[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 189 (Tuesday, December 11, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S15133-S15137]
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-4202. A communication from the Counsel for Legislation 
     and Regulations, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and 
     Urban Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Revisions to the Hospital Mortgage 
     Insurance Program'' (RIN2502-AI22) received on December 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4203. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Public and Indian 
     Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Project-Based Voucher Rents for Units Receiving Low-Income 
     Housing Tax Credits'' (RIN2577-AC62) received on December 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4204. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Identity Theft Red Flags and 
     Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit 
     Transactions Act of 2003'' (RIN3084-AA94) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-4205. A communication from the General Counsel, National 
     Credit Union Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Purchase, Sale, and Pledge of 
     Eligible Operations'' (RIN3133-AD37) received on December 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-4206. A communication from the Secretary, Division of 
     Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revisions to Rule 12h-1 under the Securities Exchange Act 
     of 1934'' (RIN3235-AJ91) received on December 3, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4207. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and 
     Security, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Updated Statements of 
     Legal Authority for the Export Administration Regulations'' 
     (RIN0694-AE19) received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-4208. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airplane Performance and Handling Qualities in Icing 
     Conditions'' ((RIN2120-AI14)(Docket No. FAA-2005-22840)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4209. 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. 2006-NM-204)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4210. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-
     1000T Gliders'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-032)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4211. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; SICMA Aero Seat 50XXX Passenger 
     Seats'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-09)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4212. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Societe de Motorisations 
     Aeronautiques SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 Reciprocating 
     Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-26)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4213. 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 S.A. Artouste III B, 
     Artouste III B1, and Artouste III D Turboshaft Engines'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-54)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4214. 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, 
     MD-11F, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, 
     DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-061)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4215. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Skyluxe II 
     Passenger Seats'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-21)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4216. 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 2B1 Turboshaft 
     Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-02)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4217. 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 Trent 500 
     Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-

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     NE-15)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4218. 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 Aircraft 
     Engine Group CF6-45A Series, CF6-50A, CF6-50C Series and CF6-
     50E Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NE-23)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4219. 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 Model 400, 
     400A, and 400T Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2007-NM-016)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4220. 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 A300F4-605R and 
     A300F4-622R Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-
     080)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4221. 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-089)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4222. 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-
     80C2A5F Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-
     NE-23)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4223. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 
     58P and 58TC Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-CE-
     24)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4224. 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-
     076)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4225. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-248)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4226. 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 
     Model 390 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-
     043)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4227. 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 Airplanes and 
     Model A310 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-
     259)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4228. 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 A318-111 and A318-
     112 Airplanes and Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-NM-169)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4229. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Production and Airworthiness Approvals, Part Marking, and 
     Miscellaneous Proposals'' ((RIN2120-AI78)(Docket No. FAA-
     2006-25877)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4230. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Flightdeck Door Monitoring and Crew Discreet Alerting 
     Systems'' ((RIN2120-AI16)(Docket No. FAA-2005-22449)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4231. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Inspection Authorization 2-year Renewal'' ((RIN2120-AI83) 
     (Docket No. FAA-2007-27108)) received on December 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4232. 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 Model DHC-7 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-004)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4233. 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 747-100B SUD, 747-
     200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-
     400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket 
     No. 2007-NM-025)) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4234. 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 A300-600 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-008)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4235. 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 A300-600R Series 
     Airplanes; and Model A310-300 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-067)) received on December 5, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4236. 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 737-600, -700, -
     700C, -800, -900, and -900ER Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-215)) received on December 5, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4237. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Limited Model 
     PC-6 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-
     074)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4238. 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 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, 
     and 747SP Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2007-NM-198)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4239. 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-10-10F 
     and MD-10-30F Airplanes, Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes, 
     and Model 717-200 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 
     2006-NM-156)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4240. 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. 2006-NM-233)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4241. 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 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-292)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4242. 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 A321 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-019)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4243. 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-055)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4244. 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; Boeing Model 747-100, -
     200B, -200C, and -200F Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2007-NM-034)) received on December 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4245. 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; Lady Lake, FL'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 07-ASO-15)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4246. 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; Live Oak, FL'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 07-ASO-8)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4247. 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; Winfield, FL'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 07-ASO-13)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4248. 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; Gainesville, FL'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASO-14)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4249. 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; Forest Hill, MD'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 06-AEA-13)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4250. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Removal of Class D and E Airspace; Utica, NY; Amendment of 
     Class D and E Airspace; Rome, NY; Establishment of Class E 
     Airspace; Rome, NY'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-AEA-3)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4251. 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; Kotzebue, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-AAL-07)) received on December 5, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4252. 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; Fort Yukou, AK'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-AAL-06)) received on December 5, 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4253. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Removal of Class E Airspace; Columbus, GA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 07-ASO-18)) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4254. 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; Everett, WA'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-ANM-2)) received on December 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4255. 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; Hoquiam, WA'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 06-ANM-9)) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4256. 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; 
     Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-AAL-7)) received 
     on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4257. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 29334)) received on December 5, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4258. 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; Hailey, ID'' ((RIN2120-AA66) 
     (Docket No. 07-ANM-8)) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4259. 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-9-10, 
     -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81, -82, 
     -83, and -87 Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2003-NM-198)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4260. 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-90-30 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2003-NM-194)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4261. 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 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-077)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4262. 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. 
