[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 107 (Wednesday, July 31, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7740-S7742]
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-8345. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Chelsea 
     River Safety Zone for McArdle Bridge Repairs, Chelsea River, 
     East Boston, MA'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0167)) received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8346. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; Captain 
     of the Port Detroit Zone, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, 
     Lake St. Clair'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0166)) received on July 
     26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8347. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Saginaw River, MI'' 
     ((RIN2115-AE47) (2002-0072)) received on July 26, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8348. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Docket No. FAA-2000-8460'' 
     (RIN2120-AH17) received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8349. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: MD Helicopters, INC Model 396D, 
     E, F, and FF Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0334)) 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8350. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Class D Airspace; Marietta Dobbins AFB, GA; 
     Doc. No. 02-ASO-05'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0117)) received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8351. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Change Using Agency to Restricted Area RE-4305; Lake 
     Superior, MN'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0116)) received on July 
     26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8352. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: CFE Company Model CFE738-1-1b 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0335)) received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8353. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: CFM International CFM56-2, 2A, 
     2B, 3, 3B, 3C, 5, 5B, 5C, and 7B Turbofan Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0332)) received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8354. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing 727 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0333)) received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8355. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (129); Amdt No. 3011'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2002-0042)) 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8356. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (100); Amdt. 3013'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2002-0044)) 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8357. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell, In. Part Number 
     HG1075AB05 and HG1075GB05 Inertial Reference Units'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0337)) received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8358. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (47); Amdt. No. 3012'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2002-0043)) 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8359. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: de Havilland, Inc., Models SHC 2 
     MK 1, DHC 2 Mk. II, and DHC-1 Mk III Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0336)) received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8360. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8 100, 200, 
     300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0331)) received 
     on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8361. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD 90 30 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0330)) received on July 26, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8362. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Jet Route; Doc. No.01-ASW-12'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(2002-0115)) received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8363. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney PW 4000 Series 
     Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0329)) received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8364. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Noise Certification Standards for Subsonic Jet Airplanes 
     and Subsonic Transport Category Large Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AH03)(2002-0001)) received on July 26, 2002 ; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8365. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Measures to Reduce the 
     Incidental Catch of Seabirds in the Hawaii Pelagic Longline 
     Fishery'' ((RIN0648-AO35)(ID041700D)) received on July 26, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8366. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for External Affairs, Office of External Relations, 
     Centennial of Flight Commission, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Delegation of Authority'' 
     (RIN2700-AC54) received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8367. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States 
     and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 
     Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Annual Specifications and 
     Management Measures; Trip Limit Adjustment and Closures'' 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8368. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Early Warning Data;

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     Final Rule'' (RIN2127-AI25) received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8369. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries Off West Coast and Western Pacific States; West 
     Coast Salmon Fisheries; Closure and Inseason Adjustments for 
     the Recreational and Commercial Salmon Seasons from Queets 
     River, WA, to Humbug Mountain, OR'' (ID081601B) received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8370. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Operations, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim Final Rule to 
     Implement Restrictions Under the Northeast Multispecies 
     Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AP78) received on July 26, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8371. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2002 Management 
     Measures'' (RIN0648-AP52; ID04902A) received on July 26, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8372. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 40th 
     Annual Report of the activities of the Federal Maritime 
     Commission for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8373. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Contractor Performance Information'' 
     (RIN2700-AC33) received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8374. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report Regarding 
     the 2001 Activities of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries 
     Organization (NAFO); to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8375. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Suspension of Community 
     Eligibility'' (Doc. No. FEMA-7785) received on July 26, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8376. A communication from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of Chief Financial Officer, received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8377. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning the order 
     of up to 100,000 additional workstations under the Navy 
     Maritime Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-8378. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Force Management Policy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report on the number of waivers granted to 
     aviators who fail to meet the operational flying duty 
     requirements ("gates") in title 37 USC 301a(b) for Fiscal 
     Year 2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8379. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting , pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Increases in Fees for Meat, Poultry, and Egg 
     Products Inspection Services'' (RIN0583-AC89) received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8380. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination and a nominations confirmed 
     for the position of Secretary of Agriculture, received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8381. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8382. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8383. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign 
     Agricultural Services, received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8384. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8385. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory 
     Programs, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8386. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8387. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Rural Development, 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8388. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and nomination for the position of 
     Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit Corporation, 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8389. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and 
     Consumer Services, received on July 26, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8390. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8391. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Research, Education, and 
     Economics, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8392. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8393. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Natural Resources and 
     Environment, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8394. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Member, Board of Directors, Commodity Credit 
     Corporation, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8395. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Under Secretary for Food Safety, received on 
     July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8396. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Administration, 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8397. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary for Congressional 
     Relations, received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8398. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, and nomination confirmed for 
     the position of Administrator, Rural Utilities Service, 
     received on July 26, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8399. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy, nomination, the discontinuation of 
     service in acting role, and nomination confirmed for the 
     position of Chief Financial Officer, received on July 26, 
     2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8400. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and the designation of acting officer for 
     the position of General Counsel, received on July 26, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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       EC-8401. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy and the designation of acting officer for 
     the position of Inspector General, received on July 26, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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