[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 134 (Friday, November 19, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11634-S11639]
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-9902. A communication from the Acting Administrator, 
     Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Nutrition Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims 
     on Multi-serve, Meal-type Meat and Poultry Products'' 
     (RIN0583-AD07) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9903. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reinvention 
     of the Section 514, 515, 516, and 521 Multi-Family Housing 
     Programs'' (RIN0575-AC13) received on November 4, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9904. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Glyphosate; 
     Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL#7683-9) received on November 9, 
     2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9905. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Hexythiazonx; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 
     Exemptions'' (FRL#7684-2) received on November 9, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9906. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary 
     for Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Business and Industry and Loans; Revision to Definition of 
     Rural Areas'' (RIN0570-AA39) received on November 9, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9907. 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 ``Importation of Fruits and 
     Vegetables'' (Doc. No. 02-106-2) received on November 9, 
     2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9908. A communication from the Animal and Plant Health 
     Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Official 
     Brucellosis Tests'' (Doc. No. 02-070-3) received on November 
     9, 2004; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-9909. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate'' 
     (FV04-984-2) received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9910. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
     Produced in the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quantity 
     and Allotment Percentage for Class 3 (Native) Spearmint Oil 
     for the 2004-2005 Marketing Year'' (Doc. No. FV04-985-2) 
     received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9911. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Domestic Dates Produced or Packed in Riverside County, 
     California, Increased Assessment Rate'' (Doc. No. FV04-987-2) 
     received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-9912. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Corrosion and 
     the Effects of Corrosion on the Military Equipment and 
     Infrastructure of the Department of Defense''; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9913. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Department's Fiscal Year 2003 
     purchases from foreign entities; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-9914. A communication from the Director of Research and 
     Engineering, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Foreign Comparative Testing 
     Program; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9915. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Environmental Technology Program; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9916. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations: 
     Registration Fee Change'' (RIN1400-AB97) received on November 
     9, 2004; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9917. A communication from the Alternate OSD FRLO, 
     Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``TRICARE; 
     NDAA-02 and a Technical Correction Included in the NDAA-03'' 
     (RIN0720-AA89) received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-9918. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of 
     Defense's Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-9919. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Department's contractors' commercial 
     and industrial type functions; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-9920. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations; 69 FR 61445'' (44 CFR 
     67) received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9921. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility; 69 FR 60309'' (44 CFR 
     64) received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9922. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility; 69 FR 6144'' (44 CFR 
     64) received on November 6, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9923. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the national emergency with respect to Iran that was declared 
     in Executive Order 12170 of November 14, 1979; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9924. A communication from the Deputy Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the national emergency with respect to Syria that

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     was declared in Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9925. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Regulations, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Participation in HUD's Native American Programs by 
     Religious Organizations Providing for Equal Treatment of All 
     Program Participants'' (RIN2577-AC56) received on November 
     16, 2004; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-9926. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``12 CFR Section 701.14--Change in Official or Senior 
     Executive Officer in Credit Unions That Are Newly Chartered 
     or Are in Troubled Condition'' received on November 16, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9927. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist, 
     Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller 
     of the Currency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Rules of Practice and Procedure; Civil 
     Money Penalty Inflation Adjustments'' (RIN1557-AC82) received 
     on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9928. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist, 
     Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Comptroller 
     of the Currency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Rules, Policies, and Procedures for 
     Corporate Activities; Annual Report on Operating 
     Subsidiaries'' (RIN1557-AC81) received on November 16, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9929. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rules of Practice and Procedure'' (RIN3064-AC76) received 
     on November 5, 2004; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, 
     and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9930. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fiscal Year 
     2004 Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9931. A communication from the Chairman and President, 
     Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a transaction involving U.S. 
     exports to the United Arab Emirates; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9932. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Federal Reserve Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Regulation J--Collection of 
     Checks and Other Items by Federal Reserve Banks and Funds 
     Transfers through Fedwire'' received on October 26, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-9933. A communication from the Deputy Chief Acquisition 
     Officer for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Government Property and Miscellaneous 
     Editorial Changes'' (RIN2700-AD05) received on November 14, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9934. 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 ``Fisheries off West Coast States 
     and in the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Species 
     Fisheries; Annual Specifications; Pacific Mackerel'' 
     (RIN0648-AR97) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9935. 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 ``Reallocation of Projected Unused 
     Amount of Pacific Cod from Vessels Using Trawl and Jig Gear 
     to Vessels Using Hook-and-Line and Pot Gear in the BSAI'' 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9936. 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 ``Closure of `Other Species' in the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands'' received on November 16, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9937. 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 ``Notice of Closure of the 2004 
     King Mackerel Commercial Fishery, Western Zone of the Gulf of 
     Mexico'' received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9938. 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 ``Microprocessor Technology 
     Eligible for Export Under License Exception'' (RIN0694-AD04) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9939. A communication from the Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``List of Nonconforming Vehicles Decided to 
     be Eligible for Importation'' (RIN2127-AJ35) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9940. A communication from the Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 
     30141'' (RIN2127-AJ34) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9941. A communication from the Attorney, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Special Purpose Vehicles'' (RIN2127-AH75) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation .
