[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 92 (Thursday, June 5, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H5041-H5042]
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:

       6948. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report pursuant 
     to Section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, 
     detailing an unauthorized retransfer of U.S.-granted defense 
     articles; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       6949. A letter from the Secretary, Department of 
     Agriculture, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       6950. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the Inspector General's semiannual report to 
     Congress for the reporting period October 1, 2007 through 
     March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6951. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2007 to 
     March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6952. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Interior, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6953. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Labor, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 2007 
     through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6954. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for 
     International Development, transmitting the semiannual report 
     on the activities of the Inspector General for the period 
     ending March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6955. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian 
     Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the 
     period October 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6956. A letter from the Chairman, Broadcasting Board of 
     Governors, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       6957. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer, 
     Corporation for National and Community Service, transmitting 
     the Corporation's Report on Final Action as a result of 
     Audits in respect to the semiannual report of the Office of 
     the Inspector General for the period from October 1, 2007 
     through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 
     Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6958. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Homeland 
     Security, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector 
     General for the period October 1, 2007 through March 31, 
     2008, pursuant to Public Law 95-452, section 5; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6959. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       6960. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting a report pursuant to the Federal 
     Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       6961. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting the Semiannual Management Report to 
     Congress for October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, and the 
     Inspector General's Semiannual Report for the same period, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6962. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6963. A letter from the White House Liaison, Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, transmitting a report pursuant to the 
     Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6964. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of 
     the Inspector General for the period October 1, 2007, through 
     March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6965. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's strategic plan for fiscal years 2008 through 
     2013 in compliance with the Government Performance and 
     Results Act of 1993 (GPRA); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6966. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive 
     Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the 
     semiannual report on the activities of the Office of 
     Inspector General for the period of October 1, 2007 through 
     March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) 
     section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6967. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Federal 
     Maritime Commission, transmitting the Commission's semiannual 
     report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General 
     for the period October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6968. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, 
     transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the 
     Office of Inspector General for the period from October 1, 
     2007 through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6969. A letter from the Chairman, International Trade 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6970. A letter from the Chairman, Merit Systems Protection 
     Board, transmitting the Board's report of audits and 
     investigations conducted during fiscal years 2006 and 2007, 
     pursuant to Section 8(G)(h)(2) of the Inspector General Act 
     of 1978, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 3; to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6971. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's semi-annual 
     report on the activities of the Inspector General for October 
     1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       6972. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union 
     Administration, transmitting the 2007 Annual Report of the 
     National Credit Union Administration, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 
     1756; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6973. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for 
     the Arts, transmitting the Semiannual Report of the Inspector 
     General and the Semiannual Report on Final Action Resulting 
     from Audit Reports for the period October 1, 2007 through 
     March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6974. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the semiannual report on the 
     activities of the Inspector General and the Management 
     Response for the period of October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       6975. A letter from the Inspector General, Railroad 
     Retirement Board, transmitting the semiannual report on 
     activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period 
     October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(d); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6976. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad Retirement 
     Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of 
     the Office of Inspector General for the period October 1, 
     2007 through March 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. 
     Gen. Act) section 5(d); to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
       6977. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on activities 
     of the Inspector General for the period October 1, 2007 
     through March 31, 2008 and the Management Response for the 
     same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), 
     section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       6978. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Postal Service, 
     transmitting the semiannual

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     report on activities of the Inspector General for the period 
     of October 1, 2007, through March 31, 2008 and the Management 
     Response for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 
     (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on 
     Oversight and Government Reform.
       6979. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Kingsmill Resort Fireworks Display, James River, 
     Williamsburg, VA. [USCG-2008-0238] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 
     May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6980. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Fireworks Displays, Anacostia River, Washington, DC [Docket 
     No. USCG-2008-0338] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6981. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone: 
     Hatteras Boat Parade and Firework Display, Trent River, New 
     Bern, NC [USCG-2008-0309] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6982. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone: 
     HOVENSA Refinery, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands 
     [Docket No. USCG-2008-0284, formerly COTP San Juan 05-007] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA87) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6983. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Cleveland Harbor, Dock 32, Cleveland, OH [USCG-2008-0329] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA87) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6984. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Escorted Vessels in Captain of the Port Zone Jacksonville, 
     Florida [Docket No. USCG-2008-0203] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received 
     May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6985. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Security Zone; 
     Anacostia River, Washington, DC [Docket No. USCG-2008-0114] 
     (RIN: 1625-AA87) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6986. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Tank Level or 
     Pressure Monitoring Devices on Single-Hull Tank Ships and 
     Single-Hull Tank Barges Carrying Oil or Oil Residue as Cargo 
     [USCG-2001-9046] (RIN: 1625-AB12) received May 29, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6987. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations; Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA [Docket No. 
     USCG-2008-0277] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 29, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6988. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations; Delaware River, Big Timber Creek, Westville, NJ 
     [Docket No. USCG-2008-0278] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6989. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration 
     Charles River, Boston, MA. [USCG-2008-0319] received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6990. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA, 
     Event -- Sacramento International Triathlon [Docket No. USCG-
     2008-0317] received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6991. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Joliet, IL 8K Run 
     [USCG-2008-0267] received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6992. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Charles River, Boston, MA, Larry 
     Kessler 5K Run [USCG-2008-0258] received May 29, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6993. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA, 
     Event -- Grand Opening Celebration [Docket No. USCG-2008-
     0223] received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       6994. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, 
     IL, Quad City Marathon [USCG-2008-0037] received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       6995. A letter from the Chief Counsel, EDA, Department of 
     Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 
     2004 Implementation; Regulatory Revision [Docket No.: 
     05072910-6229-06] (RIN: 0610-AA63) received May 29, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure and Financial Services.

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