[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 115 (Monday, July 14, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H6470-H6472]
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:

       7485. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Asian Longhorned Beetle; Additions to 
     Quarantined Areas in New York [Docket No. APHIS-2007-0104] 
     received July 2, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Agriculture.
       7486. A letter from the Associate General Counsel for 
     Legislation and Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban 
     Development, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Manufactured Home Installation Program [Docket No. FR-4812-F-
     03] (RIN: 2502-AH97) received July 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       7487. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Securities and 
     Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule 
     -- Commission Guidance and Amendment to the Rules Relating to 
     Organization and Program Management Concerning Proposed Rule 
     Changes Filed by Self-Regulatory Organizations [Release No. 
     34-58092] received July 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services.
       7488. A letter from the Asst. Gen. Counsel for Reg. 
     Services, Department of Education, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- The Teacher Education Assistance 
     for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program and 
     Other Federal Student Aid Programs [Docket ID ED-2008-OPE-
     0001] (RIN: 1840-AC93) received June 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       7489. A letter from the Deputy Director for Operations, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule -- Benefits Payable in Terminated 
     Single-Employer Plans; Allocation of Assets in Single-
     Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying 
     Benefits -- received July 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       7490. A letter from the Deputy Director for Operations, 
     Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting the 
     Corporation's final rule -- Bylaws of the Pension Benefit

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     Guaranty Corporation -- received June 11, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and Labor.
       7491. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: 
     Revision of Refrigerant Recovery Only Equipment Standards 
     [EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0231; FRL-8582-6] (RIN: 2060-AP18) received 
     June 13, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
       7492. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- Small Entity Compliance Guide to 
     Renovate Right; EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, 
     and Painting Program; Notice of Availability [EPA-HQ-OPPT-
     2005-0049; FRL-8368-9] (RIN: 2070-AC83) received June 26, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       7493. A letter from the General Counsel, Federal Energy 
     Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final 
     rule -- Promotion of a More Efficient Capacity Release Market 
     [Docket No. RM08-1-000; Order No. 712] received June 31, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
       7494. A letter from the Deputy Archivist of the United 
     States, National Archives and Records Administration, 
     transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Use of 
     Meeting Rooms and Public Space [Docket NARA-08-0002] (RIN: 
     3095-AB33) received June 31, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
       7495. A letter from the Acting Chair, Federal Subsistence 
     Board, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Subsistence Management Regulations 
     for Public Lands in Alaska-2008-09 and 2009-10 Subsistence 
     Taking of Wildlife Regulations [FWS-R7-SM-2008-0020; 70101-
     1261-0000L6] (RIN: 1018-AV69) received July 7, 2008, pursuant 
     to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 
     Resources.
       7496. A letter from the Chief, Branch of Listing (End. 
     Species, WO), Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife 
     and Plants; Critical Habitat Revised Designation for the 
     Kootenai River Population of the White Sturgeon (Acipenser 
     transmontanus) [[FWS-R1-ES-2008-0072] [92210-1117-0000-FY08-
     B4] (RIN: 1018-AU47) received July 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       7497. A letter from the Acting Chair, Federal Subsistence 
     Board, Department of the Interior, transmitting the 
     Department's final rule -- Subsistence Management Regulations 
     for Public Lands in Alaska, Subpart C and Subpart D-2008-09 
     Subsistence Taking of Fish and Shellfish Regulations [FWS-R7-
     SM-2008-0021; 70101-1335-0064L6] (RIN: 1018-AU71) received 
     July 7, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources.
       7498. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, 
     Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's 
     final rule -- Pennsylvania Regulatory Program [PA-151-FOR; 
     Docket ID: OSM-2008-0013] received July 2, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       7499. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Scup Fishery; 
     Commercial Quota Harvested for 2008 Summer Period [Docket No. 
     071030625-7696-02] (RIN: 0648-XI40) received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Natural Resources.
       7500. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for 
     Operations, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization Program 
     [Docket No. 080129098-8743-02] (RIN: 0648-AW45) received July 
     8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Natural Resources.
       7501. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; 
     Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in 
     the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 071106671-8010-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XI13) received June 11, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       7502. A letter from the Acting Director Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Participating in the Amendment 80 
     Limited Access Fishery in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area [Docket No. 071106673-8011-02] (RIN: 0648-
     XI07) received June 11, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       7503. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator For 
     Regulatory Programs, NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule 
     -- Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Recreational 
     Management Measures for the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black 
     Sea bass fisheries; Fishing Year 2008 [Docket No. 070717341-
     8549-02] (RIN: 0648-AV41) received June 23, 2008, pursuant to 
     5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resources.
       7504. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department 
     of Justice, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Board 
     of Immigration Appeals: Composition of Board and Temporary 
     Board Members [EOIR Docket No. 158F; AG Order No. 2975-2008] 
     (RIN: 1125-AA57) received June 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       7505. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Swans Island, ME [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0060; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-91] received 
     July 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7506. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Fort Kent, ME [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0059; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-90] received July 
     8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7507. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gettysburg, PA. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2007-0309; Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-20] received July 
     8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7508. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30600; Amdt. No. 3262] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7509. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30603 ; Amdt. No. 3265] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7510. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30609; Amdt. No 3270 ] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7511. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30602; Amdt. No 3264 ] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7512. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30611; Amdt. No 3272 ] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7513. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30612 ; Amdt. No. 3273 ] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7514. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 
     and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     [Docket No. 30610; Amdt. No 3271 ] received July 8, 2008, 
     pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7515. A letter from the Senior Trial Attorney, Department 
     of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule 
     -- Railroad Operating Rules: Program of Operational Tests and 
     Inspections; Railroad Operating Practices: Handling 
     Equipment, Switches and Fixed Derails [Docket No. FRA-2006-
     25267] (RIN: 2130-AB76) received July 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 
     U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7516. A letter from the Chairman, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     DISCLOSURE OF RAIL INTERCHANGE COMMITMENTS [STB Ex Parte No. 
     575 (Sub-No. 1)] received June 11, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
     801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
       7517. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff

