[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 41 (Thursday, March 13, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3727-S3729]
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-1576. 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 ``Unshu Oranges from Honshu Island, 
     Japan (Doc. No. 02-108-1)'' received on March 12, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-1577. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) 
     Biennial Report to Congress, received on March 12, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-1578. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report relative to international 
     agreements other than treaties entered into by the United 
     States under the Case-Zablocki Act with Japan, Greece, France 
     and Uzbekistan, received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-1579. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: General Electric Company CF6-50 
     and CF6-80C2 Turbofan Engines; Docket No. 2001-NE-19 (2120-

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     AA64) (2003-0147)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1580. 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 Model 767-00 Series 
     Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate STO169AT-
     D Docket No. 2002-NM-56 [1-13/3-10] (2120-AA64) (2003-0131)'' 
     received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1581. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model Hawker 800 XP 
     Airplanes; Docket no. 2001-NM-315 [1-13/3-10] (2120-AA64) 
     (2003-0132)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1582. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honey International Inc. 
     ALF5021L-2, -2C, ALF502R-3 and -3 and -3A Series Turbofan 
     Engines; Docket no. 2002-NE-24 [1-15/3-10] (2120-AA64) (2003-
     0133)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1583. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC 
     C2YR-4CF Propellers; docket no. 2001-NE-48 [2-4/3-10] (2120-
     AA64) (2003-0134)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1584. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 
     Series Airplanes; docket no. 2002-NM-140 [2-5/3-10] (2120-
     AA64) (2003-0135)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1585. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA Model 
     P 180 Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-CE-46 [2-5/3-10] (2120-AA64) 
     (2003-0136)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1586. 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 Model 737-600, 700, 700C, 
     800, and 900 Series Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-NM-240 (2120-
     AA64) (2003-0137)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1587. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell Propeller, INC, Model HD 
     E6C 3B/E13890K Propellers; Docket no. 2000-NE-45 (2120-AA64) 
     (2003-0138)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1588. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R22 Helicopter; Docket no. 2001-SW-44 (2120-AA64) (2003-
     0139)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1589. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R44 Helicopters; Docket no. 2001-SW-45 (2120-AA64) (2003-
     0140)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1590. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: PIAGGIO AERO Industries SpA Model 
     180 Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-47 (2120-AA64) (2003-
     0141)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1591. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B 
     Airplanes; Docket no. 2002-CE-04 (2120-AA64) (2003-0142)'' 
     received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1592. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: British Aerospace Model HP 137 
     Jetstream Mk I Jetstream Series 200, 3101, and 3201 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 2002-CE-14 (2120-AA64) (2003-0143)'' 
     received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1593. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives SCATA Griyoe AEROSOATUAKE Nideks 
     TB 8m 10, 20, 21, and 200 Airplanes Docket no. 2002-CE-43 
     (2120-AA64) (2003-0144)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1594. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Various Aircraft Equipped with 
     Honeywell Primus II RNZ 850-851 Intergrated Navigation 
     Unites; Docket No. 2003-NM-41 (2120-AA64) (2003-0145)'' 
     received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1595. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations, (Shelbyville and Las 
     Vergne, Tennessee (MM Docket No. 01-224)'' received on March 
     12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1596. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations Shafter and Buttonwillow, 
     California (MM Docket No. 02-58)'' received on March 12, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1597. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Junction, Texas; Chino 
     Valley, Arizona; Arkadelphia, Arkansas; Aspermont, Texas; 
     Cotulla Texas) (MM Docket Nos. 01-263, 01-264, 01-265, 01266, 
     01-267)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1598. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations Balmorhea, Texas (MB Docket 
     No. 02-15, RM-10463)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-1599. A communication from the Senior Legal Advisor to 
     the Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations Snyder, Littltfield, 
     Wolfforth and Floydada, Texas and Hobbs, New Mexico (MM 
     Docket No. 01-144; RM-10406, RM-10340)'' received on March 
     12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1600. A communication from the Deputy Chief, Policy 
     Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revision of the Commission's 
     Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Calling 
     Systems; Petition of City of Richardson, Texas: Order of 
     Reconsideration (FCC 02-318; CC Docket 94-102)'' received on 
     March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1601. A communication from the Attorney/Advisor, 
     Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendments to Parts 1, 2, 27 and 90 of the 
     Commission's Rules to License Services in the 216-220 MHz, 
     1390-1395 MHz, 1427-1429 MHz, 1429-1432 MHz, 1432--1435 MHz, 
     1670-1675 MHz, and 2385-2390 MHz Governments Transfer Bands 
     (WT Docket No. 02-8, FCC 02-152)'' received on March 12, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-1602. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Virginia: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program Revisions (FRL 7465-8)'' received on March 
     12, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1603. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 
     Surfact Coating of Metal Coil (FRL 7467-1)'' received on 
     March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-1604. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
     Plans; Mississippi Update, to Materials Incorporated by 
     Reference (FRL 7445-5)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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       EC-1605. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of 
     Missouri (FRL 7467-4)'' received on March 12, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1606. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
     Facilities; New York (FRL 7464-8)'' received on March 12, 
     2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-1607. A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS)-Specific 
     Polychlorinated Bipheny Worm Tissue Criteria (FRL 7467-6)'' 
     received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-1608. A communication from the Chairman, Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Thirteenth Annual Report to Congress relative to the Health 
     and Safety activities relating to the Department of Energy's 
     Defense nuclear facilities during calendar year 2002, 
     received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-1609. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the OFHEO's Fiscal Year 2002 Performance 
     Report, received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1610. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Management, Budget and Evaluation/Chief Financial Officer, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the 
     Department of Energy's annual list of Government activities 
     that are not inherently governmental in nature, after review 
     and consultation with the Office of Management and Budget 
     (OMB); to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-1611. A communication from the Special Counsel, Office 
     of the Special Counsel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Annual Report of the Office of Special Counsel for Fiscal 
     Year 2002, received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.

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