[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9023-S9024]
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-7625. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting a report on 
     the approved retirement of Lieutenant General Robert T. Dail, 
     United States Army, and his advancement to the grade of 
     lieutenant general on the retired list; to the Committee on 
     Armed Services.
       EC-7626. A communication from the Acting Secretary of the 
     Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an 
     Average Procurement Unit Cost (APUC) breach relative to the 
     Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite program (AEHF); 
     to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7627. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Department's 
     Operation and Financial Support for Military Museums; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7628. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense for Health Affairs, Department of Defense, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     Military Health System; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7629. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Project on National Security Reform, providing notification 
     that the required report relative to the national security 
     interagency system will be submitted by October 15, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7630. A communication from the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense (Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs), 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Plan for 
     Coordinating National Guard and Federal Military Force 
     Disaster Response''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7631. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Acquisitions in Support of 
     Operations in Iraq or Afghanistan'' (RIN0750-AG02) received 
     on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7632. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Limitation on Service Contracts 
     for Military Flight Simulators'' (RIN0750-AG04) received on 
     September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7633. A communication from the Director, Defense 
     Procurement, Acquisition Policy, and Strategic Sourcing, 
     Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Security-Guard Functions'' 
     (RIN0750-AF64) received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7634. A communication from a member of the Sensors and 
     Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Availability of Uncooled 
     Thermal Imaging Cameras in Controlled Countries''; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7635. A communication from the Federal Register 
     Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department 
     of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Government Participation in the 
     Automated Clearing House'' (RIN1510-AB00) received on 
     September 2, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7636. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Clarification of the 
     Classification of Crew Protection Kits on the Commerce 
     Control List'' (RIN0694-AE24) received on September 2, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7637. A communication from the Acting Secretary, 
     Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Exemption from Registration Under Section 
     12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for Foreign 
     Private Issuers'' (RIN3235-AK04) received from September 8, 
     2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-7638. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((73 FR 
     48136)(44 CFR Part 65)) received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7639. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Final Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((73 FR 48412)(44 
     CFR Part 67)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7640. A communication from the Chief Counsel, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Suspension of Community Eligibility'' ((73 FR 48130)(44 CFR 
     Part 64)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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       EC-7641. A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary for Policy and Economic Development, Department of 
     the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a proposed plan 
     for use and distribution of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso 
     judgment funds; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
       EC-7642. The communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, the report of proposed 
     legislation relative to enhancing the Federal government's 
     ability to prosecute individuals who seek and receive 
     military-type training in support of terrorism; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7643. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, the report of proposed 
     legislation entitled ``Nuclear Terrorism Conventions 
     Implementation Act of 2008''; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-7644. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control, Drug 
     Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Control of a Chemical Precursor Used in the Illicit 
     Manufacture of Fentanyl as a List I Chemical'' (RIN1117-AB12) 
     received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on the 
     Judiciary.
       EC-7645. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, (2) 
     reports relative to vacancy announcements for the position of 
     Assistant Secretary received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7646. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     entitled ``The American Dream Belongs to Everyone: A Report 
     to Congress, the President, and the National Council on 
     Disability''; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
     and Pensions.
       EC-7647. A communication from the Secretary of Health and 
     Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 
     (PDUFA) for fiscal year 2007; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7648. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Secretary, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department 
     of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Amendment to Guidelines for Processing 
     Applications for Assistance to Conform to Sections 3013(h) 
     and 3031 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient 
     Transportation Equity Act--A Legacy for Users and to Improve 
     Processing for Administrative Efficiency'' received on 
     September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Health, Education, 
     Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7649. A communication from the Executive Director, 
     Consumer Product Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``2008 Annual FAIR Act Inventory 
     Summary''; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7650. A communication from General Counsel, Department 
     of Commerce, transmitting the report of a draft bill intended 
     to amend title 35, United States Code, to authorize 
     expenditure of funds for certain travel-related expenses of 
     non-federal employees attending programs regarding 
     intellectual property law and the effectiveness of 
     intellectual property protection; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7651. A communication from the Director for Acquisition 
     Management and Procurement Executive, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     annual progress of the Department; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7652. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-485, ``Workforce Housing Production Program 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 
     2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7653. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-484, ``Adams Morgan Taxicab Zone Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7654. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-477, ``Student Voter Registration Amendment 
     Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7655. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-476, ``Injured Fire Fighter Relief Amendment 
     Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7656. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-475, ``Tenant Opportunity to Purchase 
     Notification Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 
     2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7657. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-474, ``Closing of a Public Alley in Square 
     700, S.O. 07-9626, Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 
     2008 ; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7658. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-472, ``Taxation Without Representation Federal 
     Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation Act of 2008'' received 
     on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security 
     and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7659. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-483, ``Heat Wave Safety Temporary Amendment 
     Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7660. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-482, ``Expanding Opportunities for Street 
     Vending Around the Baseball Stadium Clarifying Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7661. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-481, ``Tingey Street, S.E. Right-of-Way 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 
     2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7662. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-480, ``Recreation Enterprise Fund Temporary 
     Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7663. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-479, ``Director of the Office of Public 
     Education Facilities Modernization Allen Lew Compensation 
     System Change and Pay Schedule Temporary Amendment Act of 
     2008'' received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7664. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-478, ``Abatement of Nuisance Properties and 
     Tenant Receivership Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' 
     received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7665. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-486, ``Special Events Swimming Exception 
     Temporary Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 8, 
     2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7666. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-493, ``Animal Protection Amendment Act of 
     2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7667. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-494, ``Tenant-Owner Voting in Conversion 
     Election Clarification Amendment Act of 2008'' received on 
     September 9, 2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7668. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-495, ``Department of Transportation 
     Establishment Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 
     9, 2008 ; to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7669. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-498, ``Youth Council of the District of 
     Columbia Establishment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 
     2008; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs.
       EC-7670. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-499, ``Southwest Waterfront Bond Financing Act 
     of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7671. A communication from the Chairman, Council of the 
     District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     on D.C. Act 17-500, ``Center Leg Freeway (Interstate 395) 
     Amendment Act of 2008'' received on September 9, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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