[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 101 (Tuesday, July 20, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H6124-H6126]
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:

       9218. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Brucellosis in Sheep, Goats, and 
     Horses; Payment of Indemnity [Docket No. 00-002-2] (RIN: 
     0579-AB42) received July 15,

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     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       9219. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Classical Swine Fever Status of 
     Chile [Docket No. 03-009-2] received July 15, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9220. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Animal Welfare; Inspection, 
     Licensing, and Procurement of Animals [Docket No. 97-121-3] 
     (RIN: 0579-AA94) received July 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9221. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Japanese Beetle; Domestic 
     Quarantine and Regulations [Docket No. 04-032-1] received 
     July 9, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       9222. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Karnal Bunt; Compensation for 
     Custom Harvesters in Northern Texas [Docket No. 03-052-2] 
     received July 15, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       9223. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PESP) 
     Regional Grants; Notice of Funds Availability [OPP-2004-0171; 
     FRL-7361-8] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9224. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Spiroxamine; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2004-
     0120; FRL-7367-1] received July14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9225. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Acequinocyl; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2004-
     0141; FRL-7364-1] received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9226. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Propoxycarbazone-sodium; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [OPP-2004-0172; FRL-7365-7] received July 1, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9227. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Office of Pesticide Programs Address Changes 
     [OPP-2004-0216; FRL-7368-4] received July 1, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9228. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary 
     for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the 2004 annual report on the status of female 
     members of the Armed Forces, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 481 note 
     Public Law 107--314 section 562(a); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       9229. A letter from the Directors, Congressional Budget 
     Office and Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a 
     joint report on the technical assumptions to be used in 
     preparing estimates of National Defense Function (050) fiscal 
     year 2005 outlay rates and prior year outlays, pursuant to 10 
     U.S.C. 226(a); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9230. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's Report on Security Guards Needs 
     Assessment and Plan, pursuant to Public Law 107--314, section 
     332; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9231. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting notification that the DoD anticipates 
     it will be prepared to commence chemical agent destruction 
     operations at the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility 
     (UMCDF) in Hermiston, Oregon, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1512; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       9232. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary 
     for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting Approval of Captain Jon W. Bayless, Jr. to wear 
     the insignia of rear admiral (lower half) in accordance with 
     title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       9233. A letter from the Princiapl Deputy Under Secretary 
     for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting Approval of Rear Admiral (lower half) James G. 
     Stavridis to wear the insignia of rear admiral (upper half) 
     in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       9234. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary 
     for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting Authorization of Brigadier General Roger W. Burg 
     to wear the insignia of the grade of major general in 
     accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       9235. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary 
     for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting authorization of the enclosed list of officers 
     to wear the insignia of the grade indicated in accordance 
     with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9236. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a report entitled, ``Security of 
     Personal Financial Information--Report on the Study Conducted 
     Pursuant to Section 508 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 
     1999''; to the Committee on Financial Services.
       9237. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Criteria for the Certification and 
     Recertification of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's 
     Compliance with the Disposal Regulations; Alternative 
     Provisions [FRL-7787-6] (RIN: 2060-AJ07) received July 14, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9238. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- National Emissions Standards for Chromium 
     Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating 
     and Chromium Anodizing Tanks [OAR-2002-0010, FRL-7786-9] 
     received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9239. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Emission Guidelines and Compliance Times for 
     Large Municipal Waste Combustors That are Constructed on or 
     Before Semptember 20, 1994 and Federal Plan Requirements for 
     Large Municipal Waste Combustors Constructed on or Before 
     September 20, 1994 [OAR-2004-0007; FRL-7786-8] (RIN: 2060-
     AM11) received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9240. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation 
     Plans; Texas; Revisions to Regulations for Control of Air 
     Pollution by Permits for New Sources and Modifications 
     Including Incorporation of Marine Vessel Emissions in 
     Applicability Determinations [TX-165-1-7610;/FRL-7788-2] 
     received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9241. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation 
     Plans Georgia: Approval of Revisions to the State 
     Implementation Plan [R04-OAR-2004-GA-0001 200420; FRL-7788-3] 
     received July 14, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9242. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule -- Adequacy of Indiana Solid Waste Landfill Permit 
     Programs Under RCRA Subtitle D [FRL-7787-3] received July 14, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9243. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance (LOA) to India for defense articles and services 
     (Transmittal No. 04-08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       9244. 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(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       9245. A letter from the Vice Chairs, Presiden'ts Council on 
     Integrity and Efficiency, and the Executive Council on 
     Integrity and Efficiency, transmitting a Progress Report to 
     the President, FY 2003, regarding the twenty-fifth 
     anniversary of the Inspector General Act of 1978; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9246. A letter from the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting in 
     accordance with Section 647(b) of Division F of the 
     Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, 
     and the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum 04-07, the 
     Department's report on competitive sourcing efforts; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9247. A letter from the Inspector General, General Services 
     Administration, transmitting the Office's Audit Report 
     Register for the six-month period ending March 31, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9248. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24; Introduction -- 
     received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9249. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Incentives for Use of 
     Performance-Based Contracting for Services [FAC 2001-24; FAR 
     Case 2004-004; Item I] (RIN: 9000-AJ97) received June 23, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9250. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy,

