[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S862-S864]
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-5604. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     National Capital Planning Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the Commission's Fiscal Year 2005 Competitive 
     Sourcing Report and planned competitions for Fiscal Year 
     2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5605. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8B for Fiscal 
     Years 2003 Through 2005, as of March 31, 2005''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5606. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-250, ``Washington Convention Center 
     Authority Advisory Committee Continuity Second Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5607. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-251, ``New Columbia Community Land 
     Trust 22nd and Channing Streets, N.E. Tax Exemption Temporary 
     Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5608. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-252, ``Tenant Evictions Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5609. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-253, ``DC-USA Economic Development 
     Temporary Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5610. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-264, ``Library Enhancement, Assessment, 
     and Development Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5611. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-265, ``Domestic Partnership Equality 
     Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5612. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-266, ``Terrorism Prevention in 
     Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5613. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-267, ``Nuisance Abatement Reform 
     Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5614. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-268, ``Health Care Benefits Expansion 
     Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5615. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-269, ``Office of Administrative 
     Hearings Term Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5616. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-270, ``Parkside Terrace Economic 
     Development Act of 2006''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5617. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-271, ``Motor Vehicle Definition 
     Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Exemption 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5618. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-272, ``Contracting and Procurement 
     Reform Task Force Establishment Temporary Act of 2006''; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5619. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-273, ``Uniform Mediation Act of 2006''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-5620. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-274, ``Low-Emissions Motor Vehicle Tax 
     Exemption Temporary Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5621. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-275, ``Office of Gay, Lesbian, 
     Bisexual, and Transgender Affairs Act of 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5622. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-276, ``Department of Health Functions 
     Clarification Amendment Act of 2006''; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5623. A communication from the Assistance Secretary of 
     Defense (International Security Policy), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Cooperative Threat 
     Reduction Annual Report to Congress Fiscal Year 2007''; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-5624. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, a report relative to H.R. 1400, the 
     ``Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act of 2006''; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5625. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation 
     and Regulations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments 
     to HUD Acquisition Regulation (HUDAR)'' ((RIN2535-AA27) (FR-
     5010-F-01)) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5626. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Office of Disability and Income Security Programs, Social 
     Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Work Activity of Persons Working 
     as Members of Advisory Committees Established Under the 
     Federal Advisory Committee Act'' (RIN0960-AG07) received on 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5627. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Escrow Funds and Other Similar Funds'' 
     ((RIN1545-AR82) (TD9249)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5628. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Announcement of Rules Adopting a Reasonable 
     Cause Standard for Section 1503(d) Filings'' (Notice 2006-13) 
     received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5629. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Coordinated Issue: Redemption Bogus Optional 
     Basis Tax Shelter'' (UIL NO: 9300.42-00) received on February 
     7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5630. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Residence Rules Involving U.S. Possessions'' 
     ((RIN1545-BC86) (TD9248)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5631. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Revenue Procedure: Renewal Community 
     Depreciation Provisions'' (Rev. Proc. 2006-16) received on 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5632. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Tentative Recomputed Differential Earnings 
     Rate for 2004 under section 809'' (Notice 2006-18) received 
     on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5633. A communication from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of 
     the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Extension of Safe Harbor Date for Charitable 
     Remainder Trusts in the Case of Spousal Election Rights'' 
     (Notice 2006-15) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-5634. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled

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     ``Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long Term 
     Care Facilities; Nursing Services; Posting of Nurse Staffing 
     Information'' (RIN0938-AM55) received on February 8, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5635. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Agency's proposed fiscal year 2007 
     budget; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-5636. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics, and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Boscalid; 
     Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 7757-9) received on February 
     7, 2006; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-5637. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Commodities Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``17 CFR Parts 
     36, 37, 38, 39 and 40, Technical and Clarifying Amendments to 
     Rules for Exempt Markets, Derivatives Transaction Execution 
     Facilities and Designated Contract Markets, and Procedural 
     Changes for Derivatives Clearing Organization Registration 
     Applications'' (RIN3038-AC23) received on February 7, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5638. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Commodities Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``17 CFR Part 
     30, Foreign Futures and Options Transactions (70 FR 75934, 
     December 22, 2005)'' received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5639. 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 ``Black Stem Rust; Movement 
     Restrictions and Addition of Rust-Restraint Varieties'' (Doc. 
