[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 48 (Thursday, April 27, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H1913-H1914]
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:

       7029. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Emamectin; Pesticide Tolerance [EPA-
     HQ-OPP-2005-0212; FRL-7765-4] received April 4, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       7030. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Tolerances 
     [EPA-HQ-OPP-2004-0292; FRL-7772-8] received April 4, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       7031. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Novaluron; Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-
     2005-0525; FRL-7756-8] received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       7032. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--FD&C Blue No. 1 PEG Derivatives; 
     Exemptions from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-
     2005-0486; FRL-7765-1] received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7033. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial Process Cooling 
     Towers [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0004; FRL-8054-1] (RIN: 2060-AK16) 
     received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7034. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for 
     Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations [EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0161; 
     FRL-8054-2] (RIN: 2060-AK23) received April 4, 2006, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       7035. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Amendments to Vehicle Inspection 
     Maintenance Program Requirements to Address the 8-Hour 
     National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone [EPA-HQ-OAR-
     2004-0095; FRL-8054-3] (RIN: 2060-AM21) received April 4, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       7036. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for 
     Gasoline Distribution Facilities (Bulk Gasoline Terminals and 
     Pipeline Breakout Stations) [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0019; FRL-8054-
     5] (RIN: 2060-AK10) received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7037. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards 
     for Sterilization Facilities [EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0197; FRL-8054-
     6] (RIN: 2060-AK09) received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7038. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants: Hydrochloric Acid Production [EPA-
     HQ-OAR-2002-0057; FRL-8055-6] (RIN: 2060-AM25) received April 
     4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       7039. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Idaho: Incorporation by Reference of 
     Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Program [FRL-8055-
     7] received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7040. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for 
     General Conformity Applicability [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0491; FRL-
     8055-3] (RIN: 2060-AN60) received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       7041. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--National Emission Standards for 
     Hazardous Air Pollutants: General Provisions [EPA-HQ-OAR-
     2004-0094; FRL-8055-5] (RIN: 2060-AM89) received April 4, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       7042. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule--Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Redesignation of 
     the Hazelwood SO2 Nonattainment and the Monongahela River 
     Valley Unclassifiable Area to Attainment and Approval of the 
     Maintenance Plan; Correction [PA209-4302; FRL-8055-8] 
     received April 4, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7043. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification that an executive order has 
     been issued blocking additional persons in connection with 
     the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338 of 
     May 11, 2004, concerning actions of the Government of Syria, 
     pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1701; (H. Doc. No. 109-100); to the 
     Committee on International Relations and ordered to be 
     printed.
       7044. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     report to Congress on Arms Control, Nonproliferation and 
     Disarmament Studies completed in 2004, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 
     1113 note; to the Committee on International Relations.
       7045. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-348, ``Non-
     Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure 
     Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7046. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-354, ``Oak 
     Hill Construction Streamlining Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7047. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-353, 
     ``Triangle Community Garden Equitable Real Property Tax 
     Exemption and Relief Temporary Act of 2006,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7048. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-347, ``Low-
     Emissions Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7049. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-352, 
     ``District Department of Transportation DC Circulator 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7050. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-346, 
     ``Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 5230, S.O. 
     04-9922, Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7051. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-351, 
     ``Closing of Public Alleys in Square 743N, S.O. 04-12457, Act 
     of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7052. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-350, 
     ``Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Fund Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7053. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-345, 
     ``Government Facility Security Amendment Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7054. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-349, ``New 
     Columbia Community Land Trust 20th and Channing Streets, N.E. 
     Tax Exemption Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7055. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-344, 
     ``Advisory Commission on Sentencing Amendment Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7056. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-342, 
     ``Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 1030, S.O. 
     02-2103, Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7057. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, Bureau for 
     Legislative and Public Affairs, Agency for International 
     Development, transmitting in accordance with the Federal 
     Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (FAIR Act), the Year 
     2005 A-76 Inventory of Commercial Activities for FY 2004; to 
     the Committee on Government Reform.
       7058. A letter from the Chief Human Captial Officer, 
     Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting 
     a report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 
     1998; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7059. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-343, 
     ``Financial Institutions Deposit and Investment Act of 
     2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7060. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the Department's annual report for FY 2005, 
     summarizing data and analysis of complaints filed for the 
     past five fiscal years and how the Department is working to 
     fulfill the requirements of the Act, pursuant to Public Law 
     107-174, section 203 of Title II; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7061. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting in accordance with Section 
     647(b) of Division F of

