[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H6462-H6463]
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:

       3059. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Salmonella Enteritidis Phage-Type 4; Remove 
     Import Restrictions and Salmonella Enteritidis Serotype 
     Enteritidis; Remove Regulations [Docket No. 00-107-2] (RIN: 
     0579-AB31) received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3060. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Irradiation of Sweetpotatoes From Hawaii 
     [Docket No. 03-062-1] received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3061. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Importation of Fruits and Vegetables [Docket 
     No. 02-026-4] received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3062. A letter from the Administrator, Risk Management 
     Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Common Crop Insurance Regulations; 
     Small Grains Crop Insurance Provisions and Wheat Crop 
     Insurance Winter Coverage Endorsement (RIN: 0563-AB63) 
     received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       3063. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification with respect to 
     a proposed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to sell 
     defense articles and services, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3064. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting a 
     notification, pursuant to Section 27(f) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act, of the intent to sign an Amendment to the 
     Funding Arrangement for the Contracting of Legal and 
     Technical Assistance Required for the Definition Phase in 
     Support of the Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Steering 
     Committee between the United States, Belgium, Canada, the 
     Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, 
     Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, 
     Turkey, and the United Kingdom; Transmittal No. 13-03, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3065. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to Greece (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 054-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed Technical Assistance agreement with NATO AEW&C 
     Programme Management Organization (NAPMO), including Belgium, 
     Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The 
     Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Turkey (Transmittal 
     No. 045-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       3067. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold under a contract to Ecuador 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 056-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3068. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting text of agreements 
     in which the American Institute in Taiwan is a party between 
     January 1 and December 31, 2002, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     3311(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3069. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report consistent with section 
     403(a)(3-6) of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as 
     amended; to the Committee on International Relations.
       3070. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- 
     Organization of the Government for Personnel Management, 
     Overseas Employment, Temporary and Term Employment, 
     Recruitment and Selection for Temporary and Term Appointments 
     Outside the Register, Examining System, and Training (RIN: 
     3206-AJ99) received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3071. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Texas Regulatory Program [TX-043-FOR] received 
     July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       3072. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- North Dakota Regulatory Program [SATS ND-46-
     FOR, Amendment No. XXXII] received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3073. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Illinois Regulatory Program [IL-099-FOR] 
     received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.

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       3074. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Chiniak Gully Research Area Opening for the Groundfish Trawl 
     Fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 020718172-2303-
     02; I.D. 061203D] received June 30, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3075. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Catch 
     Limit Adjustments [I.D. 061103B] received June 30, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3076. A letter from the Cheif, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Right to Appeal; 
     Director, Great Lakes Pilotage [USCG 2003-15137] (RIN: 1625-
     AA71) received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3077. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Long Island, New York Inland waterway 
     from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, NY [CGD01-03-
     044] received July 03, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3078. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Mystic River, CT [CGD01-03-047] 
     received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3079. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety zone; 
     North San Diego Bay, CA [COTP San Diego 03-015] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3080. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Colorado River, Laughlin, Nevada [COTP San Diego 03-022] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3081. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Lake 
     Michigan, Chicago, IL [CGD09-03-223] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3082. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; St. 
     Clair River, Port Huron, MI [CGD09-03-226] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3083. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Hudson River Swim, Ulster Landing, NY [CGD01-03-053] (RIN: 
     1625-AA97) received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3084. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Lake 
     Huron, Harbor Beach, MI [CGD09-03-230] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3085. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Colorado River, Laughlin, Nevada [COTP San Diego 03-023] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3086. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Extension of Compliance Times for Fuel Tank System Safety 
     Assessments; Correction [Docket No. FAA-1999-6411; Amendment 
     Nos. 21-83, 91-272, 121-285, 125-40, 129-35; Special Federal 
     Aviation Regulation No. 88] (RIN: 2120-AG62) received July 8, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3087. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Public Aircraft Definition [Docket No. FAA-2003-
     15134, Amdt. Nos. 1-51 and 11-48] [Docket No. DOT 20860] 
     received July 8, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3088. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Lower Deck Service Compartments on Transport Category 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2002-11346; Amendment No. 110] 
     (RIN: 2120-AH38) received July 8, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3089. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Prohibition Against Certain Flights Between the United States 
     and Iraq [Docket No. FAA-2003-15269 (Old Docket No. 26380); 
     SFAR No. 61-2] (RIN: 2120-ZZ48) received July 8, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3090. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Coordinated Issue: Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industires' 
     Legally Mandated R&E Expenses [UIL: 861.08-17] received July 
     1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3091. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Dollar value method of pricing LIFO inventories (Rev. Proc. 
     2003-45) received July 1, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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