[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 52 (Thursday, May 4, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H2171-H2173]
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:

       7234. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting notification of His decision to take no 
     action to suspend or prohibit the proposed acquisition of 
     Ross Catherall US Holdings Inc., pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 2170; 
     to the Committee on Financial Services.
       7235. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the Department's report entitled, ``Solar and 
     Wind Technologies for Hydrogen Production Report to 
     Congress,'' pursuant to Public Law 109-58, section 812; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7236. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Treasury, 
     transmitting as required by section 401(c) of the National 
     Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section 204(c) of the 
     International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 
     1703(c), a six-month periodic report on the national 
     emergency with respect to Syria that was declared in 
     Executive Order 13338 of May 11, 2004; to the Committee on 
     International Relations.
       7237. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a six-month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to significant narcotics 
     traffickers centered in Colombia that was declared in 
     Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 
     1641(c) 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       7238. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting pursuant to the reporting 
     requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act, as amended, Transmittal No. 06-23, concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to Turkey for defense articles and services; to 
     the Committee on International Relations.
       7239. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting an Accountability 
     Review Board report and recommendations concerning serious 
     injury, loss of life or significant destruction of property 
     at a U.S. mission abroad, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 4831 et seq.; 
     to the Committee on International Relations.
       7240. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report for 2004 
     on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Activities 
     in countries described in Section 307 (a) of the Foreign 
     Assistance Act, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2227(a); to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       7241. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-369, ``Tenant 
     Evictions Reform Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7242. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-368, ``Scrap 
     Vehicle Title Authorization Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7243. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-367, ``Child 
     Support Guideline Revision Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. 
     Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7244. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-366, 
     ``Uniform Family Support Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7245. A letter from the Director, Contracts and 
     Acquisitions Management, Department of Education, 
     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 Department's FY 2005 inventory of commercial 
     activities performed by federal employees and inventory of 
     inherently governmental activities; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7246. A letter from the Director, Office of Science, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting a letter regarding the 
     upcoming competition for the contract to manage and operate 
     the Argonne National Laboratory; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7247. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Departments' Report on 
     Management Decisions and Final Actions on Office of Inspector 
     General Audit Recommendations for the period ending September 
     30, 2005, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7248. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting the Department's FY 2005 inventory 
     of commercial and inherently governmental activities prepared 
     in accordance with the Federal Activities Reform (FAIR) Act 
     of 1998 (P.L. 105-270) and the Office of Management and 
     Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-76; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       7249. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Policy, 
     Management, and Budget, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's inventory of commercial and 
     inherently governmental activities prepared in accordance 
     with the Federal Activities Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998 (P.L. 
     105-270) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
     Circular No. A-76; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7250. A letter from the Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's annual reports for

