[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 21, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4223-S4225]
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-7131. 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 2 Regulations): [CGD08-03-040], 
     [CGD08-03-039]'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on April 20, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7132. 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: [CGD05-04-066], Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake and 
     Delaware Canal, Delaware Bay, Delaware River, and its 
     Tributaries'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on April 20, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7133. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations 
     (Including 2 Regulations): [CGD08-03-049], [CGD05-03-121]'' 
     (RIN1625-AA09) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7134. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations 
     (Including 4 Regulations): [CGD01-04-023], [CGD07-04-039], 
     [CGD05-04-071], [CGD05-04-070]'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7135. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated Navigation 
     Area: (CGD07-03-147; Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia'' 
     (RIN1625-AA11) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7136. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Emergency Medical Equipment; Docket No. FAA-2000-7119; 
     Partial Revised Compliance Date'' (RIN2120-AG89) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7137. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol 
     Testing Programs; Drug and Alcohol Managament Information 
     System Reporting; Correction; Docket No. OST-2002-13435'' 
     (RIN2120-AD35) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7138. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Electrical Equipment and Installations, Storage Battery 
     Installation; Electronic Equipment; and Fire Protection of 
     Electrical System Components on Transport Category 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AI21) received on April 20, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7139. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revisions to Passenger Facility Charge Rule for 
     Compensation to Air Carriers; Doc. No. FAA-2002-13918'' 
     (RIN2120-AH43) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7140. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Security Control of Air Traffic'' (RIN2120-AI11) received 
     on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7141. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments (8); Amdt. No. 
     447'' (RIN2120-AA63) received on April 20, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7142. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Harmonization with the United Nations Recommendations, 
     International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and 
     International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical 
     Instructions'' (RIN2137-AD41) received on April 20, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7143. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Policy Statement: Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention 
     Programs for Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation 
     Activities; Doc. No. FAA-2002-11301'' (RIN2120-ZZ45) received 
     on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7144. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (59) Amendment No. 3090'' (RIN2120-AA65) received 
     on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7145. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (26); Amdt. No. 3091'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7146. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas Model DC 9 14, 
     9 15, and 9 a5F Airplanes; Model SC9 20, 30, 40, and 50 
     Series Airplanes; and Model DC 9 81, DC 9 82, 9 83, 9 87, MD 
     88 and MD 90-30 Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-203'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7147. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Lycoming Engines AEO0-540, IO-
     540, ITIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating 
     Engines; Doc. No. 2002-NE-31'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-7148. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Lancair Company Models LC40-55FG 
     and LC42-550FG Airplanes; Doc. No. 2004-CE-07'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7149. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, 
     and A321 Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2004-NM-43'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7150. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 
     Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-232'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7151. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Dornier Model 328-100 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-300'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7152. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Correction Technical Amendment; Manual Requirements in Part 
     135; Doc. No. FAA-2004-17119'' (RIN2120-ZZ46) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7153. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems Limited Model 4101; 
     Doc. No. 2002-NM-63'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on April 20, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7154. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Winnsboro and Annona, 
     Texas)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7155. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Encinal, Texas)'' received 
     on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7156. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Crowell, Bonham, 
     Bridgeport, Palestine, Ranger, Stephenville, Wellington, 
     Texas; Apache, Ardmore, Bennington, Cache, Elk City, Lawton, 
     Oklahoma)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7157. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Freer, Hebbronville, and 
     Orange Grove, Texas)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7158. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Fort Collins, Westcliffe, 
     and Wheat Ridge, Colorado)'' received on April 20, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7159. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Clarksville, Texas and 
     Haworth, Oklahoma)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7160. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ash Fork, Chino Valleu, 
     Dolan Springs, Fredonia, Gilbert, Peach Springs, Seligman, 
     and Tusayan, Arizona; Moapa Valley, Nevada, and Beaver and 
     Cedar City, Utah)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7161. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Sheffield, Texas)'' 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7162. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Mangum and Erick, 
     Oklahoma)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7163. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, DTV Broadcast Stations (Nampa, ID)'' received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7164. A communication from the Special Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Section 76.51 Major Television Markets'' (DA 
     00-1337); to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7165. A communication from the Chief Financial Officer, 
     Office of Managing Director, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Parts 0 and 1 of the 
     Commission's Rules--Implementation of the Debt Collection 
     Improvement Act of 1996 and Adoption of Rules Governing 
     Applications or Request for Benefits by Delinquent Debtors'' 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7166. A communication from the Assistant Bureau Chief, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Settlements Policy Reform, International 
     Settlements Rate, FCC04-53'' received on April 20, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7167. A communication from the Chief, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Review of Quiet Zones Application Procedures, WT Doc. No. 
