[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 51 (Monday, March 31, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H2512-H2514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       1560. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Bacillus pumilus GB 34; Exemption 
     from the Requirement of a Tolerance [OPP-2002-0328; FRL-7286-
     9] received March 27, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1561. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- S-Metolachlor; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [OPP-2003-0 046; FRL-7229-8] received March 27, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       1562. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a request to make available contingent 
     emergency funds pursuant to Public Law 107-42, the Air 
     Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act, 2001; (H. 
     Doc. No. 108--60); to the Committee on Appropriations and 
     ordered to be printed.
       1563. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of 
     Education, transmitting Final Priority -- Experimental and 
     Innovative Training Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); 
     to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
       1564. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting an update on the status of submissions 
     of Fiscal Years (FY) 2001 and 2002 Alternative Fuel Vehicle 
     (AFV) Reports for the Department; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       1565. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Philadelphia County, 
     Pennsylvania; Construction, Modification and Operation Permit 
     Programs [PA202-4400a; FRL-7474-2] received March 27, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       1566. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas; California -- 
     Indian Wells Valley PM-10 Nonattainment Area [CA-276-0380; 
     FRL-7461-5] received March 27, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       1567. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Indiana [IN214-1a; FRL-7470-7] received 
     March 27, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       1568. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certifications and 
     waivers and their justification under section 565(b) of the 
     Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 
     1995 of the prohibition against contracting with firms that 
     comply with the Arab League Boycott of the State of Israel 
     and of the prohibition against contracting with firms that 
     discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of 
     religion, pursuant to Public Law 103--236, section 565(b) 
     (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1569. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting the annual report on 
     Military Assistance, Military Exports, and Military Imports 
     for Fiscal Year 2002; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       1570. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Revisions to the Export 
     Administration Regulations Related to the Missle Technology 
     Control Regime (MTCR) [Docket No. 030304054-3054-01] (RIN: 
     0694-AC22) received March 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1571. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of the 
     Presidential Determination No. 2003-04, Imposition and Waiver 
     of Sanctions Under Section 604 of the Foreign Relations 
     Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       1572. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant 
     to Section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       1573. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a report of surplus real 
     property transferred for public health purposes for October 
     1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, pursuant to Public Law 
     100--77, section 601 (101 Stat. 515); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       1574. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-33, 
     ``Emancipation Day Fund Temporary Act of 2003'' received 
     March

