[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
[House]
[Pages H1964-H1967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       1521. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the annual assessment of the cattle 
     and hog industries, pursuant to Public Law 106-472 7 U.S.C. 
     181, et seq; to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1522. A letter from the Acting Administrator, AMS, 
     Department of Agriculture,

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     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Nectarines and 
     Peaches Grown in California; Revision of Handling 
     Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches [Docket No. 
     FV05-916-1 IFR] received April 1, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1523. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Review Group, 
     FSA, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Tobacco Transition Assessments (RIN: 0560-AH31) 
     received February 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       1524. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report of a violation of the Antideficiency 
     Act by the Department of the Navy, Case Number 04-04, 
     pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       1525. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs) for the 
     quarter ending December 31,2003, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2432; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1526. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting two reports, the first is the 
     ``Department of Defense (DoD) Chemical and Biological Defense 
     Program (CBDP) Annual Report to Congress,'' and the 
     ''Department of Defense (DoD) Chemical and Biological Defense 
     Program (CBDP) Performance Plan for Fiscal Years 2004-2006,`` 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1523; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       1527. A letter from the Acting Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a report identifying, for each of the 
     armed forces (other than the Coast Guard) and each Defense 
     Agency, the percentage of funds that were expended during the 
     preceding two fiscal years for performance of depot-level 
     maintenance and repair workloads by the public and private 
     sectors, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2466(d)(1); to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       1528. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Reserve 
     Affairs, Department of Defense, transmitting the National 
     Guard ChalleNGe Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2004, 
     pursuant to 32 U.S.C. 509(k); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       1529. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement and 
     Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation Supplement; Resolving Tax Problems [DFARS Case 
     2003-D032] received February 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1530. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement and 
     Acquisition Policy, Department of Defense, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Defense Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation Supplement; Tax Procedures for Overseas Contracts 
     [DFARS Case 2003-D031] received February 28, 2005, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1531. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Financial 
     Institutions Examination Council, transmitting the Council's 
     2004 Annual Report, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 3305; to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       1532. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a report on the Status and 
     Condition of Head Start Facilities used by the American 
     Indian and Alaska Native Programs, as required by Section 
     650(b) of the Head Start Act; to the Committee on Education 
     and the Workforce.
       1533. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Amendments Affecting the 
     Country Scope of the End-User/End-Use Controls in Section 
     744.4 of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) [Docket 
     No. 040615184-4184-01] (RIN: 0694-AD15) received April 5, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       1534. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a 
     report describing, to the extent practicable, any involvement 
     of a foreign military or defense ministry civilian that have 
     participated in the International Military Education and 
     Training (IMET) program, and have been identified in the 
     Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2004 as 
     violating internationally recognized human rights subsequent 
     to such training, pursuant to Section 549 of the Foreign 
     Assistance Act, as amended; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       1535. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a 
     report on ''Overseas Surplus Property,`` pursuant to Public 
     Law 105-277, section 2215; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       1536. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a 
     report mandated in the Participation of Taiwan in the World 
     Health Organization Act, 2004 (Pub. L. 108-235), Section 
     1(c); to the Committee on International Relations.
       1537. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1538. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1539. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1540. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Mine Safety and 
     Health Review Commission, transmitting the Program 
     Performance Report for FY 2004, as required by the Government 
     Performance and Results Act; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       1541. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and 
     expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period 
     January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2005 as compiled by the 
     Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a 
     Public Law 88-454; (H. Doc. No. 109--19); to the Committee on 
     House Administration and ordered to be printed.
       1542. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-
     Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf 
     of Alaska [Docket No. 041126333-5040-02; I.D. 032205C] 
     received April 1, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Resources.
       1543. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19541; Direcorate Identifer 
     2004-NM-129-AD; Amendment 39-14013; AD 2005-06-05] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1544. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 
     and PC-12/45 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-05-20399; Directorate 
     Identifier 2005-CE-02-AD; Amendment 39-13988; AD 2005-04-16] 
     received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1545. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19446; Directorate 
     Identifier; 2004-NM-130-AD; Amendment 39-13967; AD 2005-03-
     11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1546. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. 
