[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S538-S541]
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-6027. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, a report entitled ``Fiscal Year 
     Annual Report on Advisory Neighborhood Commissions''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6028. A communication from the Auditor of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting, a report entitled ``Audit of 
     Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C for Fiscal Years 1999 
     Through 2003 as of March 31, 2003''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6029. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Corporation's 2003 Annual Report; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6030. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-238, ``Comprehensive Housing 
     Strategy Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6031. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-239, ``Nurse Staffing Agency Act of 
     2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6032. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-240, ``Authorization of the 
     Spending of the Commercial Trust Fund Temporary Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6033. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-241, ``Freedom Forum Newseum Real 
     Property Tax Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief 
     Temporary Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-6034. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-242, ``Tax Increment Financing 
     Reauthorization Date Temporary Act of 2003'' received on 
     January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6035. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-243, ``Emmaus Rehabilitation 
     Project Real Property Exemption Temporary Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6036. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-244, ``PSA Restructuring Council 
     Review Temporary Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6037. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-245, ``Presidential Primary 
     Petition and Filing Waiver Temporary Act of 2003'' received 
     on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6038. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-246, ``Unemployment Compensation 
     Funds Appropriation Authorization Temporary Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6039. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-247, ``Eastern Avenue Tour Bus 
     Parking Temporary Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6040. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-248, ``Freedom of Information 
     Legislative Records Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6041. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-249, ``Medical Support 
     Establishment and Enforcement Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6042. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-250, ``Charity Auction Sales Tax 
     Exemption Temporary Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 
     2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6043. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-251, ``Income From Discrimination 
     Exclusion Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' received on 
     January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6044. A communication from the Deputy Director for 
     Administration and Information Management, Office of 
     Government Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a vacancy for the position of Director, Office of 
     Government Ethics; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6045. A communication from the Director of Selective 
     Service, transmitting, a report submitted in accordance with 
     the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6046. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Governmental 
     Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation 
     Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-16'' (FAC2001-16) received 
     on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6047. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the period ending March 31, 2003; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6048. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-254, ``Certified Capital Companies 
     Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6049. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-256, ``Marriage and Family Therapy 
     Amendment Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6050. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-255, ``Elimination of Outdated 
     Crimes Amendment Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6051. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-259, ``Utility Rate Payers 
     Amendment Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6052. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-265, ``Real Property Classification 
     Clarification Temporary Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 
     2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6053. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-264, ``Parking Meter Fee Moratorium 
     Temporary Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6054. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-262, ``Washington Convention Center 
     Authority Term Limit Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6055. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-286, ``Uniform Trust Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6056. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-274, ``Automated Traffic 
     Enforcement Fund Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' received 
     on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6057. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-272, ``Board of Education Campaign 
     Contribution Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6058. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-271, ``Inspector General 
     Appointment and Term Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6059. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-270, ``Procurement Practices Vendor 
     Payment Revised Approval Authorization Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6060. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-269, ``Rehabilitation Services 
     Program Establishment Temporary Act of 2003'' received on 
     January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6061. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-268, ``Citizens with Mental 
     Retardation Substituted Consent for Health Care Decisions 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 
     2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6062. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-267, ``Presidential Primary State 
     Committee Elections Temporary Amendment Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6063. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-266, ``National Capital Medical 
     Center Negotiation Temporary Act of 2003'' received on 
     January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6064. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-260, ``Closing of a Portion of a 
     Public Alley in Square 2677, S.O. 03-0208, Act of 2003'' 
     received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6065. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-261, ``Housing and Community 
     Development Reform Advisory Commission Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2003'' received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6066. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-263, ``Towing Regulation and 
     Enforcement Authority Temporary Act of 2003'' received on 
     January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6067. A communication from the Comptroller General of 
     the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the General Accounting Office; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6068. A communication from the Chairman of the Board, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period ending September 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6069. A communication from the Attorney General of the 
     United States, transmitting, the report of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the Department of Justice for the 
     period ending September 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6070. A communication from the Chairman, Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     ending September 30, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6071. A communication from the Chair, Corporation for 
     Public Broadcasting, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the

