[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9488-S9491]
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-7881. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel Lottery 
     in Areas 542 and 543'' ((RIN0648-XJ73)(Docket No. 071106673-
     8011-02)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7882. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic 
     Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer'' ((RIN0648-XJ49)(Docket No. 
     061109296-7009-02)) received on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7883. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Greenland Turbot in the Aleutian Islands Subarea of the 
     Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area'' ((RIN0648-
     XJ81)(Docket No. 071106673-8011-02)) received on September 8, 
     2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7884. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries of 
     the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Atka 
     Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area; Correction'' ((RIN0648-XJ59)(Docket No. 071106673-8011-
     02)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-7885. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South 
     Atlantic; Snapper-grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic; 
     Closure of the 2008 Commercial Fishery for Golden Tilefish in 
     the South Atlantic'' ((RIN0648-XI45)(Docket No. 040205043-
     4043-01)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7886. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pollock in Statistical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska'' 
     ((RIN0648-XK11)(Docket No. 071106671-8010-02)) received on 
     September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7887. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Fisheries in the Western Pacific; 
     Precious Corals Fisheries; Black Coral Quota and Gold Coral 
     Moratorium'' ((RIN0648-AV30)(Docket No. 070720400-81019-02)) 
     received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7888. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in 
     the Gulf of Alaska'' ((RIN0648-XJ66)(Docket No. 071106671-
     8010-02)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7889. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Greenland Turbot in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 
     Management Area ((RIN0648-XJ95)(Docket No. 071106673-8011-
     02)) received on September 8, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7890. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Special 
     Local Regulations (including 2 regulations beginning with 
     USCG-2008-0763)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on September 9, 
     2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7891. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone 
     Regulations (including 2 regulations beginning with USCG-
     2008-0218)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on September 9, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7892. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Regulated 
     Navigation Area and Safety Zone, Chicago Sanitary and Ship 
     Canal, Romeoville, IL'' ((RIN1625-AA11)(Docket No. USCG-2008-
     0470)) received on September 9, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7893. A communication from the Attorney Advisor, U.S. 
     Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Safety Zone 
     Regulations (including 10 regulations beginning with USCG-
     2008-0433)'' (RIN1625-AA00) received on September 9, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7894. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; 
     Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels 60 ft (18.3 m) LOA and Longer 
     Using Hook-and-Line Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian 
     Islands Management Area'' ((RIN0648-XK13)(Docket No. 
     071106673-8011-02)) received on September 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7895. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka 
     Mackerel in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management 
     Area'' ((RIN0648-XK14)(Docket No. 071106673-8011-02)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7896. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media 
     Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of 
     Section 73.202(b), FM Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast 
     Stations; Water Mill and Noyack, New York'' (MB Docket No. 
     03-44) received on September 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7897. A communication from the Chief of the Policy 
     Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications 
     Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``In the Matter of Spectrum and Service Rules 
     for Ancillary Terrestrial Components in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Big 
     LEO Bands'' (IB Docket No. 07-253) received on September 12, 
     2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7898. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries 
     Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Taking of Marine Mammals 
     Incidental to Commercial Fishing Operations; Atlantic Large 
     Whale Reduction Plan Regulations'' ((RIN0648-AW84)(Docket No. 
     080509647-81084-02)) received on September 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7899. A communication from the Deputy Assistant 
     Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine 
     Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Magnuson-
     Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Provisions; 
     Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Monkfish 
     Fishery; Framework Adjustment 6 to the Monkfish Fishery 
     Management Plan'' ((RIN0648-AW81)(Docket No. 08-627793-81063-
     02)) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7900. A communication from the Regulations Officer, 
     Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Advance Construction of Federal-Aid Projects'' (RIN2125-
     AF23) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7901. A communication from the Acting Assistant General 
     Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Secretary of 
     Transportation, Department of Transportation, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air 
     Travel'' (RIN2105-AC97) received on September 18, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7902. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Model 
     SR20 and SR22 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-
     2007-28245)) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7903. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 
     Series Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0222)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7904. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 
     747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 
     747-400D, 700-400F, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes'' 
     ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0166)) received on 
     September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7905. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected 
     Reciprocating Engines'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2007-
     0218)) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7906. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB 139 and AW 
     139 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0256)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7907. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     Model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0258)) received on September 18, 
     2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7908. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 
     Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 Helicopters'' ((RIN2120-
     AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0039)) received on September 18, 
     2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7909. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 