     01-319'' received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7168. A communication from the Chief, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Year 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Amendment of Part 22 
     of the Commission's Rules to Modify or Eliminate Outdated 
     Rules Affecting the Cellular Radiotelephone Service and Other 
     Commercial Mobile Radio Services, WT Doc. No. 01-108'' 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7169. A communication from the Chief, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of International Bureau Filing System 
     (IBFS)'' received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7170. A communication from the Secretary of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     oil spill response actions; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7171. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, three 
     Selected Acquisition Reports for the quarter ending December 
     31, 2003; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7172. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Cooperative Threat Reduction Act and the FREEDOM Act with 
     respect to the Republic of Uzbekistan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7173. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to funds from the FREEDOM 
     Support Act; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7174. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Cooperative Threat 
     Reduction Act with respect to Azerbaijan and Kazhakstan; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7175. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to funds to be distributed 
     with respect to the FREEDOM Support Act; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7176. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of a violation of the 
     Antideficiency Act, case number 03-08; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-7177. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report of a violation of the 
     Antideficiency Act, case number 02-15; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-7178. A communication from the Director, Fish and 
     Wildlife Service, Department of

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     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 
     Plants; Final Determination of Threatened Status for the 
     Beluga Sturgeon (Huso Huso)'' (RIN1018-AI11) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-7179. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clarification of Substituted Federal Enforcement for Parts 
     of Missouri's Permanent Regulatory Program and Findings on 
     the Status of Missouri's Permanent Regulatory Program'' 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-7180. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of two Uniform Resource Locators 
     (URLs) for documents related to the Agency's programs; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7181. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; 
     Revisions to the 2005 ROP Plan for the Cecil County Portion 
     of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton 1-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Reflect the Use of MOBILE6'' (FRL7648-
     3) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7182. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of 
     Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; 
     Equivalency by Permit Provisions; National Emission Standards 
     for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper 
     Industry; Commonwealth of Virginia'' (FRL7648-4) received on 
     April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-7183. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Clean Air 
     Act Reclassification, San Joaquin Valley Nonattainment Area; 
     California'' (FRL#7648-8) received on April 20, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7184. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Conditional 
     Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Michigan: 
     Oxides of Nitrogen Rules'' (FRL#7647-6) received on April 20, 
     2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7185. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim 
     Final Determination that State has Corrected a Deficiency in 
     the Arizona State Implementation Plan, Arizona Department of 
     Environmental Quality'' (FRL#7650-3) received on April 20, 
     2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7186. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Environmental Performance Track Program'' (FRL7650-6) 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-7187. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Implementation of Section 102 of H.R. 3108'' (Ann. 
     2004-38) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-7188. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Division of Investment Management, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Disclosure Regarding Market Timing and 
     Selective Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings'' (RIN3235-AI99) 
     received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-7189. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Corporation's 2003 Annual Program Performance 
     Report; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7190. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination 
     Complaints Under Section 6 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement 
     Act of 2002'' (RIN1218-AC12) received on April 20, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7191. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Inpatient 
     Prospective Payment System; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7192. A communication from Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Report of the Attorney General relative to the Foreign Agents 
     Registration Act for the six-month period ending June 30, 
     2003; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7193. A communication from the Director, Regulations and 
     Forms Services, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Adjustment of the Immigration Benefit Application Fee 
     Schedule'' (RIN1615-AA84) received on April 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.

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