[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 150 (Tuesday, November 19, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11570-S11573]
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-9643. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Flue-Cured Tobacco Advisory Committee 
     Amendment of Regulation'' [Doc. No. TB-02-14](RIN0581-AC11) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9644. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research 
     Rules Regulations'' [Doc. No. LS-99-20] received on November 
     7, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9645. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos 
     Grown in Florida; Exemption for Shipments of Tree Run 
     Citrus'' [Doc. No. FV02-905-4 IFR] received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9646. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Kiwi Fruit Grown in California; Increased 
     Assessment Rate'' [Doc No. FV02-920-4-FR] received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-9647. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio 
     Grande Valley in Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' [Doc. No. 
     FV02-906-1 IFR] received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9648. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos 
     Grown in Florida; Removing Dancy and Robinson Tangerine 
     Varieties From the Rules and Regulations'' [Doc. No. FV02-
     905-3 FIR] received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9649. A communication from the Administrator, Tobacco 
     Programs, Agriculture Marketing Program, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated 
     Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon, and Irish 
     Potatoes Imported into the United States; Modification of 
     Handling and Import Regulations'' [FV00-945-2 FR] received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-9650. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Canadian Border Ports; Blaine and 
     Lynden, WA'' [Doc. No. 02-064-1] received on November 12, 
     2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9651. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal 
     of Quarantined Areas'' [Doc. No. 01-093-3] received on 
     November 12, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9652. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Gypsy Moth Generally Infested 
     Areas'' [Doc. No. 02-053-2] received on November 12, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9653. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza; 
     Payment of Indemnity'' [Doc. No. 02-048-1] received on 
     November 12, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9654. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Change in Disease Status of 
     Israel Because of BSE'' [Doc. No. 02-072-2] received on 
     November 12, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9655. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clopyralid; Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction'' 
     received on October 28, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9656. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Thiamenthoxam; Pesticide Tolerance'' received on November 
     7, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9657. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Difluenzuron; Pesticide Tolerance Correction'' received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-9658. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Regulatory Law, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Evidence for Accrued 
     Benefits'' (RIN2900-AH42) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-9659. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Regulatory Law, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Service Connection by 
     Presumption of Aggravation of a Chronic Preexisting Disease'' 
     received on November 13, 2002; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-9660. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Regulatory Law, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
     Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Civilian Health and 
     Medical Program of the Department of Veterans' Affairs'' 
     received on November 13, 2002; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-9661. A communication from the Under Secretary for 
     Health, Department of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting, a 
     report entitled ``New Initiatives: Meeting Veterans' Needs'' 
     from the Virginia Office of Research and Development; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-9662. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Texas 
     Regulatory Program'' (TX-048-FOR) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9663. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Utah 
     Regulatory Program'' (UT-041-FOR) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9664. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of

[[Page S11571]]

