[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 10, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8941-S8943]
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-2433. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Uninsured Secondary Capital'' 
     (12 C.F.R. Parts 701 and 741) received on July 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2434. A communication from the Staff Attorney, Office of 
     General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Technical Amendments'' (RIN3133-AD36) received on July 5, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2435. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (Docket No. 
     FEMA-B-7716) received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2436. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (72 FR 31463) 
     received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2437. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (72 FR 31461) 
     received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2438. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' (72 FR 31460) 
     received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2439. A communication from the Assistant to the Board, 
     Federal Reserve Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Regulation E (Electronic Fund 
     Transfers)'' (Docket No. R-1270) received on June 28, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2440. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Corporation Finance and Office of the Chief Accountant, 
     Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments to Rules 
     Regarding Management's Report on Internal Control Over 
     Financial Reporting; and Commission Guidance Regarding 
     Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial 
     Reporting Under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities 
     Exchange Act of 1934'' (RIN3235-AJ58) received on July 5, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2441. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Market Regulation, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Rule 10a-1; Rule 200 of Regulation SHO; Rule 201 of 
     Regulations SHO'' (RIN3235-AJ76) received on July 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2442. A communication from the First Vice President and 
     Controller, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the Bank's 2006 management report; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2443. A communication from the Controller, Federal Home 
     Loan Bank of Des Moines, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Bank's 2006 management report; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2444. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month report on the 
     national emergency with respect to the threat to the U.S. 
     economy caused by the lapse of the Export Administration Act 
     of 1979 that was declared in Executive Order 13222 of August 
     17, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-2445. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a six-month report 
     on the national emergency with respect to the former Liberian 
     regime of Charles Taylor that was declared in Executive Order 
     13222 of August 17, 2001; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2446. A communication from the Secretary of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, proposed legislation 
     intended to reauthorize the American Dream Down Payment Act; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-2447. 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; 
     Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea 
     and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XA75) 
     received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2448. 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 Less than 60 Feet LOA Using 
     Pot or Hook-and-Line Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area'' (RIN0648-XA70) received on July 9, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2449. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
     Homeland Security , transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Administration's decision to enter into a 
     contract with a private security screening company to provide 
     screening services; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-2450. 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 Implementing Amendment 13 to the 
     Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan'' (RIN0648-AV39) 
     received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2451. 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; Atlantic 
     Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and Effort Controls'' 
     ((RIN0648-AU87)(I.D. 030507A)) received on July 9, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2452. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Office 
     of the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, (3) reports relative to vacancy 
     announcements within the Department, received on July 9, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2453. A communication from the Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``International Energy Outlook 2007''; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2454. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Virginia 
     Regulatory Program'' (Docket No. VA-123-FOR) received on July 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-2455. A communication from the Assistant Director, 
     Fisheries and Habitat Conservation, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Injurious Wildlife Species; Silver Carp and 
     Largescale Silver Carp'' (RIN1018-AT29) received on July 9, 
     2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2456. A communication from the Acting Chair, Federal 
     Subsistence Board, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Subsistence 
     Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C: 
     Nonrural Determinations'' (RIN1018-AT99) received on July 9, 
     2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2457. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     the Army (Civil Works), transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Administration's position on budgeting 
     for the Unalaska, Alaska Navigation Improvement Project; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2458. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Pollutant Discharge Elimination System--Suspension of 
     Regulations Establishing Requirements for Cooling Water 
     Intake Structures at Phase II Existing Facilities'' 
     ((RIN2040-AD62)(FRL No. 8336-9)) received on July 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2459. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Withdrawal 
     of Federal Marine Aquatic Life Water Quality Criteria for 
     Toxic Pollutants Applicable to Washington State'' (FRL No. 
     8337-2) received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2460. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; 
     Redesignation of the Hampton Roads Nonattainment Area to 
     Attainment and Approval of the Area's Maintenance Plan and 
     2002 Base-Year Inventory; Correction'' (FRL No. 8335-1) 
     received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-2461. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio Rules 
     to Control Emissions from Hospital, Medical, and

