[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5694-S5696]
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-7474. A communication from the Commissioner, National 
     Indian Gaming Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Definitions: Electronic, Computer 
     or Other Technologic Aid; Electronic or Electromechanical 
     Facsimile; Game Similar to Bingo'' (RIN3141-AA10) received on 
     June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-7475. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Regulatory Law, Veteran's Health Administration, 
     Department of Veteran's Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Medical Benefits 
     Package; Copayments for Extended Care Service'' (RIN2900-
     AK32) received on June 11, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-7476. A communication from the Director, Endangered 
     Species, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Listing the Chiricahua leopard frog with a special 
     rule'' (RIN1018-AF41) received on June 11, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7477. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation to provide voluntary separation payment authority 
     to the Secretary of Commerce in connection with 
     reorganization of the Economic Development Administration 
     (EDA); to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7478. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Office of the General Counsel, 
     Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Burn Model System Projects, Burn 
     Data Center, and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems 
     Program'' (CFDA Number 84.133A) received on June 11, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7479. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Department's 2001 inventory of 
     activities that are not inherently governmental functions as 
     required by section 2 of the Federal Activities Inventory 
     Reform (FAIR) Act; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7480. A communication from the Chief Judge, Superior 
     Court of the District of Columbia, transmitting, a supplement 
     to the Court's Transition Plan submitted on April 5, 2002 
     pursuant to the Family Court Act of 2001; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7481. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement 
     Handbook--Limitations on Incremental Funding and 
     Deobligations on Grants, and Elimination of Delegation of 
     Closeout of Grants and Cooperative Agreements to Office of 
     Naval Research (ONR)'' (RIN2700-AC51) received on June 10, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7482. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Satellite and Information Services, National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Office of Research and Applications Notice of Financial 
     Assistance to Establish a Cooperative Institute for Research 
     in Remote Sensing'' (RIN0648-ZB18) received on June 11, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7483. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure of Underground Metal and 
     Nonmetal Miners'' (RIN1219-AA28) received on June 14, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7484. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Kentucky Regulatory 
     Program'' (KY-222-FOR) received on June 14, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7485. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Regulations, 
     Delay of Effective Date'' (RIN1024-AC82) received on June 17, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7486. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Parks 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Capital 
     Region, Special Regulations'' (RIN1024-AC76) received on June 
     17, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7487. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Parks 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Concessions 
     Contracts'' (RIN1024-AC88) received on June 17, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7488. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Parks 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National Natural 
     Landmarks Program'' (RIN1024-AB96) received on June 17, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7489. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, the approval of a retirement; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7490. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report on 
     Activities Relating to Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
     Board for calendar year 2001; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-7491. A communication from the General Counsel of the 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, a draft of proposed 
     legislation relating to the management and operations of the 
     Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7492. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation 
     Determinations'' (44 CFR Part 67) received on June 11, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7493. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Condensation Control for Exterior Walls 
     of Manufactured Homes Sited in Humid and Fringe Climate; 
     Waiver'' (FR-4578-F-02) received on June 11, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7494. A communication from the Chairman of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Annual Report on Retail Fees and 
     Services of Depository Institutions dated June 2002; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7495. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Office of 
     Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rules Governing Availability of Information'' received on 
     June 13, 2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.