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     FY 1999 through FY 2005 prepared in accordance with Section 
     203 of the Notification and Federal Employee 
     Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), 
     Public Law 107-174; to the Committee on Government Reform.
       7251. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's FY 2005 Annual 
     Report on EEO Complaints Activity, in compliance with Section 
     203 of the No FEAR Act; to the Committee on Government 
     Reform.
       7252. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime 
     Commission, transmitting a copy of the annual 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.
       7253. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's 2005 Federal Activities 
     Inventory Reform Act Inventory and Inventory Summary; to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       7254. A letter from the Coordinator, Forms Committee, 
     Federal Elections Commission, transmitting revisions to the 
     Instructions for FEC Form 3X, Report of Receipts and 
     Disbursements for Other Than An Authorized Committee), and 
     the Instructions for FEC Form 9, 24 Hour Notice of 
     Disbursements for Electioneering Communication; to the 
     Committee on House Administration.
       7255. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting in accordance with 
     Section 645 of Division F of the Consolidated Appropriations 
     Act, FY 2004, Pub. L. 108-199, the Department's report on 
     competitive sourcing efforts for FY 2004; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       7256. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army, 
     Civil Works, Department of Defense, transmitting a status 
     report on the American River Watershed, California (Folsom 
     Dam and Permanent Bridge) project as required by Section 
     128(f) of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act 
     of Fiscal Year 2006; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7257. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Event; Fleet Week Fireworks Displays, 
     San Francisco Bay, CA [CGD11-05-030] (RIN: 1625-AA08) 
     received April 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7258. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; San Francisco Bay Navy Fleet 
     Week Parade of Ships and Air Show Demonstration, San 
     Francisco Bay, CA [CGD11-05-032] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received 
     April 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7259. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Event; Corporate Party Fireworks 
     Display, San Francisco Bay, CA [CGD11-05-033] (RIN: 1625-
     AA08) received April 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7260. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations; 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, American Airlines 
     Arena, Port of Miami, Miami, FL [CGD07-05-104] (RIN: 1625-
     AA08) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7261. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; San Francisco Tall Ships 
     Event, San Francisco Bay, CA [CGD11-05-016] (RIN: 1625-AA08) 
     received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7262. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Event; City of Richmond Fireworks 
     Display, San Francisco Bay and Richmond Inner Harbor, CA 
     [CGD11-05-021] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received March 16, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7263. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Event; Corporate Anniversary Fireworks 
     Display, San Francisco Bay, CA [CGD11-05-024] (RIN: 1625-
     AA08) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7264. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Event; American Pyrotechnics 
     Association Convention Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, 
     CA [CGD11-05-025] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received March 16, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7265. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; Green Day Concert Finale 
     Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA [CGD11-05-026] (RIN: 
     1625-AA08) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7266. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Town 
     Creek Channel, Pearman Bridge, Charleston, South Carolina 
     [COTP Charleston 05-133] (RIN: 1625-AA97) received April 26, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7267. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone 
     Regulations, East Waterway, Port Gardner, Puget Sound, 
     Washington [CGD13-05-139] (RIN: 1625-AA00) April 26, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7268. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; Port 
     Canaveral Entrance Channel to Trident Basin, Port Canaveral, 
     FL [COTP Jacksonville 05-128] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received April 
     26, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7269. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; 
     Trident Basin, Port Canaveral, FL to 12 nautical miles from 
     the mouth of the Port Canaveral Entrance Channel [COTP 
     Jacksonville 05-129] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received April 26, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7270. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; Port 
     Canaveral Entrance Channel to Trident Basin, Port Canaveral, 
     FL [COTP Jacksonville 05-131] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received April 
     26, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7271. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; 
     Trident Basin, Port Canaveral, FL to 12 nautical miles from 
     the mouth of the Port Canaveral Entrance Channel [COTP 
     Jacksonville 05-132] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received April 26, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7272. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; San 
     Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco 05-009] (RIN: 1625-
     AA87) received April 26, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7273. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Moving and Fixed 
     Security Zone; South Coast, Bahia de Tallaboa Channel, Puerto 
     Rico USA [COTP San Juan 05-147] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received 
     April 26, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7274. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Security Zone; 
     Savannah River, Savannah, GA [COTP Savannah-05-148] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received April 26, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7275. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone for St. 
     Petersburg; Tampa Bay, FL. [COTP St. Petersburg 06-034] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received March 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7276. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; Camp 
     Rilea Offshore Small Arms Firing Range; Warrenton, Oregon 
     [CGD13-06-011] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 24, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7277. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Zone; 
     Wantagh Parkway 3 Bridge over the Sloop Channel, Town of 
     Hempstead, New York [CGD01-006-007] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7278. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Regulations; Boot Key Harbor, Marathon, FL.

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     [CGD07-05-063] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received March 24, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7279. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule--Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Jamaica Bay and Connecting Waterways, 
     New York City, NY [CGD01-06-006] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received 
     March 24, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7280. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legialtive 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting an extension of 
     the Department's Memorandum of Understanding Between the 
     Government of the United States of America and the Government 
     of the Republic of Nicaragua Concerning the Imposition of 
     Import Restrictions on Certain Categories of Archaeological 
     Material from the Prehispanic Cultures of the Republic of 
     Nicaragua and Memorandum of Understanding Between the 
     Government of the United States of America and the Government 
     of the Republic of Italy Concerning the Imposition of Import 
     Restrictions on Certain Categories of Archaeological Material 
     Representing the Pre-Classical, Classical and Imperial Roman 
     Periods of Italy, pursuant to to the Committee on Ways and 
     Means.
       7281. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting the Department's notification of the 
     Director of Managment and Budget approval of the 
     recommendation that an additional five million doses of 
     Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (AVA) be procured with the Special 
     Reserve Fund, authorized by the Project BioShield Act of 
     2004; jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and 
     Homeland Security.
       7282. A letter from the Under Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a report concerning the operations and 
     status of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund 
     (CSRDF) and the Government Securities Investment fund (G-
     Fund) of the Federal Employees Retirement System during the 
     debt issuance suspension period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8438; 
     jointly to the Committees on Government Reform and Ways and 
     Means.
       7283. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting a copy of draft legislation to 
     authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to dispose of certain 
     National Forest System lands and retain receipts; jointly to 
     the Committees on Resources and Agriculture.

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