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     GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Federal 
     Aquisition Regulation; Definitions Clause [FAC 2001-24; FAR 
     Case 2002-013; Item II] (RIN: 9000-AJ83) received June 23, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9251. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Aquisition Regulation; Procurement Lists [FAC 
     2001-24; FAR Case 2003-013; Item III] (RIN: 9000-AJ82) 
     received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9252. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Aquisition Regulation; Determining Official 
     for Employment Provision Compliance -- Immigration and 
     Nationality Act (INA) [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2004-009; Item 
     IV] (RIN: 9000-AJ98) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9253. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Supply 
     Schedules Services and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) 
     [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 1999-603; Item V] (RIN: 9000-AJ63) 
     received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9254. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Designated Countries 
     -- New European Communities Member States [FAC 2001-24; FAR 
     Case 2004-008; Item VI] (RIN: 9000-AJ96) received June 23, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9255. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Buy American Act -- 
     Nonavailable Articles [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2003-007; Item 
     VII] (RIN: 9000-AJ72) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9256. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Application of Cost 
     Principles and Procedures and Accounting for Unallowable 
     Costs [FAC 2001-24; FAR Case 2002-006; Item VIII] (RIN: 9000-
     AJ65) received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9257. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Gains and Losses, 
     Maintenance and Repair Costs, and Material Costs [FAC 2001-
     24; FAR Case 2002-008; Item IX] (RIN: 9000-AJ69) received 
     June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9258. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendment 
     [FAC 2001-24; Item X] received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9259. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Acquisition Policy, GSA, National Aeronautics and 
     Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final 
     rule -- Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Entity 
     Compliance Guide -- received June 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9260. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting in accordance with Section 
     647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
     FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and 
     Budget Memorandum 04-07, the Administration's report on 
     competitive sourcing efforts; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9261. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and 
     expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period 
     April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003 as compiled by the Chief 
     Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a; (H. Doc. 
     No. 108-203); to the Committee on House Administration and 
     ordered to be printed.
       9262. A letter from the Chairman, Inland Waterway Users 
     Board, transmitting the Board's 18th annual report of its 
     activities; recommendations regarding construction, 
     rehabilitation priorities and spending levels on the 
     commercial navigational features and components of inland 
     waterways and harbors, pursuant to Public Law 99-662, section 
     302(b) (100 Stat. 4111); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       9263. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report entitled, ``Fundamental 
     Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts-II'' submitted 
     in accordance with Section 6016(e) of the Intermodal Surface 
     Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), Pub. L. 102-
     240, and Section 5117(b)(5) of the Transportation Equity Act 
     of the 21st Century (TEA-21); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9264. A letter from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the Commission's ``Report 
     to the Congress: Sources of financial data on Medicare 
     providers,'' fulfilling two Congressional requests in the 
     Medicare Modernization Act; jointly to the Committees on Ways 
     and Means and Energy and Commerce.
       9265. A letter from the Chairman, Labor Member, and 
     Management Member, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting 
     the 2004 annual report on the financial status of the 
     railroad unemployment insurance system, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 
     369; jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       9266. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report entitled 
     ``Report from the Field: the USA Patriot Act at Work''; 
     jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence 
     (Permanent Select), and International Relations.

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