[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 134 (Tuesday, September 11, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11409-S11413]
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-3162. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, proposed legislation intended to alter the 
     funding structure for the Commodity Futures Trading 
     Commission; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-3163. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Office 
     of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     education of dependents of military personnel; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3164. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense (Counternarcotics, Counterproliferation 
     and Global Threats), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to Russia's tactical nuclear weapons arsenal; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3165. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, a draft bill entitled the 
     ``Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Reform 
     Act''; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3166. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; MORAVAN a.s. Model Z242L 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2007-28114)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3167. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 
     750XL Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-033)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3168. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 
     Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-16)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3169. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 2B Series 
     Turboshaft Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-52)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3170. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company GE 590 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-
     05)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3171. 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. 3226)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3172. 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. 3228)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3173. 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. 3225)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3174. 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. 3219)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3175. 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; St. Johns, AZ'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 07-AWP-1)) received on September 
     7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3176. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision to Class E Airspace; Laramie, WY'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 05-ANM-16)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3177. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Aguadilla, PR'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 07-ASO-3)) received on September 
     7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3178. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment, Modification and Revocation of VOR Federal 
     Airways; East Central United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket 
     No. 06-ASW-1)) received on September 7, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3179. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Vero Beach, FL'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 07-ASO-9)) received on September 
     7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3180. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification to the Norton Sound Low, Woody Island Low, 
     Control 1234L, and Control 1487L Offshore Airspace Areas; 
     AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 07-AAL-29)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3181. A communication from the Acting Regulations 
     Officer, Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Design-Build Contracting'' (RIN2125-AF12) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3182. 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. 208 CRS Installation Procedure 
     for LATCH-Equipped Seats'' (RIN2127-AJ59) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3183. 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 EMB-145LR, -145XR, and -145MP Airplanes; and Model 
     EMB-135BJ and -135LR Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-038)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3184. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arrius 2F Turboshaft 
     Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-34)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3185. 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 727 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-054)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3186. 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 737-100, -200, -
     200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM--31)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3187. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-176)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3188. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-148)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3189. 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 A318, A319, A320 and 
     A321 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-196)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3190. 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 A310 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-126)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3191. 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 EMB-135BJ Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-269)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3192. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 
     and DC-10-30F Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F 
     Airplanes, and Model MD-10-30F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-271)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3193. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and 
     MD-11F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-272)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3194. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-50C 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NE-
     08)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3195. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 
     550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-213)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3196. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NE-
     43)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3197. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation No. 
     3A20 and TC No. A24CE Formerly Held by Raytheon Aircraft 
     Corporation and Models C90A, B200, B200C, B300, and B300C 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-004)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3198. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 
     Model DA 42 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-
     027)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3199. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Model 
     DA 42 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-022)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3200. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, 
     BA, B1, B2, B3, D, and AS355E Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2004-SW-36)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3201. 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 369A, 
     369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HS, 369HM, 500N, and 
     OH-6A Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2003-SW-37)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3202. 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'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA65)(Amdt. No. 3221)) received on September 7, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3203. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments'' ((RIN2120-
     AA63)(Amdt. No. 468)) received on September 7, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3204. 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-AA64)(Amdt. No. 3222)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3205. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, 
     -42, and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model 
     DC-8F-54 and -55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes; 
     Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-72 Airplanes; and 
     Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-279)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3206. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 
     Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-009)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3207. 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 B4-600, B4-
     600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant 
     F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-125)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3208. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-289)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3209. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-100, DHC-
     8-200, and DHC-8-300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-240)) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3210. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-287)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3211. 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 EMB-135 Airplanes and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -
     145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-196)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3212. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF34-10E 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NE-
     33)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3213. A communication from the Assistant Chief Counsel 
     for Hazardous Materials Safety, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Hazardous Materials; Transportation of Lithium Batteries'' 
     (RIN2137-AD48) received on September 7, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3214. 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. 3223)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3215. 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. 3224)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3216. 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-89)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3217. 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. 
     2007-NM-022)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3218. 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 727 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. NM-75)) received on September 7, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3219. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 and 
     ATR72 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No . 2006-NM-270)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3220. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX and 
     Falcon 900EX Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     249)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3221. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

