[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 85 (Monday, June 24, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5954-S5956]
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-7536. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report on Activities and 
     Programs for Countering Proliferation and NBC Terrorism"; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7537. A communication from the Director of the Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a cumulative report on 
     rescissions and deferrals dated June 1, 2002; transmitted 
     jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as 
     modified by the order of April 11, 1986; to the Committees on 
     Appropriations; the Budget; and Foreign Relations.
       EC-7538. A communication from the Director, Foreign 
     Terrorist Tracking, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Screening of 
     Aliens and Other Designated Individuals Seeking Flight 
     Training'' (RIN1105-AA80) received on June 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7539. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services 
     Contract'' (RIN2125-AE45) received on June 18, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7540. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Montana 
     Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan'' (MT-021-FOR) received 
     on June 17, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-7541. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual 
     Report of the Office of the Inspector General for the period 
     of October 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7542. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     General Counsel and Legal Policy, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Technical Amendments to Qualified Trust Model 
     Certificates Privacy and Paperwork Notices'' (RIN3209-AA00) 
     received on June 11, 2002; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7543. A communication from the President, Federal 
     Financing Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Federal 
     Financing Bank Management Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7544. A communication from the Acting Director, 
     Financial Management and Assurance, General Accounting 
     Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, a financial audit of 
     the Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2001 and 
     2000 Financial Statements; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7545. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Corporation's Annual Program Performance Report 
     for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7546. A communication from the Administrator, Livestock 
     and Seed Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department 
     of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Lamb Promotion, Research, and Information 
     Program: Rules and Regulations'' (Doc. No. LS-02-05) received 
     on June 17, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-7547. 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 ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, 
     and Tangelos

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     Grown in Florida; Modifying Procedures and Establishing 
     Regulations to Limit the Volume of Small Red Seedless 
     Grapefruit'' (Doc. No. FV01-905-1 FIR; FV01-905-2 FIR) 
     received on June 17, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7548. 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 ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; 
     Increase in the Minimum Size Requirement for Area No. 2'' 
     (Doc. No. FV02-948-1 FR) received on June 17, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7549. 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 
     ``Explanation of Involuntary Method Change Guidance'' 
     (Announcement 2002-37) received on June 6, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7550. 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 
     ``Modification of Tax Shelter Rules III'' (RIN1545-BA62; 
     TD9000) received on June 17, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7551. 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 
     ``Request for Comments on Phased Retirement and Defined 
     Benefit Plans'' (Notice 2002-43) received on June 17, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7552. A communication from the Chairman of the United 
     States International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report entitled ``The Year in Trade 2001''; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-7553. A communication from the Chairman of the United 
     States International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report on Investigation Number TA-204-6, Certain 
     Steel Wire Rod; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7554. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report concerning U.S. representation in 
     United Nations Agencies and efforts made to employ U.S. 
     citizens during 2001; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7555. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     State, transmitting, a report relative to financial 
     assistance for victims of terrorism; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7556. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Bureau of 
     Political-Military Affairs: Amendment to the List of 
     Proscribed Destinations'' (22 CFR Part 126) received on June 
     13, 2002; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7557. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Visas: 
     Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for Certain Permanent 
     Residents of Canada and Bermuda'' (22 CFR Part 21) received 
     on June 13, 2002; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7558. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to Nonproliferation and 
     Disarmament Fund (NDF) activities ; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7559. 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-7560. 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 Surface Area at 
     Lampoc, CA; docket no. 01-AWP-23 Direct Final Rule; Request 
     for Comments'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2002-0093)) received on June 
     18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7561. 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 (35); Amdt No. 2099'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65) (2002-0035)) received on June 18, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7562. 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 (31); Amdt No. 3000'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65) (2002-0036)) received on June 18, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7563. 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: Fokker Model F.28 
     Mark 0100 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0277)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7564. 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: Pratt and Whitney 
     PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0278)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7565. 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: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model DC 9 81, 82, 83, and 87 Series Airplanes; Model MD-8 
     Airplanes, and Model MD 90 30 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (2002-0279)) received on June 18, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7566. 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: Pratt and Whitney 
     JT8D Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0280)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7567. 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 A330 
     and A340 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0281)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7568. 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: Cirrus Design 
     Corporation Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (2002-0282)) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7569. 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: Eurocopter France 
     Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, 
     AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and EC130 
     B4 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0283)) received on 
     June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7570. 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: Honeywell 
     International Inc., LTS101 Series Turboshaft and LTP101 
     Series Turboprop Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0284)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7571. 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: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes; 
     CORRECTION'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0259)) received on June 
     18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7572. 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: Rolls Royce plc 
     Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (2002-0258)) received on June 18, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7573. 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) 
     (2002-0257)) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7574. 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 747-
     400, 400F, 757-200, 200CB, 200PF, 767-200, 300, and 300F 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0262)) received on 
     June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7575. 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, 
     747, and 777 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0261)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7576. 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 747 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0260)) received on 
     June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7577. 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, 
     700, 700C and 800 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-
     0264)) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-7578. 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, 
     757, and 767 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0263)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7579. 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: General Electric 
     Company CF34-3A1 and -3B1 Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0266)) received on June 18, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7580. 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: General Electric 
     Company CF 6-6, CF6-45, and CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0265)) received on June 18, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7581. 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: Eurocopter France 
     Model AS350BA and B2 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-
     0269)) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7582. 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: General Electric 
     Company GE90 Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-
     0268)) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7583. 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: Sikorsky Aircraft 
     Corporation Model S-76A Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-
     0276)) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7584. 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: MD Helicopter, 
     Inc., Model 600N Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2002-0270)) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7585. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Certification of Safety Auditors, Safety 
     Investigators, and Safety Inspectors; Delay of Effective 
     Date'' ((RIN2126-AA64) (2002-003)) received on June 18, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7586. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Revised and Clarified 
     Hazardous Material Safety Rulemaking and Program Procedures'' 
     (RIN2137-AD20) received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7587. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Head Impact Protection; Interim Final 
     Rule'' (RIN2127-AI86) received on June 18, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7588. A communication from the Trial Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Passenger Equipment Safety Standards'' (RIN2130-AB48) 
     received on June 18, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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