[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 170 (Friday, November 21, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H12304-H12306]
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:

       5566. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting the Secretary's certification that 
     the survivability testing of the E/A-18G system otherwise 
     required by section 2366 would be unreasonably expensive and 
     impractical, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2366(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       5567. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting a status report on each research and 
     development program that is approved as a spiral development 
     program, pursuant to Public Law 107--314, section 803(e); to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       5568. A letter from the Principal Deputy, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Annual Report for the Armed Force 
     Retirement Home (AFRH) for Fiscal Year 2002, pursuant to 24 
     U.S.C. 411(h); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       5569. A letter from the Administrator, Energy Information 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's Short-Term 
     Energy Outlook for October 2003, together with the special 
     article entitled ``Winter Fuels Outlook: 2003-2004,'' 
     pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       5570. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Army's Proposed Letter(s) ofOffer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to Saudi Arabia for defense articles and 
     services (Transmittal No. 04-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5571. 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 Israel (Transmittal No. DDTC 119-03), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5572. 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 United Kingdom (Transmittal No. 
     DDTC 092-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       5573. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract to Israel 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 115-03), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5574. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of 
     Presidential Determination No. 2004-07 on Waiving Prohibition 
     on United States Military Assistance to Parties to the Rome 
     Statute Establishing the International Criminal Court, 
     pursuant to Public Law 107--206; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5575. A letter from the Administrator, Office of the 
     Independent Counsel, transmitting the annual report on Audit 
     and Investigative Activities, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 
     595(a)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       5576. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for FY 2003, as required by the Reports 
     Consolidation Act of 2000; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       5577. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and 
     Budget, transmitting a draft bill ``To make technical 
     corrections in the Act making appropriations for the 
     Department of the Interior and related agencies for the 
     fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other 
     purposes''; to the Committee on Resources.
       5578. A letter from the Senior Staff Attorney, United 
     States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, transmitting 
     an opinion of the United States Court of Appeals for the 
     District of Columbia Circuit (No. 02-2362 -- United States v. 
     Miguel Rosa-Ortiz (October 28, 2003)); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       5579. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated 
     Navigation Area and Security Zones; Port of Miami, FL [CGD07-
     03-144] (RIN: 1625-AA00, 1625-AA11) received November 18, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5580. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone: 
     Pacific Ocean, San Diego, California [COTP San Diego 03-033] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received November 18, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5581. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operating Regulation; St. Croix River, Hudson, Wisconsin 
     [CGD08-03-043] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received November 10, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5582. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations; World Championship Super Boat Race, Deerfield 
     Beach, FL [CGD07-03-099] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received November 
     10, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5583. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated 
     Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded 
     with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth Coast 
     Guard District; Correction [CGD08-03-029] (RIN: 1625-AA11) 
     received November 10, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5584. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Notification of 
     Arrival in U.S. Ports; Correction [USCG-2002-11865] (RIN: 
     1625-AA41) received November 10, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5585. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class D Airspce; and 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Topeka, Philip Billard 
     Municipal Airport, KS [Docket No. FAA-2003-16407; Airspace 
     Docket No. 03-ACE-75] received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5586. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class D Airspace; and 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; St. Joseph, MO [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-16026; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-70] received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5587. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Establishment of Class E Airspace; Viroqua, WI 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16058; Airspace Docket No. 03-AGL-06] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5588. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace, Dunkirk, NY 
     [Airspace Docket No. 02-AEA-08] received November 14, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5589. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment to Class E Airspace; Charlottesville, 
     VA [Docket No. FAA-2003-15789; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-09] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5590. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Revision of Jet Route [Docket No. FAA 2001-
     10527; Airspace Docket No. ASD 02-AGL-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5591. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment of Class E5 Airspace; Augusta, GA 
     [Airspace Docket No. 02-ASO-19] received November 17, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5592. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Jacksonville, NC 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15846; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-12] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

