[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 3, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H4874-H4876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.

  Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive communications were taken from 
the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

       6830. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Rules of Practice Governing Formal Adjudicatory Proceedings 
     Instituted by the Secretary Under Various Statutes [Docket 
     No. AMS-L&RRS-08-0015] received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6831. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Avocados Grown in South Florida and Imported Avocados; 
     Revision of the Maturity Requirements [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-
     0054; FV07-915-2 FR] received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6832. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Sorghum Promotion, Research, and Information Order [Docket 
     No. AMS-LS-07-0056, LS-07-02] received May 23, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6833. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     National Dairy Promotion and Research Program; Section 610 
     Review [Docket No. AMS-DA-08-2004; DA-06-04] received May 23, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6834. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order; Amendment 
     to Primary Peanut-Producing States and Adjustment of 
     Membership [Docket No.: AMS-FV-08-0001; FV-08-701 IFR] 
     received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       6835. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the

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     Department's final rule -- Olives Grown in California; 
     Decreased Assessment Rate [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0155; FV08-
     932-1 FIR] received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6836. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Marketing Order Regulating the Handling of Spearmint Oil 
     Produced in the Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment 
     Percentages for the 2008-2009 Marketing Year [Docket Nos. 
     AMS-FV-07-0135; FV08-985-2 FR] received May 23, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6837. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Onions Grown in South Texas; Increased Assessment Rate 
     [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0151; FV08-959-1 FR] received May 23, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6838. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Pistachios Grown in California; Change in Reporting 
     Requirements [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0095; FV07-983-2 FR] 
     received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       6839. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Pistachios Grown in California; Change in Reporting 
     Requirements [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0095; FV07-983-2 FR] 
     received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       6840. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Pistachios Grown in California; Changes in Handling 
     Requirements [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0082; FV07-983-1 FIR] 
     received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       6841. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines and Tangelos Grown in 
     Florida; Section 610 Review [Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0017; FV07-
     905-610 Review] received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6842. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Increase in Fees and Charges for Egg, Poultry, and Rabbit 
     Grading; Correction [Docket No. AMS-PY-08-0030; PY-06-002] 
     received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       6843. A letter from the Administrator, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Milk 
     in the Appalachian and Southeast Marketing Areas; Correction 
     [AMS-DA-07-0059; AO-388-A22 and AO-366-A51; Docket No. DA-07-
     03-A] received May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
       6844. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Karnal Bunt; Removal of Regulated Areas in 
     Texas [Docket No. APHIS-2007-0157] received April 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Agriculture.
       6845. A letter from the Under Secretary for Acquisitions, 
     Technology and Logistics, Department of Defense, transmitting 
     notification of the review and certification of the Joint 
     Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) program, pursuant to 
     10 U.S.C. 2433(e)(1); to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6846. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General John F. 
     Sattler, United States Marine Corps, and his advancement to 
     the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6847. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement Vice Admiral Paul E. Sullivan, United 
     States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice admiral 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6848. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff, 
     United States Navy, and his advancement to the grade of vice 
     admiral on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       6849. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Robert D. 
     Bishop, Jr., United States Air Force, and his advancement to 
     the grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6850. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Christopher A. 
     Kelly, United States Air Force, and his advancement to the 
     grade of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6851. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General David F. 
     Melcher, United States Army, and his advancement to the grade 
     of lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       6852. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General James M. Dubik, 
     United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of 
     lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       6853. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the certification of Lieutenant 
     General Philip R. Kensinger, Jr., United States Army; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6854. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Installations and Environment, Department of the Navy, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting notification of the 
     Department's decision to convert to contract the intermediate 
     level ship maintenance support functions; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       6855. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a letter on the report required by Section 888 
     of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 
     2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6856. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's annual report on extensions of 
     a contract period to a total of more than ten years, pursuant 
     to 10 U.S.C. 2304a(f) Public Law 108-375, section 813; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6857. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary foe 
     Logistics and Material Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report on the budgeting of the Department of 
     Defense for the sustainment of key military equipment for 
     2008, pursuant to Public Law 109-163, section 361; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6858. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Installations and Environment, Department of the Navy, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's decision 
     to conduct a strealines A-76 competition of aircraft 
     maintenance functions at Andrews Air Force Base, MD; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6859. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Reserve 
     Affairs, Department of Defense, transmitting the National 
     Guard ChalleNGe Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2007, 
     pursuant to 32 U.S.C. 509(k); to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       6860. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Elementary 
     and Secondary Education, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Jacob K. Javits 
     Gifted and Talented Students Education Program -- received 
     May 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Education and Labor.
       6861. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Education, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Demands for 
     Testimony or Records in Legal Proceedings [Docket ID ED-2007-
