[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[House]
[Pages H9698-H9704]
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:

       2873. A letter from the Executive Director, Commodity 
     Futures Trading Commission, transmitting the Commission's 
     final rule -- Rules Relating to Permissable Uses of Official 
     Seal (RIN: 3038-AC42) received June 18, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2874. A letter from the Regulatory Analyst, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     United States Standards for Sorghum (RIN: 0580-AA91) received 
     July 16, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Agriculture.
       2875. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Black Stem Rust; Addition of Rust-Resistant 
     Varieties [Docket No. APHIS-2007-0072] received July 23, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       2876. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Cattle for Export; Removal of 
     Certain Testing Requirements [Docket No. APHIS-2006-0147] 
     (RIN: 0579Z-AC26) received July 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2877. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Oriental Fruit Fly; Removal of 
     Quarantined Areas [Docket No. APHIS-2006-0151] received July 
     26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       2878. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     APHIS, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Brucellosis in Cattle; State and 
     Area Classifications; Idaho [Docket No. APHIS-2007-0097] 
     received July 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       2879. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Dimethenamid; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0165; FRL-8138-2] received July 23, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       2880. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerance 
     for Emergency Exemptions [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0446; FRL-8136-7] 
     received July 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       2881. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Glufosinate-ammonium; Pesticide 
     Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0313; FRL-8137-4] received July 
     19, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Agriculture.
       2882. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Penoxsulam (2-(2,2-difluoroethoxy) 
     -N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)-6- 
     (trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide; Pesticide Tolerance 
     [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0076; FRL-8137-7] received July 19, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       2883. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Fenazaquin, 4-tert-butylphenethyl 
     Quinazolin-4-yl Ether; Pesticide Import Tolerance [EPA-HQ-
     OPP-2006-0075; FRL-8141-3] received August 2, 2007, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       2884. A letter from the Director, Education Activity, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's report 
     on the public-private competition for bus service in the 
     Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools at Camp 
     Lejeune, North Carolina, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2461; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       2885. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General John M. Curran, 
     United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of 
     lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       2886. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's report regarding progress in 
     building interagency capacity for national security missions, 
     pursuant to Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, Pub. L. 109-364; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       2887. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting a copy of draft legislation, ``To 
     establish a program to revitalize rural multi-family 
     housing''; to the Committee on Financial Services.
       2888. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. 
     FEMA-B-7719] received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       2889. A letter from the Chief Counsel, FEMA, Department of 
     Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket No. 
     FEMA-B-7717] received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       2890. A letter from the Counsel for Legislation and 
     Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Adjustable Rate 
     and Home Equity Conversion Mortgages-Additional Index [Docket 
     No. FR-4969-F-02] (RIN: 2502-AI32) received July 31, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Financial Services.
       2891. A letter from the Regulatory Specialist Legislative 
     and Regulatory Activities Division, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Management Official Interlocks [Docket ID OTS-2007-0013] 
     (RIN: 1550-AC09) received July 16, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       2892. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a copy of a draft bill that seeks to 
     modernize the Treasury Tax and Loan (TT&L) statute; to the 
     Committee on Financial Services.
       2893. A letter from the Chairman and President, Export-
     Import Bank, transmitting a report on transactions involving 
     U.S. exports to Ireland pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the 
     Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       2894. A letter from the Chairman and President, Export-
     Import Bank, transmitting a report on transactions involving 
     U.S. exports to Brazil pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the 
     Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       2895. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Federal 
     Reserve System, transmitting the System's final rule -- Truth 
     in Lending [Regulation Z; Docket No. R-1291] received August 
     3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Financial Services.
       2896. A letter from the Associate General Counsel, 
     Government Accountability Office, transmitting the Office's 
     final rule -- Amendments to Rules Regarding Management's 
     Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (RIN: 
     3235-AJ58) received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       2897. A letter from the Deputy Director, Pension Benefit 
     Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's final 
     rule -- Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Employer Plans; 
     Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest 
     Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits -- received July 
     31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Education and Labor.
