[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 3, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11027-S11032]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-3615. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to the 
     United Grain Standards Act; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3616. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Dially 
     Sulfides; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance: 
     Correction'' (FRL#7320-5) received on August 22, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3617. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a draft of proposed 
     legislation relative to the Packers and Stockyards Act of 
     1921; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3618. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown in California; Addition 
     of a New Varietal Type Quality Requirements for Other 
     Seedless-Sulfured Raisins'' (Doc. no. FV02-989-1) received on 
     August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3619. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of User Fees for 2002 Crop Cotton Classification 
     Services to Growers'' (RIN0581-AC04) received on August 11, 
     2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3620. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: Adjusting Supplemental 
     Assessment on Imports'' (Doc. no. CN-02-002) received on 
     August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3621. A communication from the Under Secretary, Food, 
     Nutrition, and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendments to the Child Nutrition Infant Meal Pattern'' 
     (RIN0584-D26) received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3622. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to the 
     Grain Standards Act; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3623. A communication from the Administrator, Risk 
     Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``General 
     Regulations Subpart J-Appeal Procedure and Subpart T; Group 
     Risk Plan of Insurance Regulations for the 2001 Succeeding 
     Crop Years; and the Common Crop Insurance

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     Regulations, Basic Provisions'' (RIN0563-AB85) received on 
     August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3624. A communication from the Chair, Farm Credit 
     Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Corporation's annual report for calendar year 2001; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3625. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Update of Nursery Stock 
     Regulations'' (Doc. no. 98-062-2) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3626. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Requirements for Recognizing the 
     Animal Health Status of Foreign Regions'' (Doc. no. 01-036-2) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3627. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation relative to the 
     Poultry Products Inspection Act, Federal Meat Inspection Act, 
     and Egg Products Inspection Act; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3628. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``2,6-
     Diisopropy 1 naphthalene; Temporary Tolerances'' (FRL#7321-6) 
     received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3629. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Hydramethlynon; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL#7319-5) received 
     on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3630. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Spinoad; 
     Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemption'' (FRL#7317-3) 
     received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3631. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Tralkoxydim; 
     Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL#7315-9) received on 
     August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-3632. A communication from the Chief Information 
     Officer, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Department's annual report on the Defense 
     Information Assurance Program; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3633. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, International Security Policy, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's 
     report on progress in Kosovo; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3634. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Executive and Political Personnel, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     discontinuation of service in acting role for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations/Low 
     Intensity Conflict, received on August 22, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3635. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal 
     Acquisition Circular 2001-15'' (FAC2001-15) received on 
     August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3636. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's report 
     relative to initiatives that use the authorities of Section 
     584 to support various programs; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3637. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense, Reserve Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's STARBASE Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 
     2001; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3638. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Acquisition''; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-3639. A communication from the Director, Naval Reactors, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Naval Nuclear Propulsion 
     Program's latest reports on radiological waste disposal and 
     environmental monitoring; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3640. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (44 
     CFR Part 65) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3641. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' (44 CFR 
     Part 67) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3642. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (Doc. 
     no. FEMA-P-7624) received on August 11, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3643. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (Doc. 
     no. FEMA-D-7541) received on August 11, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3644. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' (Doc. no. 