     2007-NM-018)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4263. 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. 2007-NM-068)) received 
     on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4264. 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. 2005-NM-200)) received on December 
     5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4265. 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-039)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4266. 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. 2005-NM-010)) received 
     on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4267. 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 CF6-80E1 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NE-32)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4268. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet 
     Model Falcon 10 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2006-
     NM-192)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4269. 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-170)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4270. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. 
     Model P-180 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No . 2007-C-
     041)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4271. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney JT9D-7R4 
     Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-NE-38)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce , 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4272. 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 A330 and 
     A340 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-NM-178)) 
     received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4273. 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 CF34-1A, 
     -3A, -3A1, -3A2, -3B, and -3B1 Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. 2000-NE-42)) received on December 5 , 2007; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4274. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 
     Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 
     480, and 480B Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2005-
     SW-07)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce , Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4275. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney Canada PW535A 
     Turbofan Engines; Correction'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2006-NE-35)) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4276. 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 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 
     747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. 2006-NM-159)) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4277. 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. 3240)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4278. 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, and Takeoff 
     Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(Amdt. No. 3239)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4279. 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, and Takeoff 
     Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments'' ((RIN2120-AA65)(Amdt. No. 3237)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4280. 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. 3238)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4281. 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. 3236)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4282. 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. 470)) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4283. 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; Hulett, WY'' ((RIN2120-
     AA66) (Docket No. 07-ANM-9)) received on December 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4284. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Jet Routes J-29 and J-101; South Central United 
     States'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 07-ASW-1)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4285. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of the Phoenix Class B Airspace Area; 
     Arizona'' ((RIN2120-AA66) (Docket No. 05-AWA-2)) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4286. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Temporary Rule; Closure of Quota Period 2 Fishery for Spiny 
     Dogfish'' (RIN0648-XD92) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4287. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Temporary Rule; Closure of a New York 2007 Summer Flounder 
     Commercial Fishery'' (RIN0648-XD45) received on December 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4288. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Temporary Rule; Inseason Bluefish Quota Transfer from VA to 
     NY'' (RIN0648-XD65) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4289. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon Fisheries; Inseason 
     Orders'' (RIN0648-XD05) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4290. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Extension of Emergency Action to Lower the Haddock Minimum 
     Size Limit to 18 Inches to Reduce Regulatory Discarding'' 
     (RIN0648-AV75) received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4291. 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 ``Safety Zone (including 5 regulations beginning 
     with CGD09-07-119)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on December 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4292. 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 Superferry Arrival/
     Departure, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kauai, Hawaii'' (RIN1625-AA87) 
     received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4293. 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 ``Safety Zone: Marine City Maritime Festival 
     Fireworks, St. Clair River, Marine City, MI'' ((RIN1625-AA00) 
     (CGD09-07-016)) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4294. 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; Cumberland River, 
     Clarksville, TN'' ((RIN1625-AA11)(CGD08-07-010)) received on 
     December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4295. 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 (including 2 regulations beginning 
     with CGD14-07-001)'' (RIN1625-AA87) received on December 6, 
     2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4296. 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 ``Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; John 
     H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA08)(CGD05-
     07-045)) received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4297. 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 ``Safety Zone (including 2 regulations beginning 
     with COTP Western Alaska-07-003)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on 
     December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4298. 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 ``Special Local Regulations for Marine Events; Back 
     River, Poquoson, VA'' ((RIN1625-AA08)(CGD05-07-060)) received 
     on December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-4299. 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 ``Safety Zone'' ((RIN1625-AA00)(CGD05-07-088)) 
     received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4300. 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 ``Safety Zone; Morgan

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     City-Port Allen Alternate Route, Mile Marker 0.5 to Mile 
     Marker 1.0, Bank to Bank'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on 
     December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-4301. 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 ``Shipping; Technical, Organizational, and 
     Conforming Amendments'' ((RIN1625-ZA14)(Docket No. USCG-2007-
     29018)) received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-4302. A communication from the Attorney, Office of 
     Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law, 
     Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Energy Conservation Program for 
     Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for 
     Residential Furnaces and Boilers'' (RIN1904-AA78) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-4303. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Report on 
     University Collaboration''; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-4304. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report relative to 
     operations at the Naval Petroleum Reserves for fiscal year 
     2006; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-4305. 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 ``Acetamiprid; 
     Pesticide Tolerance'' (FRL No. 8340-6) received on December 
     6, 2007; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4306. 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 ``Bacillus 
     Thuringiensis Vip3Aa20 Protein and the Genetic Material 
     Necessary for Its Production in Corn; Extension of Temporary 
     Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance'' (FRL No. 
