[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2343-S2345]
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-5554. 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 ``Addition of Armenia to the List 
     of Regions Where African Swine Fever Exists'' (Docket No. 
     APHIS-2007-0142) received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5555. A communication from the Secretary of Agriculture 
     and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to select chemical agents 
     and toxins; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-5556. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Agriculture (Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants 
     and Children: Implementation of Nondiscretionary WIC 
     Certification and General Administrative Provisions'' 
     (RIN0584-AD73) received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-5557. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Comptroller), transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a violation of the Antideficiency Act by personnel 
     of the Army Corps of Engineers; to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-5558. A communication from the Principal Deputy, Under 
     Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the Family Subsistence 
     Supplemental Allowance program; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-5559. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Vice Admiral John G. Morgan, Jr., 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-5560. 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 
     Department's intent to convert the commissary and exchange 
     store at Homestead Air Reserve Base to an independent Army 
     and Air Force Exchange Service; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       EC-5561. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     administration of Federal grants and cooperative agreements; 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-5562. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-5563. A communication from the Secretary of the Army, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to funding 
     for the High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-5564. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of 
     President of the Government National Mortgage Association, 
     received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5565. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of 
     Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, received 
     on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-5566. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of Assistant Secretary for Congressional and 
     Intergovernmental Relations, received on March 28, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5567. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and 
     Development, received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5568. A communication from the General Counsel, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position 
     of President of the Government National Mortgage Association, 
     received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-5569. 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 747-200B, 747-300, 
     and 747-400 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2007-NM-201)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5570. 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 777-200, -200LR, -
     300, and -300ER Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 
     2007-NM-109)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5571. 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-093)) received on March 31, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5572. 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. 2007-NM-
     033)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5573. 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 Corporation AE 3007A 
     and AE 3007C Series Turbofan Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket 
     No. 99-NE-01)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5574. 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 SA332C, 
     L, L1, and L2 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-
     SW-40)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5575. 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-
     500MB Gliders'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. 2007-CE-065)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5576. 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 Deutschland Model 
     EC135 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-SW-58)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5577. A communication from the Program Analyst, National 
     Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Civil Penalties'' ((RIN2127-AK07) (Docket 
     No. NHTSA-2007-28445)) received on March 31, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5578. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-161)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5579. 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 SA-365 
     N1, AS-365N2, AS-365N3, SA-366G1, EC 155B, and EC155B1 
     Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-SE-24)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5580. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     Limited Model 206A and 206B Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2006-SW-21)) received on March 31, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5581. 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

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     Model 747-400 and 747-400D Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2007-NM-069)) received on March 31, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5582. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB139 and 
     AW139 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-SW-15)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5583. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-129)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5584. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-158)) received on March 
     31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5585. 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-10-30 and DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-
     10-30F Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-074)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5586. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Industries, a.s. Model 
     L-13 Blanik Gliders'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-
     071)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5587. 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, 
     DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-10-30F Airplanes; Model 
     DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2003-NM-45)) received 
     on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5588. 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-090)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5589. 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-9-81 
     and DC-9-82 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-
     256)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5590. 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 767-300F Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-011)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5591. 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 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-
     NM-112)) received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5592. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 
     0100 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-137)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5593. 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, 
     Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon 
     2000EX Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-134)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5594. 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. 2007-NM-114)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5595. 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, Model A300-600 Series Airplanes, and Model A310 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-NM-009)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5596. 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, and -900 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2007-NM-130)) received on March 31, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5597. 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-217)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5598. 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 and Model A300-600 Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64) (Docket No. 2006-NM-131)) received on March 31, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5599. 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 747-200B, 747-300, 
     747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F Series Airplanes Equipped 
     with General Electric CF6-80C2 Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64) 
     (Docket No. 2007-NM-037)) received on March 31, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5600. 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. Compact 
     Series Propellers'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2000-NE-08)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5601. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Thrust Aircraft, Inc. Model S2R 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. 2007-CE-051)) 
     received on March 31, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5602. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, Federal 
     Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Administrator, received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5603. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report relative to the apportionment of 
     membership on the Regional Fishery Management Councils; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5604. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a biennial report relative to the 
     implementation of the Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology 
     Program; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5605. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment 15 
     to the Pacific Coast Salmon Fishery Management Plan'' 
     (RIN0648-AU69) received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5606. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and 
     Aleutian Islands; Final 2008 and 2009 Harvest Specifications 
     for Groundfish'' (RIN0648-XD69) received on March 28, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5607. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Non-American Fisheries Act Crab Vessels 
     Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by the Offshore Component 
     in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     (RIN0648-XF94) received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5608. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Non-American

