[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 96 (Thursday, July 20, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H5563-H5565]
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:

       8703. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for 
     Installations and Environment, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting Notice of the decision to conduct a standard 
     competition of the support services function performed by 
     civilian personnel in the Department of the Navy for possible 
     performance by private contractors, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 
     2461; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       8704. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisition, 
     Technology and Logistics, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     an annual report entitled, ``Defense Acquisition Challenge 
     Program: Fiscal Year 2005,'' pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2359b(i); 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       8705. A letter from the Under Secretary for Domestic 
     Finance, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the annual 
     report on the Resolution Funding Corporation for calendar 
     year 2005, pursuant to Public Law 101-73, section 501(a) (103 
     Stat. 387); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       8706. A letter from the Chairman and President, Export-
     Import Bank, transmitting a report on transactions involving 
     U.S. exports to Thailand pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the 
     Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       8707. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's report on progress 
     made in licensing and constructing the Alaska Natural Gas 
     Pipeline, pursuant to Section 1810 of the Energy Policy Act 
     of 2005; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       8708. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a

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     copy of D.C. ACT 16-439, ``Closing of Public Alleys in Square 
     749, S.O. 00-83, Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 
     1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       8709. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-441, 
     ``Washington Stage Guild Tax Exemption Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8710. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-442, ``Solid 
     Waste Disposal Fee Temporary Amendment Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8711. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-444, ``Fringe 
     Lot Real Property Exclusive Rights Agreement Extension 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       8712. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-435, ``Drug 
     Offense Driving Privileges Revocation and Disqualification 
     Amendment Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-
     233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       8713. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-437, ``People 
     First Respectful Language Conforming Amendment Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8714. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-438, ``People 
     First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8715. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-436, 
     ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 2910, S.O. 05-0587, Act 
     of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the 
     Committee on Government Reform.
       8716. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-440, 
     ``Official Fruit of the District of Columbia Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8717. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-433, 
     ``Pedestrian Protection Bus Safety Amendment Act of 2006,'' 
     pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee 
     on Government Reform.
       8718. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District 
     of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 16-434, 
     ``Closing of Public Streets and Alleys in Squares 5318, 5319, 
     and 5320 S.O. 04-14199, Act of 2006,'' pursuant to D.C. Code 
     section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform.
       8719. A letter from the Executive Director, National 
     Council on Disability, transmitting the Council's Annual 
     Performance Report to the President and Congress Fiscal Year 
     2005, as required by the Government Performance and Results 
     Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1116; to the Committee on 
     Government Reform.
       8720. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting the annual report entitled, ``Outer 
     Continental Shelf Lease Sales: Evaluation of Bidding 
     Results'' for Fiscal Year 2005, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 
     1337(a)(9); to the Committee on Resources.
       8721. A letter from the FMCSA Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe 
     Operation: Protection Against Shifting and Failing Cargo 
     [Docket No. FMCSA-2006-21259] (RIN: 2126-AA88) received July 
     12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8722. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Weather Takeoff 
     Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30498; Amdt. 
     No. 3170] received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8723. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 30499; Amdt. No. 3171] received July 
     12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8724. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Scott City, KS [Docket No. 
     FAA-2006-23896; Airspace Docket No. 06-ACE-2] received July 
     12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8725. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 
     747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, and 747SP Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24950; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-036-AD; Amendment 39-14627; AD 2006-12-03] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8726. 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-2006-24953; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-084-AD; Amendment 39-14628; AD 2006-04-11 R1] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8727. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-
     NM-223-AD; Amendment 39-14585; AD 2006-10-01] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8728. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Model DHC-7 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24966; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-049-AD; Amendment 39-14629; AD 2006-12-04] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8729. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170-100 LR, -100 STD, -100 SE, and -
     100 SU Airplanes; and Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. 
     (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 190-100 LR, -100STD, and -100 IGW 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24897; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-111-AD; Amendment 39-14619; AD 2006-11-15] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8730. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and 
     A321 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24815; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-101-AD; Amendment 39-14608; AD 2006-11-04] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8731. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-9 
     Propellers [Docket No. FAA-2006-24517; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NE-18-AD; Amendment 39-14591; AD 2006-10-07] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8732. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -
     120RT Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24072; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-016-AD; Amendment 39-14614; AD 2006-11-10] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8733. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. FAA-2005-23213; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-192-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14615; AD 2006-11-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8734. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 
     (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-
     2006-23841; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-214-AD; Amendment 
     39-14613; AD 2006-11-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8735. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Airplanes [Docket 
     No. FAA-2006-23818; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-228-AD; 
     Amendment 39-14616; AD 2006-11-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 
     July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8736. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-20732; Directorate 
     Identifier 2004-NM-278-AD; Amendment 39-14617; AD 2006-11-13] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8737. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22321; Directorate 
     Identifier 2005-NM-123-AD; Amendment 39-14610; AD 2006-11-06] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8738. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GV

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     and GV-SP Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22034; 
     Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-182-AD; Amendment 39-14607; AD 
     2006-11-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8739. 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 amd Avro 146-RJ Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-
     24204; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-178-AD; Amendment 39-
     14612; AD 2006-11-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8740. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 800XP 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-24084; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-017-AD; Amendment 39-14611; AD 2006-11-07] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8741. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series 
     Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-
     14609; AD 2006-11-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8742. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Model DHC-7 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-22146; Directorate Identifier 
     2002-NM-184-AD; Amendment 39-14606; AD 2006-11-02] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       8743. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600R and A300 
     F4-600R Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-23760; 
     Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-211-AD; Amendment 39-14605; AD 
     2006-11-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8744. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, 
     -800, and -900 Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2005-21028; 
     Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-238-AD; Amendment 39-14601; AD 
     2006-10-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2006, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       8745. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Incorporated 
     (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods [Docket No. FAA-
     2005-21331; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-07-AD; Amendment 
     39-14605; AD 2006-10-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 
     2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       8746. A letter from the Chief Financial Officer, Library of 
     Congress, transmitting activities of the United States 
     Capitol Preservation Commission Fund for the six-month period 
     which ended on March 31, 2006, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 188a-3; 
     jointly to the Committees on House Administration and 
     Government Reform.

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