       2898. A letter from the Acting Director/PDRA-RUS/USDA, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Public Television Station Digital Transition 
     Grant Program (RIN: 0572-AC02) received July 10, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       2899. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and 
     Mgmt. Staff, Department of Health and Human Services, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Listing of Color 
     Additives Subject to Certification; D&C Black No. 3 [Docket 
     No. 1995C-0286 (formerly Docket No. 95C-0286)] received July 
     30, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       2900. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Amendment to the Interim Final Regulation for 
     Mental Health Parity [CMS-4094-F5] (RIN: 0938-AO83) received 
     July 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2901. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- High Risk Pools [CMS-2260-IFC] (RIN: 0938-A046) 
     received July 27, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2902. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator, 
     Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Changes in the Regulation of Iodine Crystals and 
     Chemical Mixtures Containing Over 2.2 Percent Iodine [Docket 
     No. DEA-257F] (RIN: 1117-AA93) received July 31, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       2903. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Tire Pressure 
     Monitoring Systems [Docket No. NHTSA 2007-28694, Notice 1] 
     (RIN: 2127-AJ90) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2904. A letter from the Pricipal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's report entitled, ``Guidance for Evaluating the 
     Oral Bioavailability of Metals in Soils

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     for Use in Human Health Risk Assessment''; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Commerce.
       2905. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Extension of Cross-Media 
     Electronic Reporting Rule Deadline for Authorized Programs 
     [EPA-HQ-OEI-2003-0001; FRL-8449-8] (RIN: 2025-AA07) received 
     July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2906. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality 
     Planning Purposes; Kentucky; Redesignation of Boyd County, 
     Kentucky Portion of the Huntington-Ashland 8-Hour Ozone 
     Nonattainment Area to Attainment for Ozone [EPA-R04-OAR-2006-
     0362-200702; FRL-8449-5] received July 30, 2007, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 
     Commerce.
       2907. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation Plans; Michigan [EPA-R05-OAR-2006-
     0541; FRL-8449-6] received July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2908. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Iowa; Clean Air Interstate Rule [EPA-
     R07-OAR-2007-0347; FRL-8450-1] received July 23, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.
       2909. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; State of Kansas [EPA-R07-OAR-2007-0620; 
     FRL-8450-5] received July 23, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2910. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; State of Missouri [EPA-R07-OAR-2007-
     061; FRL-8450-7] received July 23, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2911. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of 
     Implementation Plans; Louisiana; Clean Air Interstate Rule 
     Sulfur Dioxide Trading Program [EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0849; FRL-
     8442-8] received July 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2912. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Revisions to the Arizone State 
     Implementation Plan, Maricopa County [EPA-R09-OAR-2007 -0610; 
     FRL-8448-6] received July 23, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2913. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Determination of Attainment, 
     Approval of Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning 
     Purposes; Indiana; Correction [EPA-R05-OAR-2006-0459; FRL-
     8450-3] received July 23, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2914. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of Air 
     Quality Implementation; North Dakota; Revisions to New Source 
     Review Rules [(EPA-R08-OAR-2006-0502), FRL-8441-9] received 
     July 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2915. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Partial Withdrawal of Direct Final 
     Rule Revising the California State Implementation Plan, San 
     Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District [EPA-R09-OAR-
     2007-0236; FRL-8444-3] received July 19, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2916. A letter from the Assistant Bureau Chief, Enforcement 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of 
     Section 1.80(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules Increase of 
     Forfeiture Maxima for Obscene, Indecent, and Profane 
     Broadcasts to Implement The Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act 
     of 2005 [EB-06-IH-2271] received July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2917. A letter from the Acting Legal Advisor to the Chief/
     WTB, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- In the Matter of Amendment of Part 
     90 of the Commission's Rules [WP Docket No. 07-100] received 
     July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2918. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- FPA Section 203 Supplemental Policy Statement [Docket 
     No. PL07-01-000] received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2919. A letter from the Principal Deputy General Counsel, 
     Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the 
     Commission's final rule -- Market-Based Rates for Wholesale 
     Sales of Electric Energy, Capacity and Ancillary Services by 
     Public Utilities [Docket No. RM04-7-000; Order No. 697] 
     received July 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       2920. 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. 08-07 informing of 
     an intent to sign the Information Assurance Research 
     Collaboration Agreement between the United States and 
     Argentina, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       2921. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Liberia that was declared 
     in Executive Order 13348 of July 22, 2004, pursuant to 50 
     U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2922. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Export 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Antiboycott penalty guidelines 
     [Docket No. 0612242577-7145-01] (RIN: 0694-AD63) received 
     July 16, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2923. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary For 
     Export Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Technical Corrections to the 
     Export Administration Regulations [Docket No. 070611188-7189-
     01] (RIN: 0694-AE07) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2924. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of a proposed license for the export of defense articles and 
     services to the Governments of Russia, Ukraine, and Norway 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 071-07); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       2925. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of a proposed license for the export of defense articles and 
     services to the Government of Russia (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     072-07); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2926. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of a proposed license for the export of defense articles and 
