[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 126 (Tuesday, October 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9710-S9713]
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-9137. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Triticonazole; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL7200-6) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9138. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Sucrose Octanoate Esters; Exemption from the 
     Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL7199-1) received on 
     September 25, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9139. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Spinosad; Pesticide Tolerance''

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     (FRL7199-5) received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9140. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL7200-7) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9141. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Pseudozyma Flocculosa Strain PF-A22 UL; Exemption 
     from the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL7198-8) received on 
     September 25, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9142. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Lambda-cyhalothrin; Pesticide Tolerance'' 
     (FRL7200-1) received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9143. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Glyphosate; Pesticide Tolerances'' (FRL7200-2) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9144. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fenamidone; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL7196-8) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9145. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Dimethomorph; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL7199-2) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9146. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Clopyralid; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL7198-4) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9147. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Cyfluthrin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL7199-8) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9148. A communication from the Army Federal Register 
     Liaison Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
     Installations and Environment, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Environmental Analysis of 
     Army Actions'' (RINA702-AA34) received on September 23, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9149. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Personnel and Readiness, transmitting, the report of 
     a retirement; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9150. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Personnel and Readiness, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on family subsistence supplement allowance for 
     the period May 1, 2001 through February 1, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9151. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Closure for the Shallow-
     Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' received on September 23, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9152. A communication from the Acting Director of the 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the 
     Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closure of Pollock 
     Fishery in Statistical Area 630 in Gulf of Alaska'' received 
     on September 23, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9153. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Procedures for 
     Compensation of Air Carriers'' ((RIN2105-AD06)(2002-0002)) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9154. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual 
     report of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for Fiscal Year 
     2001; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9155. A communication from the Supervisory Personnel 
     Management Specialist, Department of the Army, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and the designation 
     of acting officer for the position of Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army, Civil Works, received on August 15, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9156. A communication from the Supervisory Personnel 
     Management Specialist, Department of the Army, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the designation of acting 
     officer for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Army, 
     Civil Works, received on August 15, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9157. A communication from the Supervisory Personnel 
     Management Specialist, Department of the Army, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the discontinuation of service 
     in acting role for the position of Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army, Civil Works, received on August 15, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9158. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, 
     Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Industry Codes and Standards; 
     Amended Requirements'' (RIN3150-AG61) received on September 
     25, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9159. A communication from the General Counsel, United 
     States Access Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Americans with Disabilities Act 
     Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; 
     Recreation Facilities'' (RIN3014-AA16) received on September 
     20, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9160. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, a report entitled ``Solicitation of 
     Applications for Lead-Based Paint Program Grants; Notice of 
     Availability of Funds''; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-9161. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amendment to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines 
     and Standards for the Bleached Papergrade Kraft and Soda 
     Subcategory of the Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source 
     Category: Final Rules; OMB Approvals Under the Paperwork 
     Reduction Act: Technical Amendment'' (FRL7379-4) received on 
     September 17, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-9162. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the 
     Analysis of Pollutants under the Clean Water Act; National 
     Primary Drinking Water Regulations; and National Secondary 
     Drinking Water Regulations; Methods Update'' (FRL7379-6) 
     received on September 17, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9163. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan, 
     Arizona Department of Environmental Quality'' (FRL7380-9) 
     received on September 17, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9164. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality State 
     Implementation Plans; Louisiana: Motor Vehicle Inspection and 
     Maintenance Program'' (FRL7382-7) received on September 25, 
     2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9165. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; (SIP); Louisiana: Substitute 
     Contingency Measures'' (FRL7382-6) received on September 25, 
     2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9166. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans 
     for Kentucky; Vehicle Emissions Control Programs'' (FRL7381-
     2) received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9167. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; 
     Louisiana; Control of Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides in the 
     Baton Rouge Ozone Nonattainment Area'' (FRL7384-5) received 
     on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-9168. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation; Georgia Transportation 
     Conformity State Implementation Plan Memorandum of Agreement 
     for the Atlanta Metropolitan Area'' () received on September 
     25, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9169. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval of Revisions to the Louisiana Department 
     of Environmental Quality