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     entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series 
     Airplanes; and Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-237)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3222. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aviation Corporation 
     Model EA500 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-
     056)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3223. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 
     Model DA 42 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-
     023)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3224. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited 
     Model R2160 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-
     079)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3225. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-602, 
     AT-802, and AT-802A Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2007-CE-011)) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3226. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA--Groupe Aerospatiale 
     Models TB9, TB10, and TB200 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2007-CE-017)) received on September 7, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3227. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-019)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3228. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification to the Norton Sound Low, Woody Island Low, 
     Control 1234L and Control 1487L Offshore Airspace Areas; 
     Alaska'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AAL-29)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3229. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Area Navigation Route Q-22; South Central 
     United States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASW-4)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3230. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Front Royal--Warren 
     County, VA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-AEA-01)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3231. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dean Memorial Airport, 
     NH'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ANE-91)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3232. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Restricted Areas 3601A and 3601B; 
     Brookville, KS'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 04-ACE-32)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3233. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Establishment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Routes; Los 
     Angeles, CA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-AWP-2)) received 
     on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3234. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Class D Airspace; Valdosta, Moody AFB, GA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASO-10)) received on September 
     7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3235. 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; Red Dog, AK'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 07-AAL-04)) received on September 7, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3236. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations: 
     Rockmart, Aragon, and Ringgold, Georgia; Anderson, South 
     Carolina; and Chattanooga, Decatur, Harrison, Lynchburg, 
     Spring City, and Wartrace, Tennessee'' (MB Docket No. 05-282) 
     received on September 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3237. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations: 
     Dinosaur, Colorado'' (MB Docket No. 07-79) received on 
     September 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3238. A communication from the Deputy Bureau Chief, 
     Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal 
     Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Recommendations of the 
     Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina 
     on Communications Networks'' ((FCC07-107) (EB Docket No. 06-
     119)) received on September 6, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3239. A communication from the Deputy Chief Financial 
     Officer, Office of Managing Director, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 
     for Fiscal Year 2007'' ((MD Docket No. 07-81) (FCC 07-140)) 
     received on September 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3240. A communication from the Senior Counsel, Wireless 
     Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile 
     Radio Services Providers'' ((WT Docket No. 05-265) (FCC 07-
     143)) received on September 6, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3241. A communication from the Assistant Bureau Chief 
     for Management, International Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 1 and 63 
     of the Commission's Rules'' ((FCC 07-118) (IB Docket No. 04-
     47)) received on September 6, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3242. A communication from the Secretary of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the safe operation of Mexico-domiciled motor 
     carriers beyond the commercial zones; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3243. A communication from the Chairman, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to energy pricing programs; to the Committee 
     on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-3244. A communication from the General Counsel, Nuclear 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Use of Electronic Submissions in 
     Agency Hearings'' (RIN3150-AH74) received on September 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3245. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; 
     Control of VOC Emissions from Crude Oil Lightering 
     Operations'' (FRL No. 8465-9) received on September 7, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3246. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; 
     VOC Emissions from Fuel Grade Ethanol Production Operations'' 
     (FRL No. 8464-4) received on September 7, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3247. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West 
     Virginia; Clean Air Interstate Rule'' (FRL No. 8465-6) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3248. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas 
     for Air

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     Quality Planning Purposes; Georgia: Redesignation of Macon, 
     Georgia 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment for 
     Ozone'' (FRL No. 8466-4) received on September 7, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3249. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Approval and 
     Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Approval of 
     Revisions to the Tennessee SIP and the Nashville/Davidson 
     County Portion of Tennessee SIP; Prevention of Significant 
     Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review'' (FRL No. 
     8466-5) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3250. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Revising the 
     Budget Period Limitation for Research Grants and Cooperative 
     Agreements'' ((RIN2080-AA12) (FRL No. 8466-9)) received on 
     September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public 
     Works.
       EC-3251. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to actions under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act 
     during fiscal year 2006; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3252. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Rev. Proc. 2006-53 to 
     Reflect Statutory Changes to Section 179'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-
     60) received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-3253. A communication from the Chief of the Publications 
     and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Surrender of Property Subject to Levy'' 
     (Rev. Proc. 2006-42) received on September 7, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-3254. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Retirement Thrift Investment Board, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Privacy Act Regulations, 
     Periodic Participant Statements and Court Orders and Legal 
     Processes Affecting Thrift Savings Plan Accounts'' (5 CFR 
     Parts 1630, 1640, and 1653) received on September 6, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-3255. A communication from the Inspector General, 
     Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Board's budget request for fiscal year 2009; to the Committee 
     on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3256. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, the report of draft 
     legislation intended to amend the law relating to the appeals 
     of those who have been sentenced to death; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-3257. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, (7) reports relative to vacancies within the 
     Department, received on September 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-3258. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10B 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-020)) 
     received on September 7, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.

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