[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2410-S2412]
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-6369. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the 
     allocation of Department of Defense resources to mission and 
     support activities, as required by Section 915 of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6370. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Comptroller, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     specifying the projects and accounts to which funds provided 
     in Chapter 3 (in the Defense Emergency Response Fund) are to 
     be transferred; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6371. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, transmitting, 
     the annual Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs) for the 
     quarter ending December 31, 2001; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-6372. A communication from the Assistant to the Federal 
     Reserve Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendments to Official Staff Commentary for 
     Truth in Lending (Regulations Z) and Technical Amendments to 
     Regulation Z'' received on April 4, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-6373. A communication from the Director of the Policy 
     Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Increase of 
     the Immigration User Fee From $6 to $7'' ((RIN115-AG 46) (INS 
     No. 2179-01)) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-6374. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Commission's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6375. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Compliance Alternatives for 
     Provision of Uncompensated Services'' (RIN0906-AA52) received 
     on April 1, 2002; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-6376. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``29 CFR 1979, Procedures for the Handling of 
     Discrimination Complaints under Section 519 of the Wendell H. 
     Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
     Century'' (RIN1218-AB99) received on April 4, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-6377. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revocation of Certain Obsolete Tolerance 
     Exemptions'' (FRL6833-3) received on April 3, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6378. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Furilazole; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL6828-4) 
     received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6379. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Raisins Produced from Grapes 
     Grown in California; Extension of Redemption Date for Unsold 
     2001 Diversion Certificates'' (Doc. No. FV02-989-3 FIR) 
     received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6380. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Sweet Cherries Grown in 
     Designated Counties in Washington; Order Amending Marketing 
     Agreement and Order No. 923'' (Doc. No. 99AMS-FV-923-A1; 
     FV00-923-1) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6381. A communication from the Administrator, 
     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 State 
     of Michigan, et al.; Suspension of Provisions Under the 
     Federal Marketing Order for Tart Cherries'' (Doc. No. FV01-
     930-5 FIR) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-6382. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Tart Cherries Grown in States of 
     Michigan, et al.; Temporary Suspension of a Provision 
     Regarding a Continuance Referendum Under the Tart Cherry 
     Marketing Order'' (Doc. No. FV01-930-4 FR) received on April 
     3, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6383. A communication from the Administrator, 
     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 IFR) 
     received on

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     April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-6384. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Raisins Produced from Grapes 
     Grown in California; Final Free and Reserve Percentages for 
     2001-02 Crop Natural (sun-dried) Seedless and Other Seedless 
     Raisins'' (Doc. No. FV02-989-4 IFR) received on April 3, 
     2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-6385. A communication from the Administrator, Rural 
     Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Guaranteed 
     Rural Rental Housing (7 CFR 3565)'' (RIN0575-AC26) received 
     on April 4, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-6386. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Negotiated 
     Rulemaking: Coverage and Administrative Policies for Clinical 
     Diagnostic Laboratory Services'' (RIN0938-AL03) received on 
     April 1, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6387. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Time for Eligible Air Carriers to File the Third Calendar 
     Quarter 2001 Form 720'' ((RIN1545-BA42)(TD 8983)) received on 
     April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6388. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Dollar-Value LIFO Earliest 
     Acquisition Value'' (UIL 472 .08-10) received on April 3, 
     2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6389. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``IRS Announces New Position With Regard to Consolidated 
     Return Loss Disallowance Rule'' (Notice 2002-11, 2002-7 IRB) 
     received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6390. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Definition of Soil 
     Sample''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6391. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Use of ASTM 
     Standards''; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6392. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Definition of Wipe 
     Sample''; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6393. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Lead and Copper 
     Monitoring and Reporting Guidance for Public Water Systems''; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6394. 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 
     and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; 
     Nevada'' (FRL7167-3) received on April 3, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6395. 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 
     Commonwealth of Kentucky: Approval or Revision to the 1-Hour 
     Ozone Maintenance State Implementation Plans for the Edmonson 
     County and the Owensboro-Daviess County Area; Correction'' 
     (FRL7168-6) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6396. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification 
     and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Paint Production Wastes; Land 
     Disposal Restrictions for Newly Identified Wastes; and CERCLA 
     Hazardous Substances Designation and Reportable Quantities; 
     Final Determination'' (FRL7167-8) received on April 3, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6397. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Interim Final Determination that the State of 
     California Has Corrected Deficiencies and Stay of Sanctions, 
     South Coast Air Quality Management District'' (FRL7158-9) 
     received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6398. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutants From the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry'' 
     (FRL7168-1) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6399. 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, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control 
     District'' (FRL7164-6) received on April 3, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6400. 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, South Coast Air Quality Management District'' (FRL7158-
     7) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6401. 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, South Coast Air Quality Management District'' (FRL7165-
     2) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6402. 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, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District'' 
     (FRL7160-8) received on April 3, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6403. 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: 