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     Title 33 Environmental Quality Part III; Air Chapter 5, 
     Permit Procedures, 504; Nonattainment New Source Review 
     Procedures'' (FRL7384-7) received on September 25, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9170. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval of Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous 
     Air Pollutants; Delegation of Section 111 and Section 112 
     Standards; State of New Hampshire'' (FRL7378-4) received on 
     September 25, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-9171. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Correction of Implementation Plans; California'' 
     (FRL7376-2) received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9172. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Hawaii; Final Approval of State Underground 
     Storage Tank Program'' (FRL7381-6) received on September 25, 
     2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9173. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutants for Secondary Aluminum Production'' (FRL7382-4) 
     received on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9174. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``OMB Approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act; 
     Technical Amendment'' (FRL7381-4) received on September 25, 
     2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9175. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revocation of Significant New Uses of Certain 
     Chemical Substances'' (FRL7186-9) received on September 25, 
     2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9176. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality State 
     Implementation Plans (SIP); Louisiana; Emissions Reduction 
     Credits Banking in Nonattainment Areas'' (FRL7384-6) received 
     on September 25, 2002; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-9177. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Oil Pollution Act (OPA) Removal Project Plan''; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9178. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Control of Emissions from Nonroad Large Spark-
     ignition Engines, and Recreational Engines (Marine and Land-
     based)'' (FRL7380-2) received on September 17, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9179. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the fourth annual report 
     addressing the challenges of international bribery and fair 
     competition for 2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9180. A communication from the Director, Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regulations--Requirement 
     that Casinos and Card Clubs Report Suspicious Transactions'' 
     (RIN1506-AA22) received on September 19, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9181. A communication from the Director, Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act--Joint Rule on (1) 
     Prohibition on United States Correspondent Accounts with 
     Foreign Shell Banks and (2) Recordkeeping Requirements and 
     Termination of Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Banks'' 
     (RIN1505-AA87) received on September 19, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9182. A communication from the Director, Financial 
     Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Special Information Sharing Procedures to Deter Money 
     Laundering and Terrorist Activity'' (RIN1506-AA27) received 
     on September 19, 2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9183. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Environment, Safety and Health, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Guidelines for Physician Panel 
     Determinations on Worker Request for Assistance in Filing for 
     State Workers' Compensation Benefits'' (RIN1901-AA90) 
     received on August 27, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-9184. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and a nomination for 
     the position of Deputy Secretary, Office of the Secretary of 
     Energy, received on September 10, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9185. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Director, Office of Economic 
     Impact and Diversity, received on September 10, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9186. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Environment, Safety and Health, received on September 10, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9187. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, received on September 10, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9188. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Director, Office of Science, 
     received on September 10, 2002; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-9189. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for Fossil 
     Energy, received on September 10, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9190. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     International Affairs, received on September 10, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9191. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination and a nomination 
     confirmed for the position of Deputy Administrator for 
     Defense Programs, received on September 10, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9192. A communication from the Acting Director of Human 
     Resources Management, Department of Energy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and the designation 
     of acting officer for the position of Under Secretary for 
     Nuclear Security, received on September 10, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9193. 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--December 2001'' (Rev. Rul. 2001-
     58) received on September 23, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-9194. 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 
     ``Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department 
     Stores--September 2001'' (Rev. Rul. 2001-54) received on 
     September 23, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9195. 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--October 2002'' (Rev. Rul. 2002-
     61) received on September 23, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-9196. 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 
     ``Standard Mileage Rates--2003'' (Rev. Proc. 2002-61) 
     received on September 21, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9197. 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 
     ``Obligations of State and Political Subdivisions'' (RIN1545-
     AY71) received on September 20, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-9198. 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 
     ``Section 45D and Other Federal Tax Benefits'' (Notice 2002-
     64) received on September 20, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-9199. 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 
     ``Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula'' (Rev. Rul. 
     2002-56) received on

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     September 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9200. A communication from the Commissioner of Social 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of 
     Continuing Disability Reviews for Fiscal Year 2001; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-9201. A communication from the Chief of the Regulations 
     Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological 
     Material From Mali'' (RIN1515-AD16) received on September 17, 
     2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9202. A communication from the Executive Resources 
     Coordinator, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of Assistant Secretary, Tax Policy, received on September 23, 
     2002; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9203. A communication from the Executive Resources 
     Coordinator, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy for the position of 
     Member, IRS Oversight Board, received on September 23, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9204. A communication from the Executive Resources 
     Coordinator, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy, the designation of 
     acting officer, and a nomination for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary, Financial Institutions, received on 
     September 23, 2002; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-9205. A communication from the Investment Manager, 
     Treasury Division, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Retirement Annuity Plan 
     for Employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the 
     Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plan for Members of the 
     Executive Management Program of the Army and Air Force 
     Exchange Service, and the Retirement Savings Plan and Trust 
     for Employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service 
     dated 2002; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-9206. 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 manufacturing license agreement 
     with the United Kingdom; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-9207. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements, other than treaties; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-9208. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     National Endowment for the Arts, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of the discontinuation of service in acting 
     role for the position of Chairman, received on September 3, 
     2002; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-9209. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Annual Report on Grants Streamlining for the period beginning 
     May 2001 through May 2002; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-9210. A communication from the Director of 
     Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Annual Report on the Federal Work Force for Fiscal Year 2001; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-9211. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Indian Child Protection and Family Violence 
     Prevention Act Minimum Standards of Character'' (RIN0917-
     AA02) received on September 23, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Indian Affairs.
       EC-9212. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting , pursuant to law, the certification that during 
     calendar year 2001 the Department substantially complied with 
     the requirement in section 212(n)(1) of the INA relating to 
     the Department's certification of employers' LCAs within 
     seven days of their filing; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-9213. A communication from the Program Manager, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Transfer and Possession of Machineguns'' (ATF Rul. 2002-5) 
     received on September 12, 2002; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-9214. A communication from the Program Manager, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Indoor Storage of Explosives in Business Premises Directly 
     Adjacent to a Residence or Dwelling'' (ATF Rul. 2002-4) 
     received on September 12, 2002; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-9215. A communication from the Program Manager, Bureau 
     of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Indoor Storage of Explosives in a Residence or Dwelling'' 
     (ATF Rul. 2002-3) received on September 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-9216. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations and Forms Service Division, Immigration and 
     Naturalization Service, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Requiring 
     Certification of All Service Approved Schools for Enrollment 
     in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System 
     (SEVIS)'' (RIN115-AG71) received on September 25, 2002; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-9217. A communication from the Staff Director of the 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the list of state advisory committees recently recharted by 
     the Commission; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-9218. A communication from the Chair of the Sentencing 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's 
     Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.

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