     services to the Government of the United Kingdom (Transmittal 
     No. DDTC 068-07); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2927. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     report entitled, ``Human Rights Report for International 
     Military Education and Training Recipients,'' in accordance 
     with Section 549 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       2928. A letter from the Defense Nulcear Facilities Safety 
     Board, transmitting the Board's FY 2006 Annual Report 
     required by Section 203 of the Notification and Federal 
     Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-
     174; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2929. A letter from the Director for Civil Rights, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's annual 
     report for FY 2006 prepared in accordance with Section 203 of 
     the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and 
     Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2930. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2931. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2932. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2933. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2934. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2935. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2936. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.

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       2937. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2938. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2939. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2940. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2941. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2942. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2943. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2944. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2945. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2946. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2947. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2948. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2949. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2950. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2951. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2952. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2953. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2954. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2955. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2956. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2957. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2958. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2959. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2960. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2961. A letter from the Deputy White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2962. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Mgmt., Department of Labor, transmitting a 
     report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; 
     to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2963. A letter from the General Counsel, Office of 
     Management and Budget, transmitting the Office's final rule 
     -- Cost Accounting Standards Board (CAS); Applicability of 
     Cost Accounting Standards Coverage -- received July 31, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       2964. A letter from the Executive Secretary, U.S. Agency 
     for International Development, transmitting a report pursuant 
     to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2965. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator, 
     Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, U.S. Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting the Agency's final 
     rule -- Various Administrative Changes to the USAID 
     Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) (RIN: 0412-AA60) received 
     June 18, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2966. A letter from the Office of the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Letter Report: 
     Audit of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A for Fiscal Years 
     2005 Through 2007, as of March 31, 2007''; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2967. A letter from the Office of the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting a report entitled, ``Letter Report: 
     Review of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C Grant Awards 
     for the Period March 2005 through December 2006''; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       2968. A letter from the Chair, Election Assistance 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's report regarding 
     State governments' expenditures of Help America Vote Act 
     (HAVA) funds from December 31, 2006 through September 30, 
     2006; to the Committee on House Administration.
       2969. A letter from the Chair, Election Assistance 
     Commission, transmitting the Commission's report entitled, 
     ``The Impact of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 
     on the Administration of Elections for Federal Office 2005-
     2006''; to the Committee on House Administration.
       2970. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled, 
     ``Preserve America and Save America's Treasures Act''; to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       2971. A letter from the Associate Deputy Secretary, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting a copy of a draft 
     bill which would amend the Federal Land Transaction 
     Facilitation Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2972. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Ocean Perch in the Eastern Aleutian District of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area [Docket No. 
     070213033-7033-01] (RIN: 0648-XB33) received July 31, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       2973. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 
     Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 
     Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Closure of the Nantucket 
     Lightship Scallop Access Area to General Category Scallop 
     Vessels [Docket No. 060314069-6069-01] (RIN: 0648-XA84) 
     received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2974. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast 
     States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial 
     Specifications and Managment Measures; Inseason Adjustments 
     [Docket No. 060824226-6322-02] (RIN: 0648-AV69) received July 
     31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Natural Resources.
       2975. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable 
     Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; Deep-
     water Species Fishery by Catcher Processor Rockfish 
     Cooperatives in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 070213032-
     7032-01] (RIN: 0648-XB12) received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       2976. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled, 
     ``Patent Law Treaty Implementation Act''; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       2977. A letter from the Federal Liaison Officer, Patent and 
     Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Miscellaneous Changes to Trademark 
     Trial and Appeal Board Rules [Docket No.: PTO-T-2005-014] 
     (RIN: 0651-AB56) received August 1, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       2978. A letter from the Controller, National Society 
     Daughters of the American Revolution, transmitting the 
     Audited Financial Statements of NSDAR for the Fiscal Year 
     ending February 28, 2007, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1102; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.