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     the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-
     199, the Department's report entitled, ``Report to Congress 
     on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Competitive Sourcing Efforts''; 
     to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7062. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance 
     Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's No Fear Act Report 
     for FY 2005, pursuant to Public Law 107-174; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7063. A letter from the Director, Office of Management, 
     Federal Housing Finance Board, transmitting the Board's 2005 
     Annual Report on the Use of Category Ratings to fill 
     positions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3319; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7064. A letter from the General Counsel, Government 
     Accoutability Office, transmitting the information required 
     pursuant to the annual reporting requirement set forth in 
     Section 203 of the ``Notification and Federal Employee 
     Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002'' (NoFear), 
     Pub. L. 107-174, for Fiscal Year 2005; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7065. A letter from the Chairman, International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting in accordance with Section 645 of 
     Division F, Title VI, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
     FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, the Commission's report covering 
     fiscal year 2005; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7066. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection 
     Board, transmitting the Board's report entitled, ``Designing 
     an Effective Pay for Performance Compensation System,'' 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1204(a)(3); to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7067. A letter from the Administrator, National Aeronautics 
     and Space Administration, transmitting pursuant to the 
     provisions of the Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) 
     Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-270) and OMB Circular A-76, 
     Performance of Commercial Activities, the Administration's FY 
     2005 inventory of commercial activities performed by federal 
     employees and inventory of inherently governmental 
     activities; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7068. A letter from the Archivist of the United States, 
     National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting a 
     report on a proposed archival depository for the Presidential 
     records and other historical materials of the Nixon 
     administration, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2112; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7069. A letter from the Director, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, transmitting the Office's FY 2006 through FY 
     2012 Strategic Plan; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7070. A letter from the Office of the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Letter Report: 
     Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7D Unauthorized Check 
     Activity''; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7071. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting a report about the Commission's 
     activities in FY 2005 to ensure accountability for 
     antidiscrimination and whistleblower laws related to 
     employment, pursuant to Public Law 107-174, section 203 of 
     Title II; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7072. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting a copy of the Administration's 
     Fiscal Year 2005 Notification and Federal Employee Anti-
     Discrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act Annual Report, 
     pursuant to Public Law 107-174, section 203; to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       7073. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's report 
     entitled, ``Report on Acquisitions Made from Foreign 
     Manufacturers for Fiscal Year 2005'' in accordance with 
     Section 641 of Division H of the Fiscal Year 2005 
     Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. 108-447; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7074. A letter from the Chairman, Tennessee Valley 
     Authority, transmitting the Authority's Annual Performance 
     Report for FY 2005, in accordance with the requirements of 
     the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7075. A letter from the Director, Tennessee Valley 
     Authority, transmitting the report in compliance with the 
     Government in the Sunshine Act for Calendar Year 2005, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7076. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Upper 
     Mississippi River Mile Marker 179.2 to Mile Marker 180.0, St. 
     Louis, MO [COTP St. Louis-05-019] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7077. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; 
     Illinois River Mile Marker 162.3 to Mile Marker 162.7, 
     Peoria, IL [COTP St. Louis-05-017] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7078. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; 
     Missouri River Mile Marker 422.0 to Mile Marker 423.5, 
     Atchison, KS [COTP St. Louis-05-020] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7079. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Upper 
     Mississippi River Mile Marker 840.0 to Mile Marker 840.4, ST. 
     Paul, MN [COTP St. Louis-05-021] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7080. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting the report on the results of a 
     demonstration project involving the implementation of the 
     Crew Endurance Management System (CEMS) on towing vessels, 
     pursuant to Public Law 108-293, section 409; to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7081. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; 
     Missouri River, Mile 732.0 to Mile 732.6, Sioux City, IA 
     [COTP St. Louis-05-022] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7082. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Upper 
     Mississippi River, Mile 335.5 to Mile 336.5, La Grange, MO 
     [COTP St. Louis-05-023] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7083. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Upper 
     Mississippi River Mile Marker 791.2 to Mile Marker 791.7, Red 
     Wing, MN [COTP St. Louis-05-024] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7084. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Upper 
     Mississippi River Mile Marker 790.7 to Mile Marker 791.3, Red 
     Wing, MN [COTP St. Louis-05-025] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7085. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Tampa 
     Bay, FL [COTP Tampa 05-099] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 
     16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7086. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Tampa 
     Bay, FL [COTP Tampa 05-100] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 
     16, 206, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7087. A letter from the Senior Vice President, 
     Communications, Tennessee Valley Authority, transmitting a 
     copy of the Authority's statistical summary for Fiscal Year 
     2005, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 831h(a); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7088. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting notification that the Department has 
     created the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory 
     Council (CIPAC); to the Committee on Homeland Security.
       7089. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Department's report to Congress on a plan 
     for the development of fusion energy, in compliance with 
     Sections 972(a) and (b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; 
     jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science.
       7090. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
     Department's report on the threat from act of terrorism to 
     U.S. ports and vessels operating from those ports, pursuant 
     to 46 U.S.C. app. 1802; jointly to the Committees on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland Security.
       7091. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting notification of the change in the 
     title of the office and position of the Under Secretary of 
     Emergency and Preparedness and Response with the title, 
     ``Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management,'' 
     pursuant to Public Law 107-296, section 872; jointly to the 
     Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland 
     Security.

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