[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 104 (Tuesday, September 7, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H6752-H6754]
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:

       9353. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Pyrimethanil; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-2004-
     0195; FRL-7371-2] received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9354. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Propiconazole; Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerances 
     [OPP-2004-0086; FRL-7352-1] received July 30, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9355. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Propanoic Acid; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-2003-
     0283; FRL-7358-4] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9356. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Propamocarb hydrochloride; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [OPP-2004-0100; FRL-7368-8] received July 30, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       9357. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting s letter indicating the President's 
     concurrence with Congress in the designation of funds 
     provided as part of the Department of Defense Appropriations, 
     FY 2005 (H.R. 4613) as an emergency requirement to support 
     Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, the Department 
     of State's Mission in Iraq, State and local law enforcement 
     assistance for security and related costs associated with the 
     2004 Presidential Candidate Nominating Conventions, the 
     Judiciary, and to respond to the humanitarian crisis in the 
     Darfur region of Sudan; (H. Doc. No. 108-206); to the 
     Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       9358. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting requests for FY 2005 budget amendments 
     for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, 
     and the Corps of Engineers; (H. Doc. No. 108-208); to the 
     Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       9359. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting request for an emergency FY 2004 
     supplemental appropriation for the Department of Homeland 
     Security; (H. Doc. No. 108-209); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       9360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on U.S. 
     military personnel and U.S. individual civilians retained as 
     contractors involved in supporting Plan Colombia, pursuant to 
     Public Law 106-246, section 3204(f) (114 Stat. 577); to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       9361. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District [CA 
     287-0445; FRL-7804-2] received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9362. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Wyoming; Restructuring and Renumbering 
     of Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations [SIP NO. WY-
     001-0013, FRL-7784-8] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9363. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation 
     Plans; Illinois [IL223-1a; FRL-7784-6] received July 23, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       9364. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation 
     Plans; State of Alaska; Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide 
     Nonattainment Area; Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes [Docket #: AK-04-002a; FRL-7792-3] received 
     July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9365. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--National Priorities List for Uncontrolled 
     Hazardous Waste Sites [FRL-7790-6] received July 23, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9366. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Revisions to the California State Implementation 
     Plan; South Coast Air Quality Management District [CA302-
     0463; FRL-7788-5] received July 23, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       9367. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality 
     Implementation Plans; Colorado; Designation of Areas for Air 
     Quality Planning Purposes, Lamar and Steamboat Springs [CO-
     001-0076a, CO-001-0077a; FRL-7784-9] received July 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       9368. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation 
     Plans; State of Washington; Central Puget Sound Carbon 
     Monoxide and Ozone Second 10-Year Maintenance Plans [Docket 
     #:WA-04-001; FRL-7792-5] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9369. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     final rule--National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
     Pollutants: Printing, Coating,