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       2979. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Civil 
     Works, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Final Feasibility Report and Environmental 
     Assessment for the Lido Key, Sarasota County, Florida, 
     Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project; to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2980. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD 
     [CGD05-07-016] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received July 30, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2981. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; Delaware River, Delaware City, 
     DE [CGD05-07-020] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received July 30, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2982. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; Sail Virginia 2007; Port of 
     Hampton Roads, VA [CGD05-07-012] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received 
     July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2983. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Recovery of Aircraft, Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI. [CGD09-
     07-032] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2984. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Charles River and its tributaries, 
     Boston, MA [CGD01-07-058] received August 2, 2007, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation 
     and Infrastructure.
       2985. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Inland Waterway 
     from East Rockway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Jones Beach, NY. 
     [CGD01-07-046] received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2986. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Inland Waterway 
     from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Jones Beach, 
     NY. [CGD01-07-045] received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2987. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Waterway from 
     East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Hempstead, NY. 
     [CGD01-07-044] received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2988. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Raritan River, Arthur Kill, and their 
     tributaries, NJ. [CGD01-07-056] received August 2, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2989. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; BART 
     Transbay Tube Seismic Upgrade; San Francisco, California 
     [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-025] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2990. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, Detroit, MI. [CGD09-07-
     021] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2991. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Celebrate America Fundraiser Fireworks, Lake St. Clair, 
     Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. [CGD09-07-030] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2992. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Riverfest 2007, Connecticut River, Hartford, CT. [CGD01-07-
     064] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2993. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: Sand 
     and Sea Festival Fireworks Display, Salisbury, Massachusetts. 
     [CGD01-07-043] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2994. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Beverly Homecoming Fireworks, Beverly, Massachusetts. [CGD01-
     07-008] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2995. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone, 
     Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier East, Chicago, IL. [CGD09-07-007] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2996. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; 
     Annual events requiring safety zones in the Captain of the 
     Port Lake Michigan zone. [CGD09-07-005] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       2997. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Chicago Harbor, Navy Pier Southeast, Chicago, IL. [CGD09-07-
     006] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2998. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, WI. [CDG09-07-008] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       2999. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: Town 
     of Weymouth Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks, Weymouth, 
     Massachusetts. [CGD01-07-002] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3000. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; Town 
     of Lynn Fourth of July Fireworks Display, Nahant Bay, 
     Massachusetts [CGD01-07-031] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 
     2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3001. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Mercyhurst College ``Old Fashion 4th of July'' Presque Isle 
     Bay, Erie, PA [CGD09-07-034] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 
     2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3002. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Independence Day Fireworks Display, St. Lawrence River, 
     Alexandria Bay, NY [CGD09-07-043] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3003. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; City 
     of Richmond July 3rd Fireworks Show, San Francisco Bay, CA 
     [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-027] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3004. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Boston Pops Fireworks, Boston, Massachusetts [CGD01-07-072] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3005. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zones; 
     Lake Tahoe Independence Day Celebration, Lake Tahoe, CA and 
     Lake Tahoe, NV [COTP San Francisco Bay 07-020] (RIN: 1625-
     AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3006. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Fundation Amistad Fireworks, East Hampton, NY [CGD01-07-079] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3007. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department

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     of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final 
     rule -- Safety Zone: Independence Day Celebration Fireworks 
     [CGD01-07-037] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3008. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Salem Harbor Celebrates the 4th of July Fireworks -- Boston, 
     Massachusetts [CGD01-07-073] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 
     2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3009. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Hingham 4th of July Fireworks Display, Hingham, Massachusetts 
     [CGD01-07-036] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3010. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; York River, Yorktown, VA 
     [CGD05-07-031] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 2, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3011. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; Rappahannock River, Essex 
     County, Westmoreland County, Layton, Virginia [CGD05-07-017] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA08) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3012. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: Town 
     of Marblehead Fourth of July Fireworks Display, Marblehead 
     Harbor, Massachusetts [CGD01-07-001] (RIN: 1625-AA00) 
     received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3013. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Patapsco River, Northwest and Inner Harbors, Baltimore, MD 
     [CGD05-07-010] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 2, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3014. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's summary and 
     detailed breakdown of the disability-related complaints that 
     U.S. and foreign passenger carriers operating to and from the 
     U.S. received during the 2006 calendar year, pursuant to 
