[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 96 (Thursday, June 26, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H6259-H6261]
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:

       2886. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting notification of munitions disposal, 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1512(4); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       2887. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting a report on the results of an 
     evaluation of the programmatic impact of combining funding 
     and administration for the Historically Black Colleges and 
     Universities and Minority Institutions program, the Hispanic-
     Serving Institutions program, and the American Indian Tribal 
     Colleges program; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       2888. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting The Department's annual report 
     as required by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization 
     Act (SARA) of 1986, as amended, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 9620; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2889. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Natural Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: General 
     Provisions; and Requirements for Control Technology 
     Determinations for Major Sources in Accordance with Clean Air 
     Act Sections, Sections 112(g) and 112(j) [FRL-7498-8] (RIN: 
     2060-AK52) received May 22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2890. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; 
     State of West Virginia; Control of Emissions from Existing 
     Small Municipal Waste Combustion Units [WV06-6027a; FRL-7503-
     2] received May 22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2891. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of State 
     Plans For Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Vermont; 
     Negative Declaration [VT-1226a; FRL-7502-1] received May 22, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       2892. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval of the Clean Air Act, 
     Section 112(I), Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants: 
     Management and Control of Asbestos Disposal Sites Not 
     Operated After July 9, 1981: State of New Hampshire 
     Department of Environmental Services [FRL-7490-6] received 
     May 22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2893. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Revisions to Regional Haze Rule to 
     Incorporate Sulfur Dioxide Milestones and Backstop Emissions 
     Trading Program for Nine Western States and Eligible Indian 
     Tribes Within that Geographic Area [FRL-7504-4] received May 
     22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       2894. A letter from the Acting Prinicpal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Standards of Performance for 
     Stationary Gas Turbines [OAR-2002-0053, FRL-7502-4] (RIN: 
     2060-AK35) received May 22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2895. A letter from the Acting Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Recovery Combustion 
     Sources at Kraft, Soda, Sulfite, and Stand-Alone Semichemical 
     Pulp Mills [OAR-2002-0045, FRL-7502-7] (RIN: 2060-AK53) 
     received May 22, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2896. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting the Department of Defense's 
     proposed lease of defense articles to the Government of the 
     Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Transmittal No. 02-03), pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       2897. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that 
     effective May 18, 2003 a 25% danger pay allowance has been 
     designated for Saudi Arabia, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5928; to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       2898. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the FY 2002 Annual 
     Report on U.S. Government Assistance to and Cooperative 
     Activities with Eurasia; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       2899. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's proposed 
     legislation relating to sexual abuse and contraband offenses 
     relating to Federal prisoners; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       2900. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -
     133; A320-232 and -233; and A321-231 Series Airplanes; 
     Equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V25()()-A5 
     Engines [Docket No. 2003-NM-124-AD; Amendment 39-13159; AD 
     2003-10-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2901. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-NM-118-AD; Amendment 39-
     13149; AD 2003-10-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2902. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 390 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-17-AD; Amendment 39-13150; AD 
     2003-10-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2903. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; CFM International (CFMI) CFM56-5C 
     Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 95-ANE-64-AD; Amendment 
     39-13094; AD 97-09-02R2] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2904. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier-Werke G.m.b.H. Model Do 27 
     Q-6 Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-CE-55-AD; Amendment 39-13096; 
     AD 2003-06-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.

