[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 94 (Monday, June 9, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H5108-H5109]
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:

       6996. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting the Department's Annual Developing 
     Countries Combined Exercise Program Report of Expenditures, 
     pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2010; to the Committee on Armed 
     Services.
       6997. A letter from the 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. 08-06 concerning the 
     Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and 
     Acceptance to Spain for defense articles and services; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       6998. A letter from the Under Secretary for Personnel and 
     Readiness, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter on 
     the approved retirement of General Michael B. Hayden, United 
     States Air Force, and his advancement to the grade of general 
     on the retired list; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       6999. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of 
     Defense, transmitting a copy of legislative proposals as part 
     of the National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 
     2009; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7000. A letter from the Deputy Under Secretary for 
     Acquisition and Technology, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting a report pursuant to Section 813 of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, Pub. L. 109-
     360; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7001. A letter from the Principal Deputy Under Secretary 
     for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's notification of its intention 
     to close the Defense commissary stores at Idar-Oberstein and 
     Dexheim, Germany; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7002. A letter from the Deputy Chief of Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting the Department's Contract Awarded for Seaport 
     Enhanced (Seaport-E) Acquisition Program for Services 
     Procurements; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       7003. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting a six-month report prepared by the Department of 
     Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security on the national 
     emergency declared by Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 
     2001, and continued on August 14, 2002, August 7, 2003, 
     August 6, 2004, August 2, 2005, August 6, 2006, and August 
     15, 2007 to deal with the threat to the national security, 
     foreign policy, and economy of the United States caused by 
     the lapse of the Export Administration Act of 1979, pursuant 
     to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7004. 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. 09-08 informing of 
     an intent to sign a cooperative test and evaluation project 
     arrangement between the United States and the United Kingdom, 
     pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Affairs.
       7005. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting a six month periodic report on the 
     national emergency with respect to Belarus that was declared 
     in Executive Order 13405 of June 16, 2006, pursuant to 50 
     U.S.C. 1641(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting pursuant to 
     section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, certification 
     regarding the proposed license for the manufacture of 
     military equipment to the Governments of the United Kingdom 
     and Greece (Transmittal No. DDTC 116-07); to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       7007. 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 Thailand (Transmittal No. DDTC 039-08); to 
     the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7008. 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 Republic of Korea (Transmittal No. DDTC 
     005-08); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7009. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative 
     Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's 
     report on United States contributions to the United Nations 
     and United Nations affiliated agencies and related bodies for 
     fiscal years 2006 and 2007, pursuant to Public Law 109-364, 
     section 1225; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7010. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, 
     Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on 
     the Use of Generic Drugs in the President's Emergency Plan 
     for AIDS Relief, pursuant to Public Law 110-197; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7011. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, 
     Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on 
     Food Security in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS 
     Relief, pursuant to Public Law 110-197; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Affairs.
       7012. A letter from the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, 
     Department of State, transmitting the Department's report on 
     Health Care Worker Training in the President's Emergency Plan 
     for AIDS Relief, pursuant to Public Law 110-197; to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs.
       7013. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, 
     Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a 
     report entitled, ``Letter Report: Results of Auditor's Review 
     of Quality Assurance Practices Related to Certain Congregate 
     Care Providers,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to 
     the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       7014. A letter from the District of Columbia Auditor, 
     Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a 
     report entitled, ``Auditor's Examination of Contract Cost and 
     Administration for the Integrated Tax System,'' pursuant to 
     D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on Oversight 
     and Government Reform.
       7015. A letter from the Chairperson, Committee for Purchase 
     From People Who Are