     section 707 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and 
     Reform Act for the 21st Century; to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3015. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Marshalltown, IA. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2007-27679; Airspace Docket No. 07-ACE-4] received 
     August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3016. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Middlesboro, KY. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-27262; Airspace Docket No. 07-ASO-1] received August 
     3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3017. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Hugoton, KS. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-27838; Airspace Docket No. 07-ACE-6] received August 
     3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3018. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dean Memorial Airport, NH 
     [Docket No. FAA-2007-28010, Airspace Docket No. 07-ANE-91] 
     received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3019. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-26120; Directorate Identifier 
     2006-NM-184-AD; Amendment 39-15051; AD 2007-10-10] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3020. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model 
     R44 and R44 II Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2006-26696; 
     Directorate Identifier 2006-SW-19-AD; Amendment 39-15058; AD 
     2007-11-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3021. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Model 228 
     Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-27295 Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-CE-013-AD; Amendment 39-15060; AD 2007-11-03] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3022. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-26973 Directorate Identifier 
     2007-CE-002-AD; Amendment 39-15061; AD 2007-11-04] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3023. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 
     (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), 
     and MD-88 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-28100; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-NM-103-AD; Amendment 39-15045; AD 2007-10-04] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3024. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-
     80C2B Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006-25738; 
     Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-27-AD; Amendment 39-15085; AD 
     2007-12-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3025. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Dierctives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 
     Model DA 40 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-27348; Directorate 
     Identifier 2007-CE-015-AD; Amendment 39-15078; ad 2007-11-21] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3026. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type 
     Certificate No. A00010WI previously held by Raytheon Aircraft 
     Company) Model 390 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-28251; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-049-AD; Amendment 39-15099; AD 
     2007-12-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3027. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF34-10E 
     Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2006-26585; 
     Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-44-AD; Amendment 39-15087; AD 
     2007-12-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3028. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Red Dog, AK [Docket No. FAA-
     2006-26396; Airspace Docket No. 06-AAL-40] received August 3, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3029. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Marshalltown, IA. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2007-27679; Airspace Docket No. 07-ACE-4] received 
     August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3030. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Front Royal-Warren County, 
     VA [Docket No. FAA-2007-27512, Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-01] 
     received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3031. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Canby, MN. [Docket No. FAA-
     2007-27676; Airspace Docket No. 07-AGL-2] received August 3, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3032. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Port Heiden, AK [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-27222; Airspace Docket No. 07-AAL-02] received 
     August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3033. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Revision of Class E Airspace; Kodiak, AK [Docket No. FAA-
     2007-27221; Airspace Docket No. 07-AAL-01] received August 3, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3034. 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. 30549 Amdt. 
     3217] received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.

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       3035. 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. 30548 Amdt. 
     No. 3216] received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3036. A letter from the FMCSA Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe 
     Operations: Surge Brake Requirements [Docket No. FMCSA-2005-
     21323] (RIN: 2126-AA91) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3037. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT-602 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2006-26775; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-CE-01-AD; Amendment 39-15042; AD 2007-10-01] (RIN: 2120-
     AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3038. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model 
     S-76A, B, and C Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2007-28241; 
     Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-07-AD; Amendment 39-15062; AD 
     2007-11-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3039. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -311, 
     and -312 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-28354; Directorate 
     Identifier 2006-NM-245-AD; Amendment 39-15086; AD 2007-12-08] 
     (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3040. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 
     Airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2007-28369; Directorate Identifier 
     2007-NM-076-AD; Amendment 39-15088; AD 2007-12-10] (RIN: 
     2120-AA64) received August 3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       3041. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Monticello, IA. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-27678; Airspace Docket No. 07-ACE-3] received August 
     3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3042. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Modification of Class E Airspace; Manhattan, KS. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-27677; Airspace Docket No. 07-ACE-2] received August 
     3, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3043. A letter from the Principal Deputy Associate 
     Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting 
     the Agency's final rule -- Revised Compliance Dates under the 
     National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit 
     Regulations and Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards 
     for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations [EPA-HQ-OW-2005-
     0036; FRL-8444-8] (RIN: 2040-AE92) received July 19, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       3044. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a copy of a draft bill to clarify the 
     requirements for special monthly pension based on age and 
     disability; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       3045. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled, 
     ``Agent Orange Equitable Compensation Act''; to the Committee 
     on Veterans' Affairs.
