[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 45 (Monday, April 22, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H1488-H1489]
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:

       6275. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Sweet 
     Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Order 
     Amending Marketing Agreement and Order No. 923 [Docket Nos. 
     99AMS-FV-923-A1; FV00-923-1] received April 3, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6276. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Tart 
     Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Suspension 
     of Provisions Under the Federal Marketing Order for Tart 
     Cherries [Docket No. FV01-930-5 FIR] received April 3, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6277. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--Tart 
     Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.; Temporary 
     Suspension of a Provision Regarding a Continuance Referendum 
     Under the Tart Cherry Marketing Order [Docket No. FV01-930-4 
     FR] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6278. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate 
     [Docket No. FV01-894-1 FIR] received April 3, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6279. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Final Free 
     and Reserve Percentages for 2001-02 Crop Natural (sun-dried) 
     Seedless and Other Seedless Raisins [Docket No. FV02-989-4 
     IFR] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6280. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Extension 
     of Redemption Date for Unsold 2001 Diversion Certificates 
     [Docket No. FV02-989-3 FIR] received April 3, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6281. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Pesticide Labeling and Other Regulatory Revisions 
     [OPP-300890A; FRL-6752-1] (RIN: 2070-AD14) received March 26, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6282. A letter from the Alternate OSD Federal Register 
     Liaison Officer, DOD, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Transactions Other than Contracts, 
     Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects (RIN: 
     0790-AG79) received March 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6283. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of Admiral 
     Dennis C. Blair, United States Navy, and his advancement to 
     the grade of admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       6284. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement Admiral 
     Richard W. Mies, United States Navy, and his advancement to 
     the grade of admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       6285. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule--
     Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7773] 
     received March 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       6286. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Hermatology and 
     Pathology Devices; Reclassification of the Automated 
     Differential Cell Counter [Docket No. 95P-0315] received 
     April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6287. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, Bureau 
     of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule--Rules and 
     Regulation Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification 
     Act--received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6288. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 02-24), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6289. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of 
     Transmittal No. 12-02 which informs of the intention to sign 
     a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United 
     States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom 
     concerning the in-service support phase of the NATO Improved 
     Link Eleven (NILE) project, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6290. A letter from the Acting Director, Department of 
     Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting 
     notification concerning the Department of the Army's Proposed 
     Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Kuwait for defense 
     articles and services (Transmittal No. 02-23), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6291. A letter from the Acting Director, Department of 
     Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting 
     notification concerning the Department of the Air Force's 
     Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Brazil 
     for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 02-18), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6292. 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 Turkey [Transmittal 
     No. DTC 029-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6293. 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 Israel [Transmittal 
     No. DTC 056-01], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6294. 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 France, United 
     Kingdom, and Germany [Transmittal No. DTC 030-02], pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       6295. 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 International 
     Waters in the Pacific Ocean [Transmittal No. DTC 013-02], 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6296. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Technical Assistance Agreement with Bulgaria 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 034-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) 
     and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       6297. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of the 
     Secretary's determination and justification for authorizing 
     assistance in order to provide a contribution to the 
     Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC) provided for in the 
     Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi to 
     implement the Burundi peace agreement, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2261(a)(2); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6298. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting the bimonthly report on progress toward 
     a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question covering the 
     period February 1, 2002 through March 1, 2002, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2373(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6299. A letter from the Foreign Assets Control, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Addition of Persons to Appendix A to 31 CFR Chapter V--
     received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       6300. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the semiannual report of the 
     Inspector General for the period April 1, 2001, through 
     September 30, 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6301. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6302. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 2001 Performance 
     Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6303. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the

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     Final Annual Performance Plan For Fiscal Year 2003; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6304. A letter from the Deputy General Counsel and 
     Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6305. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's Government 
     Performance and Results Act Annual Performance Report for FY 
     2001 and the Annual Performance Plan for FY 2003; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6306. A letter from the Deputy to the 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.
       6307. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
     Extension to Administrative Fines--received April 3, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on House 
     Administration.
       6308. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat for the San 
     Bernardino Kangaroo Rat (RIN: 1018-AH07) April 18, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6309. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Land and 
     Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, Bureau of 
     Land Management, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     National Petroleum Reserve--Alaska--Unitization [WO-310-1310-
     01 24 1A] (RIN: 1004-AD13) received April 10, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6310. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries for Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; 
     2001 Quotas and Management Measures for Yellowfin and 
     Juvenile Bigeye Tuna [Docket No. 011005243-1243-01; I.D. 
     091001B] (RIN: 0648-A048) received March 26, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6311. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office of 
     Oceanic and Atmosheric Research, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule--Sea Grant National Strategic Investments in 
     Technology, Marine Environmental Biotechnology, and Fisheries 
     Habitat: Request for Proposals for FY 2002 [Docket No. 
     991027290-1295-02] (RIN: 0648-ZA74) received April 3, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6312. A letter from the Director, Policy Directives and 
     Instructions Branch, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule--Increase of the Immigration User Fee 
     From $6 to $7 [INS No. 2179-01] (RIN: 1115-AG46) received 
     April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       6313. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification 
     regarding final regulations under Section 403(a) of the USA-
     Patriot Act, Public Law 107-56; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       6314. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class D Airspace; Rockford, IL; 
     modification of Class E Airspace; Rockford, IL [Airspace 
     Docket No. 01-AGL-01] received April 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6315. A letter from the Trial Attorney, FRA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Freight Car Safety Standards: Maintenance-of-Way Equipment 
     [FRA Docket No. RSFC-7; Notice No. 4] (RIN: 2130-AA68) 
     received March 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6316. A letter from the Senior Trial Attorney, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Extension of Computer Reservations Systems (CRS) Regulations 
     [Docket No. OST-2002-11577] (RIN 2105-AD09) received March 
     26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6317. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Frankfort, MI 
     [Airspace Docket No. 01-AGL-08] received April 16, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6318. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Brainerd, MN 
     [Airspace Docket No. 01-AGL-07] received April 16, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6319. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Federal Railroad 
     Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule--Passenger Equipment Safety 
     Standards [FRA Docket No. PCSS-1, Notice No. 7] (RIN: 2130-
     AB48) received April 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6320. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Modification of the Washington Tri-Area Class B Airspace 
     Area; DC [Docket No. FAA-2001-11180; Airspace Docket No. 01-
     AWA-6] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6321. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Andrews, SC [Airspace 
     Docket No. 01-ASO-18] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6322. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E airspace, Pasco, WA [Airspace Docket No. 
     01-ANM-09] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6323. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Establishment of Class E airspace, Scoby, MT [Airspace Docket 
     No. 00-ANM-15] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6324. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E airspace, Kemmerer, WY [Airspace Docket 
     No. 01-ANM-07] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6325. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revision of Class E airspace, Greeley, CO [Airspace Docket 
     No. 00-ANM-34] received April 3, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6326. A letter from the Administrator, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting an informational copy of the 
     fiscal year 2003 GSA's Public Buildings Service Capital 
     Investment and Leasing Program, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 606(a); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6327. A letter from the Administrator, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting a draft bill ``to amend the 
     Public Buildings Act of 1959, as amended, to raise certain 
     prospectus submission thresholds, and for other purposes''; 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6328. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Technical Amendments to the Customs Regulations 
     [T.D. 02-14] received March 26, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6329. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Lansford E. Trapp, Jr., United States Air 
     Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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