[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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