[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 5, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7068-S7070]
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-2079. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, the report of 
     legislative proposals relative to the National Defense 
     Authorization Bill for fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-2080. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary (Personnel and Readiness), Department 
     of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, relative to a 
     study of initiatives to expand the relationship between the 
     Department and Job Corps; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2081. A communication from the Acting Deputy, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of the Navy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, notification of the results of a public-
     private competition; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2082. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary (Personnel and Readiness), Department 
     of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the status and results of the Department's List of 
     Institutions of Higher Education Ineligible for Federal 
     Funds; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2083. A communication from the Secretary of Defense, 
     transmitting, a report on the approved retirement of Vice 
     Admiral Barry M. Costello, United States Navy, and his 
     advancement to the grade of vice admiral on the retired list; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2084. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, an annual report relative to exceptions granted by 
     the Secretary for government securities brokers and dealers; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2085. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to a modification of the auction 
     process for issuing United States Treasury obligations; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2086. A communication from the Fiscal Assistant 
     Secretary, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, an annual report relative to material violations or 
     suspected material violations of regulations dealing with 
     Treasury auctions and other Treasury securities offerings; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2087. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation 
     and Regulations, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution 
     Program'' ((RIN2502-AH98)(FR-4813-F-03)) received on May 30, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2088. A communication from the Senior Vice President and 
     Chief Financial Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Bank's 2006 management 
     report; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2089. A communication from the Acting Legal Advisor to 
     the Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``MariTel, Inc. and Mobex Network 
     Services, LLC--Petitions for Rule Making to Amend the 
     Commission's Rules to Provide Additional Flexibility for AMTS 
     and VHF Public Coast Station Licensees'' ((FCC 07-87)(WT 
     Docket No. 94-257)) received on June 4, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2090. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``In the Matter of Facilitating 
     Opportunities for Flexible, Efficient, and Reliable Spectrum 
     for Use Employing Cognitive Radio Technologies'' ((FCC 07-
     66)(ET Docket No. 03-108)) received on June 4, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2091. A communication from the Chief of the Policy and 
     Rules Division, Office of Engineering and Technology, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``In the Matter of Modifications of 
     Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission's Rules for Unlicensed 
     Devices and Equipment Approval'' ((FCC 07-56)(ET Docket No. 
     03-201)) received on June 4, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2092. 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 ``Fisheries off West Coast States and in the 
     Western Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; 2007 Management 
     Measures'' (RIN0648-AV56) received on May 30, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2093. 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 ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; U.S. 
     Atlantic Billfish Tournament Management Measures'' (RIN0648-
     AV25) received on May 30, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2094. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law,

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     the report of a rule entitled ``Approval of 2007 Georges Bank 
     Cod Fixed Gear Sector Operations Plan and Agreement and 
     Allocation of Georges Bank Cod Total Allowable Catch'' 
     (RIN0648-AV22) received on May 30, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2095. 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 Specification of Fiscal Year 2007 TACs 
     for GB Cod, Haddock, and Yellowtail Flounder'' (RIN0648-AU63) 
     received on May 30, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2096. 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 ``2007 Georges 
     Bank Cod Hook Sector Operations Plan and Agreement and 
     Allocation of Georges Bank Cod Total Allowable Catch'' 
     (RIN0648-AV20) received on May 30, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2097. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     status report on the Section 154 Northern Wisconsin 
     Environmental Infrastructure Program; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2098. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Security Requirements for Unclassified 
     Information Technology Resources'' (RIN2700-AD26) received on 
     May 30, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2099. A communication from the Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     country of origin and the sellers of uranium and uranium 
     enrichment services purchased by owners and operators of U.S. 