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     Fisheries Act Crab Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for 
     Processing by the Offshore Component in the Central 
     Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XF93) 
     received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5609. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by 
     the Inshore Component in the Central Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XF90) received on March 28, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5610. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod for Processing by 
     the Inshore Component in the Central Regulatory Area of the 
     Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XF74) received on March 28, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5611. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in 
     Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska'' (RIN0648-XF82) 
     received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5612. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     status of the Exxon and Stripper Well oil overcharge funds as 
     of September 30, 2006; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-5613. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Crow Tribe'' 
     (Docket No. CR-1-FOR) received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-5614. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Reporting Amendments'' (RIN1010-AD20) received on March 28, 
     2008; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-5615. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, 
     ``Department of Energy FY 2006-FY 2007 Methane Hydrate Report 
     to Congress''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources.
       EC-5616. 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 ``Reissuance Standards for State and Local 
     Bonds'' (Notice 2008-41) received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Finance.
       EC-5617. A communication from the Acting Chief of the Trade 
     and Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs and Border 
     Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``United 
     States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement'' (RIN1505-AB75) received 
     on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-5618. A communication from the Program Manager, Office 
     of the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human 
     Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Medicare and State Health Care Programs; Fraud and 
     Abuse; Issuance of Advisory Opinions by OIG'' (42 CFR Part 
     1008) received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-5619. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for the transfer of 
     defense services to the United Kingdom relative to the sale 
     of radar altimeters and accelerometers; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-5620. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a biennial 
     report relative to the Promoting Safe and Stable Families 
     Program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-5621. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of the Inspector General, Department of Education, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy, 
     designation of an acting officer and discontinuation of 
     service in the acting role of Inspector General, received on 
     March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-5622. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Department 
     of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary, received on 
     March 28, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-5623. A communication from the Administrator, General 
     Services Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the new mileage reimbursement rate for 
     Federal employees who use privately owned automobiles while 
     on official travel; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5624. A communication from the Administrator, Small 
     Business Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, an 
     annual report relative to the Federal Employee Anti-
     Discrimination and Retaliation Act; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5625. A communication from the District of Columbia 
     Auditor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, 
     ``Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report on Advisory Neighborhood 
     Commissions''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5626. A communication from the Chairman, Occupational 
     Safety and Health Review Commission, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report relative to the acquisitions made by the 
     Commission during fiscal year 2007 from entities that 
     manufacture articles outside of the United States; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5627. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, 
     Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Data 
     Mining Activity within the Department; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5628. A communication from the Acting Chief, Regulatory 
     Management Division, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Petitions Filed on Behalf of the H-1B Temporary Workers 
     Subject to or Exempt from the Numerical Limitation'' 
     (RIN1615-AB68) received on March 28, 2008; to the Committee 
     on the Judiciary.
       EC-5629. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Regulations and Rulings Division, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Expansion of the Alexander Valley Viticultural 
     Area'' (RIN1513-AB23) received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5630. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Regulations and Rulings Division, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Establishment of the LeHigh Valley Viticultural 
     Area'' (RIN1513-AB19) received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5631. A communication from the Federal Register Liaison 
     Officer, Regulations and Rulings Division, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Expansion of the San Francisco Bay Viticultural 
     Area'' (RIN1513-AB21) received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5632. A communication from the Director, Administrative 
     Office of the U.S. Courts, transmitting, pursuant to law, an 
     annual report relative to crime victims' rights; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5633. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy in the position of U.S. Attorney, 
     Northern District of Ohio, received on March 28, 2008; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5634. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a vacancy in the position of U.S. Attorney, 
     District of South Carolina, received on March 28, 2008; to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5635. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Office of the Deputy Attorney General, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the 
     position of Deputy Attorney General, received on March 28, 
     2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-5636. A communication from the Staff Director, U.S. 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Commission's recent appointment of 
     members to the Texas Advisory Committee; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.
       EC-5637. A communication from the Staff Director, U.S. 
     Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the Commission's recent appointment of 
     members to the Ohio Advisory Committee; to the Committee on 
     the Judiciary.

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