[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 145 (Thursday, October 16, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12735-S12737]
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-4779. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Banking and Finance, Departmental Offices, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Terrorism Risk Insurance'' (RIN1505-AA98) 
     received on October 15, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4780. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Banking and Finance, Departmental Offices, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Terrorism Risk Insurance Program'' (RIN1505-
     AA99) received on October 15, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4781. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; 
     Capital Maintenance: Interim Capital Treatment of 
     Consolidated Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Program Assets'' 
     (RIN3064-AC74) received on October 15, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4782. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Outer Continental Shelf 
     Facility Security (USCG-2003-14759'' (RIN1625-AA68) received 
     on October 15, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4783. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Area Maritime Security 
     (USCG-2003-14733)'' (RIN1625-AA42) received on October 15, 
     2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4784. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Automatic Identification 
     System; Vessel Carriage Requirement (USCG-2003-14757)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA67) received on October 15, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4785. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Vessel Security (USCG-
     2003-14749)'' (RIN1625-AA46) received on October 15, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4786. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Facility Security (USCG-
     2003-14732)'' (RIN1625-AA43) received on October 15, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4787. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Implementation of 
     National Maritime Security Initiatives (USCG-2003-14792)'' 
     (RIN1625-AA69) received on October 15, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4788. A communication from the Chairman, Tennessee 
     Valley Authority, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Government Performance and Results Act Strategic Plan for 
     fiscal years 2003-2008; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-4789. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report required by 
     PL 107-243: ``Authorization for Use of Military Force Against 
     Iraq Resolution''; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4790. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-155, ``Cooperative Purchasing 
     Agreements Amendment Act of 2003''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4791. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-156, ``Revised Closing of a 
     Portion of a Public Alley in Square 209, S.O. 02-1019, 
     Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4792. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-157, ``Tax Abatement for

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     New Residential Developments Definition Clarification 
     Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4793. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-160, ``Board of Veterinary 
     Examiners Temporary Amendment Act of 2003''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4794. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-159, ``Food Regulation Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4795. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-161, ``Domestic Violence 
     Protection Orders Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4796. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of the Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report on D.C. Act 15-162, ``Freeze of Within-Grade 
     Salary Increase Repeal Temporary Act of 2003''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4797. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-163, ``Superior Court of the District 
     of Columbia Master Jury List Clarification Act of 2003''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4798. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-164, ``Make a Difference Amendment Act 
     of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4799. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-165, ``Comprehensive Housing Strategy 
     Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4800. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-177, ``Retail Incentive Temporary Act 
     of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4801. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-178, ``Veterans of Foreign Wars Real 
     Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief 
     Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4802. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-179, ``Office of Property Management 
     Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2003''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4803. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-166, ``Unified Communications Center 
     Lease Agreement Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4804. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-167, ``Health Care Privatization 
     Rulemaking Temporary Amendment Act of 2003''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4805. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-168, ``Presidential Primary Petition 
     Waiver and Democratic State Committee Elections Temporary Act 
     of 2003''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4806. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-151, ``Fiscal Year 2003 Tax Revenue 
     Anticipation Notes Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4807. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-150, ``National Guard Association of 
     the United States Real Property Tax Exemption Reconfirmation 
     and Modification Temporary Act of 2003''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4808. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 15-175, ``Department of Insurance and 
     Securities Regulation Merger Review Amendment Act of 2003''; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4809. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the Public Service Commission Agency Fund; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4810. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the Public Service Commission Agency Fund; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4811. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the Fiscal Year 2003 Revenue Estimate in Support of the 
     District's General Obligation Bonds; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4812. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of direct spending or 
     receipts legislation dated October 2, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4813. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to a comparative analysis of actual cash collections to 
     revised revenue estimates through the 2nd quarter of fiscal 
     year 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4814. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the Water and Sewer Authority; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4815. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Evidence Requirements 
     for Assignment of Social Security Numbers (SSNs); Assignment 
     of SSNs for Nonwork Purposes'' (RIN0960-AF05) received on 
     October 7, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4816. A communication from the Chief Judge of the 
     Superior Court of the District of Columbia, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to a transition plan to 
     implement the provisions of the Family Court Act; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4817. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Employment Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Labor Organizations Annual 
     Financial Reports; Final Rule'' (RIN1215-AB34) received on 
     October 15, 2003; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4818. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Balanced Budget Act of 1997; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4819. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Orthopedic Devices; Classification for the 
     Resorable Calcium Salt Bone Void Filler Device'' (Doc. No. 
     01N-0411) received on October 7, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4820. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Anorectal Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human 
     Use'' (RIN0910-AA01) received on October 7, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4821. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Registration of Food Facilities Under the Public 
     Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response 
     Act of 2002'' (RIN0910-AC40) received on October 14, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4822. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public 
     Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response 
     Act of 2002'' (RIN0910-AC41) received on October 14, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4823. A communication from the Director, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in Terminated 
     Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-
     Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing an Paying 
     Benefits'' received on October 14, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4824. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4825. A communication from the Director, National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to women, minorities, and persons with disabilities 
     in science and engineering; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4826. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Procedures Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade 
     Bureau, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Elimination of Statistical Classes for Large 
     Cigars'' (RIN1513-AA18) received on October 15, 2003; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4827. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of a Threshold for Gamma-
     Butyrolactone'' (RIN1117-AA52) received on October 7, 2003; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-4828. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to 
     improve veterans' benefits programs, and for other purposes; 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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       EC-4829. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans' 
     Affairs, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation 
     relative to the authority of the Secretary of Veterans' 
     Affairs to promulgate regulations relating to staff 
     adjustments of employees appointed under chapter 74 of title 
     38, United States Code; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-4830. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Compensation 
     and Pension Provisions of the Veterans Benefits Act of 2002'' 
     (RIN2900-AL62) received on October 8, 2003; to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.

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