     TFE731-2 and -3 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2004-
     18019; Directorate Identifier 2003-NE-65-AD; Amendment 39-
     14004; AD 2005-05-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1547. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B, 747-200C, 
     747-200F, 747-300, and 747SR Series Airplanes Equipped With 
     General Electric (GE) CF6-45 or -50 Series Engines [Docket 
     No. FAA-2004-19945; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-22-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14017; AD 2005-06-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1548. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and 
     A340-300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-NM-256-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13968; AD 2005-03-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1549. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-
     80C2 Turbofan Engines; Correction [Docket No. 2003-NE-43-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13835; AD 2004-22-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1550. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-622R and A300 
     F4-622R Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19542; Directorate 
     Identifier 2003-NM-282-AD; Amendment 39-14005; AD 2005-05-16] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1551. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A231 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19264; Direcorate 
     Identifier 2004-NM-90-AD; Amendment 39-14014; AD 2005-06-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       1552. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100B SUD, -200B, -
     200C, -200F, and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-
     20431; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-040-AD; Amendment 39-
     13995; AD 2005-04-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1553. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series 
     Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series 
     Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes 
     (Collectively Called A300-600); and A310 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2004-19451; Direcorate Identifier 2002-NM-
     138-AD; Amendment 39-13983; AD 2005-04-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1554. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and 
     900EX Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-20425; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-014; AD; Amendment 39-13987; 
     AD 2005-04-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1555. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. FAA-2004-19202; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-
     95-AD; Amendment 39-13989; AD 2005-05-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1556. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19768; Directorate Identifier 
     2004-NM-184-AD; Amendment 39-13990; AD 2005-05-02] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1557. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Diectives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
     Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2004-18678; Directorate Identifier 2001-NM-312-AD; 
     Amendment 39-13991; AD 2005-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1558. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-200, -
     300, and -320 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19562; 
     Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-73-AD; Amendment 39-13992; AD 
     2005-05-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1559. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Models RB211 Trent 
     768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 Turbofan Engines 
     [Docket No. 2003-NE-28-AD; Amendment 39-13994; AD 2005-05-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1560. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D-59A, -70A, -
     7Q, and -7Q3 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2001-NE-27-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14002; AD 2005-05-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1561. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Eagle Aircraft (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 
     Model Eagle 150B Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19897; 
     Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-45-AD; Amendment 39-14003; AD 
     2005-05-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1562. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasiliera de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes 
     [Docket No. 2003-NM-34-AD; Amendment 39-13998; AD 2005-05-09] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1563. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, 757-200CB, 
     and 757-200PF Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce 
     Model RB211 Engines [Docket No. FAA-2005-20424; Directorate 
     Identifier 2004-NM-268-AD; Amendment 39-13986; AD 2005-04-14] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1564. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B 
     SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 Series Airplanes; and 
     Model 747SP and 747SR Series Airplanes; Equipped with Pratt 
     and Whitney Model JT 9D-3 or -7 (except -70) Series Engines 
     [Docket No. FAA-2004-19812; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-
     197-AD; Amendment 39-13996; AD 2005-05-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1565. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. FAA-2004-19530; Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-274-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14008; AD 2005-05-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1566. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
     (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2004-19751; 
     Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-59-AD; Amendment 39-14001; AD 
     2005-05-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1567. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, 
     and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F 
     Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600); and Model A310 
     Series Airplanes; Equipped with Certain Honeywell Inertial 
     Reference Units (IRU) [Docket No. FAA-2004-19537; DIrectorate 
     Identifier 2004-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-13993; AD 2005-05-05] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1568. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class D, E2 and E4 Airspace; Columbus Lawson 