       3046. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Qualifying Advanced Coal Project Program 
     [Notice 2007-52] received July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3047. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- 26 CFR 1.707-1: Transactions between partner 
     and partnership. (Rev. Rul. 2007-40) received July 30, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways 
     and Means.
       3048. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Change to Office to which Notices of 
     Nonjudicial Sale and Requests for Return of Wrongfully Levied 
     Property must be sent. [TD 9344] (RIN: 1545-BG24) received 
     July 30, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       3049. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Entry of Taxable Fuel [TD 9346] (RIN: 
     1545-BC08) received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3050. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Repayment of Commodity Credit Corporation Loans 
     [Notice 2007-63] received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3051. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Determination of Issue Price in the 
     Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property (Rev. 
     Rul. 2007-44) received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3052. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Section 1248 Attribution Principles 
     [TD 9345] (RIN: 1545-BA93) received July 31, 2007, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3053. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Return Required by Subchapter T 
     Cooperative Under Section 6012 [TD 9336] (RIN: 1545-BF82) 
     received July 31, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3054. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- AJCA Modifications to the Section 
     6112 Regulations [TD 9352] (RIN: 1545-BE28) received August 
     2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3055. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- AJCA Modifications to the Section 
     6111 Regulations [TD 9351] (RIN: 1545-BE26) received August 
     2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3056. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- AJCA Modifications to the Section 
     6011 Regulations [TD 9350] (RIN: 1545-BE24) received August 
     2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Ways and Means.
       3057. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Qualified Severance of a Trust for 
     Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax Purposes [TD 9348] 
     (RIN: 1545-BC50) received August 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3058. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Revised Regulations Concerning Section 403(b) 
     Tax-Sheltered Annuity Contracts [TD 9340] (RIN: 1545-BB64) 
     received July 25, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       3059. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting a copy of draft legislation 
     entitled, ``Healthy Forests Partnership Act''; jointly to the 
     Committees on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
       3060. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Civil 
     Rights, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report to Congress for 
     the Office For Civil Rights, in accordance with the 
     requirements of the Department of Education Organization Act; 
     jointly to the Committees on Education and Labor and the 
     Judiciary.
       3061. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System 
     and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for 
     FY 2008 [CMS-1545-F] (RIN: 0938-AO64) received August 1, 
     2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the 
     Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       3062. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Department 
     of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital 
     Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2008 
     Rates [CMS-1533-FC] (RIN: 0938-AO70) received August 1, 2007, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees 
     on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       3063. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, CMS, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 
     Department's ``Major'' final rule -- Medicare Program; 
     Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System 
     for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 [CMS-1551-F] (RIN: 0938-AO63) 
     received August 1, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and 
     Means.
       3064. A letter from the Inspector General, Special 
     Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, transmitting the 
     July 2007 Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 3001(i) of 
     Title III of the 2004 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations 
     for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and 
     Afghanistan (Pub. L. 108-106) as amended by Pub. L. 108-375, 
     Pub. L. 109-102, Pub. L. 109-364, Pub. L. 109-440, and Pub. 
     L. 110-28; jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and 
     Appropriations.
       3065. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled, 
     ``Veterans' Pride Initiative Act''; jointly to the Committees 
     on Veterans' Affairs and Armed Services.
       3066. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled, 
     ``To amend and enhance certain maritime programs of the 
     Department of Transportation, and for other purposes''; 
     jointly to the Committees on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and Natural Resources.
       3067. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State,

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     transmitting a copy of a draft bill entitled, ``To amend the 
     R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1986 to implement the 
     International Agreement Concerning the Shipwrecked Vessel RMS 
     Titanic''; jointly to the Committees on Natural Resources, 
     Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.

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