[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 21, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H2261-H2264]
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:

       7623. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Support the Tribal Pesticide Program Council 
     (TPPC); Notice of Funds Availability [OPP-2003-0399; FRL-
     7349-1] received April 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7624. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Boscalid; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2004-0075; 
     FRL-7353-1] received April 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7625. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency 
     Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number 02-15, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       7626. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency 
     Act by the Department of the Army, Case Number 03-08, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       7627. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the National Guard Challenge Program 
     Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004, required under section 
     509(k) of title 32, United States Code; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       7628. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting a report required by section 335 of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 
     (Pub. L. 108-136) regarding the implementation of the revised 
     Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76, 
     Performance of Commercial Activities; jointly to the 
     Committees on Armed Services and Government Reform.
       7629. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's report 
     that covers two areas involving the Armed Services' aviation 
     programs for FY 2003, pursuant to 37 U.S.C. 301a(f) and (b); 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.

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       7630. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting Approval of Colonel David 
     M. Snyder, United States Air Force, to wear the insignia of 
     brigadier general in accordance with title 10, United States 
     Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7631. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting the Department's report for 
     purchases from foreign entities for Fiscal Year2003, pursuant 
     to Public Law 104-201, section 827 Public Law 105-261, 
     section 812; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7632. A letter from the Chairman, Appraisal Subcommittee of 
     the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, 
     transmitting the 2003 Annual Report, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     3332; to the Committee on Financial Services.
       7633. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for 
     the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts & the Humanities, 
     transmitting the Federal Council on the Arts and the 
     Humanities' twenty-eigth annual report on the Arts and 
     Artifacts Indemnity Program for Fiscal Year 2003, pursuant to 
     20 U.S.C. 959(c); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       7634. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Communications and Information, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the National Telecommunications and Information 
     Administration's (NTIA) assessment of the major actions that 
     must be completed in the allocation of the spectrum to the 
     civilian sector for the effective deployment of third 
     generation (3G) wireless devices in the United States, 
     pursuant to Public Law 108-119 (118 Stat. 3); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7635. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting the Department's vehicle fleet report 
     on alternative fueled vehicles for FY 2003, submitted in 
     accordance with the Energy Conservation and Reauthorization 
     Act (ECRA), and Executive Order 13149, Greening the 
     Government through Federal Fleet and Transportation 
     Efficicency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7636. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Pollution Prevention Grants and Announcement of 
     Financial Assistance Programs Eligible for Review; Notice of 
     Availability [OPPT-2003-0072; FRL-7342-6] received April 9, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       7637. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--OMB Approvals Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; 
     Technical Amendment [FRL-7645-6] received April 9, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       7638. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional 
     Boilers and Process Heaters [OAR-2002-0058; FRL-7633-9] (RIN: 
     2060-AG69) received April 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7639. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval of Section 112(l) Authority for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants; Equivalency by Permit Provisions; 
     National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from 
     the Pulp and Paper Industry; State of North Carolina [NC-
     112L-2004-1-FRL-7646-2] received April 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7640. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; District of Columbia, Maryland, 
     Virginia; Post 1996 Rate-of-Progress Plans and One-Hour Ozone 
     Attainment Demonstrations [DC052-7007, MD143-3102, VA129-
     5065; FRL-7645-1] received April 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7641. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       7642. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a report including matters relating to 
     post-liberation Iraq as consistent with the Authorization for 
     Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of2002 (Public 
     Law 107-243); (H. Doc. No. 108-180); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       7643. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a 
     report describing, to the extent practicable, any involvement 
     of a foreign military or defense ministry civilian that have 
     participated in the International Military Education and 
     Training (IMET) program, and have been identified in the 
     Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2003 as 
     violating internationally recognized human rights subsequent 
     to such training; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       7644. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report required 
     by Section 301 of the United States Macau Policy Act, 
     covering the period from April 1, 2003, to March 31, 2004, 
     pursuant to Public Law 106-570, section 204; to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       7645. A letter from the Executive Director, Christopher 
     Columbus Fellowship Foundation, transmitting pursuant to the 
     Accountability of Tax Dollars Act, the Foundation's quarterly 
     financial statement, prepared by the U.S. General Services 
     Administration; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7646. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7647. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7648. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7649. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7650. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7651. A letter from the Assistant Director, Executive and 
     Political Personnel, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7652. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting a copy of the 
     Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) 
     management report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 
     2003, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7653. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting report pursuant 
     to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7654. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Housing and Urban Development, transmitting report pursuant 
     to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7655. A letter from the Associate Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the annual report of 
     activities under the Freedom of Information Act for 2003, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7656. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance 
     Board, transmitting the Board's annual report that fulfills 
     the reporting requirements set forth in the Notification and 
     Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 
     2002 (No Fear Act); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7657. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the annual report in 
     compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for 
     calendar year 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7658. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel, 
     National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the Performance 
     Program Report for Fiscal Year 2003, in accordance with the 
     requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act 
     (GPRA); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7659. A letter from the Associate Special Counsel for 
     Investigation and Prosecution, Office of Special Counsel, 
     transmitting the Office's FY 2003 Annual Report Pursuant to 
     the No Fear Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1211; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7660. A letter from the Executive Director, United States 
     Access Board, transmitting a report, pursuant the 
     requirements of section 203(b) of the Notification and 
     Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 
     2002 (No Fear Act); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7661. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic 
     Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries [Docket No. 