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     Infectious Waste Management'' (FRL No. 8335-5) received on 
     July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-2462. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas 
     for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Kentucky: Redesignation of 
     the Kentucky Portion of the Louisville 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment for Ozone'' (FRL No. 8335-4) 
     received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-2463. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Determination of Attainment, Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes; Ohio; Correction'' (FRL No. 8335-6) 
     received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-2464. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a 
     copy of a document recently issued by the Agency entitled 
     ``Estimation of Relative Bioavailability of Lead in Soil and 
     Soil-Like Materials Using In Vivo and In Vitro Methods''; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works .
       EC-2465. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendments 
     to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 
     for Primary Copper Smelting and Secondary Copper Smelting 
     Area Sources'' ((RIN2060-AO46)(FRL No. 8334-4)) received on 
     June 28, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-2466. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
     Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Lancaster 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment and Approval of the Area's 
     Maintenance Plan and 2002 Base-Year Inventory'' (FRL No. 
     8333-6) received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2467. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
     Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Tioga County Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment and Approval of the Area's 
     Maintenance Plan and 2002 Base Year Inventory'' (FRL No. 
     8333-7) received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2468. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Extension of 
     the Deferred Effective Date for 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient 
     Air Quality Standards for the Denver Early Action Compact'' 
     (FRL No. 8332-2) received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2469. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pesticide 
     Tolerance Nomenclature Changes; Technical Amendment'' (FRL 
     No. 8131-3) received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-2470. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, a 
     document recently issued by the Agency entitled 
     ``Interpretation of 'Ambient Air' in Situations Involving 
     Leased Land Under the Regulations for Prevention of 
     Significant Deterioration''; to the Committee on Environment 
     and Public Works.
       EC-2471. 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 ``Safe Harbor Method of Accounting for 
     Advance Trade Discounts'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-53) received on 
     July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2472. 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 ``Elimination of Schedule P from Form 5500 
     Series'' (Announcement 2007-63) received on July 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2473. 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 ``Revenue Ruling on Nonexempt Employees' 
     Trusts'' (Rev. Rul. 2007-48) received on July 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-2474. 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 ``Fortuity and Insurance'' (Rev. Rul. 2007-
     47) received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2475. 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 ``Research Agreements'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-47) 
     received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2476. 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 ``Rotable Spare Parts'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-48) 
     received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2477. 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 ``Application of Section 83 When Post-Grant 
     Restrictions are Imposed on Vested Stock'' (Rev. Rul. 2007-
     49) received on July 6, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2478. 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 ``Temporary Regulations Under Section 
     6033(a)(2) Relating to Disclosure Obligations With Respect to 
     Prohibited Tax Shelter Transactions'' ((RIN1545-BG19)(TD 
     9335)) received on July 6, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2479. 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 ``Final and Temporary Regulations Relating to 
     the Requirement of a Return to Accompany Payment of Excise 
     Taxes Under Section 4695'' ((RIN1545-BG20)(TD 9334)) received 
     on July 6, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2480. 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 ``Employee Plans Compliance Resolution 
     System'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-49) received on July 6, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2481. A communication from the Acting Social Security 
     Regulations Officer, Office of Disability and Income Security 
     Programs, Social Security Administration, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Extension of 
     the Expiration Date for Several Body System Listings'' 
     (RIN0960-AG51) received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-2482. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     continued compliance by certain countries with the 1974 Trade 
     Act; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2483. A communication from the Chairman, Medicare 
     Payment Advisory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Report to the Congress: Promoting Greater 
     Efficiency in Medicare''; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2484. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the waiver of the application of subsections 402(a) and (b) 
     of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Turkmenistan; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-2485. A communication from the Chairman, United States 
     International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Commission's Annual Report for fiscal year 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2486. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the use and effectiveness of funds appropriated 
     to the Medicaid Integrity Program during fiscal year 2006; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-2487. 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 2007-135-
     2007-142); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2488. 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-
     126--2007-134); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2489. 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-
     118--2007-125); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2490. A communication from the Assistant Legal Adviser 
     for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, reports relative to agreements entered into 
     with Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2491. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles and 
     defense services relative to the co-development of

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     the Galaxy Express space launch vehicle upgrade program with 
     Japan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2492. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the sale of materials related to F-5E/F 
     fighter aircraft from the Government of Jordan to the 
     Government of Kenya; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-2493. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed license for the export of defense articles and 
     defense services relative to the launch of satellites from 
     the Pacific Ocean utilizing a modified oil platform to 
     Russia, Ukraine, and Norway; to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-2494. 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 ``Orthopedic Devices; Reclassification of the 
     Intervertebral Body Fusion Device'' (Docket No. 2006N-0019) 
     received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2495. A communication from the Administrator, Office of 
     Policy Development and Research, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Senior Community Service Employment Program; Performance 
     Accountability; Interim Rule'' (RIN1205-AB47) received on 
     July 6, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-2496. 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 ``Listing of Color Additives Subject to 
     Certification'' (Docket No. 1995C-0286) received on July 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-2497. 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 ``Human Cells, Tissue, and Cellular and Tissue-Based 
     Products; Donor Screening and Testing, and Related Labeling'' 
     (Docket No. 1997N-0484T) received on July 9, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2498. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Letter Report: Responses to Specific Questions Regarding 
     the District's Ballpark''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2499. A communication from the Director for Acquisition 
     Management and Financial Assistance, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's fiscal year 2006 inventory; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2500. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Letter Report: Auditor's Preliminary Findings from 
     Examination of Contract Between the Office of Contracting and 
     Procurement and Venable, Baetjer and Howard, LLP''; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2501. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-63, ``Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Support Act of 
     2007'' received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2502. 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 ``Implementation of the Office of OMB Guidance on 
     Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension'' (45 CFR Parts 74 
     and 76) received on July 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2503. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-62, ``District of Columbia School Reform 
     Property Disposition Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2007'' received on June 28, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2504. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, a legislative proposal 
     entitled ``Lump-Sum Payments for Annual Levee Simplification 
     Act of 2007''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2505. A communication from the Deputy White House 
     Liaison, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, (11) reports relative to vacancy announcements within 
     the Department, received on July 9, 2007; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.

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