[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 104 (Tuesday, September 7, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8854-S8860]
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-8690. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the District of Columbia's 
     Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request Act; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-8691. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the continuation 
     of a national emergency regarding export control regulations 
     explained in Executive Order 13222; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8692. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     export to the People's Republic of China of certain items; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8693. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the termination 
     of the emergency declared in Executive Order 12722 with 
     respect to Iraq and the modification of Executive Order 
     13290, Executive Order 13303, and Executive Order 13315; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8694. A message from the President of the United States, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an Executive Order blocking 
     property of certain persons and prohibiting the importation 
     of certain goods from Liberia and an accompanying report; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-8695. A communication from the Assistant Bureau Chief, 
     International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``In the Matter of Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among 
     Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service 
     Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands and Amendment of Part 2 of 
     the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for 
     Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New 
     Advanced Wireless Services including Third Generation 
     Wireless Systems'' (FCC04-134) received on July 22, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8696. A communication from the Attorney, Wireline 
     Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Section 51.908 Availability of Agreements to Other 
     Telecommunications Carriers Under Section 252(i) of the Act'' 
     (FCC04-164) received on July 22, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8697. A communication from the Chief, Disability Rights 
     Office, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``In the 
     Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-
     Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech 
     Disabilities, Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and 
     Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC Doc. Nos 90-571 and 
     98-67; CG Doc. No. 03-123'' (FCC04-137) received on July 22, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8698. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prohibition Against Certain Flights by Syrian Air Carriers 
     to the United States; Doc. No. FAA-2004-17763'' (RIN2120-
     AI34) received on July 27, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8699. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Miscellaneous Flight Requirements; Powerplant Installation 
     Requirements; Public Address System; Trim Systems and 
     Protective Breathing Equipment; and, Powerplant Controls; 
     FAA-2002-13859 (RIN2120-AI35) received on July 27, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8700. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Aircraft Assembly Placard Requirements; Doc. No. FAA-2004-
     18477'' (RIN2120-AI24) received on July 27, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8701. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Design Standards for Fuselage Doors on Transport Category 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. FAA-2003-14193'' (RIN2120-AH34) received 
     on July 27, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8702. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Certification of Airports; Doc. No. FAA-200-7479 TECHNICAL 
     CORRECTION'' (RIN2120-AG96) received on July 27, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8703. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Noise Certification Regulations for Helicopters; Doc. No. 
     FAA-200-7958'' (RIN2120-AH10) received on July 27, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8704. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Certification of Airports; Doc. No. FAA-200-7479 
     CORRECTION'' (RIN2120-AG96) received on July 27, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8705. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of 
     Light-Sport Aircraft; Doc. No. FAA-2001-11133'' (RIN2120-
     AH19) received on July 27, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8706. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Federal 
     Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy for 
     the position of Administrator, Federal Railroad 
     Administration, received on July 26, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8707. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to foreign 
     aviation authorities to which the Administrator provided 
     services in the preceding fiscal year; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8708. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     activities of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization 
     for 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8709. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revocation of General Order No. 3 
     Which Imposed License Requirements on Shaykh Hamad bin Ali 
     bin Jaber Al-Thani and Entities Related to or Controlled by 
     Him'' (RIN0694-AD21) received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8710. A communication from the General Counsel, Consumer 
     Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Safety Standard for Cigarette 
     Lighters; Adjusted Customs Value for Cigarette Lighters'' 
     (RIN3041-AC24) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8711. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement 
     Handbook--Property Reporting'' (RIN2700-AC79) received on 
     August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8712. A communication from the Secretary, Bureau of 
     Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Free Annual 
     File Disclosures, 16 C.F.R. Parts 610 and 698'' (RIN3084-
     0128) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8713. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Special Logical Regulations for 
     Marine Events'' (RIN1625-AA08) received on August 6, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8714. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones Including 4 
     Regulations: CGD05-03-167, CGD01-03-102, CGD09-03-202, COTP 
     Memphis 04-0001'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8715. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones (Including 4 
     Regulations: CGD05-04-067, COTP Pittsburgh 03-030, COTP San 
     Diego 04-015, CGD01-04-002'' (RIN1625-AA87) received on 
     August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8716. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones (Including 4 
     Regulations): CGD01-04-087, CGD01-04-046, CGD01-04-081, COTP 
     Savannah 04-066'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8717. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Security Zones (Including 3 