     (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), 
     and MD-88 Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2007-
     29335)) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-7910. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 1329 Series 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2007-28255)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7911. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model 
     Astra SPX, 1125 Westwind Astra, and Gulfstream 100 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0299)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7912. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0272)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7913. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Airworthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Model CAP 10 B 
     Airplanes'' ((RIN2120-AA64)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0536)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7914. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Staunton, VA'' ((Docket 
     No. FAA-2008-0170)(Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-16)) received 
     on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7915. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Revision of Restricted Area 5107A; White Sands Missile 
     Range, NM'' ((RIN2120-AA66)(Docket No. FAA-2008-0628)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7916. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Area Navigation Route Q-110 and Jet Route 
     J-73; Florida'' ((Docket No. FAA-2008-0187)(Airspace Docket 
     No. 07-ASO-27)) received on September 18, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7917. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Altus AFB, OK; 
     Confirmation of Effective Date'' ((Docket No. FAA-2008-
     0339)(Airspace Docket No. 08-ASW-5)) received on September 
     18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-7918. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment of Class E Airspace; Factoryville, PA'' ((Docket 
     No. FAA-2007-29361)(Airspace Docket No. 07-AEA-5)) received 
     on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-7919. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Rome, NY'' 
     ((Docket No. FAA-2008-0550)(Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-21)) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7920. A communication from the Program Analyst, Federal 
     Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing 
     Qualification and Use'' ((RIN2120-AJ12)(Docket No. FAA-2002-
     12461)) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-7921. A communication from the Secretary of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of 
     July 31, 2003, the semiannual report detailing payments made 
     to Cuba as a result of the provision of telecommunications 
     services pursuant to Department of the Treasury specific 
     licenses; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7922. A communication from the President of the United 
     States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled 
     ``Comprehensive Nuclear Threat Reduction and Security Plan''; 
     to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7923. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to providing 
     information on U.S. military personnel and U.S. civilian 
     contractors involved in the anti-narcotics campaign in 
     Colombia; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7924. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the 
     President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative 
     to the U.S. Agency for International Development's accounting 
     of fiscal year 2007 drug control obligations and performance 
     measures; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7925. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture 
     of significant military equipment abroad; to the Committee on 
     Foreign Relations.
       EC-7926. A communication from the Acting Assistant Legal 
     Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 
     112b, as amended, the report of the texts and background 
     statements of international agreements, other than treaties 
     (List 2008-149--2008-153); to the Committee on Foreign 
     Relations.
       EC-7927. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, a 
     certification regarding the proposed transfer of major 
     defense equipment from the ex-HMAS Canberra, a Frigate of the 
     Oliver Hazard Perry Class, to the Australian State Government 
     of Victoria; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7928. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the certification of a 
     proposed manufacturing license for the manufacture of 
     significant military equipment abroad (Centaur High Capacity 
     Data Radio); to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7929. A communication from the Acting Assistant 
     Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms 
     Regulations: Rwanda'' (22 CFR Part 126) received on September 
     18, 2008; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       EC-7930. A communication from the Administrator, Business 
     and Cooperative Programs, Department of Agriculture, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Intermediary Relending Program'' (RIN0570-AA70) received on 
     September 17, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7931. A communication from the Assistant Director of the 
     Directives and Regulations Branch, Forest Service, Department 
     of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Predecisional Administrative Review Process 
     for Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects Authorized Under the 
     Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003'' (RIN0596-AC15) 
     received on September 15, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7932. A communication from the Division Director, Policy 
     Issuances Division, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Accredited 
     Laboratory Programs'' (RIN0583-AD09) received on September 
     18, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-7933. A communication from the Administrator, Risk 
     Management Agency, Department of Agriculture, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Common Crop 
     Insurance Regulations; Dry Pea Crop Provisions'' (RIN0563-
     AC14) received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7934. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Tuberculosis; Amend the Status of 
     California from Accredited Free to Modified Accredited 
     Advanced'' (Docket No. APHIS-2008-0067) received on September 
     18, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
     Forestry.
       EC-7935. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``National Animal Identification 
     System; Use of 840 Animal Identification Numbers for U.S.-
     Born Animals Only'' (Docket No. APHIS-2008-0077) received on 
     September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture, 
     Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7936. A communication from the Congressional Review 
     Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Tuberculosis; Amend the Status of New Mexico from 
     Accredited Free to Modified Accredited Advanced'' (Docket No. 
     APHIS-2008-0068) received on September 17, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
       EC-7937. A communication from the Secretary of Labor, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on a violation of the 
     Anti-Deficiency Act relative to the Senior Community Service 
     Employment Program (SCSEP); to the Committee on 
     Appropriations.
       EC-7938. A communication from the Administrator, U.S. 
     Agency for International Development, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, a report on a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act 
     relative to a lease agreement for additional office space in 
     Washington, D.C.; to the Committee on Appropriations.

