the Department of the Air Force's 
     Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Spain for 
     defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 02-14), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5990. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Germany [Transmittal No. DTC 159-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5991. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 166-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5992. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Saudi 
     Arabia [Transmittal No. DTC 118-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5993. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 165-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5994. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 175-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5995. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 169-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5996. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 176-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5997. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 177-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5998. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certifications and 
     waivers and their justification under section 565(b) of the 
     Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 
     1995 of the prohibition against contracting with firms that 
     comply with the Arab League Boycott of the State of Israel 
     and of the prohibition against contracting with firms that 
     discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of 
     religion, pursuant to Public Law 103-236, section 565(b) (108 
     Stat. 845); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5999. 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.
       6000. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Importation of Surplus Military Curio or Relic Firearms--
     received March 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       6001. A letter from the President and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, 
     transmitting a report on actions to establish a council to 
     promote greater investment in sub-Saharan Africa; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6002. A letter from the Executive Director, Broadcasting 
     Board of Governors, transmitting the semiannual report of the 
     Office of Inspector General covering 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.
       6003. A letter from the Director, Office of White House 
     Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6004. A letter from the Director, Office of White House 
     Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6005. A letter from the Director, Office of White House 
     Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6006. A letter from the Special Assistant, White House 
     Liaison, Department of Education, transmitting a report 
     pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6007. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6008. A letter from the Acting Inspector General, Selective 
     Service System, transmitting a report in accordance with the 
     Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6009. A letter from the Acting Associate Deputy 
     Administrator for Management and Administration, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting a report pursuant to 
     the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6010. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Independent Expenditure Reporting [Notice 2002-3] received 
     March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on House Administration.
       6011. A letter from the Assistant Director/General Counsel, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule--Inmate Financial Responsibility Program: Spending 
     Limitations [BOP-1050-F] (RIN: 1120-AA49) received March 14, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       6012. A letter from the Executive Officer, Civil Division, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule--September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 
     of 2001 (RIN: 1105-AA79) received March 8, 2002, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6013. A letter from the Assistant Director, General 
     Counsel, Federal Bureau of Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's 
     final rule--Inmate Personel Property [BOP-1051-F] (RIN: 1120-
     AA46) received March 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6014. A letter from the Staff Director, United States 
     Commission On Civil Rights, transmitting the list of state 
     advisory committees recently rechartered by the Commission; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       6015. A letter from the Senior Attorney, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Payment 
     of Federal Taxes and the Treasury Tax and Loan Program (RIN: 
     1510-AA79) received March 15, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6016. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division, ATF, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Addition of New Grape Variety Names for American 
     Wines (2000R-370P) [T.D. ATF-466; Re: Notice No. 915] (RIN: 
     1512-AC26) received March 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6017. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Division Bureau, 
     ATF, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Implementation of Public Law 106-544 
     for Certain Amendments Related to Balanced Budget Act of 1997 
     (2001R-9OT) [T.D. ATF-467] (RIN: 1512-AC55) received March 
     12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6018. A letter from the Secretary (DOT) and Chairmans, 
     Federal Reserve System, Department of Treasury, Commodity 
     Futures Trading Comm., Securities and Exchange Comm., 
     transmitting a report entitled, ``Joint Report on Retail 
     Swaps'' as required by Section 105(c) of the Commodity 
     Futures Modernization Act of 2000; jointly to the Committees 
     on Financial Services and Agriculture.
     
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