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     28, 2003, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       1575. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-32, ``Kings 
     Courts Community Garden Equitable Real Property Tax Relief 
     Temporary Act of 2003'' received March 28, 2003, pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       1576. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-31, ``Housing 
     Notice Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' received March 28, 
     2003, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       1577. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-30, ``Marvin 
     Caplan Memorial Designation Act of 2003'' received March 28, 
     2003, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       1578. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-29, ``Closing 
     of a Public Alley in Square 341, S.O. 02-4058, Act of 2003'' 
     received March 28, 2003, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1579. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-28, ``William 
     H. Rumsey, Sr. Aquatic Center Designation Act of 2003'' 
     received March 28, 2003, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1580. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety 
     Commission, transmitting the Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Program 
     Performance Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1581. A letter from the Director of Benefits and Plan 
     Administrator, CoBank, transmitting the CoBank, ACB 
     Retirement Plan for the year ending December 31, 2001, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       1582. A letter from the Chair, Federal Election Commission, 
     transmitting the report in compliance with the Federal 
     Managers Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1583. A letter from the President, Federal Financing Bank, 
     transmitting the Annual Management Report of the Federal 
     Financing Bank for fiscal year 2002, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     9106; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1584. A letter from the Director, Financial Management, 
     General Accounting Office, transmitting the FY 2002 annual 
     report of the Comptroller General's Retirement System, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       1585. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection 
     Board, transmitting the Board's FY 2002 performance report; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1586. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection 
     Board, transmitting the Board's FY 2003 (Revised Final) and 
     FY 2004 (Final) Performance Plan; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       1587. A letter from the Acting Chairman, National Endowment 
     For The Arts, transmitting the Strategic Plan for FY 2003-
     2008, the FY 2004 Performance Plan; and the FY 1999-2002 
     Performance Reports; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1588. A letter from the Director, Office of Federal Housing 
     Enterprise Oversight, transmitting report that the standards 
     of reasonable assurance pertaining to internal management 
     controls during FY 2002 as required by the Federal Managers' 
     Financial Integrity Act; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1589. A letter from the Special Counsel, Office of Special 
     Counsel, transmitting the Counsel's FY 2002 Annual 
     Performance Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1590. A letter from the Special Counsel, Office of Special 
     Counsel, transmitting the Counsel's FY 2002 reports for the 
     Federal Managers' Finacial IntegrityAct and the Inspector 
     General Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3)and 5 app. 
     Public Law 100--504; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       1591. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the annual inventory of 
     commercial activities as required by Public Law 105-270; to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       1592. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of 
     Appeals, transmitting an opinion of the court, No. 01-5356 -- 
     Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control v. United States 
     Department of Commerce (January 31, 2003); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       1593. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting a report on the Operations of Glen 
     Canyon Dam pursuant to the Grand Canyon Protection Act of 
     1992 (Water Years 1999-2001); to the Committee on Resources.
       1594. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast 
     States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish 
     Fishery; Annual Specifications and Management Measures 
     [Docket No. 021209300-3048-02; I.D. 112502C] (RIN: 0648-AQ18) 
     received March 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       1595. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Administrative Wage Garnishment (RIN: 0990-
     AA05) received March 28, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1596. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
     Mine Safety and Health, Department of Labor, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Criteria and Procedures for 
     Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties (RIN: 1219-AB32) 
     received March 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1597. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of 
     Appeals, transmitting an opinion of the court, No. 01-7115 -- 
     Empagran S.A., et al. v. F. Hoffman -- Laroche, Ltd., et al. 
     (January 17, 2003); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       1598. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Tansportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone 
     Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, MM 758, St. 
     Johns County, FL [COTP Jacksonville 02-106] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received February 27, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1599. A letter from the Attorney, Research and Special 
     Programs Administration, Derpartment of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Hazardous 
     Materials: Availability of Information for Hazardous 
     Materials Transported by Aircraft [Docket No. RSPA-00-7762 
     (HM-206C)] (RIN: 2137-AD29) received March 25, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       1600. A letter from the Administrator, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting an informational copy of a lease 
     prospectus for the Department of Homeland Security, pursuant 
     to 40 U.S.C. 606(a); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1601. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Civil Cause of Action for Damages Caused by Unlawful Tax 
     Collection Actions, Including Actions Taken in Violation of 
     Section 362 or 524 of the Bankruptcy Code [TD 9050] (RIN: 
     1545-AY08) received March 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1602. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Appeals Coordinated Issue Sections 302/318 Basis Shifting 
     Issue -- received March 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1603. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Capital Expenditures (Rev. Rul. 2003-37) received March 26, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1604. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Certain Transfers of Property to Regulated Investment 
     Companies [RICs] and Real Estate Investment Trusts [REITs] 
     [TD 9047] (RIN: 1545-BA36 and 1545-AW92) received March 24, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1605. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or 
     abatement; determination of correct tax liability (Rev. Proc. 
     2003-26) received March 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1606. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt 
     Instruments Issued for Property (Rev. Rul. 2003-35) received 
     March 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1607. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Amendments to Rules for Determination of Basis of Partner's 
     Interest; Special Rules [TD 9049] (RIN: 1545-BA50) received 
     March 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1608. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     2003 Calendar Year Resident Population Estimates [Notice 
     2003-16] received March 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1609. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 2003-17] 
     received March 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1610. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting a report regarding programs for the protection, 
     control and accounting of fissle materials in the countries 
     of the Former Soviet Union first half of FY 2002, pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 5952 note; jointly to the Committees on Armed 
     Services and International Relations.
       1611. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Update of Ambulatory Surgical 
     Center List of Covered

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     Procedures Effective July 1, 2003 [CMS-1885-FC] (RIN: 0938-
     AM02) received March 28, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy and 
     Commerce and Ways and Means.
       1612. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a draft bill entitled the 
     ``Project BioShield Act of 2003''; jointly to the Committees 
     on Energy and Commerce, Government Reform, the Judiciary, 
     Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure.

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