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     Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous 
     Amendments [Docket No. 30569; Amdt. No. 3235] received June 
     20, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7518. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Amendment of Class E Airspace; Franklin, PA. [Docket No. FAA-
     2007-0279; Airspace Docket No. 070-AEA-19] received July 8, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7519. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Swans Island, ME [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0060; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-91] received 
     July 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7520. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Vinalhaven, ME. [Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0061; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-92] received 
     July 8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7521. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
     Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bridgton, ME. [Docket No. 
     FAA-2008-0064; Airspace Docket No. 08-ANE-95] received July 
     8, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 
     on Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7522. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Management 
     Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the 
     Agency's final rule -- National Pollutant Discharge 
     Elimination System (NPDES) Water Transfers Rule [EPA-HQ-OW-
     2006-0141; FRL-8579-3] (RIN: 2040-AE86) received June 13, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure.
       7523. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commercial 
     Regulations Branch, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- DOMINICAN 
     REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT 
     [USCBP-2008-0060 CBP Dec. 08-22] (RIN: 1505-AB84) received 
     June 9, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       7524. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Commercial 
     Regulations Branch, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting the Department's final rule -- ARTICLES 
     ASSEMBLED ABROAD: OPERATIONS INCIDENTAL TO THE ASSEMBLY 
     PROCESS [CBP Dec. 08-21] (RIN: 1505-AB90) received June 9, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
       7525. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- 26 CFR 601.204: Changes in accounting 
     periods and in methods of accounting. (Also, Part 1, 471, 
     472; 1.471-2, 1.471-8, 1.472-1) (Rev. Proc. 2008-43) received 
     June 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means.
       7526. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations 
     Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's 
     final rule -- Auction Rate Preferred Stock-Effect of 
     Liquidity Facilities on Equity Character [Notice 2008-55] 
     received June 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
       7527. A letter from the Chief, Publications and 
     Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the 
     Service's final rule -- Alternative Simplified Credit under 
     Section 41(c)(5) [TD 9401] (RIN: 1545-BH33) received June 24, 
     2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.

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