[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 13, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3062-S3064]
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-919. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' (72 FR 7351) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-920. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``Five-Year ITS Program Plan''; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-921. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in 
     Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 011707G) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-922. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Increase the 
     Trip Limit in the Commercial Hook-and-Line Fishery for King 
     Mackerel in the Florida East Coast'' (ID No. 010507D) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-923. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Closure for 
     Commercial King Mackerel Run-Around Gillnet Fishery in the 
     Southern Florida West Coast Zone'' (ID No. 010507C) received 
     on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-924. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by 
     Catcher Vessels 60 Feet Length Overall and Using Pot Gear in 
     the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (ID No. 
     012507A) received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-925. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Interim 
     Final Rule to Reduce Overfishing of Atlantic Sea Scallops in 
     the 2007 Fishing Year by Modifying Elephant Trunk Access Area 
     Management Measures'' (RIN0648-AV05) received on March 8, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-926. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Final 
     Emergency Rule to Supersede the Previously Published 2007 
     Summer Flounder Specifications'' (RIN0648-AT60) received on 
     March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-927. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Magnuson-
     Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries off West Coast States; 
     Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and 
     Management Measures; Amendment 16-4; Pacific Coast Salmon 
     Fishery'' (RIN0648-AU57) received on March 8, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-928. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``2006-2007 Pacific Mackerel Annual 
     Specifications; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Fisheries 
     Off West Coast States'' (RIN0648-AU27) received on March 8, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-929. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``2007 Specifications for the Atlantic Bluefish 
     Fishery'' (RIN0648-AT67) received on March 8, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-930. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Final Rule to Implement Management Measures 
     for Caribbean Closures and Dehooking Requirements for the 
     Atlantic Shark Fishery'' (ID No. 082305E) received on March 
     8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-931. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by 
     Catcher Processor Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (ID No. 
     020907G) received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-932. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in 
     Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 020907F) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-933. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in 
     Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 020807B) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-934. A communication from the Commandant, United States 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     the report of a legislative proposal to authorize 
     appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the United States 
     Coast Guard; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-935. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Department's competitive sourcing efforts for 
     fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-936. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report to 
     Congress on Renewable Energy Resource Assessment Information 
     for the United States''; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-937. A communication from the Attorney, Office of Energy 
     Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and 
     Industrial Equipment: Efficiency Standards for Commercial 
     Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Water-Heating Equipment'' 
     ((RIN1904-AB16)(RIN1904-AB17)(RIN1904-AB44)) received on 
     March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-938. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of proposed legislation to authorize appropriations 
     for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-939. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to navigation improvements to the Gulf Intracoastal 
     Waterway from High Island to Brazos River; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-940. A communication from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Administration and Resources Management, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report relative to the Agency's competitive sourcing 
     efforts for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-941. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to an ecosystem restoration project on the Snake 
     River; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-942. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Importation of Mangoes from 
     India'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0121) received on March 12, 
     2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-943. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Karnal Bunt; Regulated Areas'' 
     (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0149) received on March 12, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-944. A communication from the Chairman and Chief 
     Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Agency's proposed fiscal year 2008 
     budget; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-945. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an officer 
     authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of rear admiral 
     (lower half) in accordance with title 10, United States Code, 
     section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-946. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an officer 
     authorized to wear the insignia of the grade of rear admiral 
     in accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-947. A communication from the Director of Selective 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Director's Annual 
     Report for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.

