[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 26 (Wednesday, March 3, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H827-H829]
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:

       6931. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting Approval of Brigadier 
     General Lloyd J. Austin III to wear the insignia of major 
     general in accordance with title 10, United States Code, 
     section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6932. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting Approval of Major General 
     Thomas L. Baptiste, United States Air Force, to wear the 
     insignia of lieutenant general in accordance with title 10, 
     United States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       6933. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting Approval of Major General 
     John M. Curran, United States Army, to wear the insignia of 
     lieutenant general in accordance with title 10, United States 
     Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6934. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a report on the Fiscal Years 
     1999-2001 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act 
     Program, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10405; to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       6935. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the 2003 annual report entitled,

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     ``Clinical Preventive Services for Older Americans,'' based 
     on the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 
     (USPSTF), pursuant to Public Law 106-554, section 126; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6936. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed extension of the license for the export of major 
     defense equipment and defense articles to Russia, Ukraine, 
     and Norway (Transmittal No. DDTC 015-04), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6937. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed extension of the license for the export of major 
     defense equipment and defense articles to Japan (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 017-04), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       6938. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a 
     proposed extension of the license for the export of major 
     defense equipment and defense articles to Russia and 
     Kazakhstan (Transmittal No. DDTC 016-04), pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       6939. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting an additional report, consistent with 
     the War Powers Resoultion, to help ensure that the Congress 
     is kept fully informed on U.S. military activities in Haiti, 
     pursuant to Public Law 93-148; (H. Doc. No. 108-167); to the 
     Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       6940. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting a report in accordance with 
     Section 25(a)(6) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 
     describing and analyzing services performed during FY 2003 by 
     full-time USG employees who are performing services for which 
     reimbursement is provided under Section 21(a) or Section 
     43(b) of the AECA; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       6941. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting as required by section 401(c) of the 
     National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 
     204(c) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 
     U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 
     31, 2003, the final six-month periodic report on the national 
     emergency declared with respect to Sierra Leone in Executive 
     Order 13194 of January 18, 2001, and expanded in scope with 
     respect to Liberia by Executive Order 13213 of May 22, 2001; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       6942. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, 
     Department of State, transmitting on behalf of the President, 
     the report, ``President Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS 
     Relief: U.S. Five-Year Global HIV/AIDS Strategy,'' pursuant 
     to Public Law 108-25; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       6943. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-384, 
     ``Tobacco Product Manufacturer Reserve Fund Complementary 
     Procedures Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6944. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-385, 
     ``Consolidated of Financial Services Amendment Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6945. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-386, 
     ``Captive Insurance Company Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6946. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-350, ``Owner-
     Occupant Residential Tax Credit and Exemption Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6947. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-366, 
     ``Revised Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 
     209, S.O. 02-1019, Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6948. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-351, 
     ``December Use of the Cash Reserve Funds Temporary Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6949. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-352, ``Real 
     Property Disposition Economic Analysis Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       6950. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-353, 
     ``District of Columbia Emancipation Day Parade and Fund 
     Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6951. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-360, ``Kings 
     Court Community Garden Equitable Real Property Tax Relief 
     Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6952. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-361, 
     ``District of Columbia Public Schools Use of the Budget 
     Reserve Funds Temporary Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6953. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-367, 
     ``District of Columbia Auditor Subpoena and Oath Authority 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       6954. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-362, ``Used 
     Car Dealership License Moratorium Temporary Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6955. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-368, 
     ``Metropolitan Police Department Educational Requirement 
     Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6956. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-363, 
     ``Crispis Attucks Development Corporation Real Property Tax 
     Exemption and Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6957. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-370, ``Real 
     Property Classification Clarification Act of 2004,'' pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6958. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-383, ``Health 
     Services Planning and Development Amendment Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6959. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-364, ``Sexual 
     Minority Youth Assistance League Equitable Real Property Tax 
     Relief Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6960. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 15-365, 
     ``Dedication and Designation of Streets and an Alley in 
     Squares 878, S.O.95-251, Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6961. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board Of 
     Governors, transmitting the Annual Program Performance Report 
     on the FY 2003 Performance Plan, pursuant to the Government 
     Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6962. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Financial Report of the United 
     States Government for Fiscal Year 2003 (Financial Report), 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 331(e)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6963. A letter from the Human Resources Specialist, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6964. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the annual report in 
     compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for the 
     calendar year 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6965. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 2003 Performance 
     Report, pursuant to Public Law 103-62; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6966. A letter from the Chairman, International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting pursuant to the Government 
     Performance and Results Act (Pub. L. 103-62), the 
     Commission's Performance Report for FY 2003; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6967. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting a report on the Federal Activities 
     Inventory Reform Act Inventory as of June 30, 2003; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6968. A letter from the Architect of the Capitol, 
     transmitting a report discussing the AOC's activities to 
     improve worker safety during the fourth quarter of FY03, 
     pursuant to the directives issued in the 107th Congress First 
     Session, House of Representatives Report Number 107-169; to 
     the Committee on House Administration.
       6969. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting a draft bill entitled ``To redesignate 
     Fort Clatsop National Memorial as the Lewis and Clark 
     National Park, to include sites in the State of Washington as 
     well as the State of Oregon, and for other purposes''; to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       6970. A letter from the Commissioner, Financial Management 
     Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting FY 2003 
     Report to the Congress entitled ``U.S. Government Receivables 
     and Debt Collection Activities of Federal Agencies,'' 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3716(c)(3)(B); to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       6971. A letter from the Chief Scout Executive and 
     President, Boy Scouts of America, transmitting the Boy Scouts 
     of America's