       EC-9942. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6B-36A 
     and PT6B-36B Turboshaft Engines Doc. No. 2004-NE-18'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9943. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Correction: Establishment of Restricted Areas 5802C, D, and 
     E; Fort Indiantown Gap, PA Doc. No. 02-AEA-19'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9944. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727 100, 
     100 C, and 200 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-131'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9945. 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 BAe 146 
     and Avro 146 RJ Series Airplanes Doc. NO. 2002-NM-90'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9946. 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 Model HC 
     B5MP 3( )/M10282A( )+6 Propellers Doc. No. 86-ANE-7'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9947. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: CFM International CFM56-5C Series 
     Turbofan Engines Doc. No. 95-ANE-64'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9948. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Correction--Rolls Royce plc 
     RB211-22B, -524, and -53 Series Turbofan Engines Doc. No. 
     2003-NE-57'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9949. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model CL 600 2C10 and 
     CL 600 2D24 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2004-NM-125'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9950. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Valentin GmbH and Co. Taifun 17E 
     Sailplanes; Doc. No. 2003-CE-56'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9951. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: MD Helicopters Inc Model 500N and 
     600N Helicopters Doc. No. 2004-SW-20'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9952. 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

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     Model 737-600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900 Series Airplanes Doc. 
     No. 2002-NM-327'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9953. 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 Fan Jet Falcon 
     Series Airplanes; and Model Mystere-Falcon 20 Series 
     Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-227'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9954. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R22 Series Helicopters; Doc. No. 2004-SW-15'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9955. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Correction--Boeing Model 727 
     Series airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental 
     Type Certificate, Doc. No. 07-NM-235'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9956. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 
     150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 
     185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, 
     T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 
     2003-CE-40'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9957. 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, 200C, 300, 
     400, and 500 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2991-NM-246'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9958. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 
     150, F150, 170, 172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 
     A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 
     210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-CE-40'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9959. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: DG Flugzeugbau GmbH, Model 
     Sailplanes, Spindle Drive; Doc. No. 2004-CE-06'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9960. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model DHC 8 101, 102, 
     103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 Airplanes Doc. No. 
     2002-NM-126'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on November 16, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9961. 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 707 and 720 Series 
     Airplanes; Doc. No. 2003-NM-44'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9962. 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 A330 and A340 Series 
     Airplanes Doc. No. 2004-NM-159'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9963. 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 A218, 319, 320, and 
     321 Series Airplanes Doc. No. 2004-NM-158'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9964. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model CL 600 2B19 
     Airplanes Doc. No. 2004-NM-195'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-9965. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Northeastern 
     United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass 
     Fisheries; Framework Adjustment 5'' (RIN0648-AR50) received 
     on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9966. 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 ``Computer Technology and Software 
     Eligible for Export Under License Exception; and 
     Establishment of `Foreign National Review' Requirement and 
     Procedure'' (RIN0694-AD18) received on November 16, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9967. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to 
     Congress--Part 135 Air Taxi Operators Study''; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9968. A communication from the Chairman, Surfaces 
     Transportation Board, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Regulations Governing Fees for Services Performed in 
     Connection With Licensing and Related Services--2004 Update'' 
     (Stb Ex Parte No. 542) received on November 5, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9969. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department 
     of Transportation's Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and 
     Accountability Report; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-9970. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Board's 2004 FAIR Act Inventory; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9971. A communication from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission's 
     Cigarette Report for 2002; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-9972. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Lake Roosevelt National 
     Recreation Area Personal Watercraft Use'' (RIN1024-AD01) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-9973. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Lake Meredith National 
     Recreation Area Personal Watercraft Use'' (RIN1024-AC97) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-9974. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amistad National Recreation 
     Area Personal Watercraft Use'' (RIN1024-AD00) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-9975. A communication from the Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the Administration's Annual Energy Review 2003; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9976. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislative and Regulatory Law, Office of Energy 
     Efficiency and Renewable Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Efficiency for 
     Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test Procedures 
     and Efficiency Standards for Commercial Water Heaters, Hot 
     Water Supply Boilers, and Unfired Hot Water Storage Tanks'' 
     (RIN1094-AA95) received on November 3, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-9977. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislative and Regulatory Law, Office of Energy 
     Efficiency and Renewable Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Efficiency 
     Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test 
     Procedures and Efficiency Standards for Commercial Warm Air 
     Furnaces; General Provisions for Commercial Heating, Air 
     Conditioning, and Water Heating Equipment; Energy Efficiency 
     Provisions for Electric Motors'' (RIN1094-AA96) received on 
     November 3, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-9978. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel 
     for Legislative and Regulatory Law, Office of Energy 
     Efficiency and Renewable Energy, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Energy Efficiency 
     Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Test 
     Procedures and Efficiency Standards for Commercial Air 
     Conditioners and Heat Pumps'' (RIN1094-AA97) received on 
     November 3, 2004; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-9979. A communication from the Chairman, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9980. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental

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     Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plan; Wisconsin'' (FRL#7829-4) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-9981. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West 
     Virginia; Determination of Attainment and Redesignation of 
     the City of Weirton PM10 Nonattainment Area to Attainment and 
     Approval of the Maintenance Plan, Correction'' (FRL#7836-5) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9982. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa'' 
     (FRL#7833-7) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9983. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Approval and Promulgation of State Air 
     Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants, 
     Commonwealth of Virginia; Control of Municipal Waste 
     Combustor Emissions from Large Existing Municipal Solid Waste 
     Combustor Units'' (FRL#7831-5) received on November 16, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9984. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; State of Iowa'' 
     (FRL#7836-4) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9985. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of 
     Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; 
     Equivalency by Permit Provisions; National Emission Standards 
     for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Pulp and Paper 
     Industry; State of Georgia'' (FRL#783207) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-9986. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Maine: Final 
     Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program 
     Revision'' (FRL#7835-9) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9987. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan; 
     Pennsylvania; Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 
     from AIM Coatings'' (FRL#7835-4) received on November 16, 
     2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9988. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Oregon'' 
     (FRL#7835-2) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9989. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Corrections 
     to the California State Implementation Plan'' (FRL#7837-9) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9990. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim 
     Final Determination to Stay Sanctions, Imperial County Air 
     Pollution Control District'' (FRL#7834-5) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-9991. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Water 
     Quality Standards for Coastal and Great Lakes Recreation 
     Waters'' (FRL#7837-5) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9992. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, Great Basin and 
     Ventura County Air Pollution Control District'' (FRL#7834-2) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9993. A communication from the Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revisions to 
     the California State Implementation Plan, Imperial County Air 
     Pollution Control District'' (FRL#7834-3) received on 
     November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-9994. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Risk-Informed Categorization and Treatment of Structures, 
     Systems, and Components for Nuclear Power Reactors'' 
     (RIN3150-AG42) received on November 18, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-9995. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice--
     Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004'' (Notice 2004-77) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9996. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Annual Pension Plan, etc., Cost-of-Living 
     Adjustments for 2005'' (Notice 2004-72) received on November 
     16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9997. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``2005 Annual Covered Compensation Tables'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2004-104) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-9998. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Payments Under or to an Annuity Contract Described 
     in Section 403(b)'' (RIN1545-BD50) received on November 16, 
     2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-9999. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Actuarial Assumptions Under Section 101 of Pension 
     Funding Equity Act'' (Notice 2004-78) received on November 
     16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10000. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for 
     Department Stores--September 2004'' (Rev. Rul. 2004-105) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10001. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``CPI Adjustment for Section 1274A for 2005'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2004-107) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-10002. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Capitalization of 
     Costs to Obtain Management Contracts'' (UIL: 162.05-00) 
     received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10003. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--December 2004'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2004-106) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-10004. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Standard Mileage Rates--2005'' (Rev. Proc. 2004-
     64) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-10005. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Coordinated Issue: IRC 461(f) Contested 
     Liabilities'' (UIL 9300.30-00) received on November 16, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10006. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Coordinated Issue: S Corporation Tax Shelter'' 
     (UIL9300.36-00) received on November 16, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-10007. A communication from the Commissioner, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Administration's Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and 
     Accountability Report; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10008. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare Management, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment of 
     Ambulance Services; Recalibration of Conversion Factor; 
     Inflation Update for CY 2005'' (RIN0938-AN20) received on 
     November 5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-10009. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements other than treaties; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10010. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report an agreement between the United 
     States and Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10011. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report relative to the United

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     States-Cuba September 1994 ``Joint Communique''; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10012. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the participation of 
     Taiwan in the World Health Organization; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-10013. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements other than treaties; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10014. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the 
     manufacture of significant military equipment abroad; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10015. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the 
     manufacture of significant military equipment abroad; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10016. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the 
     manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
     export of defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or 
     more to the United Kingdom and Italy; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-10017. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed license for the export of defense articles that 
