[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 84 (Thursday, June 17, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6995-S6997]
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-7981. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-259'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7982. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-277'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7983. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model 
     1125 Westwind Astra Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2001-NM-402'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7984. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8 101, 102, 
     103, 106, 201, 301, 311, and 315 Airplanes on Which Engine 
     Oil Coolers Have Been Installed per LORI Inc. Sup Type Cert. 
     SA8937SW; Doc. No. 2003-NM-222'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7985. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747 400 and 400D 
     Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2003-NO-93'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7986. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8 102, 103, 
     106, 201, 301, 311, and 315 Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2004-
     NM-38'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7987. 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 328-300 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2003-NM-121'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7988. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 727 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-273'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7989. 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 328-300 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2003-NM-138'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7990. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: General Electric Company CF6-80E1 
     Model Turbofan Engines; Doc. No. 2001-NE-45'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7991. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 7 100 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2003-NM-153'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7992. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Honeywell International Inc. 
     TPE331-10 and -11 Turboprop Engines; Doc. No. 2003-NE-02'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7993. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 
     1900C Airplanes; Doc. No. 2003-CE-27'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7994. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney JT9D 3A, 7, 7A, 
     7AH, 7F, 7J, 20, and 20J Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7995. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Holdrege, NE; Doc. No. 
     04-ACE-25'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7996. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Minden, NE; Doc. No. 04-
     ACE-26'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-7997. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Superior, NE; Doc. No. 
     04-ACE-30'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7998. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Oshkosh, NE; Doc. No. 04-
     ACE-27'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7999. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB Model SF340A and 
     SAAB 340B Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-146'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8000. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Engine Components Inc (ECi) 
     Reciprocating Engine Cylinders; Doc. No. 2004-NE-07'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8001. 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 8 70 
     and 70F Series Airplanes; Doc. No. 2001-NM133'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8002. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS355E, 
     F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters; Doc. No. 2003-SW-56'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8003. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France Model AS332C, 
     L, and L1 Helicopters; Doc. No. 2002-SW-45 CORRECTION'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8004. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB 340B Series 
     Airplanes Equipped with Hamilton Sunstrand Propellers; Doc. 
     No. 2002-NM-200'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on June 15, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8005. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Shipping-Technical Amendments'' (RIN2133-AB59) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8006. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002-NM-261'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8007. A communication from the FMCSA Regulatory Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe 
     Operation; Fuel Systems'' (RIN2126-AA80) received on June 15, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8008. A communication from the Deputy Chief, Wireline 
     Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Access Charge Reform, Reform of Access Charges Imposed by 
     Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, CC Doc. No. 96-262; 
     Petition of Z-Tel Communications, Inc. For Temporary Waiver 
     of Commission Rule 61-26(d) to Facilitate Deployment of 
     Competitive Service in Certain Metropolitan Statistical 
     Areas'' (FCC04-110) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8009. A communication from the Legal 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: Crystal Beach, Lumberton, 
     and Winnie, Texas and Vinton, Louisiana'' (MB Doc. No. 02-
     212) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8010. A communication from the Legal 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: Cameron, First Mesa, 
     Flagstaff, Dewey-Humboldt, Parker, Bagdad, Globe, Safford, 
     Grand Canyon Village, Gilbert, and Chino Valley, Arizona'' 
     (MB Doc. No. 02-73) received on June 15, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8011. A communication from the Legal 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: Ashland, Coaling, Cordova, 
     Decatur, Dora, Hackleburg, Hobson City, Holly Pond, Killen 
     Midfield, Scottsboro, Sylacauga and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 
     Atlanta, Georgia, and Pulaski, Tennessee'' (MB Doc. No. 03-
     77) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8012. A communication from the Legal 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: Ocilla and Ambrose, 
     Georgia'' (MB Doc. No. 03-246) received on June 15, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8013. A communication from the Legal 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: Littleville and 
     Russelville, Alabama'' (MB Doc. No. 04-12) received on June 
     15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8014. A communication from the Legal 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: Linden and Marin, 
     Alabama'' (MB Doc. No. 03-162) received on June 15, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8015. A communication from the Legal 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: Colby, KS0'' (MB Doc. No. 
     04-11) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8016. A communication from the Legal 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: Mt. Vernon and Okawville, 
     Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri'' (MB Doc. No. 03-196) received 
     on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8017. A communication from the Legal 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'' (MM Doc. 
     No. 02-349) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8018. A communication from the Legal 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: Post, O'Donnell, and 
     Roaring Springs, Texas'' (MM Doc. No. 01-127) received on 
     June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8019. A communication from the Legal 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: Bloomington, IN'' (MM 
     Doc. No. 03-230) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8020. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``In the Matter of Implementation of Section 25 
     of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition 
     Act of 1992: Direct Broadcast Satellite Public Interest 
     Obligations Sua Sponte Reconsideration'' (FCC 04-44) received 
     on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8021. A communication from the Legal 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: Chase City, VA, Creedmoor, 
     Ahoskie, Gatesville, and Nashville, NC'' (MB Doc. No. 03-232) 
     received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8022. A communication from the Legal 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: Glasgow and Bowling Green, 
     Kentucky'' (MB Doc. No. 04-42) received on June 15, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-8023. A communication from the Legal 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: Arlington, The Dalles, 
     Moro, Fossil, Astoria, Gladstone, Portland, Tillamook, Coos 
     Bay, Springfield-Eugene, Manzanita, and Hermiston, Oregon; 
     Covington, Trout Lake, Shoreline, Bellingham, Forks, Hoquiam, 
     Aberdeen, Walla Walla, Kent, College Place, Long Beach, and 
     Ilwaco, Washington'' (MB Doc. No.) received on June 15, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8024. A communication from the Legal 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: Jackson, MS'' (MM Doc. 
     No. 01-43) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8025. A communication from the Legal 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: Anniston, AL'' (MB Doc. 
     No. 03-229) received on June 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8026. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Wireline Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding 
     Dedicated Short-Range Communication Services in the 5.850-
     5.925 GHz Band'' (5.9GHz Band) received on June 15, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8027. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Wireline 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Part 97 of the Commission's Rules Governing 
     the Amateur Radio Services'' (FCC04-79) received on June 15, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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