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     2003 Report to the Nation, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 28; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       6972. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Calverton, NY [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-16415; Airspace Docket No. 03-AEA-16] received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6973. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Mapleton, IA. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-16496; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-80] received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6974. A letter from the Program Analyst. FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E5 Airspace; Augusta, GA [Docket No. FAA-
     2003-15124; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-5] received February 
     4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6975. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Maryville, MO. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-15720; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-62] received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6976. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Milford, IA. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-16497; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-81] received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6977. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Mapleton, IA. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-16496; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-80] received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6978. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class D Airspace; Columbus, MS [Docket No. 
     FFAA-2003-15532; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-10] received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6979. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and 
     Airspace of Iraq [Docket No. FAA-2003-14766; SFAR No. 77] 
     received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6980. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Specialist Federal Aviation Regulation No. 36, Development of 
     Major Repair Data [Docket No. FAA-2003-16527; Amendment No. 
     SFAR 36-8] (RIN: 2120-AI09) received February 4, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6981. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Repair Stations: Service Difficulty Reporting [Docket No. 
     FAA-2003-16772; Amendment No. 22] (RIN: 2120-AI07) received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6982. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, 
     A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R, A310, A330, 
     and A340 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-154-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13220; AD 2003-14-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     Febuary 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6983. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-
     600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701) and CL-600-2D24 
     (Regional Jet Series 900) Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-
     NM-209-AD; Amendment 39-13353; AD 2003-19-51] (RIN: 1220-
     AA64) received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6984. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 
     Model AS332C, L, L1, and L2 Helicopters [Docket No. 2001-SW-
     07-AD; Amendment 39-13371; AD 2003-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6985. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnel Douglas 
     Model MD-11 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-57-AD; Amendment 
     39-13340; AD 2003-21-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 
     4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6986. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney 
     PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2002-NE-15-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13131; AD 2003-09-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6987. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 
     Model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, and AS 365 N3 Helicopters 
     [Docket No. 2003-SW-09-AD; Amendment 39-13363; AD 2003-22-15] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6988. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) 
     RB211-22B, RB211-524, and RB211-535 Series Turbofan Engines 
     [Docket No. 2001-NE-13-AD; Amendment 39-13435; AD 2004-01-21] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Febuary 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6989. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas 
     Model 717-200 Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-NM-55-AD; Amendment 
     39-13429; AD 2004-01-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received February 
     4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6990. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft 
     Company Models 441 and F406 Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-CE-18-
     AD; Amendment 39-13406; AD 2003-09-09 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received February 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6991. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Independance, 
     IA. [Docket No. FAA-2003-16746; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-
     90] received February 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6992. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and 
     Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Hutchinson, KS. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2003-16410; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-79] received 
     February 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6993. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Clay Center, 
     KS. [Docket No. FAA-2003-16759; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-
     96] received February 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6994. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Colby, KS. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16760; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-97] 
     received February 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6995. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Modification of Class E Airspace; Chanute, KS. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16757; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-95] 
     received February 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6996. A letter from the Administrator, Office of Management 
     and Budget, transmitting the annual report on the Federal 
     Government's use of voluntary consensus standards, pursuant 
     to Public Law 104-113, section 12(d)(3) (110 Stat. 783); to 
     the Committee on Science.
       6997. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP) 
     Accomplishment Report and the Disabled Veteran's Affirmative 
     Action Program (DVAAP) Report for the period of September 30, 
     2002 to September 30, 2003, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3905(d)(2); 
     jointly to the Committees on International Relations and 
     Government Reform.
       6998. A letter from the Administrator, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting an additional copy of the 
     ``Federal Aviation Administration and National Air Traffic 
     Controllers Association Collective Bargaining Impasse 
     Submission to Congress,'' pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40122(a); 
     jointly to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure and Government Reform.




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