     FEMA-7811) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3645. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' (44 CFR 
     Part 67) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3646. A communication from the Acting General Counsel, 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' (44 CFR 
     Part 67) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3647. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' 
     (44 CFR Part 67) received on August 11, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3648. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' 
     (44 CFR Part 67) received on August 11, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3649. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations'' (44 CFR Part 65) received on August 11, 
     2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3650. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations'' (Doc. no. FEMA-P-7610) received on August 
     11, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3651. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Changes in Flood Elevation 
     Determinations'' (44 CFR Part 65) received on August 11, 
     2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3653. A communication from the Assistant General 
     Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Terrorism Risk 
     Insurance Program'' (RIN1505-AA96) received on August 11, 
     2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3654. A communication from the Legislative and 
     Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of the Currency, 
     Administrator of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Removal, Suspension, and 
     Debarment of Accountants from Performing Audit Services'' 
     received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3655. A communication from the Legislative and 
     Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of the Currency, 
     Administrator of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Community and Economic 
     Development Entities, Community Development Projects, and 
     Other Public Welfare Investments'' received on August 22, 
     2003; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-3656. A communication from the Vice President of the 
     United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to national emergencies; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3657. A communication from the Vice President of the 
     United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to national emergency with respect to Iraq; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3658. A communication from the Vice President of the 
     United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the national emergency with National Union for 
     the Total Independence of Angola; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3659. A communication from the Chairman, Export-Import 
     Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to U.S. exports to Hong Kong; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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       EC-3660. A communication from the Chairman, Export-Import 
     Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to U.S. exports to Ethiopia; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3661. A communication from the Chairman, Export-Import 
     Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to U.S. exports to Singapore; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-3662. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell Propeller, Inc McCauley 
     Propeller Systems, Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, 
     Inc ., and Raytheon Aircraft Company Propellers'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3663. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd 
     Model 1124 and 1124A Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3664. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 777 Series 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3665. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: New Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA 
     34 200T, -220T, -180, and 180T Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3666. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc Model RB211 
     Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3667. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas MD 90 30 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3668. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: International Aero Engines AG 
     V522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5 
     Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3669. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter Model 365N1, AS365-N2, 
     AS365N3, and SA366G1 Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3670. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model C1600 2B19 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3671. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C 
     Series Turboshaft Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 
     26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3672. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney PW400 Series 
     Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3673. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3674. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Models PC 12 
     and PC 12/45'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3675. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 100, 100B SUD, 200B, 
     200F , 200C, 300, SR and SP Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3676. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS332C, 
     L, and L1 Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3677. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 727-100 and 2300 
     Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3678. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems Limited Model ATP 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3679. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc RB2-11-22B Series 
     Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3680. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Amendment of Class E5 
     Airspace; Waycross, GA'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 
     26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3681. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Marshall AK'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3682. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Eureka, KS'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3683. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Legal Descriptions of Multiple Federal Airways 
     in the Vicinity of Farington, NM'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3684. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Restricted Area 4809; Tonopah, NV'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3685. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class B Airspace; Kenton, OH: Revocation of 
     Class E Airspace'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3686. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Beatrice, NE'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3687. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Elizabeth City, NC'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3688. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E5 Airspace at Afton Municipal 
     Airport; Afton, WY'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3689. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Sac City, IA; 
     Confirmation of Effective Date'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3690. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Red Oak, IA'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3691. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Aurora, MO'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3692. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Sibley, IA'' (RIN2120-
     AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3693. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Pocahontas, IA'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3694. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Odel A319, A320, and A321 
     Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3695. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 
     Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3696. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney JT8D-200 Series 
     Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3697. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc Trent 768-60, 
     Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3698. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney Canada 
     Turboprop Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3699. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS350B, 
     B1, B2, B3, BA, and D Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation .
       EC-3700. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Turbomeca Arriel 1 Series 
     Turboshaft Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3701. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 10-10, 
     10-10F, 10-30F, 10-40F, MD10-10F, and MD10-30F Airplanes'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3702. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model MD 11 and 
     11F Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3703. A communication from the Chief, Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``User Fee Airports'' (CBP 
     Decision 3-22) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3704. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc., 
     Model RE220 Auzxliary Power Units'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3705. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness DirectivesL Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     SA Model EMB 120 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3706. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-100, 100B SUD, 
     200B, 200C, 200F, 300, 400, 400D, and 400F Series Airplanes; 
