[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 169 (Thursday, November 20, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H11698-H11700]
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:

       5512. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medical Devices; Cardiovascular Devices; 
     Reclassification of the Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm [Docket 
     Nos. 1994N-0418 and 1996P-0276] received November 17, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5513. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology 
     Devices; Classification of the West Nile Virus IgM Capture 
     Elisa Assay [Docket No. 2003P-0450] received November 17, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5514. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers 
     for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins -- 
     received October 31, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5515. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Diversion Control, DEA, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Sale by Federal 
     Departments or Agencies of Chemicals Which Could Be Used in 
     the Illicit Manufacture of Controlled Substances [Docket No. 
     DEA-176F] (RIN: 117-AA47) received November 17, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5516. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, National Highway 
     Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Federal Motor 
     Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection [Docket 
     No. NHTSA 03-16476, Notice 1] (RIN: 2127-A182) received 
     November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5517. A letter from the Sr. Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Implementation of Section 304 
     of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 [CS Docket No. 97-80]; 
     Commercial Availibility of Navigation Devices; Compatibility 
     Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronic Equipment [PP 
     Docket No. 00-67] received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5518. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Bureau 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Archer City, Texas) [MB DOcket No. 03-116] 
     received October 28, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5519. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Section 73.202(b) 
     Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. (Ehrenberg, 
     Arizona) [MB Docket No. 03-174 RM-10754] received October 31, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5520. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communication Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Flexibility for Delivery of 
     Communication by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 
     GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands [IB Docket 
     No. 01-185] received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5521. A letter from the Chief, Policy and Rules Division, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Parts 2,25 of the 
     Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Sysytems 
     Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in Ku-Band [ET 
     Docket No. 98-206] received October 28, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5522. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of 
     Parts 2 and 87 of the Commission's Rules to Accomodate 
     Advanced Digital Communications in the 117.975-137 MHz Band 
     and to Implement Flight Information Services in the 136-137 
     MHz Band [WT Docket No. 00-77 RM Nos. 9376, 9462] received 
     November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5523. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Implementation of LPTV Digital 
     Data Services Pilot Project -- received October 24, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5524. A letter from the Bureau Chief, CGB, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commisison's 
     final rule -- Provision of Improved Telecommunications Relay 
     Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with 
     Hearing and Speech Disbilities [CC Docket No. 98-67]; 
     Petition for Clarification of WorldCom, Inc. -- received 
     October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5525. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations. 
     (Payson and Camp Verde, Arizona) [MB Docket No. 03-160 RM-
     10706] received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5526. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Section 
     73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital Television Broadcast 
     Stations. (Butte, Montana) [MB Docket No. 03-118 RM-10585] 
     received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5527. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment sof Section 
     73.622(b), Table of Allotments, Digital Television Broadcast 
     Stations. (Fayetteville, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 01-55 RM-
     10034] received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5528. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Section 
     73.606(b), Table of Allotments, Television Broadcast 
     Stations. (Bay City, Michigan) [MM Docket No. 01-84 RM-10067] 
     received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5529. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Section 73.202(b) 
     FM Table of Allotments, FM Braodcast Stations. (Harrison, 
     Michigan) [MB Docket No. 03-176 RM-10720] received October 
     24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.