     Regulations): CGD13-04-033, CGD01-04-088, CGD05-04-116'' 
     (RIN1625-AA87) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8718. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations: CGD07-04-015, CGD01-04-
     030'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8719. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations: 
     CGD06-04-091, CGD01-04-080, CGD08-04-026, CGD01-04-076, 
     CGD08-04-025, CGD08-04-022'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on 
     August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8720. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Enforcement of SOLAS 
     Requirements'' received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8721. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Unauthorized Entry into Cuban 
     Territorial Waters'' received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8722. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Mandatory Ballast Water 
     Management Program for U.S. Waters'' (RIN1625-AA52) received 
     on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8723. A communication from the Coast Guard, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Carriage of Navigation Equipment 
     for Ships on International Voyages'' received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8724. A communication from the Secretary, Bureau of 
     Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     FACT Act Rules'' (RIN3084-AA94) received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8725. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8726. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment 10 
     to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan'' 
     (RIN0648-AN16) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8727. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Northeastern United States; Recreational Measures for the 
     Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Fishing 
     Year 2004'' (RIN0648-AQ82) received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8728. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule 
     on the Policy for Access to Tissue Specimen Samples from the 
     National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank'' (RIN0648-AQ51) received 
     on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8729. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Taking 
     Threatened or Endangered Species Incidental to Commercial 
     Fishing Operations'' (RIN0648-AR53) received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8730. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of Directed Fishing for Pacific Ocean Perch in the 
     Eastern Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area (BSAI)'' received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8731. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Notice of Closure of the 2004 Deep-Water Grouper Commercial 
     Fishery, Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Alaska'' received 
     on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8732. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; 
     Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Inseason Adjustments to 
     Management Measures'' (ID070104B) received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8733. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of Directed Fishing for Pacific Ocean Perch in the 
     Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area (BSAI)'' received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8734. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pacific 
     Ocean Perch in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of 
     Alaska (GOA)'' (ID070904E) received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8735. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final Rule: 
     Authorization for Commercial Fisheries Under the Marine 
     Mammal Protection Act of 1972; Zero Mortality Rate Goal'' 
     (RIN0648-AR15) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8736. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; Pacific 
     Coast Groundfish Fishery; Final Rule'' (RIN0648-AS43) 
     received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8737. A communication from the Chief Scientist, National 
     Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Investigation of 
     Research Misconduct'' (RIN2700-AC50) received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8738. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Pilot Records Improvement Act; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8739. A communication from the Director, U.S. Census 
     Bureau, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to the Age 
     Search Fee Structure'' (RIN0607-AA41) received on July 27, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8740. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pacific 
     Ocean Perch in the West Yakutat Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (ID072804C) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8741. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of Flathead Sole in the BSAI'' received on August 
     18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8742. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Atka 
     Mackerel in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA)'' (ID0728040) received 
     on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8743. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Northern 
     Rockfish in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA'' 
     (ID072204F) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8744. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Deep 
     Water Complex in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA)'' (ID072304A) 
     received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8745. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pacific 
     Ocean Perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of 
     Alaska (GOA)'' (ID071604A) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8746. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fishery Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pacific 
     Ocean Perch in the Western Yakutat District of the Gulf of 
     Alaska'' (ID071604B) received on August 18, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-8747. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of Directed Fishing for Pacific Ocean Perch in the 
     Western Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and the Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area'' received on August 18, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8748. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of Shortraker/Rougheye Rockfish in the Western 
     Regulatory Area of the GOA'' (ID072704C) received on August 
     18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8749. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of `Other Rockfish' in the Central Regulatory Area 
     of the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID072704B) received on August 18, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8750. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Prohibition on Retention of Community Development Quota 
     (CDQ) Reserve Amount of `Other Species' in the Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI)'' received on August 
     18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8751. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; 
     Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Retention Limit Adjustment'' 
     (ID071504A) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8752. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Carriage of Navigation 
     Equipment for Ships on International Voyages'' received on 
     August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8753. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Wearing of Personal 
     Flotation Devices (PFDs) by Certain Children Aboard 
     Recreational Vessels'' (RIN1625-AA62) received on August 18, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8754. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Enforcement of SOLAS 
     Requirements'' received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8755. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events (Including 2 Regulations): 
     CGD05-04-133, CGD05-04-139'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on 
     August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8756. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: 
     CGD01-04-095, CGD05-04-146, CGD08-04-028'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8757. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zone 
     Regulations: COTP Charleston 04-100, COTP San Francisco Bay 
     04-020, CGD05-04-151, CGD05-040148, CGD09-04-095'' (RIN1625-
     AA87) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8758. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Security Zone 
     Regulations: Three Mile Island Generating Station, 
     Susquehanna River, Dauphin County, PA: CGD05-03-116'' 
     (RIN1625-AA87) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8759. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations: 
     Anacostia River, Washington, DC: CGD05-04-028'' (RIN1625-
     AA09) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8760. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone Regulations: 
     CGD05-04-137, COTP Jacksonville 04-096'' (RIN1625-AA00) 
     received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8761. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``FMVSS No. 208, Response to Petitions from 
     November 2003 Final Rule (Part 2)'' (RIN2127-AJ42) received 
     on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8762. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``FMVSS No. 301 Response to Petitions from 
     December 2003 Final Rule'' (RIN2127-AJ45) received on August 
     18, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8763. A communication from the Contracting Officer, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Interagency Agreement No. DTTS59-98-
     X-0053 between the Department and the Old Executive Office 
     Building; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8764. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary 
     and Acting Director, Patent and Trademark Office, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Elimination of Credit Cards as Payment for Replenishing 
     Deposit Accounts'' (RIN0651-AB74) received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8765. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Reissuance of NASA FAR Supplement 
     Subchapter G'' (RIN2700-AC87) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8766. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Reissuance of NASA FAR Supplement 
     Subchapter F'' (RIN2700-AC86) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8767. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Re-issuance of NASA FAR Supplement 
     Subchapter E'' (RIN2700-AC68) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8768. A communication from the Director, Office of White 
     House Liaison, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination and change in previously submitted reported 
     information for the position of Assistant Secretary for 
     Manufacturing and Services, Department of Commerce/
     International Trade Administration, received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8769. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 
     Catch Limit Adjustment'' (ID061604A) received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8770. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``International Fisheries 
     Regulations; Pacific Tuna Fisheries'' (RIN0648-AQ22) received 
     on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8771. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western Pacific; 
     West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Actions #5--Adjustments 
     of the Commercial Fishery from the U.S.-Canada Border to Cape 
     Falcon, Oregon'' (ID071304A) received on August 6, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8772. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Sections 73.606(b) and 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, TV and DTV Broadcast Stations: El Dorado, AR'' 
     (DA04-2300) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8773. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     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; Apalachicola, FL'' (RM-10851) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8774. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     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 
     and TV Broadcast Stations; Moscow, ID'' (RM-10566) received 
     on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8775. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     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 (Yuba City and Lincoln, California)'' (MB 
     Doc. No. 04-24) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8776. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     Chief, Media Bureau,

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     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: 
     Canton, Cedarville, IL; Council Grove, KS; Clifton, IL; 
     Farmersburg, IN; Freeport, IL; Fowler, IN; Golden Meadow, LA; 
     Homer, LA; Madison, IN; Pinckneyville, IL; Terre Haute, IN; 
     Ringgold, LA and Smith Mills, KY'' (MB Doc Nos. 04-97 through 
     04-110) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8777. A communication from the Special Assistant to the 
     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: Anniston, AL; Asbury, IA; Horseshoe 
     Beach, FL ; Keosauqua, IA; Live Oak, FL; Moville, IA; Olathe, 
     CO; Rudd, IA; Somerton, AZ; Sutter Creek, CA; Weiser, ID; 
     Westley, CA'' (MB Doc Nos. 04-79, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 
     91, 92, 93, 94, 95) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8778. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 
     Series Turbofan Engines; Correction'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8779. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Manual Requirements in Part 135; 
     Correction'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8780. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Models 
     HC B5MP-3C.M10876K Propellers'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8781. 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 737-600, 700, 700C, 
     800, and 900 Series Airplanes; CORRECTION'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8782. 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 737-600, 700, 700C, 
     800, and 900 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8783. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 
