[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H20-H23]
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:

       5955. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Fees for the Fresh Fruit and Vegtables Terminal 
     Market Inspection Services [Docket Number FV-04-310] (RIN: 
     0581-AC46) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5956. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; 
     Termination of Marketing Order No. 931 [Docket No. FV05-931-1 
     FR] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5957. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- USDA 
     Farmers Market Operating Procedures [Docket No. TM-04-09] 
     (RIN: 0581-AC39) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5958. A letter from the Administrator, AMS, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Dried Prunes Produced in California; Decreased Assessment 
     Rate [Docket No. FV05-993-5 FIR] received January 3, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5959. A letter from the Administrator, FSIS, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Addition of Chile to the List of Countries Eligible to Export 
     Meat and Meat Products to the United States [Docket No. 02-
     019F] (RIN: 0583-AD16) received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       5960. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's final rule -- Biological Products; 
     Bacterial Vaccines and Toxoids; Implementation of Efficacy 
     Review [Docket No. 1980N-0208] received January 6, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       5961. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting a request for an emergency designation 
     for FY 2006 budget amendments for the Department of Veterans 
     Affairs; (H. Doc. No. 109-86); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations and ordered to be printed.
       5962. A letter from the Acting Director, DPAP, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract 
     Financing [DFARS Case 2003-D043] received January 3, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       5963. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the 
     Board's final rule -- Home Mortgage Disclosure [Regulation C; 
     Docket No. R-1245] received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5964. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations -- received 
     January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5965. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations -- received 
     January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5966. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. 
     FEMA-D-7579] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5967. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. 
     FEMA-P-7646] received January 6, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5968. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Final Flood Elevation Determinations -- received 
     January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5969. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Final Flood Elevation Determinations -- received 
     January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5970. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-
     7895] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5971. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- List of Communities Eligible for the Sale of Flood 
     Insurance [Docket No. FEMA-7782] received January 6, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       5972. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. 
     FEMA-B-7455] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5973. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-
     7899] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5974. A letter from the General Counsel, FEMA, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Suspension of Community Eligibility [Docket No. FEMA-
     7903] received January 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5975. A letter from the Counsel for Legislation and 
     Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Electronic 
     Submission of Applications for Grants and Other HUD Financial 
     Assistance [Docket No. FR-4875-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD02) 
     received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       5976. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- 
     Notice Regarding Charges for Certain Disclosures -- received 
     January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5977. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- 
     Revisions to Accelerated Filer Definition and Accelerated 
     Deadlines for Filing Periodic Reports [Release Nos. 33-8644; 
     34-52989; File No. S7-08-05] (RIN: 3235-AJ29) received 
     December 27, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       5978. A letter from the Assistant Deputy Secretary for 
     Innovation and Improvement, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- State Charter 
     School Facilities Incentive Program -- received January 4, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Education and the Workforce.
       5979. A letter from the Deputy Executive Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's 
     final rule -- Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer 
     Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; 
     Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits -- 
     received December 27, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the 
     Workforce.
       5980. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Rules 
     and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products 
     Identification Act -- received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       5981. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification stating that the emergency 
     declared with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to 
     disrupt the Middle East peace process is to continue in 
     effect beyond January 23, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1622(d); (H. Doc. No. 109-84); to the Committee on 
     International Relations and ordered to be printed.
       5982. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles and services to the Republic of Korea (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 043-05); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5983. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles and services to the Government of the United Kingdom 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 069-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5984. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the manufacture of military equipment abroad and the 
     export of defense articles and services to the Government of 
     Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 065-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5985. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the manufacture of military equipment abroad and the 
     export of defense articles and services to the Government of 
     Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 066-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5986. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State,