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       5530. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the 
     Commission's Rules to Permit Operation of NGSO FSS Systems 
     Co-Frequency with GSO and Terrestrial Systems in the Ku-Band 
     Frequency Range [ET Docket No. 98-206] received November 17, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5531. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting 
     the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of the Commission's 
     Rues for Implementation of its Cable Operations And Licensing 
     System (COALS) to Allow for Electronic Filing of Licensing 
     Applications, Forms, Registrations and Notifications in the 
     Multichannel Video and Cable Television Service and the Cable 
     Television Relay Service [CS Docket No. 00-78] received 
     November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5532. A letter from the Legal Advisor, Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Review of the Commission's Rules 
     and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television 
     [MM Docket No. 00-39] received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       5533. A letter from the Assistant Chief, WCB, TAPD, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 
     [CC Docket No. 96-45] received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       5534. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Partial Band Licensing and Loading 
     Standards for Earth Stations in the FSS That Share Spectrum 
     With Terrestrial Services [IB Docket No. 00-203; RM-9649], 
     Blanket Licensing for Small Aperture Terminals in the C-Band 
     [SAT-PDR-19990910-00091], Routine Licensing of 3.7 Meter 
     Transmit and Receive Stations at C-Band, and Deployment of 
     Geostationary-Orbit FSS Earth Stations in the Shared Portion 
     of the Ka-Band, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5535. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Amendment of the Commission's 
     Rules to Establish Rules and Policies Pertaining to a Mobile 
     Satellite Service in the 1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz 
     Frequency Band [CC Docket No. 92-166] received November 17, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5536. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Review of the Spectrum Sharing 
     Plan Amoung Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile 
     Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands [IB Docket 
     No. 02-364] received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5537. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- The International Bureau Revises 
     and Reissues the Commission's List of Foreign 
     Telecommuncations Carriers that Are Presumed to Possess 
     Market Power in Foreign Telecommunications Markets -- 
     received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5538. A letter from the Associate Bureau Chief, WTB, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Reallocation and Service Rules for 
     the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band (Television Channels 52-59) [GN 
     Docket No. 01-74; FCC 02-185] received November 17, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5539. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Implementation of Sections 309(j) and 337 of 
     the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended [WT Docket No. 99-
     87] received November 13, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5540. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor, International 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Enforcement of Other Nations' 
     Prohibitions Against the Uncompleted Call Signaling 
     Configuration of International Call-back Service [IB Docket 
     No. 02-18]; Petition for Rulemaking of the Telecommunications 
     Resellers Association To Eliminate Comity-Based Enforcement 
     of Other Nations' Prohibitions Against the Uncompleted Call 
     Signaling Configurations of International Call-back Service 
     [RM-9249] received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5541. A letter from the Senior Legal Advisor to the Chief, 
     Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commissission, 
     transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations. (Glen Falls, Indian Lake, Malta and Queensbury, New 
     York) [MB DOcket No. 03-105 RM-10671] received October 28, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       5542. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional 
     Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Assesment of Access Authorization 
     Fees (RIN: 3150-AH30) received November 5, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       5543. A letter from the transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- Amdt. of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate 
     Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support 
     the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services [ET Dkt 
     No.00-258]; The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules 
     for the Mobile-Satellite Service in the 2 GHz Band [IB Dkt. 
     No.99-81]; Amdt. of the Table of Frequency Allocations to 
     Designate the 2500-2520/2670-2690 MHz Frequency Bands for the 
     Mobile-Satellite Service [RM-9911]; Petition for Rule Making 
     of the Wireless Information Networks Forum Concerning the 
     Unlicensed Personal Communications Service [RM-9498]; 
     Petition for Rule Making of to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       5544. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperations, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of 
     Transmittal No. 20-03 which informs of an intent to sign 
     Amendment Number One to the Project Arrangement between the 
     United States and Canada concerning Distributed Mision 
     Training Technologies, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5545. 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 Australia (Transmittal No. DDTC 104-
     03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5546. 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 the Republic of Korea (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 118-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5547. 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 Belgium (Transmittal No. DDTC 103-
     03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5548. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5549. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; Part A Premium for 
     2004 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled 
     Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement [CMS-8018-N] 
     (RIN: 0938-AM33) received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5550. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital 
     Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services 
     Coinsurance Amounts for 2004 [CMS-8016-N] (RIN: 0938-AM31) 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5551. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Losses Claimed and Income to be 
     Reported from Lease In/Lease Out Transactions -- received 
     October 28, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       5552. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Examination of returns and claims 
     for refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct 
     tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2003-75) received October 24, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       5553. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Business Purpose (Rev. Rul. 2003-
     110) received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5554. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Reimbursements and other expense 
     allowance arrangements (Rev. Rul. 2003-106) received October 
     24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       5555. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Amount of Credit (Rev. Rul. 2003-
     112) received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5556. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Ruling and determination letters 
     (Rev. Proc. 2003-81) received October 24,

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     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       5557. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Last-in, first-out inventories 
     (Rev. Rul. 2003-113) received October 24, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5558. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Examination of returns and claims 
     for refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct 
     tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2003-80) received October 24, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       5559. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- 2004 Limitations Adjusted As 
     Provided in Section 415(d), etc. [Notice 2003-73] received 
     November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       5560. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Weighted Average Interest Rate 
     Update [Notice 2003-74] received November 17, 2003, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5561. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Last-in, first-out inventories 
     (Rev. Rul. 2003-121) received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5562. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Special Rules for Certain 
     Transactions Where Stated Principal Amount Does Not Exceed 
     $2,800,000 (Rev. Rul. 2003-119) received November 17, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       5563. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Gross income defined (Rev. Rul. 
     2003-115) received November 3, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5564. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal 
     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Definition of Company's Share and Policyholders' Share (Rev. 
     Rul. 2003-120) received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5565. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; Monthly Actuarial 
     Rates and Monthly Supplementary Medical Insurance Premium 
     Beginning January 1, 2004 [CMS-8017-N] (RIN: 0938-AM91) 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and 
     Energy and Commerce.

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