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       EC-7939. A communication from the Under Secretary of 
     Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, a report entitled ``2008 Report to Congress on 
     Sustainable Ranges''; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7940. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Department of the Air Force, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a public-
     private competition conducted on September 8, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-7941. A communication from the Chief, Programs and 
     Legislation Division, Department of the Air Force, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     initiation of a single function standard competition of the 
     Maintenance Function located at Kaena Point; to the Committee 
     on Armed Services.
       EC-7942. 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'' ((Docket No. FEMA-
     8037)(44 CFR Part 64)) received on September 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7943. A communication from the Associate General Counsel 
     for Legislation and Regulations, Office of Housing, 
     Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Home Equity 
     Conversion Mortgages (HECMs): Determination of Maximum Claim 
     Amount; and Eligibility for Discounted Mortgage Insurance 
     Premium for Certain Refinanced HECM Loans'' (RIN2502-AI49) 
     received on September 12, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, 
     Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7944. A communication from the Chief Council, Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations'' ((Docket No. 
     FEMA-B-1001)(44 CFR Part 65)) received on September 18, 2008; 
     to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7945. A communication from the General Counsel, Federal 
     Housing Finance Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Golden Parachute Payments and 
     Indemnification Payments'' (RIN2590-AA08) received on 
     September 15, 2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and 
     Urban Affairs.
       EC-7946. A communication from the Deputy Director, 
     Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, Department of the Treasury, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act 
     Implementation'' (RIN1505-AB93) received on September 16, 
     2008; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 
     Affairs.
       EC-7947. 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 52621)(44 
     CFR Part 67)) received on September 18, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7948. A communication from the Regulatory Specialist, 
     Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
     Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Assessment of Fees'' ((RIN1556-AD06)(Docket No. 
     OCC-2008-0013)) received on September 18, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
       EC-7949. A communication from the Secretary of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
     technical milestones for 2020 goals and project status for 
     the Clean Coal Power Initiative; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Natural Resources.
       EC-7950. A communication from the Acting Chief Human 
     Capital Officer, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a vacancy and the designation of an 
     acting officer for the position of Assistant Secretary, 
     Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, received on September 
     12, 2008; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7951. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Land 
     and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Bonus of Royalty Credits for Relinquishing Certain Leases 
     Offshore Florida'' (RIN1010-AD44) received on September 12, 
     2008; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7952. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish and Wildlife and Parks, National Park Service, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Special Regulation: Areas of the National Park System'' 
     (RIN1024-AD53) received on September 16, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-7953. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Alabama 
     Regulatory Program'' ((SATS No. AL-074-FOR)(30 CFR Part 901)) 
     received September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Energy and 
     Natural Resources.
       EC-7954. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Industry Codes and Standards; Amended Requirements'' 
     (RIN3150-AH76) received on September 12, 2008; to the 
     Committee on Environment and Public Works.
       EC-7955. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Administration and Management, Chief Acquisition Officer, 
     Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
     relative to the fiscal year 2007 Buy American Report; to the 
     Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7956. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and designation of 
     an acting officer for the position of Administrator, 
     Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7957. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and discontinuation 
     of service in acting role for the position of General 
     Counsel, received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on 
     Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7958. A communication from the White House Liaison, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and designation of 
     an acting officer for the position of General Counsel, 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor, and Pensions.
       EC-7959. A communication from the Acting Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report relative to the activities performed by the agency 
     that are not inherently governmental functions; to the 
     Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7960. A communication from Acting Chairman, National 
     Transportation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report on the 
     Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination And 
     Retaliation Act of 2002''; to the Committee on Homeland 
     Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7961. A communication from the Acting Director, 
     Strategic Human Resources Policy, Office of Personnel 
     Management, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the 
     New Orleans, Louisiana, Appropriated Fund Federal Wage System 
     Wage Area'' (RIN3206-AL68) received on September 18, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
       EC-7962. A communication from the Principal Deputy 
     Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, 
     Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a 
     report entitled ``Report of Lobbying Disclosure Act 
     Enforcement''; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7963. A communication from the Deputy White House 
     Liaison, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a vacancy and designation of an acting 
     officer in the position of United States Attorney, Northern 
     District of New York, received on September 18, 2008; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7964. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel 
     and Designated Reporting Official, Office of National Drug 
     Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and 
     designation of an acting officer in the position of Deputy 
     Director for Demand Reduction, received on September 18, 
     2008; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
       EC-7965. A communication from the Director, Regulation 
     Policy and Management, Department of Veterans, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Schedule for 
     Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Scars'' (RIN2900-AM55) 
     received on September 18, 2008; to the Committee on Veterans' 
     Affairs.
       EC-7966. A communication from the Director, Regulation 
     Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Presumption of Service Connection for Amyotrophic Lateral 
     Sclerosis'' (RIN2900-AN05) received on September 18, 2008; to 
     the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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