[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 43 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3209-S3211]
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-6302. A communication from the Administrator, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning the 
     Agency's Collective Bargaining Proposal to the National Air 
     Traffic Controllers Association; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-6303. A communication from the Senior Vice President, 
     Communications, Tennessee Valley Authority, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Authority's Statistical Summary for 
     Fiscal Year 2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6304. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Endangered and Threatened 
     Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the 
     California Red-legged Frog, and Special Rule Exemption for 
     Existing Routine Ranching Activities'' (RIN1018-AJ16) 
     received on April 4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-6305. 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

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     ``PM 2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity 
     Applicability'' ((RIN2060-AN60) (FRL No. 8055-3)) received on 
     April 4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6306. 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 ``National 
     Emission Standards for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing 
     Operations'' ((RIN2060-AK23) (FRL No. 8054-2)) received on 
     April 4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6307. 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 ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Hydrochloric 
     Acid Production'' ((RIN2060-AM25) (FRL No. 8055-6)) received 
     on April 4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6308. 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 ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: General 
     Provisions'' ((RIN2060-AM89) (FRL No. 8055-5)) received on 
     April 4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-6309. 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 ``Amendments 
     to Vehicle Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements to 
     Address the 8-Hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard for 
     Ozone'' ((RIN2060-AM21) (FRL No. 8054-3)) received on April 
     4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6310. 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 ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
     Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Hazelwood SO2 
     Nonattainment and the Monongahela River Valley Unclassifiable 
     Areas to Attainment and Approval of the Maintenance Plan; 
     Correction'' (FRL No. 8055-8) received on April 4, 2006; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6311. 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 ``Ethylene 
     Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities'' 
     ((RIN2060-AK09) (FRL No. 8054-6)) received on April 4, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6312. 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 
     ``Incorporation by Reference of Approved State Hazardous 
     Waste Management Program'' (FRL No. 8055-7) received on April 
     4, 2006; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6313. 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 ``National 
     Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk 
     Gasoline Terminals and Pipeline Breakout Stations)'' 
     ((RIN2060-AK10) (FRL No. 8054-5)) received on April 4, 2006; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6314. 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 ``National 
     Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for 
     Industrial Process Cooling Towers'' ((RIN2060-AK16) (FRL No. 
     8054-1)) received on April 4, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-6315. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Office of National Drug Control Policy Strategic Plan for 
     Fiscal Years 2006-2012''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-6316. 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; Conditions for 
     Payment of Power Mobility Devices, Including Power 
     Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles'' (RIN0938-AM74) 
     received on April 5, 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-6317. A communication from the General Counsel, Office 
     of General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Share Insurance and Appendix'' (RIN3133-AD18) received on 
     April 5 , 2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-6318. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Supporting Human Rights 
     and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2005-2006''; to the Committee 
     on Foreign Relations .
       EC-6319. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, a report of proposed legislation entitled 
     ``Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act''; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-6320. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     development of fusion energy; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-6321. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, the report of proposed legislation to authorize 
     the Secretary of Energy to retain funds contributed pursuant 
     to an agreement for international participation in the Global 
     Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI), and to utilize such funds 
     without further appropriation and without fiscal year 
     limitation; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6322. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Personnel and Readiness, transmitting, a report 
     on the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Colby M. 
     Broadwater III , United States Army, and his advancement to 
     the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-6323. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-308, ``Walter E. Washington Way 
     Designation Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6324. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-309, ``Home of Walter Washington Way 
     Designation Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6325. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-310, ``Terry Hairston Run Designation 
     Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6326. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-311, ``Carolyn Llorente Memorial 
     Designation Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6327. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-312, ``District of Columbia Bus Shelter 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6328. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-314, `` Real Property Disposition 
     Economic Analysis Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 
     5, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6329. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-315, ``Lamond-Riggs Air Quality Study 
     Temporary Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6330. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-316, ``Victims of Domestic Violence 
     Fund Establishment Temporary Act of 2006'' received on April 
     5, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6331. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-318, ``School Without Walls Development 
     Project Temporary Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 
     5, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6332. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-319, ``Vehicle Insurance Enforcement 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6333. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-313, ``Office and Commission on African 
     Affairs Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6334. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-335, ``Way to Work Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6335. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-336, ``Home Again Initiative Community 
     Development Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 
     2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-6336. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-337, ``Contracting and Procurement 
     Reform Task Force Membership Authorization and Qualifications 
     Clarification Temporary Act of 2006'' received on

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     April 5, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6337. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-338, ``Unemployment Compensation 
     Contributions Federal Conformity Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6338. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-339, ``Procurement Practices Timely 
     Competition Assurance and Direct Voucher Prohibition 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6339. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-340, ``White Collar Insurance Fraud 
     Amendment Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-6340. A communication from the Chairman of the Council 
     of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report on D.C. Act 16-341, ``School Modernization Financing 
     Act of 2006'' received on April 5, 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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