     Kentucky: Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading 
     Program'' (FRL7169-7) received on April 5, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6404. 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: 
     Revision to the Alabama Department of Environmental 
     Management (ADEM) Administrative Code for the Air Pollution 
     Control Program'' (FRL7169-1) received on April 5, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6405. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Washington: Final Authorization of State Hazardous 
     Waste Management Program Revision'' (FRL7168-8) received on 
     April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6406. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``EPA Policy Towards 
     Privately-Owned Formerly Used Defense Sites''; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6407. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Guidance Document 
     on Determination of the Appropriate Fqpa Safety Factor(s) in 
     Tolerance Assessment''; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-6408. 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; Designation of Critical 
     Habitat for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas 
     editha quino)'' (RIN 1018-AH03) received on April 8, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6409. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airspace Actions Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Ashland, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0051)) received 
     on April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6410. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Portsmouth, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0050)) received on 
     April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6411. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Washington Court House, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0049)) 
     received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6412. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class East Airspace; 
     Twentynine Palms, CA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0048)) received 
     on April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-6413. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Flint, 
     MI'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0047)) received on April 5, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6414. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Cedar City, 
     UT'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0046)) received on April 5, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6415. 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-
     600, -700, -700C, and -800 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0178)) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6416. 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 
     Series Airplanes and A320-200 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0179)) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6417. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (40); Amdt. No. 2097'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(2002-0021)) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6418. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (52); Amdt. No. 2098'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(2002-0022)) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6419. 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 
     Textron Inc, Manufactured Model OH-13E, OH-13H, and OH-13S 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0176)) received on April 
     5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6420. 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 
     A300, A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R; and A310 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0177)) received on April 5, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6421. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Hillsboro, ND; CORRECTION'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0057)) 
     received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6422. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     (24); Amdt. No. 434'' ((RIN2120-AA63)(2002-0002)) received on 
     April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6423. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (65); Amdt. No. 2093'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(2002-0019)) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6424. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (9); Amdt. No. 2095'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(2002-0020)) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6425. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Zanesville, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0053)) received on 
     April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6426. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, OH; CORRECTION'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0054)) received on April 5, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6427. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revocation of Class E Airspace; Umiat, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0055)) received on April 5, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6428. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Stanley, 
     ND; CORRECTION'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0056)) received on 
     April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6429. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount 
     Vernon, OH'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0052)) received on April 5, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6430. A communication from the Program Analyst of the 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kanab, 
     UT'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0045)) received on April 5 , 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6431. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standard; 
     Final Rule'' (RIN2127-AI68) received on April 5, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6432. A communication from the Deputy Assistant Chief 
     Counsel for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Locomotive Cab Working 
     Conditions'' (RIN2130-AA89) received on April 5, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6433. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Brake System Safety Standards for Freight and Other Non-
     Passenger Trains and Equipment; End-of-Train Devices'' 
     (RIN2130-AB52) received on April 5, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6434. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Service's 
     Annual Surplus Property Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6435. A communication from the Chairman of UNICOR, 
     Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report entitled 
     ``Securing the Future'' for Fiscal Year 2001; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6436. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Department's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6437. A communication from the Chief Judge, Superior 
     Court of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the Family Court Transition Plan dated 
     April 5, 2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6438. A communication from the Chairman of the Federal 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2001; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6439. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Overseas Private Investment Corporation 
     (OPIC), transmitting, pursuant to law, OPIC's Management 
     Report, the Annual Performance Plan, and the Annual Program 
     Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2001; OPIC's Report on 
     Development and U.S. Effects of Fiscal Year 2002 Projects, 
     and a Report on Cooperation with Private Insurers; OPIC's 
     Annual Report on the Environment, a Review of the 
     Environmental Impact of OPIC's Fiscal Year 2001 Projects; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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