[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 101 (Tuesday, July 23, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H5192-H5193]
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:
       8152. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the 
     Federal Reserve System, transmitting the twelfth annual 
     report on the Profitability of Credit Card Operations of 
     Depository Institutions, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1637 note. 
     Public Law 100--583, section 8 (102 Stat. 2969); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       8153. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of the 
     determination and memorandum of justification pursuant to 
     Section 2(b)(6) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as 
     amended; to the Committee on Financial Services.
       8154. A letter from the Director, Office of Thrift 
     Supervision, transmitting the 2001 Annual Report to Congress 
     on the Preservation of Minority Savings Institutions, 
     pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1462a(g); to the Committee on Financial 
     Services.
       8155. 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.
       8156. 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.
       8157. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the annual report on the Loan 
     Repayment Program on Health Disparities Research (HDR-LRP) 
     for FY 2001, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2541--1(i); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       8158. 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 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 107-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8159. 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 India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 101-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       8160. 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 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 83-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8161. 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 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 73-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8162. 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 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 64-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8163. 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 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 106-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8164. 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 India 
     [Transmittal No. DTC 99-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       8165. 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 
     Pakistan [Transmittal No. DTC 65-02], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       8166. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       8167. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a supplemental report, consistent with 
     the War Powers Resolution, to help ensure that the Congress 
     is kept fully informed on continued U.S. contributions in 
     support of peacekeeping efforts in the former Yugoslavia; (H. 
     Doc. No. 107--250); to the Committee on International 
     Relations and ordered to be printed.
       8168. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Policy, 
     Management and Budget and Chief Financial Officer, Department 
     of the Interior, transmitting the Department's Annual 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8169. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the Department's FY 2001 Annual Program 
     Performance Report and FY 2003 Annual Performance Plan; to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       8170. A letter from the Assistant Director for Executive 
     and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       8171. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Housing 
     and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's FY 2001 
     Annual Report on Performance and Accountability; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       8172. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting 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 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       8173. A letter from the Chief Judge, Superior Court of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting the Court's report 
     entitled ``A Supplement to the Family Court Transition Plan'' 
     submitted in response to a request; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       8174. A letter from the Chief Judge, Superior Court of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting the Court's report 
     entitled ``Supplement to the Family Court Transition Plan''; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.

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       8175. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting the 2001 Annual Report for the Office 
     of Surface Mining (OSM), pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 1211(f), 
     1267(g), and 1295; to the Committee on Resources.
       8176. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated 
     Navigation Area and Safety and Security Zones; New York 
     Marine Inspection Zone and Captain of the Port Zone [CGD01-
     01-181] (RIN: 2115-AE84 and 2115-AA97) received July 16, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8177. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Sanibel Causeway Bridge, Okeechobee 
     Waterway, Punta Rassa, Florida [CGD7-01-144] (RIN: 2115-AE47) 
     received July 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8178. A letter from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Commercial Boulevard bridge (SR 870), 
     Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 1059.0, Lauderdale-by-
     the-Sea, Broward County, FL [CGD07-02-009] received July 16, 
     2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8179. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Wearing of 
     Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) by Certain Children Aboard 
     Recreational Vessels [USCG-2000-8589] (RIN: 2115-AG04) 
     received July 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8180. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Wearing of 
     Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) by Certain Children Aboard 
     Recreational Vessels [USCG-2000-8589] (RIN: 2115-AG04] 
     received July 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8181. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the Port Milwaukee 
     Zone [CGD09-02-003] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 16, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8182. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zones; 
     Captain of the Port Detroit Zone, Selfridge Air National 
     Guard Base, Lake St Clair [CGD09-02-004] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 16, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8183. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety and 
     Security Zones; High Interest Vessel Transits, Narragansett 
     Bay, Providence River, and Taunton River, Rhode Island 
     [CGD01-01-188] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 16, 2002, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8184. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, Seabrook, New Hampshire [CGD01-
     01-207] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 16, 2002, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8185. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's draft bill entitled, 
     ``To amend the Customs user fee statute, and for other 
     purposes''; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       8186. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting contingent liabilities of the United 
     States under the vessel war risk insurance program under 
     title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, pursuant to 
     Public Law 104--201, section 1079(a) (110 Stat. 2670); 
     jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8187. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a Report on Proposed Obligations for 
     Weapons Destruction and Non-Proliferation in the Former 
     Soviet Union, pursuant to Public Law 104--106, section 
     1206(a) (110 Stat. 471); jointly to the Committees on Armed 
     Services and International Relations.
       8188. A letter from the President, Federal Bar Association, 
     transmitting the Association's Resolution entitled, ``A 
     Resolution urging that certain employees of the Securities 
     and Exchange Commission be removed from the general pay 
     schedule established by Title 5, United States Code''; 
     jointly to the Committees on Financial Services and 
     Government Reform.
       8189. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report entitled, 
     ``Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act'' 
     (Presidential Determination No. 2002-23), pursuant to Public 
     Law 104--45, section 6 (109 Stat. 400); jointly to the 
     Committees on International Relations and Appropriations.
       8190. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting a report required by 
     Section 653(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as 
     amended, entitled ``Development Assistance and Child 
     Survival/Diseases Program Allocations-FY 2002''; jointly to 
     the Committees on International Relations and Appropriations.
       8191. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification that 
     shrimp harvested with technology that may adversely affect 
     certain sea turtles may not be imported into the United 
     States unless the President makes specific certifications to 
     the Congress by May 1, pursuant to Public Law 101--162, 
     section 609(b)(2) (103 Sat. 1038); jointly to the Committees 
     on Resources and Appropriations.
       8192. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's report 
     entitled, ``National Coverage Determinations''; jointly to 
     the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.
       8193. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a report on the level of 
     coverage and expenditures for Religious Nonmedical Health 
     Care Institutions (RNHCIs) under both Medicare and Medicaid 
     for the previous fiscal year (FY); estimated levels of 
     expenditure for the current FY; and, trends in those 
     expenditure levels including an explanation of any 
     significant changes in expenditure levels from previous 
     years; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy 
     and Commerce.

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