[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 88 (Thursday, June 27, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H4322-H4324]
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:

       7689. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Gregory S. Newbold, United States Marine 
     Corps, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7690. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Vice Admiral George P. Nanos, Jr., United States Navy, and 
     his advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired 
     list; to the Committee on Armed Services.

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       7691. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Board's final rule -- Home Mortgage Disclosure [Regulation C; 
     Docket No. R-1120] received June 25, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       7692. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule 
     -- Commission Guidance on the Application of Certain 
     Provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities 
     Exchange Act of 1934, and Rules thereunder to Trading in 
     Security Futures Products [Release Nos. 33-8107; 34-46101; 
     File No. S7-23-02] received June 25, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       7693. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a report on the Cost Estimate For Pay-
     As-You-Go Calculations; to the Committee on the Budget.
       7694. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of 
     Education, transmitting Final Priorities ---- Capacity 
     Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations, pursuant 
     to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       7695. A letter from the Regulations Officer, FMCSA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe 
     Operation; Trailer Conspicuity [FMCSA Docket FMCSA-1997-2222] 
     received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7696. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Energy 
     Regulation Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements (Docket 
     No. RM01-8-000; Order No. 2001) received June 21, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       7697. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to 
     Finland [Transmittal No. DTC 060-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c) and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       7698. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting the Department of the Air 
     Force's proposed lease of defense articles to the Government 
     of Singapore (Transmittal No. 06-02), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7699. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting the Department of the Air 
     Force's proposed lease of defense articles to the Federal 
     Republic of Germany (Transmittal No. 05-02), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7700. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Canada for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 02-31), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       7701. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 62-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7702. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 76-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7703. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 72-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7704. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 63-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7705. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles to 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 77-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       7706. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2001 
     through March 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(d); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7707. A letter from the Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued 
     or released in April 2002, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       7708. A letter from the Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7709. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Consumer Product 
     Safety Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7710. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal Labor 
     Relations Authority, transmitting a copy of the annual report 
     in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act during 
     the calendar year 2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7711. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting a copy of the annual report in compliance with 
     the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar year 
     2001, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7712. A letter from the Chairman, National Science Board, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2001 
     through March 31, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7713. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Land 
     and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting notice on leasing systems for the Central Gulf 
     of Mexico, Sale 182, scheduled to be held on March 20, 2002, 
     pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1337(a)(8); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7714. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Kentucky Regulatory Program [KY-222-FOR] 
     received June 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       7715. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Concession 
     Contracts (RIN: 1024-AC88) received June 14, 2002, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7716. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- National Capital 
     Region, Special Regulations (RIN: 1024-AC76) received June 
     14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Resources.
       7717. A letter from the Commissioner, National Indian 
     Gaming Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule 
     -- Definitions: Electronic, Computer or Other Technologic 
     Aid; Electromechanical Facsimile; Game Similar to Bingo (RIN: 
     3141-AA10) received June 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7718. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Visas: Removal of Visa and Passport Waiver for 
     Certain Permanent Residents of Canada and Bermuda -- received 
     June 14, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       7719. A letter from the Director, Foreign Terrorist 
     Tracking, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Screening of Aliens and Other 
     Designated Individuals Seeking Flight Training (RIN: 1105-
     AA80) received June 12, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7720. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated 
     Navigation Area; Chesapeake Bay entrance and Hampton Roads, 
     VA and adjacent waters [CGD05-01-046] (RIN: 2115-AE84) 
     received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7721. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Boca 
     Grande, Charlotte County, Florida [CGD07-00-129] (RIN: 2115-
     AE47) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7722. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Operation Native Atlas 2002, Waters adjacent to Camp 
     Pendleton, California [COTP San Diego 02-001] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7723. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Back River, ME [CGD01-01-144] (RIN: 
     2115-AE47) received June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7724. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Protection of 
     naval vessels [PAC AREA-01-001] (RIN: 2115-AG23) received 
     June 7, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7725. A letter from the Attorney/Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Air Carrier Traffic and Capacity Data By Nonstop Segment and 
     On-Flight Market [Docket No. OST 98-4043] (RIN: 2139-AA08) 
     received June 20,

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     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7726. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Annuities (Rev. Rul. 2002-39) received June 13, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       7727. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability (Revenue 
     Procedure 2002-45) received June 13, 2002, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7728. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Cafeteria Plans (Rev. Rul. 2002-32) received June 11, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       7729. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Treaty Guidance Regarding Payments With Respect to Domestic 
     Reverse Hybrid Entities [TD 8999] (RIN: 1545-AY13) received 
     June 13, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       7730. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's fifth/sixth 
     report in the series entitled, ``Effectiveness of Occupant 
     Protection Systems and Their Use,'' pursuant to Public Law 
     102--240, section 2508(e) (105 Stat. 2086); jointly to the 
     Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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