[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 55 (Tuesday, May 9, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H2335-H2337]
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:

       7336. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a copy of the 
     Department's ``Country Reports on Terrorism: 2005,'' pursuant 
     to 22 U.S.C. 2656f; to the Committee on International 
     Relations.
       7337. 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. 06-29, concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to Japan for defense articles and services; to the 
     Committee on International Relations.
       7338. A letter from the Chairman, United States Sentencing 
     Commission, transmitting a report of amendments to the 
     sentencing guidelines together with the reasons for these 
     amendments, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(o); to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       7339. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Headlands Beach State Park, Mentor, Ohio [CGD09-05-105] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7340. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone--
     Toledo, OH, Maumee River [CGD09-05-106] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7341. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Erie 
     Bayfront Ground Breaking Fireworks, Presque Isle Bay, Erie, 
     PA [CGD09-05-107] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7342. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Celebrate Erie, Dobbins Landing, Erie, PA [CGD09-05-109] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7343. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Carly's Crossing, Buffalo Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY [CGD09-
     05-110] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7344. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Menominee Fireworks Display, Lake Michigan, Menominee, MI 
     [CGD09-05-111] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7345. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Calumet-Saginaw River, Chicago, IL [CGD09-05-116] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7346. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone;

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     Fairport Harbor, Fairport, Ohio [CGD09-05-121] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7347. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Port 
     of Toledo -- Anthony Wayne Bridge, OH, Maumee River [CGD09-
     05-124] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7348. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Bonneville Power Administration Over Water Cable Operations, 
     Snake River, WA [CGD13-05-032] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7349. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Puget Sound Crossing For Kids, Puget Sound, Washington 
     [CGD13-05-035] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7350. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Ribault to St. Johns River [COTP Jacksonville 05-110] (RIN: 
     1625-AA87) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7351. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Intra Coastal Waterway, Indian River, Brevard County, FL 
     [COTP Jacksonville 05-111] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 
     16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7352. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Kings Bay to the Sea Bouy at the Entrance of St. Marys River, 
     GA [COTP Jacksonville 05-122] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 
     16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7353. 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 05-123] (RIN: 1625-AA87) 
     received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7354. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Port 
     Canaveral Jetties, Port Canaveral, FL [COTP Jacksonville 05-
     124] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7355. 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 05-125] (RIN: 1625-AA87) 
     received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7356. 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 the Sea Buoy at the 
     Entrance of the Port Canaveral Channel [COTP Jacksonville 05-
     126] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7357. 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 the Sea Buoy at the 
     Entrance of the Port Canaveral Channel [COTP Jacksonville 05-
     130] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7358. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone, 
     Plantation Key, FL [COTP Key West 05-004] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7359. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Pensacola Caucus Channel and Pensacola Bay Channel, 
     Pensacola, FL [COTP Mobile-05-010] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     March 16, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7360. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; GICW 
     MM60 to GICW MM128, Longbeach, MS to Dauphin Island Bridge, 
     AL [COTP Mobile-05-016] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7361. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Gulfport, MS thru Bayou La Batre, AL [COTP Mobile-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.
       7362. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; GICW 
     MM128 to GICW MM155, Mobile, AL to Gulf Shores, AL [COTP 
     Mobile-05-018] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 16, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7363. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; GICW 
     MM155 to GICW MM251 Orange Beach, AL to Highway 331 
     Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge, FL [COTP Mobile-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.
       7364. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
     Capabilities and Readiness to Fulfill National Defense 
     Responsibilites, pursuant to Section 426 of the Maritime 
     Transportation Security Act of 2002; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7365. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321-100 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-23935; Directorate Identifier 
     2005-NM-060-AD; Amendment 39-14492; AD 2006-04-11] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7366. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; AvCraft Dornier Model 328-100 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22813; Directorate Identifier 
     2002-NM-117-AD; Amendment 39-14493; AD 2000-24-03 R1] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7367. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model 390 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-23221; Directorate Identifier 
     2005-CE-51-AD; Amendment 39-14459; AD 2006-02-07] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7368. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 650 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. 2002-NM-332-AD; Amendment 39-14158; AD 2005-13-21] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7369. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     208 and 208B Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21275; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-28-AD; Amendment 39-14515; AD 
     2006-01-11 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7370. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 and 
     Falcon 2000EX Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-23716; 
     Dirctorate Identifier 2006-NM-008-AD; Amendment 39-14466; AD 
     2006-03-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7371. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnel Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-
     9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-
     40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-
     9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes; 
     Model MD-88 Airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. 2002-NM-105-AD; Amendment 39-14441; AD 2006-01-02] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7372. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. 
     Model 750XL Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-23473; Directorate 
     Identifier 2005-CE-54-AD; Amendment 39-14451; AD 2005-26-53] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       7373. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     208 and 208B Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21275; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-28-AD; Amendment 39-14450; AD 
     2006-01-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7374. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. 
     (Formerly AlliedSignal, Inc., Formerly Textron Lycoming, 
     Formerly Avco Lycoming) T3509, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-
     1, and T5317B Series [Docket No. FAA-2004-18038; Directorate 
     Identifier 2004-NE-01-AD; Amendment 39-14444; AD 2006-01-05] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7375. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model 
     Gulfstream 100 Airplanes; and Model Astra SPX, and 1125 
     Westwind Astra Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22511; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-120-AD; Amendment 39-14440; AD 
     2006-01-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7376. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Frakes Aviation (Gulfstream 
     American) Model G-73 (Mallard) Series Airplanes and Model G-
     73 Airplanes That Have Been Converted To Have Turbine Engines 
     [Docket No. FAA-2005-23440; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-
     256-AD; Amendment 39-14452; AD 2006-01-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 
     received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7377. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22289; Directorate 
     Identifier 2005-NM-101-AD; Amendment 39-14446; AD 2006-01-07] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7378. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
     Model Avro 146-RJ Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22792; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-084-AD; Amendment 39-14447; AD 
     2006-01-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7379. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22035; Directorate Identifier 
     2005-NM-016-AD; Amendment 39-14442; AD 2006-01-03] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7380. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
     Model BAe 146-100A and -200A Series Airplanes [Docket No. 
     FAA-2005-22791; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-083-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14448; AD 2006-01-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     April 21, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7381. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, 
     and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F 
     Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airlanes); and 
     Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-
     22053; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-74-AD; Amendment 39-
     14449; AD 2006-01-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 21, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7382. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting a copy of legislative proposals as 
     part of the National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal 
     Year 2007; jointly to the Committees on Armed Services and 
     Financial Services.
       7383. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the fifth annual report pursuant to 
     the College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000; jointly 
     to the Committees on Education and the Workforce and the 
     Judiciary.
       7384. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, CMS, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; 
     Prospective Payment System for Long-Term Care Hospitals RY 
     2007: Annual Payment Rate Updates, Policy Changes, and 
     Clarification [CMS-1485-F] (RIN: 0938-AO06) received May 2, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the 
     Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce.

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