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     transmitting pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act, certification regarding the proposed license for 
     the manufacture of defense equipment from the Government of 
     the United Kingdom to the Government of the Netherlands 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 068-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5987. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles and services to the Government of Japan (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 061-05); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5988. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the export of defense 
     equipment and articles to the Government of Switzerland 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 047-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5989. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
     certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement 
     for the export of defense articles and services to the 
     Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 060-05); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       5990. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles and services to the Government of Taiwan 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 067-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5991. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the export of defense 
     articles and services to the Government of the Netherlands 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 063-05); to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5992. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as 
     amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive 
     Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and 
     the National Security Council on the progress toward a 
     negotiated solution of the Cyprus questioncovering the period 
     October 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005; to the Committee 
     on International Relations.
       5993. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a Memorandum of 
     Justification for a drawdown to provide international 
     disaster relief assistance to Pakistan, pursuant to Sections 
     506 and 652 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as 
     amended; to the Committee on International Relations.
       5994. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed transfer of major defense equipment 
     from the Government of the Australia (Transmittal No. RSAT-
     04-05); to the Committee on International Relations.
       5995. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as 
     amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive 
     Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and 
     the National Security Council on the progress toward a 
     negotiated solution of the Cyprus question covering the 
     period June 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2005 
     through September 30,2005; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5996. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     Section 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as 
     amended, and in accordance with section 1(a)(6) of Executive 
     Order 13313, a report prepared by the Department of State and 
     the National Security Council on the progress toward a 
     negotiated solution of the Cyprus question covering the 
     period June 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005 and August 1, 2005 
     through September 30, 2005; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       5997. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of a 
     determination pursuant to Section 1306 of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       5998. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant 
     to Paragraph (5)(D) of the Senate's May 1997 resolution of 
     advice and consent to the ratification of the Conventional 
     Armed Forces in Europe Treaty Flank Document of May 31, 1996; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       5999. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     report on CWC Compliance; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       6000. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Inspector General for the period March 31 through September 
     30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 
     5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6001. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-248, 
     ``Vending Licensing Moratorium Amendment Act of 2005,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6002. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-233, 
     ``District of Columbia Health Professional Recruitment 
     Program Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6003. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-232, 
     ``Dedication of Portions of the Alley System in Square 5252, 
     S.O. 03-1707, Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6004. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-230, ``Stevie 
     Sellows Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded 
     Quality Improvement Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6005. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-231, 
     ``Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Program Establishment Act of 
     2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6006. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-299, ``Karyn 
     Barquin Adult Protective Services Self-Neglect Expansion 
     Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6007. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-228, 
     ``Highway Trust Fund and District Department of 
     Transportation Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6008. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-226, 
     ``Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom 
     Active Duty Pay Differential Extension Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       6009. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-224, ``Estate 
     and Inheritance Tax Clarification Temporary Act of 2005,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6010. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-225, ``Public 
     Assistance Confidentiality of Information Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       6011. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-222, 
     ``National Community Reinvestment Coalition Real Property Tax 
     Exemption Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6012. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-223, ``Real 
     Property Disposition Economic Analysis Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       6013. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-219, ``Water 
     Pollution Control Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6014. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-220, ``Human 
     Rights Clarification Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6015. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-221, 
     ``Domestic Partner Health Care Benefits Tax Exemption Act of 
     2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6016. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-215, ``Full 
     Service Grocery Store Alcohol License Exception Act of 
     2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6017. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-216, ``Walt 
     Whitman Designation Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6018. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-217, 
     ``Producer Summary Suspension Amendment Act of 2005,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6019. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-218, ``Adams 
     Morgan Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2005,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6020. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a

