[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 4, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H390-H391]
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:

       6618. A letter from the Under Secretary, Comptroller, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Secretary's 
     certification that the current Future Years Defense Program 
     (FYDP) fully funds the support costs associated with the 
     Virginia Class submarine multiyear FY 2004 through FY 2008 
     program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6619. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, 
     Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting notification regarding the Department's 
     report for purchases from foreign entities for Fiscal Year 
     2003, pursuant to Public Law 104--201, section 827 (110 Stat. 
     2611); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6620. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report on 
     transactions involving U.S. exports to Mexico, pursuant to 12 
     U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       6621. A letter from the Chairman and President, Export-
     Import Bank of the United States, transmitting the Bank's FY 
     2003 annual report for the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative; to 
     the Committee on Financial Services.
       6622. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting reports containing the 30 
     September 2003 status of loans and guarantees issued under 
     the Arms Export Control Act, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2765(a); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       6623. 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 Mexico (Transmittal No. DTC 127-03), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6624. 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 Jordan (Transmittal No. DDTC 128-03), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6625. 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 Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 129-03), 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       6626. A letter from the Under Secretary, Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a report on 
     the audit of the American Red Cross for the financial year 
     ending June 30, 2003, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 6; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6627. A letter from the General Counsel, General Accounting 
     Office, transmitting a copy of the report on each instance a 
     Federal agency did not fully implement recommendations made 
     by the GAO in connection with a bid protest decided during 
     fiscal year 2003, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3554(e)(2); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6628. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's Annual Performance 
     and Accountability Report for FY 2003; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6629. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 2003 Annual 
     Financial Report where the Commission received for the second 
     year in a row an ``Unqualified Opinion''; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6630. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the Commission's report in 
     compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the 
     calendar year 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6631. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's Performance and 
     Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2003, including the 
     Office of Inspector General's Auditor's Report, Report on 
     Internal Control, and Report on Compliance with Laws and 
     Regulations; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6632. A letter from the Director, Trade and Development 
     Agency, transmitting the Agency's annual financial audit for 
     FY 2003, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2421(e)(2); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.

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       6633. A letter from the Acting Chief, Federal Subsistence 
     Board, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Subsistence 
     Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C 
     and Subpart D -- 2004-05 Subsistence Taking of Fish and 
     Shellfish Regulations (RIN: 1018-AI89) received January 29, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6634. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife 
     Service, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants; Endangered Status for the Rota Bridled White-Eyed 
     (Zosterops rotensis) from the Commonwealth of the Northern 
     Mariana Islands (RIN: 1018-AI16) received January 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6635. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, 
     NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Revision to the 
     Management of ``Other Species'' Community Development Quota 
     [Docket No. 031009255-3302-02; I.D. 092503A] (RIN: 0648-AQ88) 
     received January 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Resources.
       6636. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Reguatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; 
     Halibut Fisheries in U.S. Convention Waters Off Alaska; 
     Management Measures to Reduce Seabird Incidental Take in the 
     Hook-and-Line Halibut and Groundfish Fisheries [Docket 
     030130026-3323; I.D. 121202B] (RIN: 0648-AM30) received 
     January 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6637. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processor Vessels Using Hook-and-line 
     Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket 
     No.021212307-3037-02; I.D. 120403B] received December 17, 
     2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6638. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka 
     Mackeral in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 
     031126295-3295-01; I.D. 011304A] received January 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6639. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka 
     Mackeral Lottery in Areas 542 and 543 [Docket No. 031126295-
     3295-01; I.D. 011304B] received January 30, 2004, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6640. A letter from the General Counsel, National Science 
     Foundation, transmitting the Foundation's final rule -- 
     Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and 
     Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) 
     -- received January 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       6641. A letter from the American Legion, transmitting the 
     financial statement and independent audit of The American 
     Legion proceedings of the 85th annual National Convention of 
     the American Legion, held in St. Louis, Missouri from August 
     26, 27, and 28, 2003 and a report on the Organization's 
     activities for the year preceding the Convention, pursuant to 
     36 U.S.C. 49; (H. Doc. No. 108--157); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs and ordered to be printed.
       6642. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Gains and Losses from Short Sales 
     (Rev. Rul. 2004-15) received January 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6643. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Restriction and valuation of 
     distributions. (Rev. Rul. 2004-10) received January 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6644. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Minimum covergage requirements (after 
     1993) (Rev. Rul. 2004-11) received January 30, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6645. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Special Rules for Top-Heavy Plans 
     (Rev. Rul. 2004-13) received January 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6646. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Rulings and determination letters. 
     (Rev. Proc. 2004-15) received January 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6647. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Qualified Pension, Profit-Sharing, 
     and Stock Bonus Plans (Rev. Rul. 2004-12) received January 
     30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       6648. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Income affected by treaty (Rev. Rul. 
     2004-03) received February 2, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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