[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H7777-H7781]
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:

       3495. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza; 
     Payment of Indemnity [Docket No. 02-048-2] (RIN: 0579-AB46) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       3496. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of 
     Quarantined Area [Docket No. 02-130-2] received July 25, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       3497. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Tuberculosis in Cattle and Bison; 
     State Designations; New Mexico [Docket No. 03-044-1] received 
     July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       3498. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Japanese Beetle; Domestic 
     Quarantine and Regulations [Docket No. 03-057-1] received 
     July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       3499. A letter from the Administrator, Rural Utilities 
     Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Extensions of Payments of 
     Principal and Interest (RIN: 0572-AB79) received July 25, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       3500. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Transportation, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Sapote Fruit Fly; Removal of 
     Quarantined Area in Texas [Docket No. 03-032-2] received July 
     25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       3501. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Boscalid; 3-pyridinecarboxamide, 2-chloro-N-
     (4'chloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-yl); Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-
     2003-0246; FRL-7319-6] received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       3502. A letter from the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations 
     (Manpower and Personnel), Department of the Navy, 
     transmitting Notice of decision to convert any commercial- or 
     industrial-type function from performance by DOD civilian 
     personnel to private contractors, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2461; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3503. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General Joseph W. Wehrle, Jr., United States Air 
     Force, and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3504. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a report entitled ``Acquisition: 
     Summary Report on the Joint Review of Selected DoD Purchase 
     Card Transactions (D-2003-109)'' as pursuant to Public Law 
     107-314 section 1007, pursuant to Public Law 107--314 section 
     1007; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3505. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a letter on the approved retirement of 
     Lieutenant General John H. Campbell, United States Air Force, 
     and his advancement to the grade of lieutenant general on the 
     retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       3506. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation ``To 
     authorize appropriations for the United States contribution 
     to the HIPC Trust Fund, administered by the International 
     Bank for Reconstruction and Development''; to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       3507. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, FEMA, 
     Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Suspension of Community 
     Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-7811] received July 23, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       3508. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Housing 
     and Urban Development, transmitting a draft of proposed 
     legislation concerning the Emergency Food and Shelter Program 
     and its National Board appointed positions; to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       3509. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a report on the Community Food 
     and Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee 
     on Education and the Workforce.
       3510. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation concerning waste 
     materials stored in silos at the Department of Energy uranium 
     processing facility at Fernald, Ohio; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       3511. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, FDA, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Medical 
     Devices; Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices; 
     Classification of the Breath Nitric Oxide Test System [Docket 
     No. 2003D-0209] received July 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3512. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation 
     Plans; Texas; Control of Emission of Oxides of Nitrogen From 
     Cement Kilns [TX-164-1-7602a; FRL-7536-8] received July 25, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       3513. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Hazardous Waste Management System; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste Final Exclusion 
     [SW-FRL-7537-5] received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3514. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Hazardous Waste Management System; 
     Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Recycled Used 
     Oil Management Standards [RCRA-1998-0015; FRL-7537-4] (RIN: 
     2050-AF07) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       3515. A letter from the AMD-PERM, OMD, FCC, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 
     for Fiscal Year 2003 [MD Docket No. 03-83] received July 25, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       3516. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report prepared 
     by the Department of State concerning international 
     agreements other than treaties entered into by the United 
     States be transmitted to the Congress within a sixty day 
     period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act, pursuant to 1 
     U.S.C. 112b(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3517. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture 
     of significant military equipment abroad (Transmittal No. 
     DDTC 060-03) received July 24, 2003, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(d); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3518. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of major defense equipment 
     and defense articles to Turkey (Transmittal No. DDTC 070-03), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3519. 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 commercially under a contract to 
     Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, and Norway (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     068-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3520. 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 commercially under a contract to Brazil 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 058-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3521. 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 commercially under a contract to 
     Israel, Singapore (Transmittal No. DDTC 059-03), pursuant to 
     22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       3522. 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 commercially under a contract to Japan 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 071-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3523. 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 commercially under a contract to Canada 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 057-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.