     OS-0138] received May 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       6862. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Department of 
     Education, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research 
     (NIDRR)---Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and 
     Centers Program--Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects 
     (DRRPs) received April 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       6863. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: 
     Reporting Requirements for Insurers [ASPE:LTCI] (RIN: 0991-
     AB44) received May 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       6864. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting a report submitted in 
     accordance with Section 36(a) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       6865. A letter from the Director, International 
     Cooperation, Department of Defense, transmitting Pursuant to 
     Section 27(f) of the Arms Export Control Act and Section 1(f) 
     of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. 07-08 informing of 
     an intent to sign the Agreement between the Department of 
     Defense of the United States and the Defence Material 
     Administration of the Kingdom of Sweden for Production and 
     Deployment of the Excalibur 155mm Precision Guided, Extended 
     Range Projectile, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6866. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Copies of 
     international agreements, other than treaties, entered into 
     by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6867. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting pursuant to section 
     36(b)(5)(A) of the Arms Export Control Act, relating to 
     enhancements and upgrades from the level of sensitivity of 
     technology or capability described in the Section 36(b)(1) 
     AECA certification 08-25 of 4 December 2007 (Transmittal No. 
     0B-08); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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       6868. A letter from the Deputy Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting pursuant to the reporting 
     requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control 
     Act, as amended, Transmittal No. 08-61 concerning the 
     Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s)of Offer and 
     Acceptance to Australia for defense articles and services; to 
     the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6869. A letter from the Director, Defense Security 
     Cooperation Agency, transmitting the quarterly reports in 
     accordance with Sections 36(a) and 26(b) of the Arms Export 
     Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6870. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control Act, 
     certification regarding the application for a license for the 
     manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
     export of technical data, defense services and defense 
     articles to the Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     061-08); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6871. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of aplication of a license for the export of defense articles 
     and services to the Government of Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     047-07); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6872. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of an application of a license for the export of defense 
     articles and services to the Governments of Russia, Ukraine, 
     and Norway (Transmittal No. DDTC 037-06); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       6873. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the export 
     of defense articles and services to the Government of the 
     United Kingdom (Transmittal No. DDTC 021-08); to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6874. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of a proposed agreement for the export of defense articles to 
     the Government of Georgia (Transmittal No. DDTC 047-08); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6875. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     of a proposed agreement for the export of defense articles 
     and services to the Governments of Russia and Kazakhstan 
     (Transmittal No. DDTC 034-07); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       6876. A letter from the Director, U.S. Office of Personnel 
     Management, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the 
     Office's final rule -- Political Activity -- Federal 
     Employees Residing in Designated Localities (RIN: 3206-AL32) 
     received May 15, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6877. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's final rule -- Absence 
     and Leave; Annual Leave for Senior-Level Employees (RIN: 
     3206-AL49) received April 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6878. A letter from the Chief, Division of Migratory Bird 
     Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Authorizations Under the Bald and 
     Golden Eagle Protection Act for Take of Eagles [[FWS-R9-MB-
     2008-0057][91200-1231-9BPP-L2]] (RIN: 1018-AV11) received May 
     22, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Natural Resources.
       6879. A letter from the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the 
     United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules 
     of Criminal Procedure that have been adopted by the Supreme 
     Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2074; (H. Doc. No. --118); to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.
       6880. A letter from the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the 
     United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules 
     of Bankruptcy Procedure that have been adopted by the Supreme 
     Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2075; (H. Doc. No. --119); to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.
       6881. A letter from the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the 
     United States, transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules 
     of Civil Procedure that have been adopted by the Supreme 
     Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072; (H. Doc. No. --117); to 
     the Committee on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed.
       6882. A letter from the Director of Regulations Management, 
     Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Survivors' and Dependents' Educational 
     Assistance Program Period of Eligibility for Eligible 
     Children and Other Miscellaneous Issues (RIN: 2900-AL44) 
     received May 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
       6883. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Changes for Long-Term Care 
     Hospitals Required by Certain Provisions of the Medicare, 
     Medicaid, SCHIP, Extension Act of 2007: 3-Year Moratorium on 
     the Establishment of New Long-Term Care Hospitals and Long-
     Term Care Hospital Satellite Facilities and Increases in Beds 
     in Existing Long-Term Care Hospitals and Long-Term Care 
     Hospital Satellite Facilities; and 3-YearDelay in the 
     Application of Certain Payment Adjustments [CMS-0938-IFC2] 
     (RIN: 0938-AP33) received May 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6884. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.602: Tax forms and 
     instructions. (Also: Part 1, 1, 223.) (Rev. Proc. 2008-29) 
     received May 20, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       6885. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 1.482-1: Allocation of income 
     and deductions among taxpayers (Rev. Proc. 2008-31) received 
     May 23, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       6886. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report 
     concerning the extension of waiver authority for 
     Turkmenistan, pursuant to Public Law 93-618, Subsection 
     402(d)(1) and 409; (H. Doc. No. --116); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
       6887. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Medicare Part D Claims Data 
     [CMS-4119-F] (RIN: 0938-AO58) received May 22, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on Energy 
     and Commerce and Ways and Means.
       6888. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare Program; Provider Reimbursement 
     Determinations and Appeals [CMS-1727-F] (RIN: 0938-AL54) 
     received May 21, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     jointly to the Committees on Ways and Means and Energy and 
     Commerce.

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