[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11748-S11751]
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-3275. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to U.S. support for Operation Bahamas, Turks and 
     Caicos; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-3276. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Potato Cyst Nematode; Quarantine 
     and Regulations'' (Docket No. APHIS-2006-0143) received on 
     September 12, 2007; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-3277. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-178)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3278. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems Limited Model BAe 146 
     and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-
     NM-277)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3279. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-215)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3280. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400D, 
     and 747-400F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2005-NM-238)) received on September 17, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3281. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model GIV-X, GV, and 
     GV-SP Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-
     110)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3282. 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-219)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3283. 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-145XR Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2007-NM-021)) received on September 17, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3284. 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 369, 
     YOH-6A, 369A, OH-6A, 369H, 369HM, 369HS, 369HE, 369D, 369E, 
     369F, and 369FF Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2007-SW-18)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3285. 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; 
     Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASO-3)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3286. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-CE-40)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3287. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-100)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3288. 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 757-200, -200CB, and 
     -300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2005-NM-
     077)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3289. 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 and A310 
     Airplanes; and 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-122)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3290. 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; and Model A310 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2004-NM-117)) received on September 17, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3291. 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 A300 C4-605R 
     Variant F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-
     085)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-3292. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series 
     Turbofan Engines; Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2003-NE-12)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3293. 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; Centreville, AL'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASO-7)) received on September 
     17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3294. 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 17, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3295. 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 CL-600-2B19 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-088)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3296. 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 737-800 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-124)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3297. 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-10-10 
     and DC-10-10F Airplanes, and Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model 
     DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-
     40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and 
     Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2007-NM-079)) received on September 17, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3298. 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. 2006-NM-190)) 
     received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3299. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems Limited Model ATP 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-275)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3300. 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 and A300-600 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-139)) 
     received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3301. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional 
     Aircraft Jetstream HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 
     200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-035)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3302. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 and -
     535 Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NE-10)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3303. 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 Corporation, 
     Ltd. Model 750XL Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-
     CE-037)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3304. 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 CL-600-1A11, CL-
     600-2A12, CL-600-2B16, Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NM-189)) received on September 17, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3305. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-174)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3306. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; AEROTECHNIC Vertiebs-u. Service 
     GmbH Model Honeywell CAS67A ACAS II Systems Appliances'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-026)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3307. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models 
     SR20 and SR22 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-
     042)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3308. 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-108)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3309. 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 DC-10-30 and 
     DC-10-30F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     273)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3310. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; PLAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. 
     Model P-180 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-
     029)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3311. 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. ERJ 170 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     252)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3312. 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-8-62, 
     DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-255)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3313. 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. 2006-NM-154)) 
     received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3314. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-
     B5MP-3()/M10282A() +6 and HC-B5MP-3()/M10876()()()() Five-
     Bladed Propellers'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 86-ANE-7)) 
     received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3315. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth GmbH and Co. KG 
     Models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-CE-35)) received on September 
     17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3316. 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 A318-100 and A319-
     100 Series Airplanes; Model A320-111 Airplanes; Model A320-
     200, A321-200, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 
     Series Airplanes; Model A340-541 Airplanes; and Model A340-
     642 Airplanes; Equipped with Certain Sogerma-Services Powered 
     Seats'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NM-242)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3317. 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; Bombardier Model CL-600-