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       3524. 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 commercially under a contract to Greece 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 074-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3525. 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 commercially under a contract to Israel 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 073-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3526. 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 commercially under a contract to 
     Pacific Ocean/International Waters or Kourou, French Guiana 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 050-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       3527. 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 commercially under a contract to 
     International Waters, Pacific Ocean (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     075-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3528. 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 commercially under a contract to United 
     Kingdom (Transmittal No. DDTC 062-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       3529. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
     defense articles or defense services under a contract to 
     Taiwan [Transmittal No. DDTC 083-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c) and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3530. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
     defense articles or defense services under a contract to 
     Japan [Transmittal No. DDTC 080-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c)and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3531. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
     defense articles or defense services under a contract to 
     Japan [Transmittal No. DTC 079-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c)and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3532. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
     defense articles or defense services under a contract to 
     Japan [Transmittal No. DDTC 072-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c)and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3533. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
     defense articles or defense services under a contract to 
     Turkey [Transmittal No. DDTC 061-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(c)and 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       3534. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad to India [Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 021-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3535. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of a 
     significant military equipment abroad to Japan [Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 077-03], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       3536. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the fifth of six 
     annual reports on enforcement and monitoring of the 
     Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 
     Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials 
     in International Business Transactions, pursuant to paragraph 
     (c)(1) of the resolution of advice and consent, adopted by 
     the United States Senate on July 31, 1998; to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       3537. A letter from the Comptroller General, General 
     Accounting Office, transmitting List of all reports issued by 
     GAO during each calendar month and cumulative list of 
     preceding 12 months(FY 2002), pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3538. A letter from the Director, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting the Office's draft bill, ``to amend the 
     Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to modernize 
     the financial disclosure process for Federal personnel, and 
     for other purposes''; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       3539. A letter from the Archivist of the United States, 
     National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting a 
     draft of proposed legislation entitled ``Records Retention 
     Facilitation Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       3540. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     and Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting a copy of a draft bill to ``Resolve Certain 
     Trust Fund Accounting Discrepancies within the Individual 
     Indian Money Investment Pool''; to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3541. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Fish, 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened 
     Wildlife and Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat 
     for Four Vernal Pool Crustaceans and Eleven Vernal Pool 
     Plants in California and Southern Oregon (RIN: 1018-AI26) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       3542. A letter from the Under Secretary of Commerce for 
     Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, transmitting 
     the activities of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries 
     Organization for 2002; to the Committee on Resources.
       3543. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
     Indian Affairs, Department of Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Law and Order on Indian 
     Reservations (RIN: 1076-AE41) received July 25, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       3544. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; End of the Primary 
     Season and Resumption of Trip Limits for the Shore-based 
     Fishery for Pacific Whiting [Docket No. 021209300-3048-02; 
     I.D. 071103A] received July 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       3545. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Northeast 
     Multispecies Fishery; Framework Adjustment 38 to the 
     Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan [Docket No. 
     030514123-3162-02; I.D. 041003B] (RIN: 0648-AQ78) received 
     July 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       3546. A letter from the Director, Regulations and Forms 
     Services Division, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Certificates for 
     Certain Health Care Workers [CIS No. 2080-00] (RIN: 1615-
     AA10) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       3547. A letter from the Rules Administrator, Federal Bureau 
     of Prisons, Department of Justice, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Release Gratuities, Transportation 
     and Clothing: Aliens [BOP-1097-F] (RIN: 1120-AA93) received 
     June 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       3548. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a draft legislative 
     proposal entitled the ``Department of Justice Appropriations 
     Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005''; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       3549. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's concerns 
     and objections regarding the amendment offered to H.R. 2799, 
     the ``Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the 
     Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2004''; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       3550. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department for Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Upper Mississippi River, Mile Marker 51.5 to 52.5, Cape 
     Girardeau, Missouri [COTP Paducah, KY 03-002] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3551. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Apalachicola River, River Junction, FL 
     [CGD08-03-007] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received July 21, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3552. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Facility Security 
     [USCG-2003-14732] (RIN: 1625-AA43) received June 26, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3553. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG,, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Automatic 
     Identification System; Vessel Carriage Requirement [USCG-
     2003-14757] (RIN: 1625-AA67) received June 26, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.

