[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 116 (Thursday, July 19, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9610-S9612]
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-2592. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture 
     and the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting, the report 
     of draft legislation entitled, ``Healthy Forests Partnership 
     Act''; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-2593. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the 
     authorization of Colonel Stephen R. Lanza to wear the 
     authorized insignia of the grade of brigadier general in 
     accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 777; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2594. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, a report on 
     the approved retirement of Vice Admiral David C. Nichols, 
     Jr., United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of 
     vice admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-2595. A communication from the Acting Deputy, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of the Navy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report on the Department's decision to 
     convert certain aircraft line maintenance functions to a 
     contractor; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2596. A communication from the Acting Deputy, Office of 
     Legislative Affairs, Department of the Navy, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Department's 
     decision to convert certain aviation weather observer 
     services to a contractor; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-2597. A communication from the Senior Vice President and 
     Chief Financial Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of San 
     Francisco, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Bank's 2006 
     Management Report; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-2598. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Models 
     3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32A409/82NDB-X Propellers'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-10)) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-2599. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, A300 
     B4-603, A300 B4-605R, A300 C4-605R Variant F, A310-204, and 
     A310-304 Airplanes Equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 
     Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-188)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2600. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2003-NE-12)) 
     received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2601. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, 
     A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-236)) received on July 18, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2602. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional 
     Aircraft Models HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, 
     Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-003)) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2603. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACION S.A. 
     Models PA-25, PA-25-235, and PA-25-260 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-005)) received on July 18 , 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2604. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-078)) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2605. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Bolivar, MO'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 07-ACE-5)) received on July 18, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2606. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Weather Takeoff 
     Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(Amdt. 
     No. 3219)) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2607. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(Amdt. No. 3220)) received on 
     July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2608. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional 
     Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-68)) received on July 18, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2609. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional 
     Aircraft Model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, 
     Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-012)) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2610. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     208 and 208B Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-
     83)) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2611. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-132)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2612. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, 
     -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing 
     Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell 
     Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-
     10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped with 
     Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance with 
     Supplemental Type Certificate ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and 
     STC ST01381LA, Respectively'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-228)) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2613. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model ERJ 170 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-055)) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2614. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-041)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2615. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair S.p.A. Model P68 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-010)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2616. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-088)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2617. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 
     35-33, 35-A33, 35-B33, 35-C33, E33, F33, G33, 35-C33A, E33A, 
     F33A, E33C, F33C, 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, 
     J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36, A36, A45, 
     D45, 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-B55B, 95-C55, 95-
     C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A, 56TC, A56TC, 58, 95, B95, B95A, 
     D95A, and E95 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-
     55)) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2618. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes and 
     Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-253)) received on July 18, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2619. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 
     SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-055)) received on July 18, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2620. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-028)) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2621. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters Inc. Model MD600N 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-SW-05)) 
     received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2622. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica 
     S.A. Model ERJ 170 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-055)) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2623. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 
     182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-031)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       EC-2624. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fire Penetration Resistance of Thermal/Acoustic Insulation 
     Installed on Transport Category Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AI75)(Docket No. FAA-2006-24277)) received on July 18, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2625. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Class E Airspace; Redmond, OR'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 06-ANM-5)) received on July 18, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2626. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Peru, IL'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 07-AGL-1)) received on July 18, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2627. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-63)) received 
     on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2628. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 45 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-066)) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2629. 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 Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-
     Water Species Fishery by Catcher Vessels in the Gulf of 
     Alaska'' (RIN0648-XA83) received on July 18, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2630. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Rule to Extend the North Pacific Groundfish Observer 
     Program Beyond 2007'' (RIN0648-AU58) received on July 18, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-2631. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species 
     Fishery by Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (RIN0648-XA91) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2632. 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; 
     Northern Rockfish, Pacific Ocean Perch, and Pelagic Shelf 
     Rockfish for Catcher Vessels Participating in the Rockfish 
     Limited Access Fishery in the Central Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XA82) received on July 18, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2633. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inseason Action, Temporary Rule, Closure of the Eastern 
     U.S./Canada Area'' (RIN0648-XA92) received on July 18, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2634. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``FMVSS No. 202 Reconsideration of Technical 
     Issues'' (RIN2127-AJ96) received on July 18, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2635. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Communications and Information, National Telecommunications 
     and Information Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program'' 
     (RIN0660-ZA17) received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2636. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Early Warning Reporting Clarifying 
     Amendments'' (RIN2127-AJ94) received on July 18, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-2637. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Department's plan to expand the Strategic Petroleum Reserve 
     to one billion barrels; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-2638. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's performance report for fiscal year 2006 relative 
     to the Animal Drug User Fee Act; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2639. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's performance report for fiscal year 2006 relative 
     to the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-2640. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' (72 FR 34630) 
     received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2641. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for General Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Assistant Administrator of Grant Programs, 
     received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-2642. A communication from the Secretary of Commerce, 
     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-2643. 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, the report of a nomination for 
     the position of Deputy Director of National Drug Control 
     Policy, received on July 18, 2007; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary. 

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