     2B16 Airplanes and Model CL-600-2B19 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-178)) received on September 17, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3318. 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. Model AT-602 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2004-CE-50)) received 
     on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3319. 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; Sayre, PA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 06-AEA-006)) received on September 17, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3320. 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; Ridgeway, PA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AEA-03)) received on September 
     17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3321. 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; Troy, PA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66)(Docket No. 05-AEA-007)) received on September 17, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3322. 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; Jersey Shore Airport, 
     PA'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AEA-02)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3323. 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; Wellsboro, PA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. 06-AEA-005)) received on September 
     17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3324. 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; Wilkes Barre, PA'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 06-AEA-004)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3325. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revocation of Class D Airspace; Elko, NV'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-AWP-11)) received on September 17, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3326. 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. 3191)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3327. 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) (Docket 
     No. 30519)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3328. 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) (Docket 
     No. 30521)) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3329. 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) (Docket No. 30522)) received on 
     September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-3330. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe 
     Operation; Lamps and Reflective Devices'' (RIN2126-AB07) 
     received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3331. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Side Impact Protection Upgrade'' (RIN2127-
     AJ10) received on September 17, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3332. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Vehicles Built in Two or More Stages'' 
     (RIN2127-AI93) received on September 17, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3333. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Insurer Reporting Requirements Update to 
     Appendices A, B, and C'' (RIN2127-AJ98) received on September 
     17, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3334. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Navigation 
     and Navigable Waters; Technical, Organizational, and 
     Conforming Amendments'' (RIN1625-ZA13) received on September 
     13, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3335. A communication from the Attorney, U.S. Coast 
     Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Vessel 
     Documentation; Recording of Instruments'' ((RIN1625-AB18) 
     (Docket No. USCG-2007-28098)) received on September 13, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3336. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations (including six 
     regulations beginning with CGD01-07-093)'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3337. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Security Zone: Waters Surrounding U.S. Forces 
     Vessel SBX-1, HI'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (COTP Honolulu 07-005)) 
     received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3338. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Security Zone: Hawaii Super Ferry Arrival/
     Departure, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai, Hawaii'' ((RIN1625-AA87) 
     (COTP Honolulu 07-005)) received on September 13 , 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3339. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Security Zone: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii and Kauai, HI'' 
     ((RIN1625-AA87) (CGD14-07-001)) received on September 13, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3340. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Sacramento 
     River, Rio Vista, CA'' ((RIN1625-AA87) (CGD11-07-013)) 
     received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3341. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations (including two 
     regulations beginning with CGD01-07-019)'' (RIN1625-AA09) 
     received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-3342. A communication from the Chief of Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Regulated Navigation Area: Buzzards Bay, 
     Massachusetts'' (RIN1625-AA17) received on September 13, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-3343. 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; 
     Amendments to the Open Burning Regulation'' (FRL No. 8469-4) 
     received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3344. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Extension of 
     the Deferred Effective Date for 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient 
     Air Quality Standards for the Denver Early Action Compact'' 
     (FRL No. 8469-8) received on September 13, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3345. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting,

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     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``National 
     Priorities List, Final Rule'' (FRL No. 8468-4) received on 
     September 13, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and 
     Public Works.
       EC-3346. 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 
     ``Pendimethalin; Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8147-8) 
     received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3347. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and 
     Innovation, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Pesticide 
     Tolerance Nomenclature Changes; Technical Amendment'' (FRL 
     No. 8126-5) received on September 13, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-3348. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Materials 
     and Processes Authorized for the Treatment of Wine and 
     Juice'' ((RIN1513-AA96) (T.D. TTB-61)) received on September 
     12, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3349. A communication from the Director of the 
     Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
     Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Firearms 
     Excise Tax; Exemption for Small Manufacturers, Producers, and 
     Importers'' ((RIN1513-AB25) (T.D. TTB-62)) received on 
     September 12, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-3350. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of 
     Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amendment to Interpretive Bulletin 95-1'' 
     (RIN1210-AB22) received on September 12, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3351. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a petition filed by the workers from the Hanford 
     Nuclear Reservation requesting their addition to the Special 
     Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3352. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to a petition filed by the workers from the Ames 
     Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, requesting their addition to the 
     Special Exposure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-3353. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Department's Buy American Reports for fiscal years 2005 and 
     2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-3354. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting, a draft bill intended to assist 
     formerly homeless veterans who reside in permanent housing; 
     to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-3355. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Personnel Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Pay Administration Under the Fair 
     Labor Standards Act'' (RIN3206-AK89) received on September 
     17, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.

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