[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 35 (Wednesday, March 5, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3160-S3162]
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-1391. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``West 
     Virginia Regulatory Program (WV-088-FOR)'' received on 
     February 27, 2003; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-1392. A communication from the Deputy Congressional 
     Liaison, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Regulation T (Credit by Brokers and Dealers): 
     Revision to the semiannual List of Foreign Margin Stocks''

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     received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-1393. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rule Title Rev. Rule 2003-23'' received on February 27, 
     2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1394. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Meal and Snack Rates for Family Day Care Providers 
     (Revenue Procedure 2003-22)'' received on February 27, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1395. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Construction/Real Estate--
     Per Diem Allowances for Temporary Technical Services 
     Employees (UIL: 62.02-06)'' received on February 27, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1396. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, 
     Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Petroleum Cost Depletion--
     Recoverable Reserves (UIL: 0611.05.01)'' received on February 
     28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1397. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Center for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare & 
     Medicaid Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Physician Fee Schedule 
     Update for Calendar Year 2003 (0938-AL21)'' received on 
     February 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1398. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Center for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare & 
     Medicaid Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``31 CFR Part 50--Terrorism Risk Insurance 
     Program (1505-AA96)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1399. A communication from the United States Trade 
     Representative, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the 
     implementation of the United States-Israel Free Trade 
     Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1400. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Member, IRS 
     Oversight Board, received on February 14, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-1401. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy and designation of acting officer for 
     the position Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs, received on 
     February 14, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1402. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy in the position of Chief Financial 
     Officer, received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1403. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy and designation of acting officer for 
     the position of Assistant Secretary, Management, received on 
     February 14, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1404. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy, designation of acting officer and 
     nomination for the position of Commissioner of Internal 
     Revenue, received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-1405. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a vacancy, designation of acting officer and 
     nomination for the position of Secretary of the Treasury, 
     received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-1406. A communication from the Trail Attorney, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Conforming the Federal Railroad Administration's Accident/
     Incident Reporting Requirements to the Occupational Safety 
     and Health Administration's Revised Reporting Requirements; 
     Other Amendments (2130-AB51)'' received February 28, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1407. A communication from the Senior Regulations 
     Analyst, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule ``Coast Guard Board for Correction of 
     Military Records; Procedural Regulations (2105-AD19)'' 
     received on February 28, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1408. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Under 
     Secretary of Transportation for Policy (New Position), 
     received on February 28, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1409. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone Regulations; San 
     Francisco Bay, California (COPT San Francisco Bay 03-002) 
     (2115-AA97)(2003-0012)'' received on February 27, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1410. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Mississippi River, 
     Iowa and Illinois (CGD08-02-020) (2115-AE47) (2003-0009)'' 
     received on February 27, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1411. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; (Including 3 
     regulations) (2115-AE46)(2003-0001)'' received on February 
     27, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1412. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a draft bill entitled ``Marine Mammal Protection 
     Act Amendments of 2003'' received on February 25, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1413. A communication from the Director, Congressional 
     Affairs, Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report relative to the Final Rule 
     regarding Requirements for Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1414. A communication from the President and Chief 
     Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 
     AMTRAK, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of AMTRAK's 
     Grant and Legislative Request for Fiscal Year 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1415. A communication from the Secretary of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security; 
     Delegations of Authority; Immigrations Laws (RIN 1601-AA06)'' 
     received on February 28, 2003; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-1416. A communication from the Acting Principle Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approvals and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Maryland; Revisions to Regulations for Permits, 
     Approvals and Registration and Related Regulations (FRL 7450-
     4)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1417. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Connecticut; New Source Review/
     Prevention of Significant Deterioration Revision (FRL 7445-
     9)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1418. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Virginia; Reorganization of and 
     Revisions to Administration to Administrative and General 
     Conformity Provisions; Documents Incorporated by Reference; 
     Recodification of Existing SIP Provisions; Correction (FRL 
     7455-7)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1419. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Permits for 
     Construction, Modification, Relocation and Operation of 
     Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants, Notification 
     Requirements, Administrative Updates, Temporary Permits (FRL 
     7449-4)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1420. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Florida Update to Materials 
     Incorporated by Reference (FRL 7453-7)'' received on February 
     25, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1421. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation 
     Plans; State of Kansas (FRL 7455-9)'' received on February 
     25, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1422. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans 
     for Designated Facilities; Virginia Islands (FRL 7455-3)'' 
     received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1423. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

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     report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air Act Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan Revision for 
     North Dakota; Revisions to the Air Pollution Control Rules 
     (FRL 7453-4)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1424. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revisions to the California State 
     Implementation Plan, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management 
     District (FRL 7451-6)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1425. A communication from the Chief, Regulation and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Revisions to the California State 
     Implementation Plan, Ventura Air Pollution Control District 
     (FRL 7454-4)'' received on February 25, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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