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       3554. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG,, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Outer Continental 
     Shelf Facility Security [USCG-2003-14759] (RIN: 1625-AA68) 
     received June 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3555. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones, 
     Security Zones and Drawbridge Operation Regulations [USCG-
     2003-15330] received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3556. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Port of Tampa, Tampa Florida [COTP TAMPA 03-043] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3557. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; San 
     Francisco Bay, Oakland Estuary, California [COTP San 
     Francisco Bay 03-001] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3558. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: San 
     Diego Bay, CA [COTP San Diego 03-001] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3559. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP Savannah 03-042] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3560. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP Savannah-03--021] (RIN: 
     2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3561. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     San Juan, Puerto Rico [COTP San Juan 03-052] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3562. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Ponce, Puerto Rico [COTP San Juan 03-026] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3563. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Mardi Gras Fireworks Display, Sabine-Neches Canal, Port 
     Arthur, TX [COTP Port Arthur-03-001] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3564. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Ohio River Mile 119.0 to 119.8, Natrium, West Virginia [COTP 
     Pittsburgh-02-019] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3565. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.3 to Mile Marker 0.7, 
     Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania [COTP Pittsburgh-03-001] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3566. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [COTP PHILADELPHIA 
     03-013] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3567. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Ice 
     Conditions, Cape May Harbor/Inlet [COTP Philadelphia 03-012] 
     (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3568. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Ice 
     Conditions, Delaware River, Salem River, Christina River, and 
     the Schuylkill River [COTP Philadelphia 03-011] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3569. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Ice 
     Conditions, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal [COTP Philadelphia 
     03-010] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3570. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Ice 
     Conditions, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal [COTP Philadelphia 
     03-009] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3571. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Tacony Palmyra Bridge, Delaware River, Philadelphia, 
     Pennsylvania [COTP PHILADELPHIA 03-008] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3572. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Susquehanna River, York 
     County, PA [COTP PHILADELPHIA 03-006] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3573. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, Delaware River, Philadelphia, 
     Pennsylvania [COTP PHILADELPHIA 03-002] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3574. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Delaware Bay and River [COTP PHILADELPHIA 03-001] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3575. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting Ahe Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Upper Mississippi River, Mile Marker 51.5 to 52.5, Cape 
     Girardeau, Missouri [COTP Paducah, KY-03-006] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3576. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Upper Mississippi River, Mile Marker 51.5 to 52.5, Cape 
     Girardeau, Missouri [COTP Paducah, KY-03-005] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3577. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Upper Mississippi River, Mile Marker 51.5 to 52.5, Cape 
     Girardeau, Missouri [COTP Paducah, KY 03-001] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3578. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zones; 
     Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes, LA [COTP New 
     Orleans-03-006] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 25, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3579. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Lower Mississippi River, Miles 93.0 to 96.0 Above Head of 
     Passes, New Orleans, LA [COTP New Orleans-03-005] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3580. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Miles 20.0 to 15.0, Barataria, 
     LA [COTP New Orleans-03-004] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 
     25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3581. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     South Shore, Lake Pontchartrain, Metairie, LA [COTP New 
     Orleans-03-003] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3582. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Treasure Chest Casino, Lake Pontchartrain,

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     Kenner, LA [COTP New Orleans-03-002] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3583. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Lower Mississippi River, Miles 94.0 to 96.0, Above Head of 
     Passes, New Orleans, LA [COTP New Orleans-03-001] (RIN: 2115-
     AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3584. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Atchafalaya River, Eugene Island Sea Buoy to MM 119.8(AR), 
     Berwick, LA [COTP Morgan City-03-002] (RIN: 2115-AA97) 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3585. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Pascagoula Ship Channel, Pascagoula, MS [COTP Mobile-03-006] 
     (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3586. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Gulfport Ship Channel, Gulfport, MS [COTP Mobile-03-005] 
     (RIN: 2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3587. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Boggy Bayou, Niceville, Florida [COTP MOBILE-03-004] (RIN: 
     2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3588. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Port of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama [COTP Mobile-03-003] (RIN: 
     2115-AA97) received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3589. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones, 
     Security Zones and Drawbridge Operation Regulations [USCG-
     2003-15330] received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3590. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Establishment of Class E airspace; Brookfield, 