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       2905. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA -- Groupe AEROPATIALE Models 
     MS 892A-150, MS 892E-150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894E, Rallye 
     150T, and Rallye 150ST Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-CE-49-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13095; AD 2003-06-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2906. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 440) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-
     NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-13070; AD 2003-04-21] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2907. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-218-AD; Amendment 39-
     13084; AD 2003-05-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2908. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-
     C2Y(K,R)-1BF/F8477- Propellers [Docket No. 2001-NE-47-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13089; AD 2003-06-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2909. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-289-AD; Amendment 
     39-13068; AD 2003-04-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2910. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-212-AD; Amendment 39-13067; AD 
     2003-04-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2911. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Aerospace Propellers, Models 
     R354, R375, R389, and R390 Propellers [Docket No. 2000-NE-18-
     AD; Amendment 39-13074; AD 2003-04-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2912. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-
     B3TN-5() Propellers [Docket No. 2001-NE-44-AD; Amendment 39-
     13072; AD 2003-04-23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2913. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HD-
     E6C-3B/E13890K [Docket No. 2000-NE-60-AD; Amendment 39-13071; 
     AD 2003-04-22] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2914. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2C10 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-93-AD; Amendment 39-13076; AD 
     2003-04-27] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2915. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 
     1900D Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-CE-32-AD; Amendment 39-
     13075; AD 2003-04-26] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2916. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     (Bell) Model 427 Helicopters [Docket No. 2002-SW-19-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13063; AD 2003-04-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2917. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 
     3000, and 4000 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-334-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13057; AD 2003-04-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2918. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA341G and 
     SA342J Helicopters [Docket No. 2002-SW-47-AD; Amendment 39-
     13062; AD 2003-04-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2919. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     Limited Model 427 Helicopters [Docket No. 2001-SW-43-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13061; AD 2003-04-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2920. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E 
     Helicopters [Docket No. 2002-SW-55-AD; Amendment 39-13060; AD 
     2002-25-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2921. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model 
     S-76A, B, and C Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW-06-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13064; AD 2003-04-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2922. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-389-AD; Amendment 39-13058; AD 
     2003-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2923. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-
     NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-13070; AD 2003-04-21 R1] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2924. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-353-AD; Amendment 39-13073; AD 
     2003-04-24] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2925. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 
     Model 269D Helicopters [Docket No. 2002-SW-57-AD; Amendment 
     39-13134; AD 2003-09-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2926. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -
     20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and 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. 2001-NM-170-AD; Amendment 39-13136; AD 
     2003-09-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2927. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 441 
     and F406 Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-CE-18-AD; Amendment 39-
     13138; AD 2003-09-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2928. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 
     Models BR700-710A1-10 and BR700-710A2-20 Turbofan Engines; 
     Correction [Docket No. 2000-NE-48-AD; Amendment 39-13107; AD 
     2003-07-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2929. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 
     Models BR700-710A1-10 and BR700-710A2-20 Turbofan Engines 
     [Docket No. 2000-NE-48-AD; Amendment 39-13107; AD 2003-07-11] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2930. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly 
     Allison Engine Company) 501-D Series Turboprop Engines 
     [Docket No. 2001-NE-01-AD; Amendment 39-13098; AD 2003-07-02] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       2931. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B and -200F 
     Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series 
     Engines [Docket No. 2002-NM-23-AD; Amendment 39-13059; AD 
     2003-04-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2932. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model DH.125, HS.125, and 
     BH.125 Series Airplanes; Model BAe.125 Series 800A, 800A (C-
     29A), 800A (U-125), 800B, 1000A, and 1000B Airplanes; and 
     Model Hawker 800, 800 (including variant U-125A), 1000, and 
     800XP Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-15-AD; Amendment 39-
     13069; AD 2003-04-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 19, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2933. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech 
     Models 1900, 1900C, and 1900D Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-
     07-AD; Amendment 39-13043; AD 2003-03-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received June 19, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2934. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report entitled, 
     ``Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act'' 
     (Presidential Determination No. 2003-26), pursuant to Public 
     Law 104--45, section 6 (109 Stat. 400); jointly to the 
     Committees on International Relations and Appropriations.
       2935. A letter from the Associate Administrator, Office of 
     Veterans Business Development, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting a letter regarding a report describing the 
     activities of the Committee and any recommendations developed 
     by the Committee for the promotion of small business concerns 
     owned and controlled by veterans; jointly to the Committees 
     on Small Business and Veterans' Affairs.
       2936. A letter from the Railroad Retirement Board, 
     transmitting a copy of the 22nd Actuarial Valuation of the 
     Assets and Liabilities Under the Railroad Retirement Acts, 
     pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 231f--1; jointly to the Committees on 
     Ways and Means and Transportation and Infrastructure.

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