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     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5593. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30341; Amdt. No. 3033] 
     received November 17, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5594. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Maxton, NC 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15847; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-13] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5595. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Raleigh, NC 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15845; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-11] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5596. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Corning, IA. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15727; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-69] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5597. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Establishment of Class D Airspace; Ramona, CA 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15887; Airspace Docket No. 03-AWP-11] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5598. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directive; Bombardier Model CL-
     600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-
     601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     2002-NM-157-AD; Amendment 39-13360; AD 2003-22-12] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5599. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Chariton, IA. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15725; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-67] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5600. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30393; Amdt. No. 3080] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5601. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 750 
     Citation X Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-229-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13347; AD 98-16-17 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5602. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 
     Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes [Docket No. 2004-NM-52-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13345; AD 2003-21-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5603. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc 
     RB211-524 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-33-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13351; AD 2003-22-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5604. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonell Douglas 
     Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -
     40, and-40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 2002-NM-164-AD; Amendment 39-13308; AD 2003-19-
     05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5605. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives Aerostar Aircraft 
     Corporation Models PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-
     60-700P Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-44-AD; Amendment 39-
     13348; AD 2003-22-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5606. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc 
     RB211-524 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-36-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13346; AD 2003-21-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5607. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft 
     Company Model 525 Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-46-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13342; AD 2003-21-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5608. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de 
     Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-88-AD; Amendment 39-13189; AD 
     2003-12-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5609. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnel Douglas 
     Model MB-11 and-11F Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-52-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13345; AD 2003-21-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5610. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 
     Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-
     SW-10-AD; Amendment 39-13344; AD 2003-21-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5611. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 
     Model AS332C, AS332L, AS332L1, and AS332L2 Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 2002-SW-58-AD; Amendment 39-13343; AD 2003-21-08] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5612. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-192-AD; Amendment 39-
     12967; AD 2002-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5613. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 
     Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric (GE) CF6-80C2 
     Series Engines [Docket No. 2001-NM-17-AD; Amendment 39-12968; 
     AD 2002-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5614. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Seward, NE 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15719; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-61] 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5615. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce 
     Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG, Model Tay 620-15 and 650-15 
     Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2002-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-
     12971; AD 2002-24-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5616. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; CFM International 
     CFM56-5B and -7B Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2001-NE-
     37-AD; Amendment 39-12857; AD 2002-16-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received November 20, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       5617. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 
     Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-271-AD; Amendment 39-12970; AD 
     2002-24-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 20, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5618. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Revision of Class E Airspace, Holyoke, CO 
     [Airspace Docket No. 00-ANM-32] received November 20, 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       5619. A letter from the United States Trade Representative, 
     Executive Office of the President, transmitting a report on 
     the intent to initiate negotiations for a free trade 
     agreement between the United States and the Republic of 
     Panama, pursuant to Section 2104 (a)1 of the Trade Act of 
     2002; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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       5620. A letter from the United States Trade Representative, 
     Executive Office of the President, transmitting a report on 
     the intent to initiate negotiations for a free trade 
     agreement between the United States and Colombia, Peru, 
     Ecuador, and Bolivia, the four Andean Trade Preference Act 
     beneficiary countries, pursuant to Section 2104 (a)1 of the 
     Trade Act of 2002; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       5621. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation, 
     ``To amend the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Federal 
     Meat Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to 
     require establishments and official plants to pay the costs 
     of Federal Inspection for additional shifts, and for other 
     purposes''; jointly to the Committees on Agriculture and 
     Government Reform.
       5622. A letter from the Chair, Office of Compliance, 
     transmitting a Notice for publication in the Congressional 
     Record cancelling the hearing regarding the proposed 
     amendments to the Procedural Rules of the Office of 
     Compliance originally published in the Congressional Record 
     on October 15, 2003; jointly to the Committees on House 
     Administration and Education and the Workforce.
       5623. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a draft bill, ``To amend Title 38, 
     United States Code, to improve veterans' benefits programs, 
     and for other purposes''; jointly to the Committees on 
     Veterans' Affairs and Education and the Workforce.
       5624. A letter from the Chairman and Vice Chairman, U.S.-
     China Commission, transmitting the record of the Commission's 
     hearing on September 25, 2003, on ``China's Industrial, 
     Investment and Exchange Rate Policies: Impact on the U.S.''; 
     jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and International 
     Relations.

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