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     Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting a copy of a proposed 
     bill to amend the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act; to the Committee 
     on Oversight and Government Reform.
       7016. A letter from the EEO and Diversity Programs, 
     National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting 
     the Administration's annual report pursuant to the 
     Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and 
     Retaliation Act of 2002 for Fiscal Year 2007; to the 
     Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
       7017. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting the Office's Annual Privacy Activity 
     Report to Congress for 2007, pursuant to Public Law 108-447, 
     section 522; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       7018. A letter from the Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty 
     Corporation, transmitting Pursuant to Title II, Section 203, 
     of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination 
     and Retaliation Act of 2002, the Corporation's Annual Report 
     for FY 2007; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       7019. A letter from the Senior Vice President, Tennessee 
     Valley Authority, transmitting the Authority's FY 2007 Annual 
     Report required by Section 203 of the Notification and 
     Federal Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, Pub. 
     L. 107-174; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       7020. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Marine Mammals; Incidental 
     Take During Specified Activities [FWS-R7-FHC-2008-0040] 
     [71490-1351-0000-L5] (RIN: 1018-AU41) received June 4, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       7021. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Fish and 
     Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- 2008-2009 Refuge-Specific 
     Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations (RIN: 1018-AU61) 
     received May 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Natural Resources.
       7022. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Listing, 
     Endangered Species, Department of the Interior, transmitting 
     the Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened 
     Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Threatened Status for 
     the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) Throughout Its Range [FWS-
     R7-ES-2008-0038] [111 FY07 MO-B2] (RIN: 1018-AV19) received 
     May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       7023. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Final Rule: 
     Special Local Regulations Concerning Fireworks Displays in 
     Norwich and Middletown, Connecticut [Docket No. USCG-2007-
     0111] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7024. 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 Cities Heart Walk [USCG-2008-0036] received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7025. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East 
     Boston, MA [Docket No. USCG-2008-0001] received May 29, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7026. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Firework Events; 
     Great Lake annual Firework Events. [Docket No. USCG-2008-
     0219] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7027. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Drawbridge 
     Operation Regulations; Arkansas Waterway, Little Rock, AR, 
     Operation Change [Docket No. USCG-2007-0043] (RIN: 1625-AA09) 
     received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7028. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety zone; 
     Colorado River, Parker, AZ [Docket No. USCG-2007-0145] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7029. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Safety Zone; 
     Colorado River, Parker, AZ [Docket No. USCG-2007-0140] (RIN: 
     1625-AA00) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7030. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Implementation of 
     Vessel Security Officer Training and Certification 
     Requirements -- International Convention on Standards of 
     Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, 
     as amended. [Docket No. USCG-2008-0028] (RIN: 1625-AB26) 
     received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7031. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations for Marine Events; Western Branch, Elizabeth 
     River, Portsmouth, VA [Docket No. USCG-2008-0074] (RIN: 1625-
     AA08) received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7032. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and 
     Administrative Law, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Special Local 
     Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard 
     District [Docket No. USCG-2007-0147] (RIN: 1625-AA08) 
     received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7033. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Office of Chief 
     Counsel for Import Administration, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- Import 
     Administration, Withdrawal of Regulations Governing the 
     Treatment of Subcontractors (``Tolling'' Operations) [Docket 
     No. 080225304-8463-01] (RIN: 0625-AA77) received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       7034. A letter from the Administrator, Office of Workforce 
     Security, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Immediate Deposit and Withdrawal Standards -- 
     Intercept of Refunds of Erroneous Employer Contributions -- 
     received May 14, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7035. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- COORDINATED ISSUE PAPER ALL INDUSTRIES STATE 
     AND LOCAL TAX INCENTIVES UIL: 118.01-02 [LMSB-04-0408-023] 
     received May 29, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7036. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Treatment of Property Used to Acquire Parent 
     Stock in Certain Triangular Reorganizations Involving Foreign 
     Corporations [TD 9400] (RIN: 1545-BG97) received May 29, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       7037. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Coordinated Issue Paper Blue Cross Blue Shield/
     Health Insurance; Life Insurance Conversion of Nonprofit 
     Organizations UILs: 162.02-00, 162.05-03, 265,.00-00 [LMSB-
     04-0408-024] received June 5, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7038. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Research Credit Claims Audit Techniques Guide: 
     Credit for Increasing Research Activities IRC 41 [LMSB-04-
     0508-030] received June 4, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7039. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Section 446.-General Rule for Methods 
     of Accounting 26 CFR 1.446-1: General rule for methods of 
     accounting. (Also 118) (Rev. Rul. 2008-30) received June 5, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       7040. A letter from the Social Security Regulations 
     Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting the 
     Administration's final rule -- Parent-to-Child Deeming From 
     Stepparents [Docket No. SSA 2007-0070] (RIN: 0960-AF96) 
     received May 30, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7041. A letter from the Program Manager, Department of 
     Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospice 
     Conditions of Participation [CMS-3844-F] (RIN: 0938-AH27) 
     received May 28, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 
     jointly to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and 
     Means.

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