     MO [Docket No. FAA-2003-14656; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-25] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3591. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Hays, KS 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-14932; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-35] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3592. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Pratt, KS 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-14933; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-36] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3593. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Muscatine, IA 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-14936; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-39] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3594. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Milford, IA 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-14934; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-37] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3595. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Ottumwa, IA 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-14938; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-41] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3596. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Sac City, IA 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15079; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-47] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3597. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Red Oak, IA 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15078; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-46] 
     received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3598. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Government-
     Owned Contractor-Operated Vehicle Fleet Management and 
     Reporting -- received July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       3599. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation 
     relating to amending title 38 of the United States Code to 
     modify and improve authorities relating to former prisoners 
     of war; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       3600. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a draft bill designed to restore the 
     HI Trust Fund to its correct financial position; to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3601. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Services's final rule -- 
     BLS Department Store Indexes for March 2003 (Announcement 
     2003-44) received June 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3602. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Announcement and Report Concerning Pre-Filing Agreements 
     (Announcement 2003-43) received June 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3603. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Rules and Regulations -- received June 26, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3604. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Certain Cost-Sharing Payments (Rev. Rul. 2003-59) received 
     June 26, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3605. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Compliance initiative for nonresident aliens and foreign 
     corporations (Notice 2003-38) received June 26, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       3606. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Interest deduction in general (Rev. Rul. 2003-97) received 
     July 25, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3607. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting Report and study regarding state 
     licensure and certification standards and respiratory therapy 
     competency examinations, pursuant to Public Law 106--113, 
     section 107 (113 Stat. 1501A--328); jointly to the Committees 
     on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       3608. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting a legislative proposal to amend 
     title 5, United States Codes, to establish a Human Capital 
     Performance Fund, to better relate Senior Executive Service 
     pay to performance, and other purposes; jointly to the 
     Committees on Government Reform and the Judiciary.
       3609. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled 
     ``Fishery Conservation and Management Amendments of 2003'' 
     and a section-by-section analysis of the proposed 
     legislation; jointly to the Committees on Resources and the 
     Judiciary.
       3610. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting a draft bill entitled the ``Department of 
     Commerce 21st Century Innovation Act of 2003''; jointly to 
     the Committees on Science and Energy and Commerce.
       3611. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a draft bill ``To amend title 38, 
     United States Code, to simplify and improve pay provisions 
     for physicians and dentists, to authorize alternate work 
     schedules and executive pay for nurses''; jointly to the 
     Committees on Veterans' Affairs and Government Reform.
       3612. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Third Party Liability 
     Insurance Regulations [CMS-1475-FC] (RIN: 0938-AM65) received 
     July 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to 
     the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.
       3613. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to support a 
     proposal in the President's FY 2004 Budget regarding direct 
     funding for operation and maintenance of hydropower 
     facilities at Army Corps of Engineers dams and revenues from 
     the sale of power and related services by the Department of 
     Energy's Power Marketing Administrations; jointly to the 
     Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, 
     and the Budget.
       3614. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a bill entitled the ``Federal 
     Railroad Safety Improvement Act''; jointly to the Committees 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, 
     and the Judiciary.
       3615. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a draft

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     of proposed legislation entitled ``To authorize 
     appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004 for certain maritime 
     programs of the Department of Transportation, and for other 
     purposes''; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services, Ways 
     and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Resources.
       3616. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     State, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled 
     ``Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003''; 
     jointly to the Committees on International Relations, 
     Resources, Agriculture, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, 
     Financial Services, Government Reform, the Judiciary, 
     Science, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and 
     Means.

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