[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 60 (Monday, April 16, 2007)]
[House]
[Pages H3397-H3399]
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:

       1035. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary, 
     Personnel and Readiness,

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     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's report 
     on the Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) program, 
     pursuant to 37 U.S.C. 323 (h) Public Law 106-398, section 633 
     (a); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1036. A letter from the Secretary of the Army, Department 
     of Defense, transmitting a determination that the Nunn-
     McCurdy Unit Cost thresholds for the enclosed programs' 
     Program Acquisition Unit Cost and Average Procurement Unit 
     Cost metrics have been breached, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 
     2433(e)(1); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1037. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement Vice Admiral James D. McArthur, Jr., 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       1038. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting authorization 
     of the enclosed list of officers to wear the insignia of the 
     grade of brigadier general accordance with title 10, United 
     States Code, section 777; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       1039. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the 
     Department's report for 2006 in accordance with Section 
     361(b) of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing 
     Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct 
     Terrorism Act of 2001, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5314; to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       1040. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revisions to the Public Access to HUD Records Under the 
     Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations [Docket No. FR-
     5069-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD22) received March 26, 2007, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 
     Services.
       1041. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Timeliness Expenditures Standards for the Insular Areas 
     Program [Docket No. FR-5012-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD15) received 
     March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       1042. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report to 
     Congress consistent with Section 815 of the Fair Debt 
     Collection Practices Act, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1692m; to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       1043. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule 
     -- Technical Amendments to Regulations S-T [Release No. 34-
     55502] received March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       1044. A letter from the Attorney, Office of Assistant 
     General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Alternative Fuel Transportation Program; Replacement 
     Fuel Goal Modification (RIN: 1904-AB67) received March 15, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       1045. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting Pursuant to 
     Section 27(f) of the Arms Export Control Act and Section 1(f) 
     of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. 03-07 informing of 
     an intent to sign the Project DIAMOND Memorandum of 
     Understanding between the United States and the United 
     Kingdom, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       1046. A letter from the Under Secretary for Policy, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's FY 2008 
     Cooperative Threat Reduction Annual Report, pursuant to 
     Public Law 106-398, section 1308; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       1047. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       1048. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       1049. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       1050. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Education, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       1051. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1052. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1053. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1054. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1055. A letter from the Presidential Appointments Officer, 
     Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       1056. A letter from the Assistant Administrator, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's 
     report on the amount of the acquisitions made from entities 
     that manufacture the articles, materials, or supplies outside 
     of the United States in fiscal year 2006, pursuant to Public 
     Law 109-115, section 837(a); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       1057. A letter from the EEO Director, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting a report about the 
     Commission's activities in FY 2006 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 Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       1058. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule -- Best 
     Efforts in Administrative Fines Challenges [Notice 2007-7] 
     received March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on House Administration.
       1059. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the Department's report entitled, ``Chesapeake 
     Bay Science, Service, and Stewardship: A Biennial Report to 
     Congress,'' pursuant to Public Law 107-372 section 
     401(a)(307)(b)(7); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       1060. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Boating and Water 
     Use Activities (RIN: 1024-AD07) received March 27, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       1061. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Curecanti 
     National Recreation Area, Personal Watercraft Use (RIN: 1024-
     AC99) received March 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       1062. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Cape Lookout 
     National Seashore, Personal Watercraft Use (RIN: 1024-AD44) 
     received March 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       1063. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Dry Tortugas 
     National Park-Special Regulations (RIN: 1024-AD45) received 
     March 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       1064. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish 
     and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Glacier Bay 
     National Park, Vessel Management Plan Regulations (RIN: 1024-
     AD25) received March 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       1065. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     South Portland, Maine, Gulf Blasting Project [CGD01-07-012] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 29, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1066. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30538; 
     Amdt. No. 466] received March 15, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1067. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Weather Takeoff 
     Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 30530 Amdt. 
     No. 3200] received March 15, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       1068. A letter from the Director of Regulations Management, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment 
     Program -- Initial Evaluations (RIN: 2900-AM25) received 
     March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       1069. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, transmitting the 
     Bureau's final rule -- Establishment of the Snake River 
     Valley Viticultural Area (2005R-463P) [T.D. TTB-59; Re: 
     Notice No. 60] (RIN: 1513-AB22) received March 16, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       1070. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, 
     Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and

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     Trade Bureau, transmitting the Bureau's final rule -- Green 
     Valley of Russian River Valley Viticultural Area (2005R-412P) 
     [T.D. TTB-60; Re: Notice No. 58] (RIN: 1513-AB18) received 
     March 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1071. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Weighted Average Interest Rates Update (Notice 
     2007-27) received March 15, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       1072. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department Store 
     Inventory Price Indexes By Department Groups -- received 
     March 15, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       1073. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Request for Comments and Interim Guidance 
     Regarding Allocation of Costs under the Simplified Methods of 
     Accounting under 263A (Notice 2007-29) received March 15, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       1074. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Hospital Conditions of 
     Participation: Requirements for Approval and Re-approval of 
     Transplant Centers to Perform Organ Transplants [CMS-3835-F] 
     (RIN: 0938-AH17) received March 29, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Ways and 
     Means and Energy and Commerce.
       1075. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, CMS, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; 
     Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical 
     Equipment, Prosthetics Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) and 
     Other Issues [CMS-1270-F] (RIN: 0938-AN14) received April 10, 
     2007, 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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