     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Kentucky Regulatory Program'' (KY-238-FOR) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-9665. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pennsylvania 
     Regulatory Program'' (PA-136-FOR) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9666. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Wyoming 
     Regulatory Program'' (WY-029-FOR) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9667. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Iowa 
     Regulatory Program'' (IA-011-FOR) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9668. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Louisiana 
     Regulatory Program'' (LA-022-FOR) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9669. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Kentucky 
     Regulatory Program'' (KY-237-FOR) received on November 14, 
     2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9670. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
     Energy, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Departmental Energy and 
     Utilities Management'' (DOE O 430.2A) received on November 
     14, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9671. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Security, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Eligibility for Security Police Officer Positions in the 
     Personal Security Assurance Program'' (RIN1992-AA30) received 
     on November 14, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-9672. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulatory Law, Office of Security, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Security Conditions'' (DOE N 473.8) received on November 
     14, 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9673. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Augusta S.P. A. 
     Model A109E Helicopters'' [Doc. No. 2002-SW-42]((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0473)) received on November 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9674. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bell Helicopters 
     Textron Canada Limited Model 407 Helicopters Docket No. 2002-
     SW-38'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0474)); to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9675. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (24) Admt. No. 3029 ((2120-
     AA65)(2002-0059)) received on November 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9676. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France 
     Model AS332C, L, L1 helicopters Docket No. 2002-SW-36'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0472)) received on November 12, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9677. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rockwell Collins, 
     Inc. FMC-4200, FMC-5000 and FMC-6000 Flight Management 
     Computers Docket No. 2000-CE-13'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0471)) 
     received on November 12, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9678. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737 
     Series Airplanes Docket No. 2001-NM-251'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0470)) received on November 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9679. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Sikorsky Aircraft 
     Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B and S-76C helicopters; Docket 
     No. 2001-SW-59'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0447)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9680. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft 
     Ltd. Model PC-6 Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-08'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0448)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9681. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: British Aerospace 
     Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-25'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0449)) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9682. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft 
     Company Beech Models C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, 
     M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A and V35B Airplanes Docket No. 
     93-CE-37'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0450)) received on November 
     7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9683. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Agusta S.p.A 
     model A109E Helicopters Docket No. 2002-SW-06'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0451)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9684. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier-Rotax 
     GmbH Type 912F, 912S, and 914F Series Reciprocating Engines 
     Docket No. 2002-NE-33'' ((2120-AA64)(2002-0452)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9685. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Britax Sell GmbH 
     & Co. OHG Water Boilers, Coffee Makers, and Beverage Makers 
     Docket No. 2000-NE-58'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0453)) received 
     on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9686. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell 
     Douglas, model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82(MD-82), DC-9-83(MD-
     83), DC-9-87(MD-87) and MD-88 Airplanes Docket No. 2002-NM-
     216'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0454)) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9687. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney 
     PW 4000 Series Turbofan Engines Docket No. 2000-NE-47'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0458)) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9688. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell 
     Douglas, model DC-9-10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 Series Airplanes 
     Docket No. 2000-NM-57'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0455)) received 
     on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9689. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft 
     Company Beech models 35, 35R, A35 and B35 Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 2000-CE-44'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0456)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9690. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell 
     Douglas. Model 757-2--, 200CB, and 300 Series Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 2000-NM-392'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0457)) received 
     on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9691. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt & Whitney 
     JT8D-200 series Turbofan Engines Docket No. 2002-NE-11'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0459)) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

[[Page S11572]]

       EC-9692. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments 29 Amendments No. (3027)'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA65)(2002-0055)) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9693. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: EXTRA Flugzeugbau 
     GmbH Model EA-300S Airplanes; Docket No. 99-CE-85'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0460)) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9694. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 767 
     series Airplanes Docket No. 2002-NM-250'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0461)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9695. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft 
     Ltd. Model PC-6 Airplanes Correction Docket No. 2002-CE-08'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0462)) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9696. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Admt. Class D Airspace; Huntington, WV 
     Docket No. 02-AEA-06'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(200-0172)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9697. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amdt. of Class D Airspace; Titusville, FL 
     Docket No. 02-ASO-18'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0173)) received 
     on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9698. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (44) Amdt. No. 3028'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(2002-0056)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9699. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments 3 
     Amdt. No. 438 Docket No. 30336'' ((RIN2120-AA63)(2002-0009)) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9700. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amdt. to Gordon, NE Class E Airspace Area 
     Docket No. 02-ACE-9'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0175)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9701. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; Spurce 
     Pine, NC Docket No. 02-ASO-14'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(2002-0176)) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9702. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Britten-
     Norman Limited BN-2, BN2B, BN2T and BN2A MK.III Series 
     Aiplanes Docket No. 2002-CE-21'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0464)) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9703. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Stemme GmbH & Co. 
     KG Model S10-VT Sailplanes Docket No. 2002'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0463)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9704. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft 
     Ltd. Model PC-& Airplanes Docket No. 2002-CE-28'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2002-0465)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9705. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: MORAVAN a.s. 
     Models Z-143L and Z-242L Airplanes Docket No. 99-CE-71'' 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9706. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedure; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (18) Admt. No. 3030'' ((RIN2120-
     AA65)(2002-0058)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9707. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing model 737-
     100, 200, 200C-300, 400 and 500 Series Airplanes Docket No.; 
     2002-NM-214'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0469)); to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9708. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell 
     Propeller Inc. Model HD-E6C-3 Propellers Docket No. 2001-NE-
     43'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0467)) received on November 7, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9709. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E5 Airspace; 
     Franklin, NC Correction Docket No. 02-ASO-10'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(2002-0177)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9710. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell 
     International, Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal, Inc. and textron 
     Lycoming) LF507 and ALF502R Series Turbofan Engines Docket 
     No. 2002-Ne-21'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2002-0468)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9711. 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; 
     (Including 2 regulations) [CGD07-02-132][COTP San Juan 02-
     133]'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0202)) received on November 12, 
     2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9712. 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 (Including 2 
     Regulations) [CGD08-02-025] [CGD08-02-036]'' ((RIN2115-
     AE47)(2002-0094)) received on November 12, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9713. 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 ``Special Anchorage Area/Anchorage Grounds 
     Regulations: Frenchman Bay, Bar Harbor, ME (CGD01-02-027)'' 
     ((RIN2115-AA98)(2002-0002)) received on November 12, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9714. 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: Shrewbury River, NJ 
     (CGDO1-02-122)'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0095)) received on 
     November 12, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9715. 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 Army National Guard Base, 
     Lake St. Clair (CGD09-02-523)'' ((RIN2115-AA97)(2002-0199)) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9716. 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; Oahu, 
     Maui, Hawaii and Kauaii, HI (CGD14-02-001)'' ((RIN2115-
     AA97)(2002-0200)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9717. 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: Danvers River, MA 
     (CGD01-02-118)'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0091)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9718. 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; Connecticut River, 
     CT (CGD01-02-100)'' ((RIN215-AE47)(2002-0093)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