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       EC-7496. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification 
     relative to the designation of Deanna Tanner Okun as Chairman 
     and Jennifer Anne Hillman as Vice Chairman of the United 
     States International Trade Commission, effective June 17, 
     2002; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7497. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, Presidential Determination number 2002-23, 
     relative to Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem 
     Embassy Act; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7498. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to India; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7499. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to India; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7500. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to India; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7501. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to India; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7502. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the report of a 
     certification of a proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles to India; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7503. 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 
     ``The Application of Section 125 in Mergers and 
     Acquisitions'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-32) received on June 11, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7504. 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 
     ``Capitalized Cost Reduction Payments'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-36) 
     received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7505. 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 
     ``Automatic Enrollment Under Section 125'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-
     27) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7506. 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 
     ``Suspension of Requirement to File Form 8390 (Information 
     Return for Determination of Life Insurance Company Earnings 
     Under Section 809)'' (Notice 2002-33) received on June 12, 
     2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7507. 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 
     ``Contingent Convertible Debt Instruments--Request for 
     Comments'' (Notice 2002-36, 2002-22 IRB) received on June 12, 
     2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7508. 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 
     ``Contingent Convertible Debt Instrument'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-
     31, 2002-22 IRB) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-7509. 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 
     ``TD 8971: New Markets Tax Credit'' (RIN1545-BA49) received 
     on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7510. 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 
     ``North Dakota State University v. United States'' received 
     on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7511. 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 
     ``Applicable Federal Rates--January 2002'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-2) 
     received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7512. 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 
     ``Allocation of National Limitations for Qualified Zone 
     Academy Bonds for Year 2002'' (Rev. Proc. 2002-25) received 
     on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7513. 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 
     ``Transfers of Deferred Compensation Incident to Divorce'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2002-22) received on June 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7514. 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 that the Industry Issue Resolution Program Is 
     Being Made Permanent'' (Notice 2002-20, 2002-17IRB) received 
     on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7515. 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 
     ``2001 Nonconventional Source Fuel Credit'' (Notice 2002-30) 
     received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7516. 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 
     ``Hospital Refinancing Bonds Closing Agreement Announcement'' 
     (RIN1545-BA46) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7517. 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 
     ``National Median Gross Income 2002 Revenue Procedure'' (Rev. 
     Proc. 2002-24) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7518. 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 
     ``Republication of Revenue Procedure 2001-4'' (Rev. Proc. 
     2002-4) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7519. 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 
     ``Republication of Revenue Procedure 2001-8'' received on 
     June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7520. 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 
     ``Notional Principal Contract Tax Shelter'' (Notice 2002-35, 
     2002-21) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7521. 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 
     ``Notional Principal Contracts'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-30, 2002-21 
     IRB) received on June 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7522. 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 
     ``Rev. Rul. 2002-23'' received on June 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7523. 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: Maquiladora--IRC sec. 
     1504(d)'' (UIL 1504-00-00) received on June 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7524. 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 
     ``Treaty Guidance Regarding Payments with Respect to Domestic 
     Reverse Hybrid Entities'' (RIN1545-AY13; TD8999) received on 
     June 13, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7525. 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 
     ``Valuation of Options for Golden Parachute Payments'' (Rev. 
     Proc. 2002-45) received on June 14, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7526. 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 
     ``NYC Accidental Death Benefits'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-39) 
     received on June 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7527. 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 
     ``Professional Employer Organizations, Employee Leasing and 
     Defined Contribution Plans'' (Rev. Proc. 2002-21) received on 
     June 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7528. 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 
     ``Final Regulations (REG-209601-92), Taxation of Tax-Exempt 
     Organizations' Income from Corporate Sponsorship'' (RIN1545-
     BA68; TD8991) received on June 14, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7529. 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 
     ``Guidance under Section 355(e); Recognition of Gain on 
     Certain Distribution of Stock or Securities in Connection 
     with an Acquisition'' ((RIN1545-BA55)(RIN1545-AY42)) received 
     on June 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7530. 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

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     entitled ``Accounting Method Allowed for Some Small 
     Taxpayers'' (Rev. Proc. 2002-28) received on June 14, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7531. 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 
     ``Minimum Distributions--Reporting Requirements under Final 
     Regulations'' (Notice 2002-27) received on June 14, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7532. 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 
     ``Applicable Federal Rates--May 2002'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-25) 
     received on June 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7533. 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 
     ``Required Distributions from Retirement Plans'' ((RIN1545-
     AY69)(RIN1545-AY70; TD8987)) received on June 14, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7534. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicaid Program; Medicaid 
     Managed Care; Withdrawal of Final Rule with Comment Period'' 
     (RIN0938-AL83) received on June 13, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7535. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Medicaid Program; Medicaid 
     Managed Care; New Provisions'' (RIN0938-AK96) received on 
     June 13, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

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