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     copy of D.C. ACT 16-214, ``Old Morgan School Place 
     Designation Act of 2005,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6021. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-227, 
     ``Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children 
     Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2005,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6022. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian 
     Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period April 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6023. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board of 
     Governors, transmitting in accordance with the requirements 
     of the Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 
     107-289), the Board's FY 2005 Performance and Accountability 
     Report; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6024. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board of 
     Governors, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     from April 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6025. A letter from the General Manager, Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, transmitting in accordance with 
     Section 647(b) of Title VI of the Consolidated Appropriations 
     Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, the Board's Report to Congress 
     on FY 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6026. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Department's Performance and Accountability 
     Report for FY 2005; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6027. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of Title VI of 
     the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-
     199, the Department's Report to Congress on FY 2005 
     Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       6028. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of 
     Title VI of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, 
     Pub. L. 108-199, the Department's Report to Congress on FY 
     2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6029. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     semiannual report on the activities of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the period April 1, 2005 through 
     September 30, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6030. A letter from the Acting Chief Financial Officer, 
     Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 
     2005 Performance and Accountability Report, as requiredby The 
     Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 and The 
     Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of FY 2002; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       6031. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting in accordance with Section 
     647(b) of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
     FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and 
     Budget Memorandum 06-01, the Administration's report on 
     competitive sourcing efforts for FY 2005; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       6032. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting in accordance with Section 647(b) of 
     Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, 
     Pub. L. 108-199, and the Office of Management and Budget 
     Memorandum 05-01, the Office's report on competitive sourcing 
     efforts for FY 2005; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       6033. A letter from the Director, SHRP, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- General 
     Schedule Locality Pay Areas (RIN: 3206-AK78) received January 
     6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       6034. A letter from the Chief Administrative Officer, 
     transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and 
     expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period 
     October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 as compiled by the 
     Chief Administrative Officer, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a 
     Public Law 88-454; (H. Doc. No. 109-83); to the Committee on 
     House Administration and ordered to be printed.
       6035. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of 
     Representatives, transmitting list of reports pursuant to 
     clause 2, Rule II of the Rules of the House of 
     Representatives, pursuant to Rule II, clause 2(b), of the 
     Rules of the House; (H. Doc. No. 109-81); to the Committee on 
     House Administration and ordered to be printed.
       6036. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- West Virginia Regulatory Program [WV-108-FOR] 
     received December 27, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6037. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Atlantic 
     Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries 
     [I.D. 121205F] received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6038. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Specifications and 
     Management Measures; Inseason Adjustments [Docket No. 
     040830250-5062-03; I.D. 112305B] received January 3, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Resources.
       6039. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Sea Turtle 
     Mitigation Measures [Docket No. 050801214-5283-02; I.D. 
     072105D] (RIN: 0648-AQ91) received January 3, 2006, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6040. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western 
     Pacific; Pelagic Fisheries; Additional Measures to Reduce the 
     Incidental Catch of Seabirds in the Hawaii Pelagic Longline 
     Fishery [Docket No. 050620162-5326-02; I.D. 061505D] (RIN: 
     0648-AS30) received January 6, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
       6041. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Anchorage 
     Regulations; Mississippi River Below Baton Rouge, LA, 
     Including South and Southwest Passes [CGD08-05-016] (RIN: 
     1625-AA01) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6042. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zones; 
     Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, HI [CGD14-04-116] (RIN: 1625-
     AA87) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6043. A letter from the Attorney, USCG, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Marine Casualties and Investigations; Chemical Testing 
     Following Serious Marine Incidents [USCG-2001-8773] (RIN: 
     1625-AA27) (Formerly RIN: 2115-AG07) received December 28, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6044. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, USCG, Department 
     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Reporting Marine Casualties [USCG-2000-6927] (RIN: 
     1625-AA04) (Formerly RIN: 2115-AD98) received December 28, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6045. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulated 
     Navigation Area; East Rockaway Inlet to Atlantic Beach 
     Bridge, Nassau County, Long Island, New York [CGD01-05-106] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA11) received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6046. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- NASA Research 
     Announcements -- Small Business Subcontracting Plans and 
     Publication Acknowledgements and Disclaimers (RIN: 2700-AD03) 
     received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Science.
       6047. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for 
     Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Property 
     Administration and Reporting for Interagency Acquisitions 
     (RIN: 2700-AD20) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science.
       6048. A letter from the National Adjutant, Disabled 
     American Veterans, transmitting 2005 National Convention 
     Proceedings Of The Disabled American Veterans, pursuant to 36 
     U.S.C. 90i and 44 U.S.C. 1332; (H. Doc. No. 109-77); to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs and ordered to be printed.
       6049. A letter from the Office of Regulation Policy and 
     Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
     Veterans' Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Use of Diagnostic Code Numbers; Schedule of Ratings-
     Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (RIN: 2900-
     AM32) received January 3, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       6050. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's Fiscal Year 2004 annual 
     report on Veteran's Employment in the Federal Government, 
     pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 4214(e)(1); to the Committee on 
     Veterans' Affairs.
       6051. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal

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     Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- 
     Information Reporting and Other Guidelines Regarding 
     Distributions With Respect to Securities Issued by Foreign 
     Corporations [Notice 2006-3] received December 28, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6052. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Administrative, Procedural, and 
     Miscellaneous (Rev. Proc. 2006-3) received December 28, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6053. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Uniform Capitalization of Costs 
     (temporary), (Rev. Proc. 2006-11) received December 28, 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       6054. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Changes in Accounting Periods and 
     in Methods of Accounting (Rev. Proc. 2006-12) received 
     December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6055. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Guidance Under Section 7874 for 
     Determining Ownership by Former Shareholders or Partners of 
     Domestic Entities [TD 9238] (RIN: 1545-BE94) received 
     December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6056. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Weighted Average Interest Rates 
     Update [Notice 2005-96] received December 28, 2005, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6057. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- Administrative, Procedural, and 
     Miscellaneous (Rev. Proc. 2006-13) received December 28, 
     2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       6058. A letter from the Acting Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 
     the Service's final rule -- 2005 Cumulative List of Changes 
     in Plan Qualification Requirements [Notice 2005-101] received 
     December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6059. A letter from the Regulations Officer, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting the Administration's 
     final rule -- Medicare Part D Subsidies (RIN: 0960-AG03) 
     received December 28, 2005, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy and 
     Commerce and Ways and Means.

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