     031104274-4011-02; I.D. 101603A] (RIN: 0648-AQ83) received 
     April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       7662. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic 
     Sea Scallop Fishery; Emergency Rule to Maintain an Area 
     Access Program for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery in Hudson 
     Canyon [Docket No. 040130031-4070-02; I.D. 021704D] (RIN: 
     0648-AR92) received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7663. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs,

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     NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and 
     Black Sea Bass Fisheries; 2004 Specifications [Docket No 
     031119283-4001-02; I.D. 110703A] (RIN: 0648-AQ80) received 
     April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Resources.
       7664. 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 Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 
     001005281-0369-02; I.D. 022604B] received April 7, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7665. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico; Coastal Migratory 
     Pelagic Resources; Stock Status Determination Criteria 
     [Docket No. 030917233-3304-02; I.D. 082703A] (RIN: 0648-AP50) 
     received April 7, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       7666. 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 Vessels Catching Pacific cod for Processing by 
     the Offshore Component in the Western Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 031125292-4061-02; I.D. 030504A] 
     received April 7, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       7667. 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; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 
     No. 031125292-4061-02; I.D. 031904A] received April 9, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7668. 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 Trawl Gear in 
     the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket 
     No. 031124287-4060-02; I.D. 032404E] received April 9, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7669. 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 Central Aleutian District [Docket No. 
     031124287-4060-02; I.D. 032404F] received April 13, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7670. 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 Pot Gear in 
     the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket 
     No. 031124287-4060-02; I.D. 032504A] received April 13, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7671. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Taking of the Cook Inlet, Alaska, Stock of Beluga 
     Whales by Alaska Natives [Docket No. 000922272-4087-02; I.D. 
     061600A] (RIN: 0648-AO16) received April 13, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7672. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Pelagic Longline 
     Fishing Restrictions; Seasonal Area Closure, Limit on 
     Swordfish Fishing Effort, Gear Restrictions, and Other Sea 
     Turtle Take Mitigation Measures [Docket No. 0401130013-4098-
     02; I.D. 122403A] (RIN: 0648-AR84) received April 13, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7673. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic 
     Herring Fishery [Docket No. 031126296-4100-02; I.D. 111903B] 
     (RIN: 0648-AQ84) received April 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7674. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Taking of Threatened or Endangered Species Incidental 
     to Commercial Fishing Operations [Docket No. 031202301-4067-
     02; I.D. 111403C] (RIN: 0648-AR53) received April 15, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7675. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish 
     Fishery [Docket No. 040212056-4101-02; I.D. 020604B] (RIN: 
     0648-AR89) received April 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7676. A letter from the 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; 
     Rock Sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 
     031124287-4060-02; I.D. 032904B] received April 15, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7677. 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 Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of 
     Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure [Docket No. 001005281-
     00369-02; I.D. 040704B] received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       7678. 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 Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering 
     Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 
     031124287-4060-02; I.D. 033104A] received April 19, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       7679. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the report on the 
     administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
     covering the six months ended June 30, 2003, pursuant to 22 
     U.S.C. 621; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       7680. A letter from the Congressional Medal of Honor 
     Society of the United States of America, transmitting the 
     annual financial report of the Society for calendar year 
     2003, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1101(19) and 1103; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       7681. A letter from the Chairman, United States Commission 
     on Civil Rights, transmitting the Commission's report 
     entitled, ``A Quiet Crisis: Federal Funding and Unmet Needs 
     in Indian Country,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1975a(c); to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       7682. A letter from the Deputy Clerk, United States Court 
     of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, transmitting an opinion of 
     the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit 
     (Nos. 03-8037, 03-8042, and 03-8043--United States v. 