     No. 04-003-2) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5640. A communication from the Chief, Regulatory Review 
     Group, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Cottonseed Payment 
     Program'' (RIN0560-AH29) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5641. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Increased Assessment Rate'' (Docket No. FV06-905-1 
     IFR) received on February 8, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5642. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's final 
     report on the National Emergency with respect to the 
     suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act in response to Hurricane 
     Katrina; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-5643. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to budget request for the Office of Inspector 
     General, Railroad Retirement Board, for fiscal year 2007; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5644. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-
     24 (PTE 84-24) For Certain Transactions Involving Insurance 
     Agents and Brokers, Pension Consultants, Insurance Companies, 
     Investment Companies and Investment Company Principal 
     Underwriters'' (Exemption Application D-11069) received on 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5645. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 
     (PTE) 75-1, Exemptions from Prohibitions Respecting Certain 
     Classes of Transactions Involving Employee Benefit Plans and 
     Certain Broker-Dealers, Reporting Dealers and Banks'' 
     (Exemption Application D-11184) received on February 7, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-5646. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Veterans' Employment and Training Service, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment 
     Rights Act of 1994'' (RIN1293-AA09) received on February 7, 
     2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-5647. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act 
     and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding 
     Rules and Procedures, Reports and Order'' (Doc. No. 05-211) 
     received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5648. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Communication, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Commission 
     Reporting Requirements Under Section 8 of the Clayton Act'' 
     received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5649. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Communication, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Notice 
     Announcing 2006 Adjusted Thresholds for Clayton Act 7A'' 
     (RIN3084-AA91) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5650. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Shorter, Orrville, Selma, and Birmingham, Alabama)'' (Doc. 
     No. 04-201) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5651. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Ringwood, Oklahoma and Taos Pueblo, New Mexico)'' (Doc. No. 
     04-201) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5652. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Randsburg, California and Mooreland, Oklahoma)'' (Doc. No. 
     04-201) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5653. A communication from the Legal Advisor, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Lovelady, Texas and Oil City, Louisiana); Reclassification 
     of License of FM Station KYKS, Lufkin, Texas'' (Doc. No. 05-
     36 and 37) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5654. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Supplemental Oxygen; Direct Final Rule Withdrawal'' 
     ((RIN2120-AAI65)(2006-0002)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5655. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (61)'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(2006-0004)) received on 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5656. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     SA Model EMB 120, 120ER, 120FC, 120QC, and 120RT Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2006-0012)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5657. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Aerospatiale Model ATRE 42-200, 
     ATR42-300, and ATR42-320 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2006-
     0013)) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5658. 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 A320-111 Airplanes, 
     and Model A320-200 Series Airplanes; Correction'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(2006-0014)) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5659. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Empressa Brasileira de 
     Aeronautica SA Model EMB 135 Airplanes and Model EMB 145, 
     145ER, 145MR, 145LR, 145XR, and 145EP Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (2006-0015)) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5660. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 
     390, Premier 1 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (2006-0017)) 
     received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5661. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-
     Produkcyjne Szybownictwa Model SZD 50-3 ``Puchacz'' Gliders'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (2006-0018)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-5662. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives: Shadin ADC Air Data Computers'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (2006-0019)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5663. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Arctic Village, AK'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (2006-0003)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5664. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace, San Luis Obispo, CA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (2006-0004)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5665. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Nenana, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (2006-0005)) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5666. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of the Norton Sound Low Offshore Airspace 
     Area, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (2006-0006)) received on February 
     7, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5667. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nilolai, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (2006-0007)) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5668. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Kennett, MO'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (2006-0008)) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5669. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Egegik, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (2006-0009)) received on February 7, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5670. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Hillsboro, TX'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (2006-0010)) received on February 7, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5671. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to Class E Airspace; Wenatchee, WA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (2006-0011)) received on February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5672. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments (2)'' ((RIN2120-AA65) (2006-0005)) received on 
     February 7, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5673. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, Department of Commerce, and the Director, U.S. 
     Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting jointly, the 2005 Biennial Report on Atlantic 
     Striped Bass Studies; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-5674. A communication from the Acting Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     Report on the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Estimates; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5675. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Cooperative Threat 
     Reduction Act with respect to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, 
     Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-5676. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Cooperative Threat 
     Reduction Act with respect to both the Russian Federation and 
     Uzbekistan during fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-5677. 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 articles or defense services in the amount 
     of $50,000,000 or more to Russia; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-5678. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, (8) reports on current vacancies in covered 
     positions within the State Department; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-5679. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to Extension of Waiver of 
     Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act With Respect to 
     Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations.
       EC-5680. A communication from the Executive Secretary and 
     Chief of Staff, U. S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Administrator, received February 7, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Relations.

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