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       EC-948. A communication from the Secretary of the Navy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Program Acquisition Unit Cost and Procurement Unit Cost for 
     the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-949. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Homeland Defense), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to assistance provided by the Department for 
     civilian sporting events in support of essential security and 
     safety at such events; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-950. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting , pursuant to law, a report on the approved 
     retirement of Admiral John B. Nathman, United States Navy, 
     and his advancement to the grade of admiral on the retired 
     list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-951. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary for 
     Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Bureau's Annual Report for fiscal year 
     2006; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-952. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Program; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-953. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Program; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-954. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Inseason 
     Action to Close the Small Coastal Shark Fishery in the Gulf 
     of Mexico Region'' (ID No. 013107D) received on March 8, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-955. A communication from the Director, Bureau of 
     Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Services Surveys: BE-125, Quarterly Survey of 
     Transactions in Selected Services and Intangible Assets with 
     Foreign Persons'' (RIN0691-AA61) received on March 8, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-956. A communication from the Director, Bureau of 
     Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Services Surveys: BE-120, Benchmark Survey of 
     Transactions in Selected Services and Intangible Assets with 
     Foreign Persons'' (RIN0691-AA60) received on March 8, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-957. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Non-
     American Fisheries Act Crab Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for 
     Processing by the Inshore Component in the Central Regulatory 
     Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (ID No. 012307C) received on 
     March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-958. A communication from the Director, Bureau of 
     Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``International Services Surveys: BE-185, Quarterly Survey of 
     Financial Services Transactions Between U.S. Financial 
     Services Providers and Foreign Persons'' (RIN0691-AA62) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-959. A communication from the Chairman, Defense Nuclear 
     Facilities Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the status of significant unresolved 
     issues with the Department of Energy's design and 
     construction projects; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-960. A communication from the Deputy Chief Financial 
     Officer, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the Department's carryover balances; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-961. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a Mixed 
     Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility near Aiken, South Carolina; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-962. A communication from the Board of Trustees, 
     National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, an annual report on its operations and 
     financial condition; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-963. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``LMSB Tier II Issue--Field Directive on the 
     Examination of IRC Section 172(f) Specified Liability Losses 
     Number 1--Industry Directive'' (Document Number: LMSB-04-
     0206-009) received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-964. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``2007 Census Count'' (Notice 2007-23) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-965. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, 
     the report of the texts and background statements of 
     international agreements, other than treaties (List 2007-26-
     2007-32); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-966. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Intercountry Adoption--Reporting on Non-Convention and 
     Convention Adoptions of Emigrating Children'' (RIN1400-AC20) 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-967. A communication from the Secretary of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     current military, diplomatic, political, and economic 
     measures that are being or have been undertaken to complete 
     our mission in Iraq successfully; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-968. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report on U.S. 
     Government Assistance to and Cooperative Activities with 
     Central and Eastern Europe; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-969. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the petition filed on behalf of workers from 
     General Atomics in La Jolla, California, requesting their 
     addition to the Special Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-970. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the petition filed on behalf of workers from 
     Monsanto Chemical Company in Dayton, Ohio, requesting their 
     addition to the Special Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-971. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of action on a nomination for the 
     position of Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-972. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of action on a nomination for the 
     position of Administrator, received on March 8, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-973. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of General Counsel, received on March 8, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-974. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and designation of 
     an acting officer for the position of Deputy Secretary, 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-975. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the petition filed on behalf of workers from the 
     Allied Chemical Corporation Plant in Metropolis, Illinois, 
     requesting their addition to the Special Exposure Cohort; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-976. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the petition filed on behalf of workers from the 
     Harshaw Harvard-Denison Plant in Cleveland, Ohio, requesting 
     their addition to the Special Exposure Cohort; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-977. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a nomination for the position of Assistant 
     Secretary for Planning of Evaluation and Policy Development, 
     received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-978. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Department's competitive sourcing efforts for 
     fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-979. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Organ Procurement and 
     Transplantation Network'' (RIN0906-AA62) received on March 8, 
     2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-980. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Claims Collection'' (RIN0991-AB18) received on 
     March 8, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-981. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
     Services,

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     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Salary Offset'' (RIN0991-AB19) received on March 8, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-982. A communication from the Director, Regulations 
     Policy and Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Medical Devices; Reprocessed Single-Use Devices; 
     Requirement for Submission of Validation Data; Withdrawal'' 
     (Docket No. 2006N-0335) received on March 8, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-983. A communication from the Director, Regulations and 
     Policy Management Staff, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Medical Devices; Reprocessed Single-Use Device; 
     Requirements for Submission of Validation Data'' (Docket No. 
     2006N-0335) received on March 8, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-984. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Letter Report: Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A 
     for Fiscal Years 2004 Through 2006, as of March 31, 2006''; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-985. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report on Advisory Neighborhood 
     Commissions''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-986. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the implementation and effectiveness of the 
     direct-hire authority to attract candidates with unusually 
     high qualifications to the Federal acquisition workforce; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-987. A communication from the Special Inspector General 
     for Iraq Reconstruction, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Inspector General's quarterly report for the period ending 
     December 31, 2006; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-988. A communication from the Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Agency's Strategic Plan for 2006-2011 and its 
     Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2006; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-989. A communication from the Chairman, U.S. Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance Budget for fiscal year 2008; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-990. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel and 
     Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a change in previously 
     submitted reported information for the position of Deputy 
     Director for Supply Reduction, received on March 8, 2007; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-991. A communication from the Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Management and Administration, Small Business 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Administration's competitive sourcing efforts 
     for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Small Business and 
     Entrepreneurship.

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