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     Office of Inspector General for the period ending September 
     30, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6072. A communication from the Chair, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     ending September 30, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6073. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Science Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period ending 
     September 30, 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6074. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, the Commission's 
     Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Financial Report; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6075. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department 
     of Transportation's annual report on the regulatory status of 
     the National Transportation Safety Board's ``Most Wanted'' 
     Recommendations to the Department of Transportation and its 
     Operating Administrations; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6076. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations: [Including 92 Regulations]'' (RIN1625-AA00) 
     received on January 27, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6077. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Reallocation of Pacific Cod Total Allowable Catch Levels'' 
     received on January 22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6078. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice of Standard Prices and Fee Percentage for North 
     Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Cost 
     Recovery Program'' received on January 22, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6079. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; 
     Quota Transfers; Fishery Reopening'' received on January 22, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6080. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Shark 
     Management Measures'' (RIN0648-AQQ95) received on January 22, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6081. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Directed Fishing for Community Development Quota Reserve 
     Amounts of Shortraker/Rougheye Rockfish and Northern Rockfish 
     in the Bering Sea Subarea and `Other Species' in the Bering 
     Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' received on 
     January 22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6082. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna 
     Season and Size Limit Adjustments'' (RIN0648-AR12) received 
     on January 22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-6083. 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; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; 
     Fishery Closure'' (ID#120903A) received on January 22, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6084. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Harvested for New 
     Jersey; Closure of Commercial Fishery'' received on January 
     22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6085. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Summer Flounder Fishery; Commercial Quota Transfer'' 
     (ID#121803C) received on January 22, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6086. 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 ``Final Rule to Implement 
     Regulatory Amendment 3 to the Fishery Management Plan for the 
     Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off the Coast of Alaska'' 
     (RIN0648-AQ48) received on January 22, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6087. 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 ``Final Rule to Implement the 2004 
     Specifications for Surfclams, Ocean Quahogs, and Maine Ocean 
     Quahogs'' (RIN0648-AQ79) received on January 22, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6088. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Apportion Amounts of the Reserve to Certain Target Species 
     in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' 
     received on January 22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6089. 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 ``Final Rule to Implement Approved 
     Measures Contained in Amendment 13 to the Fishery Management 
     Plan for Atlantic Surfclams and Ocean Quahogs'' (RIN0648-
     AR57) received on January 22, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6090. 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 of Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod by Vessels 
     Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area'' received on January 22, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6091. 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 of Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod by Catcher/
     Processor Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Bering Sea 
     and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' received on January 
     22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6092. 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 of Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod by Catcher 
     Vessels Using Hook-and-Line in the BSAI'' received on January 
     22, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-6093. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Federal 
     Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Glazing Materials; Low Speed 
     Vehicles'' (RIN2127-AJ25) received on January 13, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6094. A communication from the Administrator, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period ending September 30, 2003; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6095. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Change of Broker Revenue Ruling'' (Rev. Rul. 2004-
     15) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-6096. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 401 of the Code and Certain Rollovers'' 
     (Rev. Rule 2004-12) received on February 3, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6097. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Republication of Rev. Proc. 99-41'' (Rev. Proc. 
     2004-15) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-6098. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 416(g)(4) Top-Heavy Status and Special 
     Rules'' (Rev. Rule 2004-13) received on February 3, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6099. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Special Coverage Rules for Certain Dispositions or 
     Acquisitions'' (Rev. Rule 2004-11) received on February 3, 
     2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6100. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 411 of the Code and DOL FAB 2003-3'' (Rev. 
     Rule 2004-10) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-6101. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Application of Income Tax Treaties to Service 
     Partnerships'' (Rev. Rul. 2004-3) received on February 3, 
     2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6102. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled

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     ``Low-Income Housing Credit Allocation Certification; 
     Electronic Filing'' (TD9112) received on February 3, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6103. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Correction of User Fee in Appendix A of Rev. Proc. 
     2004-1'' (Announcement 2004-08) received on February 3, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6104. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 409(p) and Potentially Abusive ESOP's'' 
     (Rev. Rule 2004-4) received on February 3, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-6105. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Electronic Delivery of Form 1099 and Form 5498 
     Payee Statements'' (Notice 2004-10) received on February 3, 
     2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6106. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Information Reporting Relating to Corporate 
     Inversions'' (Notice 2004-9) received on February 3, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6107. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--February 2004'' (Rev. 
     Rule 2004-9) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Finance.

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