     11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8784. 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 777 Series 
     Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8785. 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 737-200 Series 
     Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate 
     ST00516AT'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8786. 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 EC 1555B 
     Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8787. 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 AS 365 N3 
     Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8788. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce Deutschland TAY 611-
     8, 620-15, and 651-54 Series Turbofan Engines'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8789. 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 737-600, 700, 700C, 
     800, and 900 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8790. 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 900 
     Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8791. 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 81, 
     82, 83, and 87 Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes; and Model 
     MD-90-30 Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8792. 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 A319-111, 112, 113, 
     and 114; A-320-111, 211, 212, and 214; and A-321-111, 112, 
     and 211 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 
     11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8793. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Aircruisers Company Emergency 
     Evacuation Slide/Raft System; Correction'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8794. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasilera de Aeronautica 
     SW Model EMB 120 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8795. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     SA Model EMB 120 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8796. 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 
     390 Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8797. 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 A300 B2 and A300 B4; 
     Model A300 B4-600, -600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R, and 
     Model A310 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8798. 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 AVRO 
     146-RJ Series Airplanes; and BAE Systems Limited Model BAE 
     146 Series Airplanes'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8799. 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; Tekamah, NE; Doc. No. 04-
     ACE-29'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8800. 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; Kimball, NE; Doc. No. 04-
     ACE-31'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8801. 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; Fulton, MO; Doc. No. 04-
     ACE-15'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8802. 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; Festus, MO; Doc. No. 04-
     ACE-14'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8803. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Des Moines, IA; 
     Doc. No. 04-ACE-11'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8804. 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; Fairbury, NE; Doc. No. 
     04-ACE-43'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8805. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Kipnuk, AK; Doc. No. 04-AAL-
     05'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8806. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Colo Void Clause Coalition; Antenna Systems Co-Location; 
     Voluntary Best Practices; Statement of Policy and Disposition 
     of Comments; Doc. No. 2004-16982'' (RIN2120-ZZ52) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8807. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Amendment of Class 
     E Airspace; New Smyrna Beach, FL; Doc. No. 04-ASO-3'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8808. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jamestown, KY'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8809. 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 (42) Amdt. No. 3100'' (RIN2120-AA65) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8810. A communication from the Deputy Division Chief, 
     Pricing Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues; 2000 
     Biennial Regulatory Review--Comprehensive Review of the 
     Accounting Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements for 
     Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers: Phase II'' (FCC04-149) 
     received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8811. A communication from the Chief, Policy and Rules 
     Division Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Modification 
     of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules for Unlicensed 
     Devices and Equipment Approval'' (ET Doc. NO. 03-201) 
     received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8812. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Alternative Geometric Visibility 
     Requirements for Lamps'' (RIN2127-AF75) received on August 
     11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8813. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Final Rule, Response to Petitions for 
     Reconsideration, Corrections; Child Restraint Anchorage 
     Systems'' (RIN2127-AJ39) received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8814. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Disposition of Recalled Tires'' (RIN2127-
     AI29) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8815. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Ashtabula, OH Doc. No. 03-AGL-18'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8816. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     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 August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8817. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Columbus, 
     NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-42'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8818. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dayton, TN 
     Doc. No. 04-ASO-06'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8819. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Greencastle, IN Doc. No. 03-AGL-19'' (RIN2120-AA66) received 
     on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-8820. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Kaman Aerospace 
     Corporation Model K-1200 Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8821. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Schweizer 
     Aircraft Corporation Model 269A, 269A-1, 269B, 269C, and TH-
     55A Helicopters'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on August 11, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8822. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Recission; 
     Robinson Helicopter Compant Model R44 Helicopters'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8823. A communication from the Senior Attorney, Research 
     and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Pipeline Safety: Periodic Underwater 
     Inspections'' (RIN2137-AC54) received on August 11, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8824. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, 
     Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Administrative Waivers of the Coastwise Trade Laws for 
     Eligible Vessels'' (RIN2133-AB49) received on August 11, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8825. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of `Other Rockfish' in the Western Regulatory Area 
     of the Gulf of Alaska'' received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8826. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Closure of the Pelagic Shelf Rockfish in the Western 
     Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska'' received on August 
     11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8827. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
     (HMS); Pelagic Longline Fishery'' (RIN0648-AR80) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8828. A communication from the Director, Office of White 
     House Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a nomination confirmed for the position 
     of Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce, received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8829. A communication from the Director, Office of White 
     House Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a designation of acting officer and 
     change in previously submitted reported information for the 
     position of General Counsel, Office of the Deputy Secretary, 
     Department of Commerce, received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8830. A communication from the Director, Office of White 
     House Liaison, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a nomination confirmed and change in 
     previously submitted reported information for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, 
     Department of Commerce, received on August 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8831. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Revisions of Export Licensing 
     Jurisdiction of Certain Types of Energetic Materials and 
     Other Chemicals Based on Review of the

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     United States Munitions List'' (RIN0694-AC75) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8832. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautic and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Representations and Certifications--Other 
     Than Commercial Items'' (RIN2700-AC97) received on August 18, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8833. A communication from the Director, Corporate 
     Policy and Research Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-
     Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer 
     Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits'' 
     received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8834. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Listing of Color Additives Subject to Certification; D&C 
     Black No. 2'' (Doc. No. 1987C-0023) received on August 18, 
     2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8835. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility 
     Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural 
     Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines'' (RIN3014-AA20) 
     received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8836. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Requirements for the Group Health 
     Insurance Market; Non-Federal Governmental Plans Exempt from 
     HIPPA Title I Requirements'' (RIN0938-AK00) received on July 
     27, 2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8837. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to the Interim Final 
     Regulation for Mental Health Parity'' (RIN0938-AL42) received 
     on July 27, 2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8838. A communication from the Human Resources 
     Specialist, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a vacancy and designation of acting 
     officer for the position of Administrator, Wage and Hour 
     Division, Department of Labor, received on July 26, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8839. A communication from the Administrator, Office of 
     Workforce Security, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Unemployment 
     Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) 14-01--Treatment of Indian 
     Tribes Under Federal Unemployment Compensation Law; UIPL 14-
     01, Change 1--Questions and Answers'' received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8840. A communication from the Director, Corporate 
     Policy and Research Department, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-
     Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer 
     Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits'' 
     received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8841. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``National Institute on Disability and 
     Rehabilitation Research--Rehabilitation Research and Training 
     Centers Program--Health and Function Outcomes for Individuals 
     with Disabilities'' (RIN1820-ZA37) received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8842. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``National Institute on Disability and 
     Rehabilitation Research--Rehabilitation Research and Training 
     Centers Program--Community Integration for Individuals with 
     Disabilities'' (RIN1820-ZA34) received on August 6, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8843. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``National Institute on Disability and 
     Rehabilitation Research--Disability and Rehabilitation 
     Research Projects and Centers Program--Rehabilitation 
     Engineering Research Centers'' (RIN1820-ZA33) received on 
     August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-8844. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 
     Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``National Institute on Disability and 
     Rehabilitation Research--Rehabilitation Research and Training 
     Centers Program--Improving Employment Outcomes'' (RIN1820-
     ZA26) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8845. A communication from the Acting Director, National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 
     in Science and Engineering: 2004''; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8846. A communication from the Acting Director of 
     Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Report on the Federal Work Force for fiscal year 
     2003; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8847. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for 
     Human Consumption; Olestra; Correction'' (Doc. No. 1999F-
     0719) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8848. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Use of Materials Derived from Cattle in Human Food and 
     Cosmetics'' (RIN0910-AF47) received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8849. A communication from the Administrator Office of 
     Workforce Security, Employment and Training Administration, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Repayment of Non-Federal Loans 
     Used to Pay Unemployment Compensation'' (UIPL 7-04) received 
     on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8850. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Medical Devices; Effective Date of Requirement for 
     Premarket Approval for Three Class III Preamendments 