     Blanchard Buck Cannon (April 5, 2004)); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       7683. A letter from the Administration, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Capital Investment Plan 
     (CIP) for fiscal years 2005-2009, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 
     2203(b)(1); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Outer 
     Continental Shelf Facility in the Gulf of Mexico for 
     Mississippi Canyon 474 [CGD08-03-039] (RIN: 1625-AA79) 
     received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Outer 
     Continental Shelf Facility in the Gulf of Mexico for Garden 
     Banks 783 [CGD08-03-040] (RIN: 1625-AA79) received April 19, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Belle River, Belle River, LA [CGD08-03-
     049] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Mantua Creek, NJ [CGD05-03-121] (RIN: 
     1625-AA09) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7688. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Royal Park (SR 704) Bridge, Atlantic 
     Intracoastal Waterway mile 1022.6, Palm Beach, FL [CGD07-04-
     039] received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7689. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Manasquan River, NJ [CGD05-04-071] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA09) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       7690. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations: Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English 
     Kills, and their tributaries, NY. [CGD01-04-023] received 
     April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7691. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Kent Island Narrows, MD [CGD05-04-070] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA09) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7692. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Regulated 
     Navigation Area; Savannah River, Savannah GA [CGD07-03-147] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA11) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7693. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; 
     Altantic Ocean, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Delaware Bay, 
     Delaware River and its tributaries [CGD05-04-066] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7694. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Electrical Equipment and Installations, Storage Battery 
     Installation; Electronic Equipment; and Fire Protection of 
     Electrical System Components on Transport Category Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2001-9634, FAA-2001-9633, FAA-2001-9638, FAA-
     2001-9637; Amendment No. 25-113] (RIN: 2120-AI21) received 
     April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7695. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Revisions to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for Compensation 
     to Air Carriers [Docket No.: FAA-2002-13918; Amendment No. 
     158-2] (RIN: 2120-AH43) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7696. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Security Control of Air Traffic (RIN: 2120-AI11) received 
     April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7697. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Emergency Medical Equipment [Docket No. FAA-2000-7119; Amdt. 
     Nos. 121-280 and 135-78] (RIN: 2120-AG89) received April 19, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7698. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Procedures for Transportation workplace Drug and Alcohol 
     Testing Programs: Drug and Alcohol Management Information 
     System Reporting; Correction [Docket No. OST-2002-13435] 
     (RIN: 2105-AD35) received April 19, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7699. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Marysville, KS. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16762; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-99] 
     received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7700. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Independence, 
     IA. [Docket No. FAA-2003-16746; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-
     90] received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7701. 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 April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7702. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Establishment of Class E Airspace; Hamilton, MT. 
     [Docket No. FAA 2003-16070; Airspace Docket No. 03-ANM-05] 
     received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7703. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Amendment to Class D Airspace; Altus AFB, OK 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-15248; Airspace Docket No. 2003-ASW-3] 
     received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7704. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Anthony, KS. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16748; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-92] 
     received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7705. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Plattsmouth, 
     NE. [Docket No. FAA-2003-16408; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-
     76] received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7706. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Beloit, KS. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16749; Airspace Docket No. 03-ACE-93] 
     received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7707. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Hays, KS. 
     [Docket No. FAA-2004-16989; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-7] 
     received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7708. 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 April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7709. A letter from the Paralegal Specialist, FAA, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule--Modification of Class E Airspace; Excelsior 
     Springs, MO. [Docket No. FAA-2004-17147; Airspace Docket No. 
     04-ACE-13] received April 6, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7710. A letter from the Administrator, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Administration's report as 
     required by Section 404(e) of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 
     1996 (HR 3539); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7711. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Conference of 
     the United States, transmitting a report on the judiciary's 
     courthouse construction requirements for FY 2005 along with 
     the out-year requirements for FY 2006-2009, pursuant to 28 
     U.S.C. 604(a)(12) and 462(b); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7712. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a report covering those cases in which 
     equitable relief was granted in calendar year 2003, pursuant 
     to 38 U.S.C. 503(c); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       7713. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's tenth report on the impact of 
     the Andean Trade Preference Act on U.S. trade and employment 
     from 2001 to 2002, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 3205; to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       7714. A letter from the Chair, National Oceanographic 
     Partnership Program, transmitting the March 2004 Annual 
     Report, pursuant to Public Law 104-201; jointly to the 
     Committees on Armed Services, Resources, and Science.

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