     8340-5) received on December 6, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Environment and Public Works.
       EC-4307. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary of Textiles and Apparel, Import Administration, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Imports of Certain Cotton 
     Shirting Fabric: Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota 
     Established Under the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 
     2006'' (RIN0625-AA74) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4308. 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 ``Employer-Owned Life Insurance'' ((RIN1545-
     BG58)(TD 9364)) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4309. 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 ``2008 Annual Covered Compensation Tables'' 
     (Rev. Rul. 2007-71) received on December 6, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4310. 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 ``Annual Cumulative List of Changes in Plan 
     Qualification Requirements'' (Notice 2007-94) received on 
     December 5, 2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4311. 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 ``Model Amendments for Certain Section 403(b) 
     Plans'' (Rev. Proc. 2007-71) received on December 5, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4312. 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 ``Announcement--Disqualified Corporate 
     Interest Expense Disallowed Under Section 163(j)'' 
     (Announcement 2007-114) received on December 5, 2007; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-4313. 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 ``Notice: Tier 2 Rates for 2008'' (26 U.S.C. 
     3241) received on December 5, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4314. 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 ``Definition of Insurance Under Section 
     402(1) of the Code--Modification of Notice 2007-7'' (Notice 
     2007-99) received on December 4, 2007; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-4315. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicare Program; Revisions to the Medicare 
     Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Contract 
     Determinations, Appeals, and Intermediate Sanctions 
     Processes'' (RIN0938-AO78) received on December 4, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4316. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicaid Program; Optional State Plan Case 
     Management Services'' (RIN0938-AO50) received on December 4, 
     2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4317. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Medicaid Integrity Program; Limitation on 
     Contractor Liability'' (RIN0938-AO88) received on December 4, 
     2007; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-4318. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed agreement for the export of defense articles to 
     Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, and the United Kingdom relative to 
     the installation of two multi-source remote sensing satellite 
     ground stations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-4319. A communication from the Deputy Director, Pension 
     Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Benefits Payable in 
     Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in 
     Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and 
     Paying Benefits'' (29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044) received on 
     December 6, 2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4320. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual 
     report relative to the implementation of the Age 
     Discrimination Act of 1975 for fiscal year 2006; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-4321. A communication from the Program Manager, Centers 
     for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Procedure for Designating Classes of 
     Employees as Members of the Special Exposure Cohort under the 
     Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act of 
     2002; Amendments'' (RIN0920-AA13) received on December 4, 
     2007; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-4322. A communication from the Chair, Equal Employment 
     Opportunity Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal 
     year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4323. A communication from the Chairman, Merit Systems 
     Protection Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board's 
     Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2007; 
     to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-4324. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Marine Mammal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Commission's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal 
     year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4325. A communication from the Chairman, National 
     Endowment for the Humanities, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the organization's Performance and Accountability Report for 
     fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4326. A communication from the Federal Co-Chair, 
     Appalachian Regional Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the Semiannual Report of the Commission's Inspector 
     General for the period of April 1, 2007, through September 
     30, 2007; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4327. A communication from the Director, National 
     Science Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     Foundation's Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2007; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-4328. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Reasonable Charges for Medical Care or 
     Services'' (RIN2900-AM35) received on December 4, 2007; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       EC-4329. A communication from the Director of Regulations 
     Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report 
     of a rule entitled ``Extension of the Presumptive Period for 
     Compensation for Gulf War Veterans'' (RIN2900-AM47) received 
     on December 3, 2007; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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