     are firearms to be sold commercially under a contract in the 
     amount of $1,000,000 or more to Austria, Belgium, Czech 
     Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, 
     Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, 
     Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10018. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed license the manufacture of major defense equipment 
     and defense articles in the amount of $50,000,000 or more to 
     France, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Kazhakztan; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10019. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-10020. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed license for the export of defense articles or 
     defense services sold commercially under a contract in the 
     amount of $50,000,000 to the United Kingdom and France; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10021. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of 
     a proposed license for the export of major defense equipment 
     valued at $25,000,000 or more to the Netherlands and Romania; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10022. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-563, ``Pedestrian Protection Right-
     of-Way at Crosswalks Amendment Act of 2004''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10023. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-564, ``Miscellaneous Vehicles 
     Helmet Safety Act of 2004''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10024. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-565, ``District of Columbia 
     Statehood Delegation Fund Commission Establishment and Tax 
     Check-Off Amendment Act of 2004''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10025. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-566, ``Prevention of Premature 
     Release of Mentally Incompetent Defendants Amendment Act of 
     2004''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10026. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-567, ``Retail Natural Gas Supplier 
     Licensing and Consumer Protection Act of 2004''; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10027. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-568, ``Historic Preservation 
     Process for Public Safety Facilities Amendment Act of 2004''; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10028. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-587, ``Property Management Reform 
     Amendment Act of 2004''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10029. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-569, ``Public Assistance 
     Confidentiality of Information Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2004''; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10030. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-570, ``Low-Income Housing Tax 
     Credit Fund Temporary Act of 2004''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10031. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-571, ``Contract No. DCFJ-2004-B-
     0031 (Delivery of Electrical Power and Ancillary Services) 
     Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2004''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10032. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-572, ``Distracted Driving Safety 
     Revised Temporary Amendment Act of 2004''; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10033. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-573, ``Unclaimed Property 
     Demutualization Proceeds Technical Correction Amendment 
     Temporary Act of 2004''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10034. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-574, ``Fiscal Year-End State Aid 
     Re-Allocation Temporary Act of 2004''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10035. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-575, ``Unemployment Compensation 
     Funds Appropriation Authorization Temporary Act of 2004''; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10036. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-576, ``Housing and Community 
     Development Reform Advisory Commission Extension Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2004''; to the Committee on Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-10037. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of D.C. Act 15-577, ``Anesthesiologist Assistant 
     Licensure Amendment Act of 2004''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10038. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 846 Discount Factor for 2004'' (Rev. Proc. 
     2004-69) received on November 18, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-10039. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Section 832 Discount Factors for 2004'' (Rev. 
     Proc. 2004-70) received on November 18, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-10040. A communication from the Commandant, United 
     States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the life cycle costs and benefits of creating a 
     Center for Coastal and Maritime Security; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-10041. A communication from the Secretary of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Education's 
     Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and Accountability Report; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10042. A communication from the Deputy Director of 
     Communications and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10043. A communication from the Director, U.S. Trade and 
     Development Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Agency's annual financial audit for Fiscal Year 2004; to the 
     Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10044. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     United States-Mexico Border Health Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Commission's 2004 Annual Report; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-10045. A communication from the Chairman, Defense 
     Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Board's financial statements for Fiscal Year 2004; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10046. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of General Counsel and Legal Policy, Office of Government 
     Ethics, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Revisions to the Certificates of Divestiture 
     Regulation'' (RIN3209-AA00) received on November 16, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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       EC-10047. A communication from the Chairman, Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Identifying Talent Through Automated Hiring 
     Systems in Federal Agencies''; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10048. A communication from the Chairman, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of the Office of Inspector 
     General for the six-month period ending September 30, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10049. A communication from the Chairman, Broadcasting 
     Board of Governors, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's Fiscal Year 2004 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10050. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Office's Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal 
     Year 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10051. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Interim Regulations on 
     Notification of Post-Employment Restrictions'' received on 
     November 3, 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10052. A communication from the Director of the 
     Selective Service System, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     System's Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal 
     Year 2004; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10053. A communication from the Counsel to the Inspector 
     General, General Services Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of Inspector General, General Services Administration, 
     received on November 15, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-10054. A communication from the Chairman, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Revised Final Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal 
     Year 2005; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

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