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     and Dyeing of Fabrics and Other Textiles [OAR-2003-0014; FRL-
     7797-6] (RIN: 2060-AG98) received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       9370. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting A report 
     describing in detail Russian proliferation of WMD and 
     ballistic missile goods, technology, expertise, and 
     information, and of dual-use items that may contribute to the 
     development of WMD and ballistic missiles, to Iran and other 
     countries of proliferation concern, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 
     5952 note Public Law 107-314, section 1206; to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       9371. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Accountability 
     Review Board report and recommendations concerning serious 
     injury, loss of life or significant destruction of property 
     at a U.S. mission abroad, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 4834(d)(1); 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       9372. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting certification that the export to the 
     People's Republic of China of the specified items is not 
     detrimental to the United States space launch industry and 
     that the material and equipment, including any indirect 
     technical benefit that could be derived from such exports, 
     will not measurably improve the missile or space launch 
     capabilities of the People's Republic of China, pursuant to 
     Public Law 105-261, section 1512; (H. Doc. No. 108-210); to 
     the Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       9373. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-492, ``Free 
     Clinic Assistance Program Extension Temporary Amendment Act 
     of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9374. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-491, 
     ``Washington Convention Center Authority Advisory Committee 
     Continuity Third Temporary Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant 
     to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       9375. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-490, 
     ``Juvenile Flotation Device Requirement Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9376. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-489, 
     ``District Government Reemployed Annuitant Offset Elimination 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9377. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-488, 
     ``Multiple Dwelling Residence Water Lead Level Test Temporary 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9378. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-498, ``Board 
     of Education Continuity and Transition Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9379. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-504, 
     ``Washington Convention Center Authority Advisory Committee 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9380. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-503, 
     ``Inspector General Appointment and Term Clarification 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9381. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-527, 
     ``Anacostia Waterfront Corporation Act of 2004,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9382. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-505, 
     ``Georgetown Project and Noise Control Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9383. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-506, 
     ``Captive Insurance Company Enhancement Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9384. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-521, 
     ``Commission on Human Rights Establishment Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9385. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-522, ``Office 
     of Administrative Hearings Establishment Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9386. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-523, ``Help 
     America Vote Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9387. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-487, ``Fiscal 
     Year 2005 Budget Support Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9388. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-470, 
     ``Juvenile Flotation Device Requirement Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9389. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-473, ``Mental 
     Health Civil Commitment Extension Temporary Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       9390. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-472, ``Tax 
     Increment Financing Reauthorization Date Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9391. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-471, ``Walter 
     Reed Property Tax Exemption Reconfirmation Temporary Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9392. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-469, 
     ``Eastern Market Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       9393. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-476, ``Office 
     of Property Management Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       9394. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-475, ``Public 
     Congestion and Venue Protection Temporary Act of 2004,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       9395. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-478, ``Board 
     of Education Continuity and Transition Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       9396. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-477, 
     ``Motorized Bicycle Responsibility Clarification Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9397. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 15-474, 
     ``Presidential Elector Deadline Waiver Second Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2004,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       9398. A letter from the Clerk of the House of 
     Representatives, transmitting the annual compilation of 
     personal financial disclosure statements and amendments 
     thereto filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, 
     pursuant to Rule XXVII, clause 1, of the House Rules; (H. 
     Doc. No. 108-205); to the Committee on Standards of Official 
     Conduct and ordered to be printed.
       9399. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient 
     Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates [CMS 
     0938-AM80] (RIN: 0938-AM80) received August 2, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9400. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final 
     rule--Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility 
     Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2005 [CMS-1360-N] 
     (RIN: 0938-AM82) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9401. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Low-Income Housing Credit (Rev. Rul. 
     2004-82) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9402. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Diane Fernandez v. Commissioner 114 
     T.C. 324 (2000) [Docket No. 16710-99] received August 30, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       9403. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Kaffenberger v. United States, 314 F.3d 
     944 (8th Cir. 2003)--received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9404. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's

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     final rule--Appeals Settlement Guidelines; Leasing 
     Promotions--Penalties for Leasing Stripping TransActions--
     received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9405. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Guidance Regarding the Treatment of 
     Certain Contigent Payment Debt Instruments with One or More 
     Payments that Are Denominated in, or Determined by Reference 
     to, a Nonfunctional Currency [TD 9157] (RIN: 1545-AW33) 
     received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9406. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule--Transitional Rule for Vested 
     Accrued Vacation Pay [TD 9138] (RIN: 1545-BD12) received July 
     22, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       9407. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--2004 Section 43 Inflation Adjustment 
     [Notice 2004-49] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9408. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--2004 Marginal Production Rates [Notice 
     2004-48] received July 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9409. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule--Statutory Options [TD 9144] (RIN: 
     1545-BA75) received August 4, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9410. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Extension of Time to Elect Method for 
     Determining Allowable Loss [TD 9154] (RIN: 1545-BD64) 
     received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9411. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Subsidiary Stock Loss Under Section 
     1.337(d)-2T [Notice 2004-58] received August 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       9412. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Br., Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule--Forms and instructions (Rev. Proc. 
     2004-53) received August 30, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       9413. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule--Information Reporting for Advance Payments of 
     Health Coverage Tax Credit [Notice 2004-47] received July 6, 
     2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       9414. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated 
     Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities--Update--Notice [CMS-
     1249-N] (RIN: 0938-AM46) received August 30, 2004, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways 
     and Means and Energy and Commerce.
       9415. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule--
     Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2005 
     [CMS-1264-N] (RIN: 0938-AM78) received August 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees 
     on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

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