     AAF, GA, and Class E5 Airspace; Columbus, GA; Correction 
     [Docket No. FAA-2003-16596; Airspace Docket No. 03-ASO-20] 
     received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1569. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Cape Town Treaty Implementation [Docket No. FAA-2004-19944; 
     Amendment Nos. 47-27 and 49-10] (RIN: 2120-AI48) received 
     March 8, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1570. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification 
     of Class E5 Airspace; Newton, KS [Docket No. FAA-2004-19579; 
     Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-69] received March 30, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1571. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Redesignation of Mountainous Areas in Alaska [Docket No.: 
     FAA-2004-19532; Amendment No. 95-340] (RIN: 2120-AI44) 
     received March 8, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1572. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class 
     E5 Airspace; Ames, IA [Docket No. FAA-2004-19580; Airspace 
     Docket No. 04-ACE-70] received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1573. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Carrying Candidates in Elections [Docket No. FAA-2005-20168] 
     (RIN: 2120-AI12) received March 8, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1574. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 
     Airspace; Ankeny, IA [Docket No. FAA-2004-19581; Airspace 
     Docket No. 04-ACE-71] received March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1575. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mifflintown, PA [Docket 
     No. FAA-2004-19458; Airspace Docket No. 04-AEA-11] (RIN: 
     2120-AA66) received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1576. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Mount Comfort, IN [Docket 
     No. FAA-2004-18948; Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-18] received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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       1577. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment to Class E Airspace; Presque Isle, ME [Docket No. 
     FAA-2005-20388; Airspace Docket No. 05-AEA-04] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1578. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Angoon, AK [Docket No. 
     FAA-2004-19414; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-16] received March 
     30, 2005; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1579. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace, Hibbing, MN [Docket No. 
     FAA-2004-18534; Airspace Docket No. 04-AGL-17] received March 
     30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1580. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Coffeyville, KS. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2004-19583; Airspace Docket No. 04-ACE-73] (RIN: 
     2120-AA66) received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1581. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Mountain Grove, MO [Docket 
     No. FAA-2005-20064; Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-6] received 
     March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1582. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Rolla/Vichy, MO. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2005-20059; Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-1] (RIN No. 
     2120-AA66) received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1583. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class 
     E5 Airspace; Newton, IA [Docket No. FAA-2004-19582; Airspace 
     Docket No. 04-ACE-72], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1584. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Rolla/Vichy, MO. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2005-20059; Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-1] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1585. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace, Mena, AR [Docket No. FAA-
     2004-19405; Airspace Docket No. 2004-ASW-14] received March 
     30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1586. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Beluga AK [Docket No. FAA-
     2004-19696; Airspace Docket No. 04-AAL-24] received March 30, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       1587. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Neosho, MO. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2005-20063; Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-5] (RIN: 2120-
     AA66) received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1588. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Macon, MO. [Docket No. FAA-
     2005-20066; Airspace Docket No. 05-ACE-8] (RIN: 2120-AA66) 
     received on March 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1589. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting a letter containing the initial 
     estimate for the applicable percentage increase in Medicare's 
     hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) rates 
     for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2006; to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1590. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting a report providing notice that 
     the Commissioner has completed the five year nationwide 
     demonstration project to extend fee withholding and direct 
     payment of authorized fees under Titles II and XVI of the 
     Social Security Act to certain non-attorney representatives 
     providing that they meet certain prerequisites, pursuant to 
     Public Law 108--206, section 303; to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1591. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting the biennial report describing the 
     administration of the Montgomery GI Bill education assistance 
     program, covering the program through September 30, 2004, 
     pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3036; jointly to the Committees on 
     Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs.
       1592. A letter from the Secretary, Department of State, 
     transmitting the 2004 Annual Report on United Nations voting 
     practices, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2414a; jointly to the 
     Committees on International Relations and Appropriations.
       1593. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting a 
     report required by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 
     of 1978, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1807; jointly to the 
     Committees on the Judiciary and Intelligence (Permanent 
     Select).

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