     and Model 747SR Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3707. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes 
     Equipped with General Electric CF6-45 or CF6-50 Series 
     Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3708. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/
     Security Zone Regulations (4 Regulations)'' (RIN1625-AA00) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3709. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations: Islais Creek, San Francisco, CA'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3710. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta and 
     Marine Parade Regulation; SLR: Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, 
     NJ'' (RIN1625-AA08) received on August 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3711. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations (3 Regulations)'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3712. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated 
     Navigation Area: 2003 Gravity Games, Cleveland'' (RIN1625-
     AA11) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3713. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated 
     Navigation Area; Safety and Security Zones: Long Island Sound 
     Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone'' (RIN1625-
     AA11) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3714. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/
     Security Zone Regulations: Tampa Bay, Florida'' (RIN1625-
     AA00) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3715. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge 
     Regulations (Including 2 Regulations)'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3716. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Navigation 
     and Navigable Waters--Technical, Organizational, and 
     Conforming Amendments'' (RIN1625-ZA00) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3717. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Basic Rates 
     and Charges on Lake Erie and the Navigable Waters From 
     Southwest Shoal to Port Huron, MI'' (RIN1625-AA74) received 
     on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3718. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regulations/Security Zones; 
     Rockland, Maine'' (RIN1625-AA01) received on August 26, 2003; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3719. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta and 
     Marine Parade Regulation; SLR (Including 2 Regulations)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA08) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3720. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special

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     Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regulations/Security Zones; 
     Tall Ships 2003. Navy Pier, Chicago, IL. July 30-August 4, 
     2003'' (RIN1625-AA01) received on August 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3721. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/
     Security Zone Regulations (Including 4 Regulations)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3722. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/
     Security Zone Regulations (Including 7 Regulations)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3723. A communication from the Trial Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Confidential Business Information'' 
     (RIN2127-AI13) received on July 31, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3724. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Producer-operated Outer Continental Shelf 
     Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines that Cross 
     Directly into State Waters'' (RIN2137-AD42) received on July 
     31, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3725. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Harmonization with the United Nations 
     Recommendations, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, 
     and International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical 
     Instructions'' (RIN2137-AD41) received on July 31, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3726. A communication from the Legal Advisor, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Space 
     Station Licensing Rules and Policies 200 Biennial Regulatory 
     Review--Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 or the 
     Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum 
     Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space 
     Stations'' (FCC03-154) received on August 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3727. A communication from the Legal Advisor, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Space 
     Station Licensing Rules and Policies 200 Biennial Regulatory 
     Review--Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 or the 
     Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum 
     Usage by, Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space 
     Stations'' (FCC03-128) received on August 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3728. A communication from the Regulatory Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Safety Requirements for Operators of Small 
     Passenger-Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles Used in 
     Interstate Commerce'' (RIN2126-AA52) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3729. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Operation of Motor Vehicles By Intoxicated 
     Persons'' (RIN2127-AI44) received on August 26, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3730. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Northern Rockfish 
     in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3731. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Halibut and Red King Crab Bycatch Rate Standards for 
     the First Half of 2002'' received on August 22, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3732. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure; Prohibiting Retention of Sablefish by Vessels 
     Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf 
     of Alaska'' received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3733. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska--Closes 
     Second Seasonal Apportionment of the Shallow-Water Fishery 
     Using Trawl Gear, Gulf of Alaska'' received on August 22, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3734. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Commercial 
     Shark Management Measures'' (RIN0648-AP70) received on August 
     22, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3735. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off 
     Alaska--Extension of the Emergency Interim Rule That 
     Implemented Steller Sea Lion Protection Measures and 
     Implemented 2002 Harvest Specifications for the Groundfish 
     Fisheries Off Alaska'' (RIN0648-AQ02) received on August 22, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3736. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report of discontinuation of service in acting role for the 
     position of Associate Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3737. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Framework Adjustment 38 to the 
     Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-
     AQ76) received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3738. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Non-Commercial Representations and 
     Certifications and Evaluation Provisions for Use in 
     Simplified Acquisitions'' (RIN2700-AC33) received on August 
     11, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3739. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Shipment by Government Bills of Lading'' 
     (RIN2700-AC33) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3741. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a copy of the 
     Report to Congress on the Transportation Infrastructure 
     Finance and Innovation Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3742. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/
     Security Zone Regulations (Including 9 Regulations)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3743. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface 
     Coating of Metal Cans'' (FRL#7546-8) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3744. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Oklahoma: 
     Incorporation by Reference of Approved State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program'' (FRL#7479-3) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3745. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``New Mexico: 
     Incorporation by Reference of Approved State Hazardous Waste 
     Management Program'' (FRL#7479-5) received on August 26, 
     2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3746. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, Bay Area Air 
     Quality Management District and San Joaquin Valley Unified 
     Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL#7536-2) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3747. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan; Sacramento 
     Metropolitan Air Quality Management District'' (FRL#7526-4) 
     received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-3748. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air 
     Quality Management District'' (FRL#7526-6) received on August

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     26, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3749. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, San Diego County 
     Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL#7535-1) received on 
     August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3750. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation Implementation Plans Georgia: Approval of 
     Revisions to State Implementation Plan'' (FRL#7543-9) 
     received on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.

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