     civilian nuclear power reactors during calendar year 2006; to 
     the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2100. A communication from the Associate Deputy 
     Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the Department's inventory of 
     commercial activities; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-2101. A communication from the Acting White House 
     Liaison, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department 
     of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination and confirmation for the position of Principal 
     Deputy Administrator, received on May 30, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2102. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Enforcement, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Accounting and Reporting Requirements for Nonoperating 
     Public Utilities and Licensees'' (RIN1902-AD23) received on 
     May 30, 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-2103. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     actions federal agencies are taking to incorporate and 
     implement the Energy Policy Act of 2005; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2104. A communication from the Associate Deputy 
     Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting, a draft 
     bill entitled, ``The Fiscally Responsible Energy Amendments 
     Act of 2007'' to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-2105. A communication from the Associate Administrator, 
     Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, 
     Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``Environmental Protection and Border 
     Security on the U.S.-Mexico Border, Tenth Report of the Good 
     Neighbor Environmental Board to the President and Congress of 
     the United States'' to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-2106. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer of Social Security, Social Security Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Privacy and Disclosure of Official Records and 
     Information'' (RIN0960-AE88) received on May 30, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-2107. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification for fiscal 
     year 2007 that no United Nations organization or affiliated 
     agency grants recognition to any organization which supports 
     pedophilia; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2108. 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-
     108--2007-117); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2109. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the re-certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture 
     of the AN/ASA-70 Tactical Display Group for the Japanese P-3C 
     Anti-Submarine Program; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-2110. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed amendment to a license for the export of defense 
     services associated with the Helicopter Long Range Active 
     Sonar Mod. 2 System for the Canadian Maritime Helicopter 
     Program; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2111. A communication from the General Counsel, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a nomination for the position of Director, 
     received on May 30, 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2112. A communication from the Interim Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     a report relative to the acquisitions made by the Corporation 
     from entities that manufacture the articles, materials, or 
     supplies outside of the United States during fiscal year 
     2006; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-2113. 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 Deputy Secretary, received on May 30, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2114. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     nomination for the position of Director, received on May 30, 
     2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-2115. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Employee Benefits Security 
     Administration, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a nomination for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary of Labor, received on May 30, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2116. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     acquisitions made by the Department from entities that 
     manufacture the articles, materials, or supplies outside of 
     the United States for fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2117. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Standards and Variances, Department of Labor, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Sealing of 
     Abandoned Areas'' (RIN1219-AB52) received on May 25, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2118. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Standards, Regulations and Variances, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the need 
     to take measures to protect miners; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2119. A communication from the Chairman, Board of 
     Governors, United States Postal Service, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the Inspector 
     General and the Postal Service's management response to the 
     report for the period ending March 31, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2120. A communication from the Director, Human 
     Resources, National Endowment for the Arts, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Category Rating 
     System for calendar years 2005 and 2006; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2121. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual Report of the 
     Department's Inspector General for the period of October 1, 
     2006, through March 31, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2122. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Trade 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semiannual 
     Report of the Office's Inspector General for the period from 
     October 1, 2006, through March 30, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2123. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for fiscal year 2006; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2124. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Attorney General's Report relative to the Administration of 
     the Foreign Agents Registration Act for the six months ending 
     June 30, 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-2125. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General for Administration, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's fiscal year 2006 inventory of inherently 
     governmental and commercial activities; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-2126. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, 
     Office of Lender Oversight, Small Business Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Business Loan Program; Lender Examination and Review Fees'' 
     (RIN3245-AF49) received on May 30, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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       EC-2127. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Department of Veterans Affairs 
     Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment 
     and Suspension'' (RIN2900-AM44) received on May 29, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-2128. 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 ``Emerald Ash Borer; Quarantined 
     Areas; Maryland'' (Docket No. APHIS-2007-0028) received on 
     June 1, 2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-2129. 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 ``Wood Packaging Material; 
     Treatment Modification'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0129) 
     received on June 1, 2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2130. 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 Emerald Ash Borer 
     Host Material from Canada'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0125) 
     received on June 1, 2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-2131. 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 ``Classical Swine Fever Status of 
     the Mexican State of Nayarit'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0104) 
     received on June 1, 2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.

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