[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 25 (Thursday, March 2, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1642-S1643]
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-5836. A communication from the Board of Trustees, 
     National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Trust's Annual Management Report for 
     Fiscal Year 2005; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5837. 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 ``Postponement of Deadline for Making an 
     Election to Deduct Certain Losses Attributable to Hurricanes 
     Katrina, Rita, and Wilma'' (Notice 2006-17) received on 
     February 22, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5838. 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 ``Supplemental Clean Renewable Energy Bond 
     Notice'' (Notice 2006-7) received on February 22, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5839. 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 ``Applicable Federal Rates--March 2006'' (Rev. 
     Rul. 2006-10) received on February 22, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Finance.
       EC-5840. 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 ``Energy Efficient Home Credit; Manufactured 
     Homes'' (Notice 2006-28) received on February 27, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5841. 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 ``Qualifying Gasification Project Program'' 
     (Notice 2006-25) received on February 27, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-5842. 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 ``Qualifying Advanced Coal Project Program'' 
     (Notice 2006-24) received on February 27, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-5843. 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 ``Certification of Energy Efficient Home 
     Credit'' (Notice 2006-27) received on February 27, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5844. 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 ``Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit'' (Notice 
     2006-26) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-5845. 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 ``Special Rules Regarding Certain Section 951 
     Pro Rata Share Allocations'' ((RIN1545-BE71) (TD9251)) 
     received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5846. 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 ``TD 9250, Application of Section 367 in Cross 
     Border Section 304 Transactions'' (RIN1545-BD46) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5847. 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 ``Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for 
     Department Stores--December 2005'' (Rev. Rul. 2006-8) 
     received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5848. 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 ``Medicare Program; Medicare 
     Secondary Payer Amendments'' (RIN0938-AN27) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5849. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Assistance 
     Provided to Foreign Aviation Authorities for Fiscal Year 
     2005''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5850. A communication from the Under Secretary and 
     Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office, 
     transmitting , pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Clarification of Filing Date Requirements for Ex Parte and 
     Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings'' (RIN0651-AC02) 
     received on February 27 , 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation .
       EC-5851. A communication from the Executive Secretary and 
     Chief of Staff, U.S. Agency for International Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the confirmation 
     of a nominee for the position of Inspector General, received 
     on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-5852. A communication from the Director, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``2005 Report to Congress on Apportionment of 
     Membership on the Regional Fishery Management Councils''; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5853. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation , transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Aviation and the Environment: A National Vision 
     Statement, Framework for Goals and Recommended Actions''; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5854. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation , transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``2004 Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and 
     Transit: Conditions and Performance''; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5855. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Naples and Sanibel, 
     Florida)'' (MB Docket No. 05-134) received on February 22, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5856. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Prospect, Kentucky, and 
     Salem, Indiana)'' (MB Docket No. 05-120) received on February 
     22, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5857. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Grand Portage, 
     Minnesota)'' (MB Docket No. 04-433) received on February 22, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5858. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Beaumont and Mont Belvieu, 
     Texas)'' (MB Docket No. 04-426) received on February 22, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5859. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ocala, Florida and St. 
     Simons Island, Georgia)'' (MB Docket No. 05-267) received on 
     February 22, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5860. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Memphis and Arlington, 
     Tennessee, and Saint Florian, Alabama)'' (MB Docket No. 05-
     140) received on February 22 , 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5861. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Roma, Texas)'' (MB Docket 
     No. 05-142) received on February 22, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5862. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of 
     Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Water Mill and Noyack, New 
     York)'' ((MB Docket No. 03-44) (RM-10650)) received on

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     February 22, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5863. A communication from the Legal Advisor to the 
     Bureau Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of 
     Allotments, DTV Broadcast Stations (Johnstown and Jeannette, 
     Pennsylvania)'' ((MB Docket No. 05-52) (RM-10300)) received 
     on February 22, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-5864. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Safety Zones (including 5 regulations): 
     [COTP Western Alaska-06-002], [CGD09-06-002], [COTP Western 
     Alaska-06-001], [CGD13-06-002], [CGD09-05-142]'' (RIN1625-
     AA00) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5865. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Security Zones (including 3 
     regulations): [CGD05-06-009], [COTP Honolulu 06-002], [CGD09-
     06-001]'' (RIN1625-AA87) received on February 27, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5866. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations 
     (including 3 regulations): [CGD05-06-005], [CGD01-06-005], 
     [CGD01-06-011]'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on February 27, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5867. A communication from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; 
     Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Fear River, and 
     Northeast Cape Fear River, NC'' (RIN1625-AA09) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5868. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels 60 Feet (18.3 Meters) Length 
     Overall and Using Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area'' (I.D. No. 020106A) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5869. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (I.D. 
     No. 012006A) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5870. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North 
     Pacific Halibut and Sablefish Individual Fishing Quota Cost 
     Recovery Program'' (I.D. No. 120805C) received on February 
     27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5871. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka 
     Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'' (I.D. No. 011806K) received on February 27, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5872. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna 
     Fisheries; Temporary Rule; Inseason Retention Limit 
     Adjustment'' (I.D. No. 011206I) received on February 27, 
     2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5873. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 
     and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; 
     Gulf Grouper Recreational Management Measures'' (RIN0648-
     AT45) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5874. 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--Amdt. No. 3148'' 
     (RIN2120-AA65) received on February 27, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5875. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules--Amdt. No. 459; 
     Miscellaneous Amdts. (9)'' (RIN2120-AA63) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5876. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Federal Register Dispositions for Petitions for Exemption; 
     Docket No. FAA-2005-22982'' (RIN2120-AI69) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5877. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Service Difficulty Reports--Docket No. FAA-2000-7952'' 
     (RIN2120-AI08) received on February 27, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5878. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Maintenance Recording Requirements; Docket No. 2005--
     23495'' (RIN2120-AI67) received on February 27, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5879. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for 
     Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities'' 
     (RIN2120-AH14) received on February 27, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5880. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Noise Stringency Increase for Single-Engine Propeller-
     Driven Small Airplanes; Docket No. FAA-2004-17041'' (RIN2120-
     AH44) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5881. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-NM-101)) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5882. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems Limited Model Avro 
     146-RJ Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(2005-NM-084)) received on 
     February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5883. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-
     600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant 
     F Airplanes; and Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(2004-NM-74)) received on February 27, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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