     Devices'' (Doc. No. 2003N-0468) received on August 6, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8851. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Report to Congress on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2003 
     Competitive Sourcing Efforts''; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8852. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Special Education and 
     Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Special Demonstration Programs--Model Demonstration 
     Projects--Positive Psychology'' (RIN1820-ZA35) received on 
     August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8853. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report on 
     Developmental Disabilities Programs for Fiscal Years 2001 and 
     2002; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8854. A communication from the Director, Occupational 
     Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Controlled Negative Pressure REDON Fit Testing Protocol'' 
     (RIN1218-AC05) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-8855. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Comments on UNICOR Business Operations: Clarification of 
     Addresses'' (RIN1120-AB15) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8856. A communication from the Director, Regulations and 
     Forms Services, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Extension of the Deadline for Certain Health Care 
     Workers Required to Obtain Certificates'' (RIN1615-AB28) 
     received on July 25, 2004; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8857. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Admission and Orientation Program: Removal from Rules'' 
     (RIN1120-AB08) received on July 26, 2004; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-8858. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Executive Office for Immigration Review; 
     Definitions; Fees; Powers and Authority of DHS Officers and 
     Employees in Removal Proceedings'' (RIN1125-AA43) received on 
     August 6, 2004; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8859. A communication from the Director, Regulations and 
     Forms Services, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Employment Authorization

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     Documents'' (RIN1615-AA63) received on August 6, 2004; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8860. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel 
     and Designated Reporting Official, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a vacancy and designation of acting 
     officer for the position of Deputy Director for Demand 
     Reduction, Office of National Drug Control Policy, received 
     on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8861. A communication from the Rules Administrator, 
     Federal Bureau of Prisons, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Inmate Commissary Account Deposit 
     Procedures'' (RIN1120-AA86) received on August 6, 2004; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8862. A communication from the Assistant Chief, 
     Regulations and Procedures Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax 
     and trade Bureau, Treasury Department, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Red Hills Lake County 
     Viticultural Area'' (RIN1513-AA33) received on August 6, 
     2004; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8863. A communication from the Assistant Chief, 
     Regulations and Procedures Division, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Removal of 
     Requirement to Disclose Saccharin in the Labeling of Wine, 
     Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages'' (RIN1513-AA93) 
     received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-8864. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary 
     and Acting Director, Patent and Trademark Office, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rules of Practice Before the Board of Patent Appeals and 
     Interferences'' (RIN0651-AB32) received on August 11, 2004; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8865. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ``Plan 
     Colombia/Andean Ridge Counterdrug Initiative Semi-Annual 
     Obligation Report, 1st and 2nd Quarters Fiscal Year 2004''; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-8866. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Tuberculosis in Cattle; Import 
     Regulations'' (Doc. 03-081-2) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8867. A communication from the Administrator, Risk 
     Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Common Crop 
     Insurance Regulations; Processing Tomato Crop Insurance 
     Provisions'' (RIN0563-AB90) received on August 18, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8868. A communication from the Administrator, Risk 
     Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Common Crop 
     Insurance Regulations; General Administrative Regulations, 
     Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement; Group Risk Plan of 
     Insurance Regulations for the 2004 and Succeeding Crop Years; 
     and the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Basic Provisions'' 
     (RIN0563-AB94) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8869. A communication from the Administrator, Rural 
     Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``7 CFR Part 
     1739, Broadband Grant Program'' (RIN0572-AB94) received on 
     August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8870. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Limiting the Volume of Small Red Seedless 
     Grapefruit'' (FV04-905-3) received on August 18, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8871. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Exemption for Shipments of Tree Run Citrus'' (FV04-
     905-2) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8872. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Decreased 
     Assessment Rates'' (FV04-916/7-4) received on August 18, 
     2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8873. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Modifying the Procedures Used to Limit the Volume of 
     Small Red Seedless Grapefruit Grown in Florida'' (FV04-905-5) 
     received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8874. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in 
     Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate'' (FV04-906-2) received on 
     August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
     and Forestry.
       EC-8875. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Pistachios Grown in California; Delay of Effective Date for 
     Aflatoxin, Size and Quality Requirements'' (FV02-983-1) 
     received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8876. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nectarines and Peaches Grown in California; Revision of 
     Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches'' 
     (FV04-916/7-02) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-8877. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Imported Fire Ant; Additions to 
     Quarantined Areas'' (Doc. No. 03-109-2) received on July 27, 
     2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-8878. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Decreased Assessment Rate for Specified Marketing Orders'' 
     (FV04-922-1) received on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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