[[Page S11573]]

       EC-9719. 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: Illinois Waterway, 
     Joliet, IL (CGD08-02-024)'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0092)) 
     received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9720. 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; (Including 3 
     regulations) [01-02-117] [01-02-123] [07-02-125]'' ((RIN2115-
     AE47)(2002-0090)) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9721. 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: Dorchester Bay 
     (CGD01-02-101)'' ((RIN2115-AE47)(2002-0089)) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9722. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Gulfstream, Model G-V Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-NM-255 [10-16/10-24]'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9723. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: REVO, Incorporated Models Lake 
     LA-4, LA-4A, LA-4P, LA4-200 and Lake Model 250 Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 2002-CE-40'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 
     7, 2002
       EC-9724. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Agusta SpA Model A119 Helicopter; 
     Docket No. 2002-SW-46'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 
     7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9725. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. AFD 3010 
     Adaptive Flight Display Units; Docket No. 2002-CE-39'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9726. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cirrus Design Corporation Model 
     SR20 and SR22 Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-41'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9727. 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 Helicopter, Inc Model MD900 
     Helicopters; Docket No. 2001-SW-25'' (RIN2120-AA66) received 
     on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9728. 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-Rotax Type 912 F, 912 
     S and 914 F Series Reciprocating Engines; Docket No. 2002-NE-
     17'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9729. 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 (106); Amdt. No. 3025'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9730. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; Henderson Airport; Las 
     Vegas, NV; Docket No. 02-AWP-4'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9731. 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 E5 Airspace; Morganton, NC; Docket No. 
     02-ASO-17'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9732. 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 E Airspace; Matawan, NJ; Docket No. 02-
     AEA-16'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9733. 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 E5 Airspace; Highlands, NC; Docket No. 
     02-ASO-12'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9734. 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 E5 Airspace, Asheville, NC; Docket No. 
     02-ASO-11'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9735. 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 E5 Airspace; Marion, NC; Docket No. 02-
     ASO-13'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9736. 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 E5 Airspace; Andrews-Murphys, NC; Docket 
     No. 02-ASO-16'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9737. 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 E5 Airspace; Sylva, NC; Docket No. 02-
     ASO-15'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9738. 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 E5 Airspace; Franklin, NC; Docket No. 
     02-ASO-10'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9739. 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 E5 Airspace; Prestonburg, KY; Docket No. 
     02-ASO-09'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on November 7, 2002; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

                          ____________________